The Jetta brand is planning to launch five new products on the market by 2028, including four New Energy Vehicles. The first model is due to be launched in 2026, allegedly for the equivalent of less than 12,000 euros Read more…

Eaton and ChargePoint have launched the ChargePoint Express Grid, an ultrafast DC V2X charging solution delivering up to 600 kW for passenger EVs and megawatt charging for commercial vehicles. The modular system reduces capex, footprint and operational costs while integrating renewables and supporting grid stability. Read more…

To qualify for the UK’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), vehicles need to be zero-emission and start below 37,000 pounds. Until now, the grant also applied to more expensive trim levels as long as the base version of the same model met the price limit. As the number of eligible vehicles grows, the UK government has now introduced a price cap of £42,000. Read more…

Solaris has signed a new framework agreement with Nobina Sverige, one of Scandinavia’s largest public transport operators. The deal covers up to 180 electric buses, which will be delivered to Malmö over the next two years. Read more…

The Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer Isuzu has started building a test track for fully automated commercial vehicles on its island of Hokkaido. Buses and trucks with autonomy level 4 are to be tested there from September 2027. In the medium term, the new site is set to become Isuzu’s centre for the development of autonomous driving technologies. Read more…

The Dutch provider of AI-based charging solutions has raised €12.5 million in a financing round – mainly from existing investors. Deftpower plans to use the funds to further develop and expand its smart charging solution. Read more…

Leapmotor will apparently not start European production of the B10 until the third quarter of 2026. Earlier this year, there was still talk of a possible production debut in the first quarter. According to a Chinese media report, preparations for production are currently underway at the Stellantis plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Read more…

As with the Model 3 Highland, Tesla initially only offered the standard versions after launching the facelifted Juniper edition of the Model Y. Now, the carmaker has opened the order books for the new Model Y Performance. Read more…

A few days ago, the Concept AMG GT XX attracted attention with a record-breaking drive of over 40,075 kilometres in less than eight days. Mercedes has now released further details about the integrated cooling concept, the operating strategy and the charging stops at the Alpitronic prototype charging station. Read more…

Nio’s small car brand Firefly has not officially launched in Germany, neither in terms of sales nor deliveries. Nevertheless, we got to test the first production model in Germany. And we found a very decent small electric car with familiar and occasionally unexpected strengths and weaknesses.

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Chinese vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dreame Technology has announced its entry into the high-end electric car market. The company’s first model is expected to be ready for market in 2027 and is planned to compete with the legendary Bugatti Veyron. Read more…

The Chery-owned brand has unveiled its first fully electric vehicle in the UK, the Jaecoo E5 compact eSUV. Prices start from £27,505. Read more…

Canadian battery manufacturer Electrovaya has signed a supply agreement with Janus Electric, a specialist in converting diesel trucks to fully electric trucks, which recently went public on the Australian stock exchange. The agreement involves the use of interchangeable battery systems. Read more…

Octopus Energy’s EV charging platform, Electroverse, has just announced a new ‘Business Payments Card’ for fleets to use to pay for charging and keep track of expenses. It’s being delivered in partnership with Visa and places all charging data in a single dashboard. Read more…

This will effectively see Shell integrate a combination of Shell Recharge sites, private charge points, semi-public depot sites, and third party locations into a single network. Shell says this is designed to aid heavy-duty fleet electrification across Europe. Read more…

German supplier Mahle is expanding production at its Morristown plant in the US to include components for electric vehicles. E-compressors for the North American market will now be manufactured in Tennessee. Read more…

Hyundai Mobis presented its future growth strategy at its CEO Investor Day. The supplier intends to concentrate on areas such as electrification, electronics, semiconductors and robotics. Solutions for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and a battery system with an integrated fire extinguishing function will play an important role in this strategy. Read more…

ChargeTronix, a provider of EV charging hardware, is partnering with vendor finance company DLL on financing for charger infrastructure. It will mean more capital will become available for commercial fleets to lease charging systems. Read more…

It had already leaked that Turkish carmaker Togg planned to mark its launch in Germany with an appearance at the IAA in Munich this September. Togg has now confirmed it will showcase not only the familiar T10X SUV but also the T10F electric saloon. Read more…

Xpeng has set the price for the second generation of the P7 for the Chinese market. The electric sedan, based on an 800-volt architecture, costs the equivalent of €26,400. As the previous P7 model is also available in European markets, it is likely that the new version will also find its way over. Read more…