Isuzu UK has confirmed pricing for its D-Max EV pick-up, starting at £59,995. The electric 4×4 offers a 1-tonne payload, 3.5-tonne towing, dual-motor powertrain, and 66.9kWh battery, with pre-sales later this year and UK deliveries from February 2026. Read more…

Kia has the EV9 – so it was only logical that Hyundai would launch an Ioniq 9. But the Hyundai is more than just a re-skinned version of the same car. Impressions from the first test drive reveal strengths and weaknesses of this large electric SUV – and make clear which target group the Koreans want to reach with their new flagship.

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US manufacturer Faraday Future recently unveiled an electric minivan called the FX Super One. As CarNewsChina reports, it’s a rebadged Wey Gaoshan 9 from Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor, which is being delivered to the US as an SKD (semi-knocked down) kit to avoid tariffs. Read more…

A new EU-funded study shows that exploiting a small share of low-risk rare earth deposits worldwide could reduce Europe’s reliance on imports. This approach aims to strengthen supply security for electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies amid growing demand. Read more…

The battery recycling startup Cylib has achieved a significant breakthrough. Together with Belgian materials company Syensqo, the young firm has produced high-purity lithium hydroxide from used EV batteries. This can be used as cathode active material (CAM) for new batteries. Read more…

German supplier Mahle has announced the premiere of a new range extender system with a rated continuous output of 85 kW for the IAA in September. The unit is set to impress with its high efficiency and power density – and keep Mahle’s combustion engine business alive for longer. Read more…

DKV Mobility has expanded its charging network in Switzerland. Customers of the mobility service provider now have access to 2,200 charging points from Swiss provider MOVE Mobility. Read more…

BYD is preparing to launch the Song L GT in China – a sporty shooting brake based on the Song L EV, designed to expand the brand’s most popular mid-size line-up. The model appears in the latest MIIT catalogue, indicating homologation is nearly complete. Read more…

BMW is installing a new electrical steel strip from Voestalpine in the electric motors of its new class of cars. A cooperation agreement for this important component has been established in Upper Austria: the steel product from Voestalpine’s Linz site is now on its way to Steyr. Read more…

The new Nissan Charge app is here, giving access to more than one million charging points across Europe. This follows the integration of Octopus Energy’s own ‘Electroverse’ charging platform, greatly increasing the reach of the Nissan Charge access. Read more…

PandaGo and Silence have signed an agreement to deploy electric motorcycles to over 3,000 food delivery drivers in Spain and Portugal. The partnership aims to accelerate fleet electrification through connected scooters, battery swap networks, and integrated management platforms. Read more…

Indian conglomerate JSW Group plans to introduce a new EV brand in 2027 and has turned to Chinese automaker Chery for technological support. The two companies appear to be in advanced stages of discussions for the potential collaboration. Read more…

BP has just opened its largest EV charging hub in the USA. The new BP Pulse hub is located just two miles from Los Angeles Airport and features 48 ultrafast charging bays. Read more…

French charging provider Electra has closed a green loan facility of up to €433 million to accelerate the expansion of its fast-charging infrastructure across Europe. The CPO has now secured more than €1 billion in total funding since its founding in 2020. Read more…

New figures from industry association ACEA show that electric vehicles continue their rise in Europe, even if momentum varies across markets. In the first half of 2025, EVs reached a market share of 15.6 per cent in the EU, up significantly from 12.5 per cent in the same period last year. Read more…

Tesla confirmed in its quarterly report that it has been building the first units of a “more affordable model” for several weeks. During the subsequent investor call, Elon Musk made it clear that it will not be an entirely new model – but rather the long-expected stripped-down Model Y. Read more…

Chinese EV maker Xpeng has begun local production in Indonesia, assembling the X9 MPV via CKD kits. The move is part of its global localisation strategy, aiming for sales and service coverage in 70% of Indonesia’s core cities by year-end. Read more…

Sales and profits are down on the previous year, but the Tesla’s Q2/2025 earnings report indicates a degree of stabilisation. And, as usual, the carmaker is looking ahead – for example, to a more affordable model that is expected to debut this year. Read more…

The new Alfa Romeo EV Grant offers customers a £1,500 saving across all Junior models, including the top of the range 280hp Veloce and the Intensa Special Series. It’s also available on top of existing retail and finance offers. Read more…

In its press conference at the annual GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) today, Toyota announced plans to locally produce the new bZ4X. The company also debuted the updated EV for the local market. Read more…