Smart has revealed new details about the upcoming #2 in Rome. The electric two-seater is set to build on the legacy of the former Fortwo with a more advanced technical package. Built on Smart’s own ECA platform, it features a 35.7-kWh battery, a target WLTP range of around 300 kilometers, and fast charging in under 20 minutes. Notably, Smart Europe says it is targeting an entry price of under €20,000 for the base model. Read more…

Alpitronic is advancing its decentralised megawatt charging system HYC1000 with a new high-performance dispenser. Thanks to a single, liquid-cooled CCS connector, the new variant is designed to supply electric vehicles with over 1,000A and up to 1,000kW. Previously, the HYC1000 supported a maximum of 600kW via CCS. Read more…

Renault presents the facelift of the Mégane E-Tech Electric. The model not only receives a revised design but also a larger battery, higher charging power, and improved range. Read more…

Honda has announced UK pricing for its new Super-N electric city car. Order books open today, with prices starting at £18,995. Read more…

General Motors has launched production of the Chevrolet Captiva EV in Brazil. The electric SUV is manufactured in the state of Ceará and is the second all-electric Chevrolet model to be locally produced there, after the Spark EUV. Read more…

Rajasthan, a state in northwestern India, has put 47 electric buses into its public transport service. The state has received these e-buses as part of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)’s PM e-Bus Sewa scheme. Read more…

The Costa Rica Electricity Institute (aka Grupo ICE) has confirmed plans to roll out 180 new public AC chargers for EVs over the next three years. It describes the chargers as ‘semi-fast’ with a capacity of 21kW. Read more…

Port operator DP World is expanding its Low Carbon Truck Programme (LCTP) in the UK with a new electric truck rental initiative at Southampton port. It offers LCTP members the chance to trial electric HGVs for up to twelve weeks. Read more…

British energy supplier Octopus Energy and Chinese battery giant CATL have formed a joint venture called ‘Swaptopus’ to electrify European heavy-duty transport. The partnership aims to establish a Europe-wide network of battery-swapping stations for electric trucks. Read more…

BMW is getting ready to begin producing EVs from the ‘Neue Klasse’ at its Leipzig plant this summer. The automotive factory is set to undergo extensive modifications during a five-and-a-half-week production pause. However, BMW has not yet revealed which electric models will be built at the plant in future. Read more…

The acquisition of Northvolt’s site in Heide, Schleswig-Holstein, is taking shape: the US company Lyten has now agreed a purchase with the state development bank KfW, the federal government, and the state government of Schleswig-Holstein – at a price of around €60 million euros. Read more…

With ‘Ruta-E’, Colombia plans to establish its first zero-emission freight transport corridor for electric trucks. It aims to provide the necessary charging infrastructure to achieve this along the 1,195km route between Bogotá and Cartagena. Read more…

Renault and Software République have unveiled ‘cleveR insights’, a mobile platform for collecting and analyzing urban data. The system is based on the Twingo E-Tech Electric and is intended for use by municipalities and public institutions. Read more…

Nearly a year after signing their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), India and the UK are set to bring it into effect on 15 July. The FTA will make UK-built cars imported to India cheaper, starting with ICE models and eventually including hybrid, electric, and hydrogen vehicles. Read more…

Uttar Pradesh (UP), a state in northern India, added 45 electric buses and three hydrogen buses to its public transport fleet on 12 June. The state also inaugurated a new electric bus depot in Noida on the same day. Read more…

Bosch eBike Systems, previously known for its mid-drive motors, presents the company’s first hub motor: the Hub Line for e-bikes. And: Together with the new hub motor, the Bosch subsidiary also introduces its slimmest battery to date, the PowerTube 360. Read more…

Stellantis has long pursued a multi-energy strategy, offering many of its vehicle models with a choice of different powertrains. However, the group is taking a different approach with its upcoming range of small vehicles inspired by the revival of Citroën’s iconic 2CV. Within this new model family, known as the E-Car project, Stellantis plans to offer exclusively battery-electric vehicles, marking a departure from its established multi-powertrain strategy.
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Audi’s plant in Győr, Hungary, has started series production of the new electric drive system called MEBeco, also known as APP290. This will first power the new Cupra Raval, followed by additional models from Volkswagen Group’s new electric small car family. Read more…

ChargePoint is restricting the use of its app and RFID card in Europe. As of June 30, private customers will no longer be able to start and pay for charging sessions through these methods. Access will be reserved for users registered via employers, fleet managers, charging point operators, station owners, or leasing providers. Read more…

Greek charging provider PPC Blue and Romanian DIY chain Dedeman have signed a partnership to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Romania. Under the deal, more than 600 charging points will be installed at Dedeman stores and logistics centres throughout the country. Read more…