
Indian EV charging solutions provider Servotech Renewable has announced the country’s first EV charging hub for airside operations. The company is setting up this facility at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Hubject and Chargemap to expand plug & charge partnership

The expanded partnership will bring Plug&Charge capabilities to more than 600,000 Chargemap Pass users. It means Hubject’s ISO 15118-based system will be integrated into Chargemap’s network. Read more…
Agata Stańda appointed CEO of Solaris

Agata Stańda has been named the new CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach, effective 1 July 2025. She succeeds Javier Iriarte, who becomes Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board while leading CAF Rolling Stock. Read more…
Italy launches €650 million tender for 600 electric buses

Italy’s central purchasing body Consip has launched a €650 million tender for 600 electric buses, ranging from minibuses to articulated models. Delivery will cover urban, intercity, and regional needs. Read more…
Fraunhofer FEP optimises production process for metal-polymer electrodes

Fraunhofer FEP has developed a new roll-to-roll production process for manufacturing metal-on-polymer current collectors. This enables electrodes to be made using polymer films instead of metal foils – reducing battery weight while maintaining comparable performance. Read more…
Ohme becomes home charging partner of XPENG UK

The partnership will see Ohme provide XPENG customers with a ‘complete charger, installation and support package’. Additionally, customers that buy an XPENG G6 Long Range between now and the end of September will be eligible for a complimentary Ohme home charger. Read more…
Xpeng G7 officially goes on sale in China

Xpeng has launched its new G7 electric SUV in China, starting at RMB 195,800 (about €23,000). The mid-size EV offers up to 702 km CLTC range, a Turing L3-ready chip with 2,250 TOPS, and a Huawei AR-HUD to rival Tesla’s Model Y and Xiaomi’s YU7. Read more…
Changan looks for factory sites in Europe

Chinese carmaker Changan has confirmed its intention to build its own plant for electric passenger cars in Europe. A European manager from the company stated that the planning phase has begun, and possible sites are being assessed. Read more…
Lucid increases quarterly deliveries – again

It is the third consecutive delivery record! Lucid Motors produced 3,863 electric cars in the second quarter and delivered 3,309 vehicles. This also marks the best half-year in the company’s history. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: Exploring unfamiliar territory

At home, it’s already the undisputed star. And since Xiaomi launched the SU7 as an Ultra, it’s even been stealing the limelight from Porsche & co with its record laps – even here, where you can’t buy it yet. That, however, is likely to change soon.
UTA Edenred adds Powerdot charging points to network

UTA Edenred is drastically expanding its European public charging network with the addition of 8000 Powerdot charging points in France, Spain, Belgium and Poland. An additional 8000 Powerdot charging points are set to follow once operational. Read more…
UTA Edenred adds Powerdot charging points to network

UTA Edenred is drastically expanding its European public charging network with the addition of 8000 Powerdot charging points in France, Spain, Belgium and Poland. An additional 8000 Powerdot charging points are set to follow once operational. Read more…
1/5 of UK drivers have ‘irrational’ fear of washing EVs

During a survey about EV ownership, UK car care brand Autoglym unearthed an unusual statistic: 21 per cent of UK drivers fear they may be electrocuted if they wash an electric car. Read more…
Ultraviolette Automotive expands to France

Indian premium electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette Automotive has expanded its retail presence to France, meaning that it now serves ten markets in Europe. Pre-order books will open at the end of the month. Read more…
South Korean researchers developing copper-free electric motor

Many electric motors currently use copper in their stators and often their rotors. In a search for alternatives, researchers from South Korea have now developed a carbon nanotube-based solution which replaces copper in electric motors. Read more…
Ford launches AWD variant of E-Transit Custom

Ford Pro has just announced an all-wheel drive version of its E-Transit Custom electric van. It’s set for a spring 2026 launch, although Ford has not shared many further details. Read more…
CustomCells secures a fresh start after insolvency

CustomCells seems to have found a new investor. An Abacon-led consortium will take over key parts of the battery cell pioneer. The company plans a sharper e-mobility focus with fewer staff and changes in management. Read more…
Volvo to build Polestar 7 in Slovakia

Polestar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Volvo Cars for the Polestar 7 to be produced in Košice, Slovakia. Market launch of the compact SUV is planned for 2028. Read more…
Spirii and ZE Ports to launch ‘pay-per-km’ truck electrification service

EV charging company Spirii has announced a partnership with mobility firm ZE Ports which will see the two companies deliver an ‘end-to-end’ electrification solution for heavy-duty commercial fleets. It will focus on helping companies with both trucks and buses move from diesel to battery-electric vehicles. Read more…
Rocsys and ICT Group roll out hands-free EV charging for ports

Rocsys and ICT Group have integrated hands-free EV charging with Smart ECS to enable seamless charging of autonomous electric vehicles in ports and logistics, supporting zero-emission goals and fully automated operations with minimal manual intervention. Read more…

