SK Signet, the charging subsidiary of the SK Group, has unveiled a new HPC charging station with up to 400 kW of power. The updated model features improvements in several areas and is intended to support the company’s global expansion. Read more…
Category: Electrive
H2Sky develops fuel cell stack for aviation
The H2Sky research project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport, has developed a fuel cell stack optimised for aviation. Aerostack, a joint venture between Airbus and ElringKlinger, was involved in the project. However, widespread deployment of the technology is still expected to take several years. Read more…
Geely pools European development in new unit
Geely is restructuring its European development activities by consolidating operations in Sweden and Germany under the new Geely Technology Europe unit. The move is intended to strengthen the region’s role within the group’s global development network. Read more…
VW starts pre-sales of ID. UNYX 08 in China
Volkswagen has opened pre-sales in China for its first model based on technology from local partner Xpeng. The ID. UNYX 08 starts at around €30,000 and is a five-metre electric SUV equipped with two Turing Smart Driving Chips from Xpeng for its advanced driver assistance system. Read more…
ChargePoint launches new charger management tools
ChargePoint has introduced two new service offerings aimed at improving EV charger operations and support. Premier Care and a new self-service Support Portal are designed to streamline network management, enhance transparency and reduce downtime for charging providers. Read more…
VW and Rivian conclude winter testing programme
The Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies (RV Tech) joint venture has successfully completed winter testing of its series-oriented zonal architecture for the first generation of software-defined vehicles. Read more…
Kia begins series production of the EV2
Kia has begun production of the EV2 at its plant in Žilina, Slovakia. The EV2 is the second electric model from Kia to be assembled in Europe, following the EV4. Read more…
Cupra Tavascan: The next MEB model receives a facelift
Just days after the updated Born, Cupra has unveiled the facelift of its second MEB-based electric vehicle, the Tavascan. The modernized version of the E-SUV also introduces a new base variant with a 140 kW motor and a 58-kWh LFP battery. Read more…
Electric car lineup expands further – SUVs remain the dominant segment
The latest CAM Electromobility Report 2026 from the Center of Automotive Management shows a continued expansion of the electric car offering in Germany. In early 2026, 155 models are available – up from 134 models two years ago. Read more…
Geely rolls out E5 electric SUV across five European markets
Geely is accelerating its European expansion, launching the all-electric E5 and the plug-in hybrid Starray EM-i simultaneously in Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. The rollout marks the brand’s coordinated entry into key Western European markets with a focus on the high-volume SUV segment. Read more…
Study: European companies ramp up electric fleet adoption
Electric company fleets are becoming standard across Europe, according to a study by DKV Mobility. More than half of surveyed firms plan to add further battery-electric vehicles within the next two years. Germany stands out in particular, driven by a notable characteristic in its corporate charging infrastructure. Read more…
Thailand: Changan holds overseas debut of the all-new Nevo Q05
Changan has introduced the second-generation Nevo Q05 in Thailand at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show. The Chinese automaker completed the right-hand-drive conversion of the all-new model and held its overseas debut within just four months. Read more…
Volvo launches EX30 Cargo variant in the UK
Volvo Car UK has introduced the fully electric EX30 Cargo, its first car-derived van for commercial use. The ully electric car-derived van offers up to 1,000 litres of load capacity and is aimed at fleet and business customers. Read more…
Scotland awards £45m for zero-emission buses and coaches
The Scottish Government has allocated £45 million under the ScotZEB3 funding scheme to support more than 330 zero-emission buses and coaches, as well as charging infrastructure. The programme combines public and private investment to accelerate fleet electrification and reduce emissions from heavy-duty transport. Read more…
Tozero opens battery recycling demo plant in Upper Bavaria
The Munich-based startup Tozero, specializing in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries, has opened its first demonstration plant on an industrial scale. The facility, located in the Gendorf chemical park in Upper Bavaria, is expected to process around 500 tons of battery waste per year. Read more…
Isuzu launches D-Max EV in Thailand
Expanding the availability of the D-Max EV beyond Europe, Isuzu has launched the electric pickup truck in Thailand. The company held the new model’s local debut at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show on 23 March. We attended the launch. Read more…
Transport for Wales opens EV planning tool to local authorities
All 22 local authorities in Wales now have free access to ChargePoint Navigator, a tool designed to help councils select and plan new sites for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It’s the first time the tool has been made available nationally outside of England. Read more…
Fastned CFO Victor van Dijk becomes VP of Strategy
Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned is now seeking a new Chief Financial Officer, as the incumbent CFO Victor van Dijk is leaving the executive board to become Vice President of Strategy – and thus part of the leadership team directly below the executive board. Read more…
Germany: IG Metall challenges Tesla works council election result in court
The IG Metall union is filing a lawsuit at the Frankfurt (Oder) Labor Court against the results of the works council election at Tesla’s Grünheide plant. The union alleges improper influence on the election by Tesla’s management, including intimidation attempts and unequal treatment of candidates and lists. Read more…
Testing the Xpeng G9 Performance – the learning curve is steep
When we tested the Xpeng G9 Long Range about a year and a half ago, the Chinese electric SUV impressed in phases but also revealed significant weaknesses. After a battery upgrade and several software iterations, the G9 faces the test again—this time as an all-wheel-drive performance variant—and delivers an almost all-round convincing performance.
