
Emil Frey has become the exclusive partner for Changan sales and service in the Netherlands. The Deepal S05 and Deepal S07 models will be the first to be available on the Dutch market. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Microlino production may move to China

There are considerations that the Swiss electric cabin scooter Microlino be built in China in the future. The founding family Ouboter criticised the lack of support for light electric vehicles in Europe, and is looking to other continents to build their business. Read more…
Genesis selects Ohme as exclusive home charging partner

Genesis Motor UK has announced its selection of Phme as its new and exclusive home EV charging partner. Under the new deal, Ohme will supply units, as well as provide installation services and support for Genesis’ customers. Read more…
Aurora extends driverless freight network to El Paso

Aurora Innovation has launched a new driverless freight corridor between Fort Worth and El Paso, Texas – marking its second autonomous route in the United States. As the company has now surpassed 100,000 driverless miles on public roads, it plans to deploy “hundreds of driverless trucks” in 2026. Read more…
UK BEV registrations surpass 2024 total

Battery-electric vehicles reached a 25.4% market share in October, their second-highest this year, as the UK’s EV market continues to grow steadily. However, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warns that proposed tax changes could jeopardise progress. Read more…
Asahi Kasei licenses electrolyte technology to EAS Batteries

Asahi Kasei has signed a licensing agreement with Germany’s EAS Batteries for its acetonitrile-based electrolyte technology. The collaboration supports the development and market launch of a new ultra-high-power lithium-ion cell aimed at demanding mobility and industrial applications. Read more…
Volkswagen to develop system-on-chips in China

Volkswagen Group has announced plans for the development of its first self-designed system-on-chip (SoC) for intelligent driving in China. The chip will be developed by Carizon, a joint venture between Cariad and Horizon Robotics, and will support future Volkswagen models with advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving functions. Read more…
BMW confirms new i3

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has confirmed the name i3 for the next Neue Klasse model during the company’s quarterly results call. Production is scheduled to begin in Munich in the second half of 2026, followed by rollouts at additional plants. Read more…
Tesla appoints local CEO in India amid renewed market push

Tesla has appointed an India CEO to lead its local operations, signalling a stronger commitment to the market. The company is changing its leadership strategy to involve more local expertise following its muted start in the third quarter. Read more…
Fraunhofer IWS launches DRYplatform to accelerate dry-coating battery research

Fraunhofer IWS has inaugurated its DRYplatform, a flagship facility for scaling solvent-free electrode coating from laboratory to near-industrial level. The facility is designed as a lighthouse project for transferring the dry electrode-coating process from research to industry. Read more…
Toll Group & Coca Cola to purchase Volvo electric trucks in Australia

Australian freight company Toll Group is introducing a new fleet of electric trucks in collaboration with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). Twelve Volvo FE Electric trucks will replace the existing diesel vehicles in CCEP’s Australian delivery network. Read more…
Netherlands to launch more subsidy rounds for zero-emission trucks

From 27 January to 13 February 2026, Dutch businesses and non-profits can again apply for the AanZET purchase subsidy for new fully electric trucks. €78 million is earmarked for the first round—enough for roughly 1,100 vehicles—with a second window slated for late September 2026. Read more…
Hull completes charging infrastructure ahead of first electric buses

East Yorkshire Buses has completed the first phase of its electric vehicle infrastructure programme ahead of the arrival of 21 new Wrightbus electric buses later this year. The project, supported by Hull City Council and the Department for Transport, marks the city’s first step towards a zero-emission bus network. Read more…
Rivian widens Q3 loss

Rivian Automotive has reported a wider net loss for the third quarter of 2025, as the US electric vehicle maker continues to invest heavily in its next-generation R2 platform, new production capacity, and its autonomy roadmap. The carmaker reaffirmed its guidance and said R2 remains on track for a 2026 launch. Read more…
EnBW to reduce charging prices in December

As part of a larger adjustment to energy prices, EnBW has also announced new charging tariffs. In two of the three tariff levels, charging will be three cents per kilowatt hour cheaper from December onwards, while the monthly basic fee will be reduced in the top tariff. Read more…
Skoda Group receives further order for trolleybuses from Czechia

Skoda Group has signed a framework agreement with the transport company of the Czech city of Ústí nad Labem for the delivery of up to 30 new articulated trolleybuses. The contract also includes the delivery of six charging stations. Read more…
Skoda Group receives further order for trolleybuses from Czechia

Skoda Group has signed a framework agreement with the transport company of the Czech city of Ústí nad Labem for the delivery of up to 30 new articulated trolleybuses. The contract also includes the delivery of six charging stations. Read more…
Volkswagen UK extends return window for ID range

VW UK is introducing the ‘ID Promise’ scheme which gives retail EV customers between 80 and 100 days after vehicle delivery to return their vehicle. The offer began on November 3 and expires on 31 March 2026. Read more…
Daimler Truck claims electric truck battery remains intact even in side crash tests

Daimler Truck has published the results of crash tests carried out by the manufacturer on the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck. According to the results, the entire high-voltage battery system and all electrical components remained intact even in a side impact. Read more…
Polestar faces Nasdaq delisting

The US technology exchange Nasdaq has warned electric car manufacturer Polestar that trading in Polestar shares could be halted there next year. The reason for this is the fall in the price of Polestar shares. Nasdaq regulations stipulate a minimum share price of US$1, which Polestar has been trading below for weeks. Read more…

