Serbia’s state-owned postal service, Pošta Srbije, has added another 100 electric transporters to its fleet. These vehicles are from the US manufacturer Cenntro and its Avantier brand. The vehicles are set to be deployed in Belgrade and other cities. Read more…

Tesla has been offering its Supercharger charging stations for sale to corporate customers in the US since last September. The EV manufacturer has now launched an online configurator that discloses pricing. For a charging park with eight charging points, including installation, the average cost is approximately $940,000. Read more…

DHL Express Norway has entered into a partnership with Danish charging solutions provider Spirii. The goal is to optimise the charging infrastructure for DHL’s electric vehicle fleet in Norway. Read more…

Volkswagen is abruptly revising the production strategy at its Chattanooga plant, phasing out ID.4 manufacturing in the coming days. The facility will instead concentrate exclusively on the second-generation Atlas, a large SUV with a combustion engine.
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Kia has reduced its EV sales target again, now aiming for 1 million annual electric vehicle sales by 2030. Nevertheless, the company will expand its EV lineup to 14 models while investing in platforms, charging infrastructure and software-defined vehicles. Read more…

Tesla is reportedly evaluating a smaller electric SUV positioned below the Model Y, targeting a lower price segment. It remains unclear whether the project has been approved, amid uncertainty over shifting priorities under CEO Elon Musk. Read more…

Chinese battery manufacturer Sunwoda has reportedly been selected by Tesla as its fifth supplier of battery cells for the traction batteries of its electric vehicles. The cells are allegedly already being used in vehicles manufactured at Tesla’s Shanghai plant in China for export. Read more…

With the MGS6 EV, MG Motor enters the mid-size electric SUV segment. In a first test drive in Portugal, the 4.71-metre model impressed with generous space, high comfort and extensive equipment. At the same time, it became clear that the SAIC Motor brand still has ground to make up on some details compared to established rivals.

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Stellantis brands Opel and Peugeot are currently experiencing very long waiting times for electric models with Long-Range configurations, which offer particularly high range. Affected are the corresponding variants of the Opel Grandland as well as the Peugeot e-3008 and e-5008. Read more…

At the Volkswagen Group, four electric compact cars are ready for launch. The Cupra Raval, the first production model of an upcoming compact electric car family, is now in the spotlight. The Raval will initially be offered in three launch editions starting at €37,250. The actual entry-level variant, priced from €25,950, is set to follow this summer. Read more…

The Aachen-based battery recycling company Cylib is part of a consortium of 25 companies and research institutions working under the name ‘SIB:DE Entwicklung’ to develop alternatives to lithium-ion batteries and corresponding recycling processes. The project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, is scheduled to run for three years. Read more…

Canadian customers of BMW now have significantly expanded charging availability. BMW Group has integrated the Shell Recharge and Tesla Supercharger networks into the My BMW and MINI apps, while also announcing expanded NACS compatibility for new models. Read more…

Xpeng has entered the Mexican market with its electric SUVs G6 and G9. Built on an 800V platform with ultra-fast charging, the models mark the company’s push into Latin America and expansion of its global EV presence. The company positions Mexico as a key market in the region. Read more…

The automotive group Stellantis is reportedly in advanced negotiations with its Chinese partner Leapmotor to jointly develop an electric SUV for the Stellantis brand Opel, which is said to resemble the Leapmotor B10. Both vehicles could be manufactured together in the future at the Stellantis plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Read more…

German logistics provider TST Logistik has officially launched its co-operative depot charging network for electric trucks under the name ‘dragonize’. The ecosystem is now open for logistics companies to join and integrate their charging infrastructure or use that of other participants, marking a new step in the electrification of heavy-duty transport. Read more…

The premium brand Denza, part of the Chinese automotive group BYD, marked its expansion beyond China with an event in Paris. In addition to the previously announced all-electric shooting brake Denza Z9 GT, the luxury plug-in hybrid Denza D9 dm-i van also made its debut. Read more…

Primarily due to the new all-electric CLA, the Mercedes-Benz Group increased its deliveries of electric vehicles by 11 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. A total of 50,400 BEVs were delivered. This puts Mercedes on track to reverse the recent decline in its BEV business. Read more…

Milence finds electric trucks approaching or exceeding diesel cost parity in key markets. While countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark scale deployment, inconsistent policies and infrastructure gaps continue to slow Europe-wide electrification of road freight. Read more…

French energy company EDF aims to accelerate the electrification of road freight transport in France with a new scheme earmarking €30 million in purchase subsidies for electric trucks. Additionally, €50 million will finance 180 charging stations for long-haul electric trucks within three years. Read more…

At Mobility Move in Berlin, Markus Fischer outlines Daimler Buses’ electric bus strategy – from the new NMC4 battery to depot charging solutions. He also names a clear deadline: the diesel city bus will be phased out in exactly three years. Read more…