BYD posted higher sales growth in May for the first time in eight months, driven by record overseas demand. With orders for new vehicles equipped with its new battery and charging tech surging, BYD is now struggling to meet demand. Read more…
GWM sees slight May sales drop while overseas volume surges over 47%
GWM’s global sales edged down 1.79% year-on-year to 100,399 vehicles in May, with overseas volume accounting for more than half of the total. Read more…
Thailand issues stop-sale order for Volvo EX30 over fire risk
Amid a rising number of Volvo EX30s catching fire in Thailand, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) has issued a stop-sale order for the model. In response, Volvo Cars Thailand has removed the small EV from its local consumer website. Read more…
XCharge appoints Albina Iljasov as Co-CEO
Charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge has appointed Albina Iljasov as Co-CEO. Iljasov will join Yifei Hou, who will remain in his role as Co-CEO. From 1 June, Iljasov will primarily oversee the company’s European operations in her new position. Read more…
MG brings electric premium models IM5 and IM6 to Germany
Following their launch in the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland last year, MG Motor will also introduce its two fully electric IM models with 800-volt architecture in Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The electric MG IM5 saloon and MG IM6 SUV are scheduled to arrive in July. Prices have not yet been announced. Read more…
Lexus Cancels Next-Generation Lexus EV Sedan
Lexus was developing a production version of the dramatic LF-ZC electric sedan concept, an IS EV, but it’s abandoning the project. Read More…
BYD’s May sales end 8-month decline as overseas volume surges
As the retrofit of the second-generation Blade Battery production line nears completion, BYD’s sales are improving rapidly. Read more…
Nvidia unveils global Level 4 robotaxi expansion with Foxconn and Uber
Driverless transportation is moving really quickly away from being an experiment and into the real world. Chipmaker NVIDIA announced a major expansion of its DRIVE Hyperion robotaxi platform. The technology company is joining forces with vehicle manufacturers, software developers, and ride-hailing services. Together, these companies want to build and deploy Level 4 autonomous electric cars on a global scale. Level… Read more…
Graphite deal with Tesla: Syrah reports resolution in delivery dispute
Australian resource company Syrah Resources has achieved a key interim success in its dispute with Tesla over a graphite supply agreement. Although Tesla has withdrawn its termination notice, the uncertainty surrounding the contract has not yet been fully resolved. Read more…
EVs and more: European partners launch own semiconductor initiative
The Moore4Power consortium is launching one of Europe’s largest semiconductor research projects. Led by Infineon, the 62 partners aim to develop next-generation intelligent power electronics, including technologies for electric mobility applications. Read more…
Polestar and Clever test bidirectional charging
Danish charging provider Clever and electric car manufacturer Polestar are launching a pilot project for bidirectional charging. Selected households in Denmark will test Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and emergency household power supply during outages. Read more…
Geely’s May sales edge up as exports hit another record
Geely Auto’s exports surged 184% year-on-year in May, offsetting the negative impact of a nearly 26% decline in domestic sales. Read more…
Nio slows pace of overseas expansion
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio is slowing down the pace of its expansion in foreign markets, particularly in Europe, to focus more on its domestic Chinese market. Apparently, there will be no model updates or new battery swap stations before the end of 2027. Read more…
GreenWay raises €138 million for CEE charging network
Polish CPO GreenWay has secured €138 million in debt financing from a consortium of European financial institutions. The money will be used to support the expansion of GreenWay’s electric vehicle charging network in Central and Eastern Europe. Read more…
Mercedes expands electric GLC line-up with two new Variants
Mercedes-Benz has so far offered the electric GLC exclusively as a 360 kW all-wheel-drive model with a 94 kWh battery. However, media reports suggest the German carmaker will open order books for two additional powertrain variants later this month, both paired with a smaller battery. Read more…
A court just decided how much foot movement counts as ‘pedaling’ an e-bike
In a fascinating case that is sure to spark more casual arguments than it settled, a judge was recently forced to make a ruling on whether or not “mime pedaling” counted as truly pedaling an electric bike. Read more…
BYD will pay for crashes on its FSD competitor, something Tesla never has
BYD says it will assume full financial liability for at-fault accidents that happen while its “God’s Eye” urban driving system is active in China — with no cap on the payout. Read more…
Li Auto’s May deliveries fall 18% as it pins hopes on new 5-seat flagship SUV to revive sales
In the January-May period, Li Auto delivered 162,577 vehicles, down 3.03% year-on-year. Read more…
UK: Gridserve opens fast charging hub at Moto Lymm
Gridserve has opened a new ‘Electric Super Hub’ at Moto Lymm Services on the M6, adding 24 ultra-rapid charging bays in north-west England. The site features 400 kW-capable chargers and links Liverpool and Manchester. Read more…
West Yorkshire orders 193 electric buses from Wrightbus
West Yorkshire Combined Authority has signed a contract worth up to £100 million with Wrightbus for 193 electric buses for the new Weaver Network. The order includes single- and double-decker models. Read more…
