Škoda has provided a first glimpse of its upcoming large electric SUV, the Peaq, and revealed some key details. The Czech VW brand’s flagship electric model is nearly 4.90 meters long and will be available in three drivetrain versions. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has launched sales of its electric eArocs 400. At the time of writing, the small-series model can be ordered in 13 EU markets. Production of the base vehicle will begin at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth in the third quarter of 2026, followed by the integration of the electric drivetrain by the Paul Group. Read more…

The Croatian Ministry of Economy has approved €12.3 million for twelve electric bus charging projects in a dozen cities. A total of 127 charging stations for e-buses will be set up in Split, Varazdin, Virovitica, Križevci, Krapina, Rijeka, Ludbreg, Šibenik, Osijek, Sisak, Pula, and Dubrovnik using these funds. Read more…

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is backing the rollout of three open-access fast-charging hubs for electric trucks in Melbourne with up to $25.3 million, including support to improve fleet economics. Construction is underway, with the first site due in late 2026. Read more…

The Indian government has extended the PM E-DRIVE subsidy program for electric two-wheelers and rickshaws. Additionally, the budget and target for the number of subsidised e-rickshaws have been adjusted. Read more…

Audi has started pre-sales for the A6L e-tron. This is the China-specific long-wheelbase version of the A6 e-tron, which is built in Ingolstadt. The electric sedan is manufactured by the Audi FAW NEV Company, which has just announced a new CEO. Read more…

Following the end of the US tax credit last autumn, the fourth quarter was shaped by one-off effects. The Q1 data, now almost complete, provides the first clearer picture of market developments after the incentive ended—and confirms a largely unsurprising decline. Read more…

SK Signet, the charging subsidiary of the SK Group, has unveiled a new HPC charging station with up to 400 kW of power. The updated model features improvements in several areas and is intended to support the company’s global expansion. Read more…

The H2Sky research project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport, has developed a fuel cell stack optimised for aviation. Aerostack, a joint venture between Airbus and ElringKlinger, was involved in the project. However, widespread deployment of the technology is still expected to take several years. Read more…

Geely is restructuring its European development activities by consolidating operations in Sweden and Germany under the new Geely Technology Europe unit. The move is intended to strengthen the region’s role within the group’s global development network. Read more…

Volkswagen has opened pre-sales in China for its first model based on technology from local partner Xpeng. The ID. UNYX 08 starts at around €30,000 and is a five-metre electric SUV equipped with two Turing Smart Driving Chips from Xpeng for its advanced driver assistance system. Read more…

ChargePoint has introduced two new service offerings aimed at improving EV charger operations and support. Premier Care and a new self-service Support Portal are designed to streamline network management, enhance transparency and reduce downtime for charging providers. Read more…

The Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies (RV Tech) joint venture has successfully completed winter testing of its series-oriented zonal architecture for the first generation of software-defined vehicles. Read more…

Kia has begun production of the EV2 at its plant in Žilina, Slovakia. The EV2 is the second electric model from Kia to be assembled in Europe, following the EV4. Read more…

Just days after the updated Born, Cupra has unveiled the facelift of its second MEB-based electric vehicle, the Tavascan. The modernized version of the E-SUV also introduces a new base variant with a 140 kW motor and a 58-kWh LFP battery. Read more…

The latest CAM Electromobility Report 2026 from the Center of Automotive Management shows a continued expansion of the electric car offering in Germany. In early 2026, 155 models are available – up from 134 models two years ago. Read more…

Geely is accelerating its European expansion, launching the all-electric E5 and the plug-in hybrid Starray EM-i simultaneously in Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. The rollout marks the brand’s coordinated entry into key Western European markets with a focus on the high-volume SUV segment. Read more…

Electric company fleets are becoming standard across Europe, according to a study by DKV Mobility. More than half of surveyed firms plan to add further battery-electric vehicles within the next two years. Germany stands out in particular, driven by a notable characteristic in its corporate charging infrastructure. Read more…

Changan has introduced the second-generation Nevo Q05 in Thailand at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show. The Chinese automaker completed the right-hand-drive conversion of the all-new model and held its overseas debut within just four months. Read more…

Volvo Car UK has introduced the fully electric EX30 Cargo, its first car-derived van for commercial use. The ully electric car-derived van offers up to 1,000 litres of load capacity and is aimed at fleet and business customers. Read more…