The Berlin-based startup Cariqa has developed an end-to-end payment and pricing platform for public charging. The platform is designed to enable charging station operators to run a more profitable business than the current reseller model involving eMobility service providers. The first product launches are now following. Read more…

Developed in partnership with autoSense, Mazda Charging is designed to give Mazda drivers easier access to public charging. Its launch coincides with that of the new Mazda6e. Read more…

Since 14 April 2025, CPOs have to provide data on their publicly accessible charging infrastructure free of charge and without discrimination. To standardise this data provision, Germany launched the DATEX-II data profile version 01-00-00. Read more…

German Stellantis brand Opel has revised its drivetrain strategy and pushed back the ambitious goal of selling only battery-electric cars in Europe from 2028. Instead, the manufacturer intends to stick with Stellantis’ “multi-energy” strategy for now. Read more…

Xing Mobility is presenting its latest ‘Immersio’ series cell-to-pack battery system at IAA Mobility in Munich. The system is being used for the first time in Caterham’s fully electric lightweight sports coupé Project V, which will also be exhibited separately at the trade fair. Read more…

The Chinese EV maker has reported sharp quarterly revenue growth and reduced losses, while announcing new financing support. Xpeng has also seen a marked increase in overseas shipments of its vehicles. Read more…

The Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) brand Can-Am has introduced the 2026 Outlander Electric. The ATV is designed for off-road use by farmers, ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts, combining performance, durability and low-noise operation. Read more…

A consortium of Jaguar Land Rover, LiBatt Recycling, WMG at the University of Warwick and Mint Innovation has secured £8.1 million to develop a large-scale process for recovering lithium, nickel and cobalt from end-of-life EV batteries. The project supports the UK’s drive towards a circular battery economy. Read more…

BYD has reached a new milestone in its Southeast Asian operations by starting exports of electric cars from Thailand to Europe. The first model shipped is the Dolphin, positioned as a rival to the VW ID.3. Read more…

Nio has unveiled the third generation of its large electric SUV model ES8 (called EL8 in Europe) in China and started pre-sales at prices starting at 416,800 yuan (around 50,000 euros). Nio founder William Li wants to increase sales with this move, as he says the company is fighting for survival. Read more…

According to insider information, the Hyundai Group has discontinued production of the Genesis GV70 electric SUV in the US. The G80 Electrified sedan has also been withdrawn from the market there. Read more…

The latest member of Polestar’s model family has a sleek coupé design – but no rear window. It is a real eye-catcher, yet in terms of charging performance and comfort, it lags behind rivals. Some quality issues feel out of place in this price class. Our test shows where the Polestar 4 shines and where the Swedish-Chinese brand still needs to improve.

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Toyota and Mazda have started field tests of Toyota’s ‘Sweep Energy Storage System’ at Mazda’s plant in Hiroshima. The project also uses retired Toyota EV batteries. Read more…

The Shell petrol station in Ylöjärvi, Finland, has stopped selling fossil fuels. The former petrol station is being converted by energy company St1 into Finland’s first purely electric car charging location. Read more…

Irish CPO EZO, formerly EasyGo, has been selected to help install EV chargers at 229 sports clubs across the island of Ireland. The company rebranded as EZO in July as part of its expansion strategy. Read more…

Chinese battery material manufacturer CNGR Advanced Material and the recycling company Revomet Bitterfeld have signed a joint venture agreement to recover raw materials and return them to the production cycle. Read more…

Chinese battery material manufacturer CNGR Advanced Material and the recycling company Revomet Bitterfeld have signed a joint venture agreement to recover raw materials and return them to the production cycle. Read more…

Three years ago, Porsche joined Group14, a battery material developer specialising in silicon anodes, and is now one of the US start-up’s most important cooperation partners. The sports car manufacturer, along with the parent company of battery manufacturer SK On and other companies, has now invested a total of $463 million in Group14. Read more…

Three years ago, Porsche joined Group14, a battery material developer specialising in silicon anodes, and is now one of the US start-up’s most important cooperation partners. The sports car manufacturer, along with the parent company of battery manufacturer SK On and other companies, has now invested a total of $463 million in Group14. Read more…

Scania will supply 41 battery-electric city and suburban buses to operator Tide Buss for service in Vestfold, Norway, from summer 2026. The buses mark the manufacturer’s first electric deliveries in the country. Read more…