The Atto 3 was long the most affordable BYD model in Europe, but it struggled to impress in terms of range and charging time. Now, the Chinese manufacturer has introduced the BYD Atto 3 Evo, an evolution of its electric model that addresses many of these weaknesses. Read more…

US automaker Ford recorded significant losses in its electric vehicle division, Model e, in 2025, as in previous years. While the loss decreased from $5.1 billion to $4.8 billion in 2025, Ford has already decided to give less priority to electric mobility in the future. Read more…

The EU’s special tariffs on electric vehicles from China also affect European manufacturers producing in China. A prominent example is the Cupra Tavascan, for which the EU currently imposes a 20.7% punitive tariff on imports. However, that is now over. The EU has reached an agreement with VW Anhui on a regulation with a minimum price and maximum import quantities. A first. Read more…

BYD has joined hundreds of companies in a lawsuit in the USA, pushing to be refunded for duties they’ve paid under Donald Trump’s import tariffs. The lawsuit was initially filed in early January. Read more…

Mazda has announced UK pricing and specifications for the all-electric Mazda6e. The saloon arrives this summer with a single 78 kWh LFP battery, two high-spec trim levels and a WLTP range of up to 348 miles, positioning it below £40,000. Read more…

Chinese manufacturer Yutong reports the delivery of 68 electric buses to be deployed as part of the ‘world-class winter sports event’ in Milan and Cortina—specifically, the Winter Olympics. A closer look reveals that the buyer is the public transport operator Trentino Trasporti. Read more…

Electrify America grew to new heights over 2025, reporting a major expansion of the charging network, as well as improved technical underpinnings for the charging stations and growing usage numbers. The company states that is investing a total of 2 billion dollars in ZEV infrastructure. Read more…

Mahle has developed a new heat recovery system for efficient cabin heating in electric vehicles. The Mahle HeatX Range+ is designed to reduce the energy demand for climate control by approximately 20 per cent compared to conventional exhaust air systems. Read more…

Kia has partnered with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to expand its K-Charge EV charging network in India. The South Korean automaker will gain access to over 3,000 charging points set up by the state-owned energy company under this collaboration. Read more…

Valmet Automotive has entered into a preliminary agreement with Finnish electric bus developer Jeti Industries for the serial production of electric buses at its plant in Finland. The final deal is still being negotiated. Jeti Industries has an electric bus called the N1e in the pipeline, which is expected to achieve a range of up to 550 kilometers. Read more…

Warsaw’s public transport operator MZA has exercised the option to expand its order for electric buses from last year. In addition to the 79 vehicles already ordered, MZA is now ordering the same quantity again. The total order, including the exercised contract option, amounts to 158 electric buses. Read more…

In the NAFTech research project, scientists are developing an electric motor without magnets. Their proprietary design aims to combine the advantages of axial and radial flux technologies, producing an electric machine that eliminates the need for rare earth materials while remaining compact and efficient. Read more…

The London Borough of Harrow is expanding its on-street EV charging infrastructure with 500 new lamp-column charge points delivered in partnership with char.gy. The rollout targets residential streets and supports drivers without access to off-street parking. Read more…

The A-Class was actually supposed to be discontinued under Mercedes’ new model strategy in the entry segment, with the electric CLA serving as the gateway to the Mercedes world. Now, Mercedes development board member Jörg Burzer has confirmed a new A-Class, which is planned for 2028. Read more…

Tesla has officially released key performance figures for its electric truck, the Semi, including a powertrain output of 800 kW. It is now confirmed that the Class 8 truck will be available in two configurations: Standard Range and Long Range. Mass production is set to begin this year, following multiple delays. Read more…

Geely’s Zeekr brand must recall over 38,000 units of the Zeekr 001 WE Edition model, built between 2021 and 2024. The vehicles risk thermal runaway in the traction battery, which is supplied by battery manufacturer Sunwoda. Read more…

So far, Hyundai’s Genesis brand has primarily used group platforms for its vehicles. Now, a high-ranking manager has confirmed that the premium brand is working on its own platform for its future electric and hybrid models, enabling more individualized design and tuning. Read more…

Brazil has ended a tariff concession that primarily allowed Chinese manufacturers like BYD to import electric vehicles as SKD or CKD kits into the country for local final assembly. The tariff rate will now increase gradually, reaching 35 per cent as of January 2027. Read more…

Porsche has apparently decided to use exclusively Korean batteries in all electric vehicles sold in South Korea starting this year. Previously, the Macan Electric was equipped with Chinese CATL batteries, but from the 2026 model year onward, vehicles will be sold with batteries from Samsung SDI. Read more…

Chinese eVTOL developer Autoflight has unveiled an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft capable of carrying a payload of 1,500 kg. Alternatively, the aircraft also offers space for either 10 business-class seats or six VIP seats. Read more…