Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast will unveil its first electric bus models in Europe at Busworld 2025 in Brussels this October. The EB 8 and EB 12 are designed to meet EU standards, with ranges of up to 400 km and charging capability of 140 kW. The launch marks VinFast’s entry into the European public transport market. Read more…
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472.41 kph: BYD sets new EV speed record with Yangwang U9
BYD’s sub-brand Yangwang has claimed a new world speed record for electric vehicles, reaching 472.41 kph at the ATP Automotive Testing track in Papenburg, Germany. Read more…
US car manufacturer orders electric car connectors from Norma
The Norma Group has received a major order for eM-Safe connectors for a new platform of electric vehicles from a US car manufacturer. From 2027, Norma will supply connectors for the vehicles’ battery thermal management systems. The customer is likely to be Ford. Read more…
472.41 kph: BYD sets new EV speed record with Yangwang U9
BYD’s sub-brand Yangwang has claimed a new world speed record for electric vehicles, reaching 472.41 kph at the ATP Automotive Testing track in Papenburg, Germany. Read more…
US car manufacturer orders electric car connectors from Norma
The Norma Group has received a major order for eM-Safe connectors for a new platform of electric vehicles from a US car manufacturer. From 2027, Norma will supply connectors for the vehicles’ battery thermal management systems. The customer is likely to be Ford. Read more…
HMRC splits reimbursement rates for EV charging
His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced plans to split the reimbursement rate for drivers who use electric company cars. From September 1, company car drivers will be able to claim back 8 pence per mile (ppm) for home chargers and 12ppm for public chargers. Read more…
UK pricing for DS No.4 revealed
DS Automobiles has just published the UK pricing for its new No.4 EV, including a new electric powertrain. The new DS N°4 is available to order now with first cars due to land in showrooms in Q4 2025 Read more…
Peugeot unveils the new E-308 with a bigger battery
Peugeot has unveiled the revamped e-308 and e-308 SW. Both body styles will feature a slightly larger battery in future. There are also new electric car functions such as Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and, from next spring, Plug&Charge. Read more…
Bird scooters return to Germany via FreeNow collaboration
Following the launch in Italy, Spain and France, Freenow users in three German cities can now access Bird’s fleet of 3,350 electric scooters. This marks a return for Bird, which had departed the German market in 2022. Read more…
Cariqa wants to grant charging station operators direct pricing authority
The Berlin-based startup Cariqa has developed an end-to-end payment and pricing platform for public charging. The platform is designed to enable charging station operators to run a more profitable business than the current reseller model involving eMobility service providers. The first product launches are now following. Read more…
Mazda launches European charging app
Developed in partnership with autoSense, Mazda Charging is designed to give Mazda drivers easier access to public charging. Its launch coincides with that of the new Mazda6e. Read more…
Germany publishes DATEX-II data profile for live EV charging station data
Since 14 April 2025, CPOs have to provide data on their publicly accessible charging infrastructure free of charge and without discrimination. To standardise this data provision, Germany launched the DATEX-II data profile version 01-00-00. Read more…
Opel drops 2028 all-electric target
German Stellantis brand Opel has revised its drivetrain strategy and pushed back the ambitious goal of selling only battery-electric cars in Europe from 2028. Instead, the manufacturer intends to stick with Stellantis’ “multi-energy” strategy for now. Read more…
Xing Mobility brings new immersion-cooled battery to the IAA
Xing Mobility is presenting its latest ‘Immersio’ series cell-to-pack battery system at IAA Mobility in Munich. The system is being used for the first time in Caterham’s fully electric lightweight sports coupé Project V, which will also be exhibited separately at the trade fair. Read more…
Xpeng gains momentum with record quarter & fresh financing
The Chinese EV maker has reported sharp quarterly revenue growth and reduced losses, while announcing new financing support. Xpeng has also seen a marked increase in overseas shipments of its vehicles. Read more…
Can-Am launches all-electric Outlander ATV for 2026
The Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) brand Can-Am has introduced the 2026 Outlander Electric. The ATV is designed for off-road use by farmers, ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts, combining performance, durability and low-noise operation. Read more…
UK consortium secures £8.1 million to scale battery recycling technology
A consortium of Jaguar Land Rover, LiBatt Recycling, WMG at the University of Warwick and Mint Innovation has secured £8.1 million to develop a large-scale process for recovering lithium, nickel and cobalt from end-of-life EV batteries. The project supports the UK’s drive towards a circular battery economy. Read more…
BYD starts exporting Thai-made EVs to Europe
BYD has reached a new milestone in its Southeast Asian operations by starting exports of electric cars from Thailand to Europe. The first model shipped is the Dolphin, positioned as a rival to the VW ID.3. Read more…
Nio lowers prices for the next-gen ES8 in China
Nio has unveiled the third generation of its large electric SUV model ES8 (called EL8 in Europe) in China and started pre-sales at prices starting at 416,800 yuan (around 50,000 euros). Nio founder William Li wants to increase sales with this move, as he says the company is fighting for survival. Read more…
Genesis likely to reduce EV offering in the US
According to insider information, the Hyundai Group has discontinued production of the Genesis GV70 electric SUV in the US. The G80 Electrified sedan has also been withdrawn from the market there. Read more…
