Lexus has introduced the eighth-generation ES in the United States, marking the debut of battery-electric variants for the long-running luxury saloon. First deliveries are scheduled for April. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Tesla FSD: European launch despite ongoing US probe?
For more than a decade, the development of autonomous driving has been accompanied by ambitious promises and repeated timelines for market readiness. While the technology has made significant progress, fully self-driving vehicles are still not widely available, and real-world deployment remains limited to specific use cases. Read more…
Daimler Truck to deliver first MCS-enabled eActros 600 units soon
Mercedes-Benz Trucks plans to launch initial customer trials of MCS-compatible eActros 600 trucks in the second half of the year. The electric trucks will be deployed under real-world conditions in the company’s inbound logistics operations. Read more…
Xpeng reports revenue of around €9.6 billion
Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng increased its revenue by 87.7 per cent to 76.72 billion yuan (approximately 9.6 billion euros) last year. At the same time, the company significantly reduced its losses and achieved its first quarterly profit in its corporate history by the end of 2025. Read more…
V-Green to build 99 fast-charging stations in Vietnam
Vietnamese charge point operator and VinFast sister company, V-Green, has announced plans to build 99 fast-charging stations in its home market this year. The company aims to support the growing number of VinFast EVs with this expansion. Read more…
Ultium Cells to produce LFP battery cells for stationary storage in Spring Hill
The joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution is shifting part of its battery cell production from electric vehicles to stationary energy storage systems. Ultium Cells announced that it will invest $70 million US to retrofit its plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to manufacture LFP cells for stationary batteries. Read more…
Bosch presents electric powertrain for heavy-duty trucks and off-highway machiner
Bosch Engineering presented an electric drive system for battery voltages up to 800 volts, specifically designed for heavy intralogistics machinery. The innovation aims to electrify heavy-duty forklifts, truck tractors, and port transporters in terminals and distribution centres. Read more…
Hyundai recalls over 100,000 Kona Electric vehicles
Worldwide, more than 100,000 Hyundai Kona Electric vehicles must visit authorised service centres for a software update to their battery management system. The affected vehicles were produced between early 2018 and mid-2023. An increased risk of fire cannot be ruled out in these models. Read more…
Approximately £27,500: Xiaomi keeps price of new SU7 below Tesla
Xiaomi is launching the refurbished version of its SU7 electric sedan in China. Prices start at 219,900 yuan—10,000 yuan lower than the pre-sale price in January. This means the new version now carries a base price just 4,000 yuan higher than its predecessor. Read more…
Fastned grows revenue but reports significantly wider loss
Fastned exceeded €100 million in annual revenue for the first time in 2025, reaching €122.4 million in its charging business. At the same time, the fast-charging operator reported a significantly higher loss, driven by continued investment in expanding its charging network. Read more…
Berlin opens battery lab for sodium-ion cell research
The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) have officially inaugurated the Berlin Battery Lab (BBL). There, the partners are developing and testing ‘resource-efficient battery technologies with a focus on sodium-based batteries.’ Read more…
Zenobē enters US electric truck market with Revolv acquisition
Zenobē has acquired US-based fleet electrification provider Revolv from GDEV Management, adding 13 operational sites, over 100 electric trucks and a project pipeline. The deal marks Zenobē’s entry into North America’s commercial fleet and truck segment. Read more…
First drive: Nissan Micra adopts curves over angular design
The last Micra was discontinued in 2022, and after a four-year hiatus, the model is returning to the European market—this time as a fully electric vehicle. However, the Micra is no longer an independent Nissan development but a sibling model to the Renault 5 E-Tech. Our review reveals the differences and whether this differentiation is sufficient.
Solaris shares update on electric bus retrofit scheme
In December, Solaris offered to retrofit its existing electric buses. The company has now said that the retrofit program currently covers around 170 vehicles across Europe – including 105 e-buses being retrofitted by Berliner BVG alone. Read more…
E-boat manufacturer Candela secures €30 million from investors
Various existing investors and the development bank IFC are injecting €30 million into Candela. The Swedish startup has developed an electric hydrofoil boat that is already in use in Stockholm’s urban transport. Read more…
Renault recalls R4 and R5 over potential battery issues
Renault is initiating a recall affecting units of the electric models Renault 5 and Renault 4 produced between December 12, 2025, and January 28, 2026. There appears to be an issue with the supplied battery cells in a specific batch. Read more…
TotalEnergies delivers 170 new EV charging points for Camden
The charge points are located across 80 sites within the London borough, and include a number of rapid chargers. Read more…
Uber invests up to $1.25bn in Rivian robotaxi push
The ride-hailing service Uber is advancing its robotaxi initiative and entering into a close partnership with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian. The goal is to bring up to 50,000 robotaxis from Rivian onto the Uber platform, based on Rivian’s R2 electric SUV. To achieve this, Uber plans to invest up to 1.25 billion US dollars in Rivian. Read more…
Ionity expands ultra-rapid charging in Scottish Highlands
Ionity has opened two new 400 kW high-power charging sites in Fort William and Inverness, expanding its Scottish network to 12 locations. Positioned along key routes, the sites aim to support long-distance travel and improve charging access in remote regions. Read more…
Polestar raises an additional $300 million
Polestar announces new equity investments totaling 300 million dollars—including from the French banking group Crédit Agricole. The new investors secure fixed returns in exchange. Through similar agreements, Polestar has recently secured up to one billion euros. Read more…
