The EQS is widely seen as a less successful model, and Mercedes has since shifted its broader EV strategy. Nevertheless, the German carmaker has invested in an updated version, introducing revised drivetrains and battery technology. Read more…

Sri Lanka is calling on EV owners to avoid charging at night, citing a peak in demand. Authorities aim to shift charging to daytime hours to better utilise solar power and reduce reliance on coal and diesel generation. Read more…

Polish charging infrastructure manufacturer Ekoenergetyka has announced the launch of its new product brand, Axon Charger. According to the company, the new brand will not replace it but will serve as the ‘product platform’ and modern face of its charging business. Read more…

Polestar delivered 13,126 electric vehicles in the first quarter, marking its strongest Q1 to date. This represents a seven per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Read more…

Meyer Werft has presented its ‘Vision’ project, outlining a concept for a fully electric cruise ship. According to the company, it would be the world’s first all-electric vessel with a gross tonnage of more than 82,000. Read more…

Santa Monica, California, has launched a $56 million programme to expand its battery-electric bus fleet and charging infrastructure. Backed by state funding, the project supports up to 195 electric buses and marks a key step towards full fleet electrification by 2032. Read more…

The Volkswagen Group delivered around 200,000 battery-electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, down eight per cent year-on-year. Strong double-digit growth in Europe was not enough to compensate for sharp declines in China and the United States. Read more…

Volvo Construction Equipment has started series production of the A30 Electric and A40 Electric models in Braås, Sweden. According to the company, Volvo CE is the world’s first manufacturer to produce articulated electric dump trucks of this size in series. Read more…

The German government is seeking to ease the burden on motorists, including at the fuel pump. At EU level, however, the CDU/CSU and SPD also plan to advocate further concessions for the automotive industry that go beyond the European Commission’s proposals. Read more…

Charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge has inaugurated its facility in Silla, in the Spanish province of Valencia, the location of its first European assembly plant. The manufacturer will start assembling HPC and battery systems for European customers there starting in 2027. Read more…

After the Trump administration cut $316 million in funding for a battery recycling plant by Ascend Elements in Kentucky last fall, the startup has now filed for creditor protection. Ascend Elements will now undergo a restructuring process. Read more…

Vienna-based mobility startup kW-Solutions has launched ‘Charge with Friends’, a platform that allows transport operators to share their charging infrastructure with peers. By boosting utilisation rates, the company aims to make depot charging more economically viable over time. Read more…

Singapore-based superapp Grab is seeing increasing adoption of EVs on its platform in Thailand and the Philippines. As fuel costs rise owing to the war in Iran, its service providers are increasingly turning to electric models to improve their earnings. Read more…

Sales figures for electric cars and plug-in hybrids in China reached 1.252 million units in March. The slight overall growth was primarily driven by exports, which more than doubled compared to the same period last year. Read more…

With its electric vehicles ranging from the Ioniq 5 to the Ioniq 9, the South Korean automaker has already achieved international success—yet in China, the brand lags behind in its electric ambitions. Now, Hyundai has introduced the all-electric Ioniq lineup in China for the first time and unveiled two design concept vehicles ahead of Auto China 2026. Read more…

Tesla has received the first approval for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system in Europe from the Dutch authority RDW. The installation of the driving assistant in customer vehicles will begin in the coming days via an over-the-air software update. Tesla is also seeking regulatory approvals in other European countries. Read more…

Volkswagen has introduced technical updates for the ID.4 and ID.5 in the UK, including higher battery capacities, improved efficiency and vehicle-to-load capability. The changes also bring longer ranges and enhanced equipment across multiple trims. Read more…

Norwegian operator Boreal has ordered 20 Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil vessels from Swedish manufacturer Candela, forming the largest electric ferry fleet to date. The vessels are intended to enable zero-emission, high-speed passenger transport along Norway’s fjords and coastal routes. Read more…

The Government of Canada has announced funding of $10.6 million to support 14 electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects across the country. Additional funding will expand EV education through a cross-country test drive initiative. Read more…

General Motors is facing a class action lawsuit in the United States over alleged defects in the Cadillac Lyriq. Plaintiffs claim issues with software and electrical systems can render the vehicle inoperable, while GM has declined to comment on the case. Read more…