French charging provider Electra has closed a green loan facility of up to €433 million to accelerate the expansion of its fast-charging infrastructure across Europe. The CPO has now secured more than €1 billion in total funding since its founding in 2020. Read more…

New figures from industry association ACEA show that electric vehicles continue their rise in Europe, even if momentum varies across markets. In the first half of 2025, EVs reached a market share of 15.6 per cent in the EU, up significantly from 12.5 per cent in the same period last year. Read more…

Tesla confirmed in its quarterly report that it has been building the first units of a “more affordable model” for several weeks. During the subsequent investor call, Elon Musk made it clear that it will not be an entirely new model – but rather the long-expected stripped-down Model Y. Read more…

Chinese EV maker Xpeng has begun local production in Indonesia, assembling the X9 MPV via CKD kits. The move is part of its global localisation strategy, aiming for sales and service coverage in 70% of Indonesia’s core cities by year-end. Read more…

Sales and profits are down on the previous year, but the Tesla’s Q2/2025 earnings report indicates a degree of stabilisation. And, as usual, the carmaker is looking ahead – for example, to a more affordable model that is expected to debut this year. Read more…

The new Alfa Romeo EV Grant offers customers a £1,500 saving across all Junior models, including the top of the range 280hp Veloce and the Intensa Special Series. It’s also available on top of existing retail and finance offers. Read more…

In its press conference at the annual GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) today, Toyota announced plans to locally produce the new bZ4X. The company also debuted the updated EV for the local market. Read more…

Following the announcement of pricing and specs for the EV4 on 1 July, Kia has now shared details on the EV4 Fastback – the four door saloon version of the EV4. Starting at £40,895, the 81.4kWh battery provides up to 380 miles of WLTP range with the Kia AI Assistant included as standard. Read more…

BMW has announced a new update for the My BMW App and MINI App: a new feature that lets drivers view their personal carbon footprint. It’s designed for use with traditional ICE vehicles as well as BEVs and plug-in hybrids. Read more…

EV charging management software provider Ampeco has entered into a strategic partnership with Italian company Latitude for its brand Eleven. It also signed a similar agreement with North American technology firm EVerged. Read more…

Chinese battery maker Svolt Energy will begin trial production of its first-generation semi-solid-state batteries in Q4 2025. The 140 Ah cells will be supplied to BMW’s Mini brand, with mass production targeted for 2027 and future energy density increases already outlined. Read more…

Incat Tasmania has been awarded the contract to build two new battery-powered catamarans for the Danish ferry operator Molslinjen. The 129-meter-long vessels will be equipped with battery systems with a capacity of approximately 45,000 kWh and will operate on the busy Kattegat route between Jutland and Zealand. Read more…

Li Auto has begun presales of its first fully electric SUV, the i8, in China. The six-seat crossover offers up to 720 km range and dual-motor all-wheel drive with a combined power output of 400 kW. Deliveries are scheduled for August. Read more…

Chinese battery swapping solutions provider U Power and Dutch company UNEX EV have opened Southeast Asia’s first smart battery swapping station in Phuket, Thailand. The duo have serious expansion plans using this facility as a pilot model. Read more…

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), as well as the federal states Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse, are funding two lithium projects by Vulcan Energy with a total of €103.6 million. The projects involve lithium chloride extraction in Landau and further processing in Frankfurt-Höchst. Read more…

The German startup Tozero is building a pilot plant for lithium-ion battery recycling at Gendorf Chemical Park in Bavaria. The company recently signed a lease agreement for an existing building to establish the demonstration facility. Read more…

MAN Truck & Bus now offers the Smart Charging Cube. The portable battery storage and charging solution offers up to four charging points and a charging capacity of up to 400 kW. It is available for purchase, lease or rental. Read more…

New York State has announced an additional $200 million to support the deployment of zero-emission school buses and charging infrastructure, making clean buses more affordable for public schools under its Environmental Bond Act. Read more…

From 31 July, all Lucid Air models will access over 23,500 Tesla Superchargers using an approved adapter. The carmaker also presented its 2026 lineup. It includes increased range on Touring, upgraded AC compressor, new Aeronaut wheels, and massaging seats on Grand Touring. Read more…

ChargeScape has partnered with PSEG Long Island to enrol over 6,000 BMW and Ford EVs in its Peak Load Reduction programme. Using ChargeScape’s AI platform, the initiative manages EV charging to support grid stability and offers financial incentives to participating drivers. Read more…