UK charge point operator evyve has selected EV charging platform provider Monta to power the management of its public charging network across the UK. The partnership will see Monta’s operating platform deployed across evyve’s 350 rapid and ultra-rapid charge points as the company scales its infrastructure footprint. Read more…

In Norway, a leader in electric vehicle adoption, the number of fast-charging points increased by 1,192 to 10,670 last year. However, this expansion represents a significant slowdown. In the peak year of 2023, 2,029 new fast-charging points had been installed. Read more…

Generational, which specialises in EV battery health certification, is set to deploy its battery testing technology at 21 Motorpoint stores and two preparation centres. This will be used to certify Motorpoint’s secondhand electric car stock. Read more…

Swiss transport operator PostAuto and Solaris have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 115 electric buses. PostAuto has already placed a firm order for 33 e-buses under this framework agreement. Read more…

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is increasing electric vehicle subsidies in 2026 by supplementing existing national incentives with additional local funding. That applies to passenger cars, fleets, and commercial vehicles. Read more…

The Volkswagen Group delivered 983,100 electric vehicles worldwide in 2025, nearly a third more than in 2024. In Europe, deliveries increased by 66 percent, while in China, they declined by 44 percent. We summarize the detailed annual report now available from Wolfsburg. Among the passenger car brands, Škoda stands out in particular. Read more…

After BMW’s partner AESC unexpectedly halted the construction of its battery cell factory near BMW’s US plant last June, it was uncertain whether BMW could start US production of the Neue Klasse on time. Now, the issues appear to have been resolved. Read more…

Connected Energy, a UK-based company specialising in stationary energy storage systems (BESS) using second-life batteries, plans to build a new testing center for used EV batteries. The facility will be located in Norfolk with the investment amounting to £2 million. Read more…

Syrah Resources has agreed with Tesla to extend the deadline for resolving an alleged breach of its graphite supply contract until March 16, 2026. However, Tesla could terminate the contract as early as February. Read more…

EU trade spokesman Olof Gill has dismissed reports that the European Commission is considering imposing special tariffs on Chinese hybrid vehicles—even though there is support for such a move. A news portal previously reported that the EU executive was exploring special tariffs on hybrids from China. Read more…

EU trade spokesman Olof Gill has dismissed reports that the European Commission is considering imposing special tariffs on Chinese hybrid vehicles—even though there is support for such a move. A news portal previously reported that the EU executive was exploring special tariffs on hybrids from China. Read more…

Fastned is introducing a new price offer for registered app users. Effective immediately, there is now a ten percent discount per kilowatt-hour on all charging sessions across Fastned’s entire European network when paid via the Fastned app using a debit or credit card. Read more…

Fastned is introducing a new price offer for registered app users. Effective immediately, there is now a ten percent discount per kilowatt-hour on all charging sessions across Fastned’s entire European network when paid via the Fastned app using a debit or credit card. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has started series production of the new all-electric GLB at its plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. The central Hungarian facility will soon enable the production of up to 350,000 cars per year. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has started series production of the new all-electric GLB at its plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. The central Hungarian facility will soon enable the production of up to 350,000 cars per year. Read more…

TH Köln, RWTH Aachen, and other partners have launched a research project called ViDeLL. The project aims to develop a concept for virtual road sections for the temporary exclusive use by automated logistics vehicles. Read more…

ADNOC Distribution, a retail and petrol station chain in the UAE, has opened its new EV Mega hub on the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The company has also unveiled plans to roll out a wider charging network across the UAE by the end of 2027. Read more…

Chinese automaker Chery (Omoda/Jaecoo) has announced, just weeks after revealing a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology, that it plans to deploy the technology in an electric vehicle for the first time this year—specifically in the Liefeng model under its Exeed brand. Read more…

Wolfgang Ufer, currently responsible for Smart in Germany, will take over as Head of Smart Europe on March 1, 2026. He succeeds Dirk Adelmann, who will become CEO of Mercedes-Benz Switzerland from that date. Read more…

Nevoya, an LA-based logistics firm, has introduced 40 new battery-electric semi trucks for the busy Houston-Dallas shipping route. Crucially, it has been made possible by the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA)’s first pilot procurement initiative under its zero-emission trucking scheme. Read more…