Toyota has updated its all-electric SUV for 2026 in the US, dropping the ‘4X’ from its name while introducing faster charging, a longer range of up to 314 miles, and improved performance. The model will reach dealerships across the US in the second half of 2025. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Be.EV secures £20m deal to install 200 fast-chargers at retail locations
Be.EV will install over 200 ultra-rapid charging bays across Schroders Capital’s UK retail portfolio under a £20 million agreement. The fast-chargers will be installed across 22 retail and leisure sites managed by Schroders Capital. Read more…
Be.EV secures £20m deal to install 200 fast-chargers at retail locations
Be.EV will install over 200 ultra-rapid charging bays across Schroders Capital’s UK retail portfolio under a £20 million agreement. The fast-chargers will be installed across 22 retail and leisure sites managed by Schroders Capital. Read more…
Visteon partners with Infineon on semiconductors
German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon has entered into a partnership with US-based supplier Visteon, a specialist in cockpit electronics. The aim is to advance the development of next-generation electric vehicle drivetrains. Read more…
Nissan cuts 20,000 jobs and refocuses EV strategy
As part of its sweeping Re:Nissan recovery plan, the Japanese carmaker will eliminate 20,000 jobs globally and consolidate manufacturing capacity, while reengineering its electric vehicle development and supply chain to drive profitability by FY2026. Read more…
Enyring launches e-bike with battery subscription service
Yamaha subsidiary Enyring is launching an e-bike series with a battery subscription service in Berlin and Amsterdam. Four different bike models are to be available with launch, coupled with battery swapping stations in the target markets. Read more…
Changan Mazda & CATL announce EV development cooperation
Together with Chinese partner Changan, the Japanese car manufacturer Mazda wants to develop electric cars on the skateboard platform of the battery manufacturer CATL, which should significantly shorten the development time for vehicles. Read more…
Vector starts series production of MCS communication controller
German software company Vector has begun series production of its vSECC.MCS controller for the Megawatt Charging System, targeting fast-charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The solution supports up to 3.75 MW charging and is designed to enable efficient long-haul electrification. Read more…
Rock Tech Lithium appoints new CEO with Mirco Wojnarowicz
The German-Canadian lithium producer Rock Tech Lithium is reorganising its top management. The company has appointed Mirco Wojnarowicz as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Read more…
USA: House Republicans propose to eliminate a tax credit for electric vehicles
In a move with profound implications for the future of electric mobility in the United States, House Republicans have proposed scrapping key federal EV tax credits and advanced manufacturing loan programmes. Voices from the industry and climate advocates are sounding the alarm. Read more…
CISSOID and EDAG to develop SiC inverter platforms
Power semiconductor expert CISSOID and engineering specialist EDAG have joined forces to accelerate the development of next-generation Silicon Carbide (SiC) traction inverters. The partnership aims to provide OEMs with integrated, high-efficiency solutions for electric drivetrains. Read more…
Mercedes expands eActros 600 line-up and phases out eActros 300/400
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is broadening its eActros 600 electric truck portfolio with new variants available to order from autumn 2025. At the same time, production of the earlier eActros 300/400 models will end later this year. Read more…
Audi reveals new entry-level e-tron GT
Roughly a year after the major facelift of its electric Gran Turismo, Audi is expanding the e-tron GT line-up with a new powertrain variant. Following the S and RS models, it has introduced a new ‘base model’ with 430 kW of power and a starting price of €108,900. Read more…
Qwello wins North Holland contract for up to 1,000 charge points
Park&Charge by Qwello secures Dutch regional tender to install and operate up to 1,000 EV charging points across eight municipalities. The chargers will be set up in public parking facilities. Read more…
Seat R&D chief Tietz to lead research across VW Group
Werner Tietz, Executive Vice-President for R&D at Seat, will now also assume responsibility for Research and Development at the entire Volkswagen Group. He succeeds Michael Steiner, who will now focus solely on his role at Porsche. Read more…
Gravity brings 500 kW EV charging to Los Angeles
Gravity unveils plans for eight ultra-fast charging sites in the LA area, offering 500 kW speeds, autonomous-vehicle-ready infrastructure and grid-resilient technology. The first sites will go live before the end of the year. Read more…
India agrees to reduce tariffs on UK-built electric cars
German government approves funding for Infineon chip plant
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has approved €920 million in subsidies for Infineon’s Dresden site. The expansion of the chip plant will enable the company to meet rising customer demand, particularly in the field of electric mobility. Read more…
Philippines inducts a fleet of BYD Dolphin for local police
Valenzuela, a city in the national capital region of Manila, Philippines, has acquired 41 units of the BYD Dolphin. The city will use the majority of these EVs in its police force. Read more…
China approaches 50 per cent NEV share
China reported over 1.2 million sales of BEVs and PHEVs in April. In terms of numbers, sales in the latter half of 2024 were sometimes higher. However, vehicles with plugs reached a new record of 47.3 per cent sales share last month. China is thus edging closer to the symbolic 50 per cent threshold. Read more…
