The Yangwang U8L is priced from RMB 1.3 million ($180,700) for pre-sales, higher than the U8’s starting price of RMB 1.098 million.
The U8L is a longer version of the U8 and one of the most expensive models available in China from a domestic automaker.
François Provost appointed new CEO of Renault Group
The French carmaker Renault has named François Provost as its new CEO, succeeding Luca de Meo, who stepped down to join luxury group Kering. Provost, who has been with Renault for 23 years, most recently served as Chief Procurement Officer and co-founded the EV unit Ampere alongside de Meo. Read more…
Asahi Kasei supplies battery separators to Toyota subsidiary
Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei has entered into a strategic partnership with Toyota Tsusho for the supply of lithium-ion battery separators in North America. The two Japanese companies aim to strengthen their US supply chains with this move. Read more…
Vingroup brands agree cooperation with MERALCO in Philippines
The Vingroup brands V-Green and Green GSM Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MERALCO, the Philippine’s largest power distribution company. It will see the three parties research and implement solutions for EV adoption, including e-taxi services and public charging networks. Read more…
Here’s Your Chance To Buy A Rare EV With Over 350 Miles Of Range At Half Price

Remember the Fisker Ocean? There are still dealers out there with brand-new models in stock, and they can’t wait to get rid of them. Lire la suite…
Cadillac Fixed The Lyriq’s Jerky Charge Door, But Now There’s A New Problem

The Lyriq’s motorized charge port door used to open like it had never been oiled. Now, it’s smooth as butter. Lire la suite…
SK On and SK Enmove to merge in electrification push
SK Innovation merges its EV battery subsidiary SK On with cooling and lubricants unit SK Enmove to streamline operations and improve financial resilience. A capital raise of 8 trillion South Korean won (about 5 billion euros) supports growth in electrification and energy solutions. Read more…
Ford Model e losses widen despite doubling revenue in Q2/2025
Ford’s electric vehicle division posted a $1.3 billion loss in Q2, with revenue up 105% year-on-year. Ford Model e remains under pressure from tariffs and investment costs, as the company presses forward with its EV strategy. Read more…
Tesla plans a smaller Cybertruck version in the future
During a Tesla investors’ event, the head of engineering, Lars Moravy, teased the Tesla Roadster, fueling speculations that Tesla’s supercar will finally arrive by the end of this year. During his speech, however, he also hinted at a smaller Cybertruck. Of course, the smaller Cybertruck isn’t planned to arrive anytime soon, but it confirms Tesla’s plans to make one in… Read more…
Tata Motors to acquire Iveco in €3.8Bn deal
Tata Motors and Iveco Group have announced a definitive agreement that will see the Indian automotive major acquire the European commercial vehicle manufacturer through a recommended all-cash voluntary public tender offer. The goal is to create a commercial vehicle “global champion” with a combined presence across Europe, India, and the Americas, with a focus on sustainable and zero-emission transport. Read more…
Drone maker DJI’s electric bikes launch today in the US
The e-bike industry has seen its fair share of unexpected players over the years, but today marks the US debut of one of the most interesting newcomers yet: drone giant DJI. Through its electric bike-focused subsidiary, Amflow, DJI has officially launched its first e-bikes in the US market, the Amflow PL Carbon and Amflow PL Carbon Pro, and they’re not messing around. Read more…
BYD launches Sealion 07 electric SUV in Nepal
The Sealion 07 is named Sealion 7 in Nepal and is BYD’s sixth model there.
BYD sold 90,049 vehicles overseas in June, marking its seventh consecutive month of record sales.
CATL has built over 400 swap stations for passenger cars
CATL said that the goal of reaching 1,000 battery swap stations for passenger vehicles by the end of this year is achievable.
CATL currently has about 100 battery swap stations for heavy-duty trucks, with plans to expand to around 300 by year-end.
The Kia EV4 held up surprisingly well after driving over 68,000 miles
Kia’s electric sedan is already living up to the hype. After driving over 68,000 miles (110,000 km) on public roads, the Kia EV4 battery was still almost as good as new. Read more…
Peak Energy just shipped the US’s first grid-scale sodium-ion battery
Peak Energy shipped out its first sodium-ion battery energy storage system, and the New York-based company says it’s achieved a first in three ways: the US’s first grid-scale sodium-ion battery storage system; the largest sodium-ion phosphate pyrophosphate (NFPP) battery system in the world; and the first megawatt-hour scale battery to run entirely on passive cooling – no fans, pumps, or vents. Read more…
Tesla is about to lose the $7,500 EV tax credit – again – and this time the cliff is a lot steeper
Tesla is about to tumble off a familiar policy cliff. The $7,500 federal tax credit that juiced demand for electric vehicles in the US, Tesla’s last large, healthy market, ends after September 30, 2025. Tesla has been here before, but the ground underneath the company looks very different today. Read more…
Windrose lines up $60M electric semi truck order PLUS South American expansion
It’s a big day for upstart electric semi truck manufacturer Windrose. The company has lined up what could be a landmark, $60 million deal and announced plans to being shipping its innovative HDEV trucks to South America. Read more…
IONNA’s Rechargery EV charging stations are getting rave reviews
Don’t look now, but public EV charging in the US is becoming a lot more widely available, and a lot better. EV drivers are fed up with buggy and broken chargers, and dismal locations in sun-baked parking lots. Charging providers have got the message, and the forward-looking companies are raising their games. One of these… Read more…
Video interview: How Siemens Depot360 platform makes EV fleet charging simple
As commercial and municipal fleets look to transition to EVs, many operators face unfamiliar territory. From assessing charging infrastructure needs to coordinating across departments that have never had to collaborate before, the electrification journey can be daunting. Siemens aims to streamline this process with its Depot360 solution—a comprehensive, AI-enabled platform designed to make the switch… Read more…
The 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron Proves There’s Light At The End Of The Tunnel

The Q6 E-Tron and SQ6 E-Tron are two of Audi’s most important cars ever, but they arrive at a tough time. Luckily, they get a lot right. Lire la suite…