Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is launching a revised version of its electric sedan SU7 in China. The updated model features a range of upgrades but also comes with a base price that is 14,000 yuan higher than its predecessor—at least in the newly started pre-sale. Read more…

bp pulse has partnered with Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate to roll out rapid and ultra-fast EV charging across UK retail parks. The programme will see new infrastructure installed at 14 locations nationwide. Read more…

Marking a new milestone for its overseas operations, Changan has commenced EV exports from Thailand to Europe. The company initially exports the Deepal S05 from a Southeast Asian country. Read more…

The Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) has launched a project call for the establishment of an initial, dedicated, and demand-oriented fast-charging network for electric trucks along national roads. Divided into three lots, charging parks are to be created at 32 strategically important locations in Switzerland. Read more…

The EU’s CO₂ targets are being weakened, automakers are adjusting their once-ambitious e-mobility goals, and at the same time, electric trucks are on the verge of market ramp-up—turbulent times for electric mobility! In an interview with electrive, Alpitronic CEO Philipp Senoner reflects on 2025, makes demands on policymakers, and identifies the focus topics for 2026. Read more…

The new electric vehicle registration numbers from the UK show continued growth in all electric vehicle segments. This includes nearly 24 per cent of new passenger cars, as well as a new record in light electric commercial vehicle registrations. Read more…

In 2026, BMW will expand its voice assistant, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, with the new AI assistant Amazon Alexa+. The updated version of the Intelligent Personal Assistant will debut in the new all-electric BMW iX3, which is celebrating its North American trade show premiere at CES. Additional model series will receive the technology later. Read more…

Fastned expanded its European fast-charging network to over 400 locations by the end of 2025. A total of 406 Fastned locations are now present in the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Denmark, Spain, and Italy. Read more…

Bosch eBike Systems is making its e-bikes even less attractive to thieves: At CES 2026, the company is presenting an additional protection mechanism that allows e-bikes to be marked as stolen via an app, making them visible as such across Bosch eBike Systems’ entire digital ecosystem. Read more…

FIAT has just announced UK price cuts for its battery-electric passenger cars, including under its Abarth performance range. Reduced prices are available for the Stellantis-owned brands with immediate effect. Read more…

The Benteler Group has announced the acquisition of Ioki. The former subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn is considered a leading European provider of software-based mobility. Benteler anticipates synergies with the autonomous electric shuttles of its own subsidiary, Holon. Read more…

Berlin-based eMobility specialist Hubject has announced strategic partnerships with Go Electric Stations from Italy and Numocity from India. In both cases, Hubject is integrating its Plug&Charge technology into the charging management platforms of these providers. Read more…

Volvo is urging owners of certain variants of the EX30 to avoid charging their vehicles beyond 70 per cent to reduce the risk of battery fires. An official recall is being prepared, although only in right-hand drive markets. Read more…

At CES in Las Vegas, electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid, ride-hailing platform Uber, and tech company Nuro unveiled the production vehicle for their planned robotaxi service. Autonomous road tests with the vehicle, which is based on the Lucid Gravity electric SUV, have already begun. Read more…

The new electric car brand Afeela, a collaboration between Sony and Honda, showcased two vehicles ahead of CES in Las Vegas: a pre-production version of the already known Afeela 1 sedan and a prototype of an electric SUV inspired by the Afeela 1’s design. Read more…

Westminster has announced an additional budget of £18 million to support freight forwarders and fleet operators in procuring electric lorries. The funding is tiered based on the size of the lorries, reaching up to £120,000 (approximately €139,000) for lorries over 26 tonnes. Read more…

Chinese automotive giant Geely has fully integrated its premium subsidiary Zeekr into the group, completing a merger announced in July. As a result, Zeekr is now wholly owned by Geely again—and no longer publicly listed. Read more…

French sports car manufacturer Alpine has announced UK pricing for the upcoming electric flagship model A390, which will see order books open soon. Prices are currently planned to start at £61,390, when the market launch happens. Read more…

Leapmotor delivered 596,555 vehicles in 2025. This is slightly more than double the number (+103.1%) compared to 2024. For 2026, the Chinese manufacturer of electric and hybrid vehicles aims to achieve annual sales of one million vehicles. Read more…

The charging network operator GreenWay has further expanded its charging network in Eastern Europe as part of the EU project “Expand-E.” In Slovakia, 20 new fast-charging locations were added, three of which are suitable for electric heavy-duty transport. In Poland, an additional 48 charging parks were also commissioned, including locations for e-trucks. Read more…