Geely subsidiary Zeekr has redesigned its Zeekr 001 electric shooting brake. After raising the system voltage to 800 volts last year, it is now increasing to 900 volts, further boosting charging performance. The drive system has also been enhanced. Read more…

The luxury SUV, which measures over five metres long, has up to 540 kW, a 1000-volt architecture and a new type of CATL battery that combines LFP and NMC materials in one cell. The D19 is also the first production car to feature an oxygen generator on board. Read more…

With the rollout of charging infrastructure, the accompanying copper cables have become an attractive target for thieves. Newly aggregated UK police reports show that theft and vandalism at the nation’s EV charge points have cost millions of pounds since 2022. Read more…

The Polish municipal association Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowska Metropolia (GZM) has placed an order with Solaris for 42 new electric buses and the associated charging infrastructure. The 12- and 18-metre Urbino electric buses are set to enter service in Świerklaniec from 2026. Read more…

Kempower has installed a decentralised charging system with a total capacity of 2.4 MW at Norwegian food wholesaler ASKO in Vestby. Trucks can charge on-site using two MCS and four CCS charging points. According to Kempower, the megawatt-capable depot installation is the first of its kind in Norway. Read more…

Electrify America now provides real-time charger availability on Google Maps, showing station status, connector type, charging speed and operational readiness. The update allows EV drivers across the US to plan routes and stops using up-to-date information from the network. Read more…

The EU-funded research project EFFEREST aims to make electric vehicles more efficient, focusing specifically on the interaction between systems and components that manage interior comfort and powertrain performance. Read more…

TU Dresden is currently building a new research and innovation centre called the Smart Mobility Lab (SML), which will feature a large-scale testing hall for connected and automated mobility on the ground and in the air. The university has now celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the facility, which is being constructed not in Dresden itself but at the Lausitz Research Campus in Hoyerswerda. Read more…

TU Dresden is currently building a new research and innovation centre called the Smart Mobility Lab (SML), which will feature a large-scale testing hall for connected and automated mobility on the ground and in the air. The university has now celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the facility, which is being constructed not in Dresden itself but at the Lausitz Research Campus in Hoyerswerda. Read more…

Oliver Blume’s dual role as head of Volkswagen and Porsche has been the subject of criticism for some time, especially since things have not been running smoothly at Porsche. Porsche has now confirmed that talks are underway with a successor to Blume as Porsche CEO – Michael Leiters. Read more…

The SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag presented a list of key points on the planned electric car subsidies for low- and middle-income households. The CDU/CSU parliamentary group is critical of some of the proposals, particularly the higher taxation of combustion engine company cars. Read more…

General Motors and Posco have suspended the second phase of their cathode material plant in Bécancour, located in the Canadian province of Québec. The partners cite weak consumer demand for electric vehicles and political decisions in North America that have slowed growth in the sector. Read more…

China’s National Energy Administration has unveiled a three-year plan to double the service capacity of the nation’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure by 2027. The initiative aims to accelerate the construction of high-quality, efficient and inclusive charging networks to meet the needs of more than 80 million electric vehicles nationwide. Read more…

China has issued a formal challenge to India at the World Trade Organization (WTO), claiming that its subsidies for EVs and battery cell production breach global trade rules. The dispute centers on India’s incentive schemes under its PM E-Drive and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) programmes. Read more…

Toyota Manufacturing UK is leading a consortium of partners to evaluate the feasibility of a lightweight BEV prototype in the L6e category. The consortium is funded by the UK government via the APC. Read more…

Xpeng has given its most mainstream model, the G6 – a rival to the Tesla Model Y – a comprehensive update. With a peak charging capacity of up to 451 kW, the Chinese mid-size SUV leads its segment. Our first drive of the dual-motor, 358 kW range-topping G6 Performance reveals whether it can do more than just charge fast.

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Supplier Valeo now offers a reconditioned inverter for Renault’s spare parts range. The component is 30 per cent cheaper than new products and will be available across the manufacturer’s dealer network. The launch was preceded by a project with two specialists focused on the circular economy. Read more…

Cadillac has opened orders for its all-electric Optiq in Germany, France, Sweden and Switzerland, with first deliveries expected in February 2026. Starting at €65,000 in Germany, the Optiq offers 425 km of WLTP range. Read more…

Mercedes is expanding the line-up of the electric CLA with a more affordable variant. The CLA 200 comes with an LFP battery, 541 kilometres of WLTP range, and a starting price of €49,421. Thanks to a current discount campaign, the four-door coupé is temporarily available for €46,950. Read more…

Following the start of production of the EV4, the small crossover EV2, Kia’s most affordable electric car to date, is also set to roll off the production line in Žilina starting next year. From 2027, the manufacturer plans to produce a total of around 180,000 electric cars per year. Read more…