
Canadian customers of BMW now have significantly expanded charging availability. BMW Group has integrated the Shell Recharge and Tesla Supercharger networks into the My BMW and MINI apps, while also announcing expanded NACS compatibility for new models. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Xpeng launches G6 and G9 in Mexico

Xpeng has entered the Mexican market with its electric SUVs G6 and G9. Built on an 800V platform with ultra-fast charging, the models mark the company’s push into Latin America and expansion of its global EV presence. The company positions Mexico as a key market in the region. Read more…
Stellantis eyes Opel SUV with Leapmotor tech

The automotive group Stellantis is reportedly in advanced negotiations with its Chinese partner Leapmotor to jointly develop an electric SUV for the Stellantis brand Opel, which is said to resemble the Leapmotor B10. Both vehicles could be manufactured together in the future at the Stellantis plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Read more…
TST launches ‘dragonize’ depot charging network to scale electric truck operations

German logistics provider TST Logistik has officially launched its co-operative depot charging network for electric trucks under the name ‘dragonize’. The ecosystem is now open for logistics companies to join and integrate their charging infrastructure or use that of other participants, marking a new step in the electrification of heavy-duty transport. Read more…
BYD brand Denza celebrates European debut

The premium brand Denza, part of the Chinese automotive group BYD, marked its expansion beyond China with an event in Paris. In addition to the previously announced all-electric shooting brake Denza Z9 GT, the luxury plug-in hybrid Denza D9 dm-i van also made its debut. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Q1 BEV sales rise by 11 per cent

Primarily due to the new all-electric CLA, the Mercedes-Benz Group increased its deliveries of electric vehicles by 11 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. A total of 50,400 BEVs were delivered. This puts Mercedes on track to reverse the recent decline in its BEV business. Read more…
Milence: electric truck economics improve as Europe rollout remains uneven

Milence finds electric trucks approaching or exceeding diesel cost parity in key markets. While countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark scale deployment, inconsistent policies and infrastructure gaps continue to slow Europe-wide electrification of road freight. Read more…
EDF allocates €240m for electric HGVs and charging

French energy company EDF aims to accelerate the electrification of road freight transport in France with a new scheme earmarking €30 million in purchase subsidies for electric trucks. Additionally, €50 million will finance 180 charging stations for long-haul electric trucks within three years. Read more…
“In May 2029, the diesel city bus will be phased out” – Markus Fischer, Daimler Buses

At Mobility Move in Berlin, Markus Fischer outlines Daimler Buses’ electric bus strategy – from the new NMC4 battery to depot charging solutions. He also names a clear deadline: the diesel city bus will be phased out in exactly three years. Read more…
Volvo opens orders for electric EX60 in Canada

Volvo Cars has opened orders for the all-electric EX60 in Canada. Customer deliveries of the P10 all-wheel-drive variant are scheduled to begin in late 2026, with a starting price of 77,500 Canadian dollars. Read more…
Fastned appoints country directors for Denmark, France and Switzerland

Fastned has appointed country directors for Denmark, France and Switzerland to support its international expansion. The move is aimed at strengthening local decision-making, particularly for site selection in these markets. Read more…
Online supermarket tests autonomous delivery vehicles in Belgium

Collect&Go will test driverless delivery vehicles in central Leuven, Belgium, from mid-May to August. The pilot, run with mobile network operator Telenet, uses its network to connect vehicles to a remote security control centre. Read more…
Toyota launches China-built bZ7 electric saloon

Toyota and its Chinese partner GAC have launched sales of the all-electric sedan bZ7, which is available in China starting from approximately €18,400. Buyers receive a vehicle equipped with technology from Huawei and Momenta. Read more…
Prague to roll out 150 ‘EV-ready’ street lamps for charging network

The Prague City Council has approved a project to renew public lighting as part of the e-mobility strategy. In collaboration with the municipal company Technologie hl. m. Prahy, around 150 ‘EV-ready’ streetlights are to be created this year to facilitate the future expansion of charging infrastructure. Read more…
Intel joins Tesla & Co.’s Terafab project

Chip manufacturer Intel is joining Terafab, a project led by Elon Musk’s companies Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. The goal is to build and operate two chip factories in Texas. To accelerate progress, Intel’s expertise is reportedly being leveraged. Read more…
Volkswagen pauses rollout of additional EV models in the US

Volkswagen plans to launch new electric models from its core VW brand in the US only toward the end of the decade, keeping the focus on the ID.4 and ID. Buzz in the meantime. US chief Kjell Gruner also sees no market potential for the upcoming compact ID. Every1 in the US, despite its Rivian technology. Read more…
Renault Group bundles charging activities under new ‘Plug Inn’ brand

The charging solutions for electric vehicles, previously operated under the name Mobilize Beyond Automotive, are now fully integrated into the business activities of the Renault Group. At the same time, the charging activities are being rebranded as ‘Plug Inn.’ Read more…
Leapmotor eyes Canadian production at Stellantis facility

The currently idle Stellantis automotive plant in Brampton, Canada, could soon have a new purpose: Reports suggest that Chinese Stellantis partner Leapmotor is considering manufacturing electric vehicles there. Just a few months ago, Canada opened its doors to Chinese automakers. Read more…
Gotion, Green Power Morocco and Chery Heavy Trucks launche electric freight corridor Morocco–France

Gotion, Green Power Morocco and Chery Heavy Trucks have agreed to develop a 2,000-km electric logistics corridor linking Morocco and France, combining electric trucks, battery swapping infrastructure and digital fleet management to reduce emissions in cross-continental freight. Read more…
Thailand: Xpeng mulls local production facility amid rising demand

Chinese electric car maker Xpeng is evaluating plans to localise vehicle production in Thailand. The move would make Thailand its second production base in Southeast Asia after Indonesia. Read more…

