The new MG4 EV Urban makes its mission clear from the name: everyday usability, commuting and straightforward electric mobility. Instead of relying on large displays, exaggerated sportiness or flashy design, MG Motor takes a pragmatic approach. A first drive through urban traffic, along country roads and on the motorway towards Lake Starnberg reveals whether that concept works in practice.

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KIA UK has announced that a new entry-level Cargo variant and a seven-seat Passenger model will join its roster of PV5 EVs for MY2027. Additional tweaks and improvements have also been introduced for existing models. Read more…

A newly announced scrappage scheme in Ireland aims to help consumers replace aging ICE vehicles with new battery electric vehicles. Applicants could receive up to €5000 in addition to other grants if they agree to scrap an ICE vehicle registered in 2013 or earlier. Read more…

Volkswagen is reportedly bringing the South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI on board as an additional supplier for its Unified Cell. The standardised battery cell is currently produced by VW subsidiary PowerCo in Salzgitter and by VW affiliate Gotion in China. Read more…

Canadian company Moment Energy is on the verge of commissioning a facility for repurposing used electric vehicle batteries in stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS). The factory in Vancouver is expected to reach an annual capacity of 1 GWh soon. Read more…

Chinese EV firm Xpeng is expanding its collaboration with contract manufacturer Magna Steyr. In addition to the G6, G9, and P7+, a fourth model will also be produced at its plant in Graz, as confirmed by Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng. However, it remains unclear which vehicle this will be. Read more…

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team will use a battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for all nine European Formula One races this year. According to the team, this makes it the first Formula One team to use an electric truck throughout an entire European race season. Read more…

Battery-electric vehicle registrations in the UK continued to accelerate in May, with BEV volumes rising by 34.2% year-on-year to achieve a market share of 27.3%. According to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the result marks the highest monthly BEV share recorded so far in 2026. Read more…

Nissan and Chery have officially confirmed that they are negotiating a potential contract manufacturing agreement for Chery passenger vehicles at Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, UK. Nissan had previously announced plans to reduce its own production at the factory to a single production line. Read more…

UK fleet and battery specialist Zenobē and Spanish transport operator Vectalia have signed a framework agreement for a leasing deal worth up to €120 million. The agreement is intended to accelerate the deployment of electric buses and the electrification of depots in Spain. Read more…

Sany has started marketing its e263 electric semi-truck in Europe, with the first customer vehicles now operating in Germany. We have all the details about the Chinese electric truck, including payload, net battery capacity and battery warranty. Sany also announced that it will make a ‘big splash with new models and a preview for 2027’ at IAA Transportation. Read more…

Californian EV startup Rivian has announced that its fast charging network now has more than 1000 DC fast charging ports located across the USA. Four sites featuring a total of 44 charging stalls were opened in the last month alone. Read more…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), the Japanese automaker’s joint venture in India, has launched the Urban Cruiser Ebella as its first EV. It is the same zero-emission sub-compact SUV marketed as the Urban Cruiser globally. Read more…

UK charging provider EZO has secured a £176 million contract to deploy and operate EV charging infrastructure across four Midlands councils. The 15-year project will add 250 rapid and ultra-rapid chargers and support more than two million residents. Read more…

Portuguese charging infrastructure manufacturer i-charging has introduced its new All-in-One 500 (AiO 500) charging system with up to 500 kW of charging power. The station supports CCS, NACS and GB/T standards, covering the most widely used international charging formats. According to the company, the optional liquid-cooled charging cables also enable regular charging for electric trucks. Read more…

Seat has announced the start of production for the Volkswagen ID. Polo and the Cupra Raval in Martorell, Spain. For the VW Group, the two compact electric models are among the most important launches of the year. Initially, both vehicles will be built with the larger battery version, while lower-cost variants are set to follow later. Read more…

UK clean energy and battery technology company Palmer Energy Technology (PETL) has acquired the business and assets of UK electric bus repower specialist Kleandrive through administration. The deal is intended to preserve British engineering capabilities in heavy-duty vehicle electrification and retrofit solutions. Read more…

As part of the GaN4EmoBiL project, Fraunhofer IAF and Ambibox have developed a power electronic module based on gallium nitride for bidirectional DC charging systems with 800 volts. A demonstrator will be presented next week at the PCIM trade fair in Nuremberg. Read more…

Several EU commissioners have reportedly complained that their electric service cars cannot complete the regular trip between Brussels and Strasbourg without stopping to charge at a rest area in Luxembourg. Apparently, the rest area on the 440-kilometer route has now become a frequently used charging spot for politicians. Read more…

Berlin-based Hubject has added another partner to its Intercharge eRoaming platform. The new partner is Dutch software provider Road, which specialises in processing transactions in the electric vehicle charging sector. Read more…