Sponsored by Munters. As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow gigafactories are multiplying across the globe. These enormous production facilities, tasked with producing the batteries that power EVs, represent a crucial hub of innovation. However, beyond the scorching summer temperatures that dominate headlines, gigafactories face a hidden enemy: rising humidity. The hidden challenges… Read more…
Kia Is Recalling Some 2022 Niro EVs Because They Might Catch Fire
The automaker is advising owners not to charge the affected EVs in a garage or other covered structures until the recall is done. Read more…
P3 Charging Index Asia: The Lotus Emeya beats them all
The management consulting firm P3, which specialises in electric mobility, has compiled an Asian edition of the P3 Charging Index—a comparison of electric cars’ long-distance capability, showing the real charging time in relation to consumption. One Geely model outperformed all other cars from German and Chinese manufacturers. Read more…
Rivian R1T Ownership Review After 2 Years And 40,000 Miles
A Rivian owner shares his thoughts on the electric truck and offers tips for future buyers. Read more…
Uncamouflaged XPeng Mona 03 spotted in China
The first image of the XPeng Mona 03, the inaugural model from XPeng’s new sub-brand, has surfaced online, generating excitement among electric car enthusiasts. While the image is blurry, it offers a first glimpse of the model’s distinctive taillight design, which aligns with the rear details previously revealed by XPeng at the Beijing Auto Show. The Mona 03 represents XPeng’s… Read more…
Nio opens “Nio House” in Amsterdam
Nio has opened its seventh European “Nio House” in Amsterdam. These primarily serve as showrooms and offer a range of amenities. The new location in the centre of the Dutch capital is the largest in Europe. Read more…
Next Generation Nissan Leaf Reportedly To Go On Sale In March 2025
Nissan’s Sunderland UK plant has undergone $2.5 billion in upgrades to support the Leaf and other future EV production. Read more…
Ionity lowers ad-hoc charging rates in twelve countries
Ionity is reducing the prices of ‘Ionity Direct’ in twelve countries from 28 May. The CPO also introduces two new subscription plans with flexible contract periods, which customers can choose depending on the distance travelled. Read more…
Frankfurt bus operator gets hydrogen fuelling station
German In-der-City-Bus (ICB) has opened a hydrogen refuelling station at its depot in Frankfurt. Danish hydrogen infrastructure provider Everfuel developed and constructed the refuelling station and will supply the H2. Read more…
New South Wales introduces grant for kerbside EV charging
The Australian state of New South Wales has announced the largest rollout of public kerbside EV chargers in the country, as the NSW government awards the first round of electric vehicle kerbside charging grants. Read more…
Tesla Wants Its Suppliers To Make Parts Outside Of China And Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions
General Motors and Ford are also reportedly looking to secure their supply chains in case something goes wrong. Read more…
2026 Chevrolet Bolt EUV: Everything We Know
Chevy’s original modern compact EV is making a big comeback soon. Here’s what we expect. Read more…
German CDU’s survey about the EU’s combustion engine ban fails
The German conservative political party CDU had to stop an online survey about people’s opinions about the EU banning sales of new ICE models from 2035. There were simply too many votes in favour of the ban.
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Audi starts building Q8 e-tron edition Dakar in Belgium
Introduced in January, the Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is now rolling off the assembly line in Brussels, Belgium. The Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is the off-road-oriented first Audi EV available in showrooms. Read more…
Battery management: Marquardt presents new Cell Module Controller
Marquardt has unveiled its new Cell Module Controller (CMC), which monitors each battery cell in real-time. The CMC is available immediately and compatible with a wide range of battery chemistries and form factors. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Goes To ER After Being Sliced During Delivery
During his walk-around inspection, a new Cybertruck owner suffered a deep cut from the truck’s side panel. Read more…
Xiaomi uses CATL and BYD batteries to increase SU7 production
Xiaomi moves quickly to address delivery bottlenecks for its first electric car – the SU7. To ramp up production capacity, Xiaomi has announced that the entry-level variant of the SU7 will be randomly equipped with batteries from CATL and BYD, two leading battery suppliers in the industry. This unexpected partnership is a significant step for Xiaomi EV as it seeks… Read more…
Ford announces home charging solution for businesses
Ford is presenting a home charging solution that is tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. The manufacturer is launching the 22 kW wallbox in time for the launch of the E-Transit Custom. It will initially be introduced in the UK and later gradually in other European markets. Read more…
Technotrans receives major order for electric bus battery management systems
Technotrans has received a major order from a “well-known European electric bus manufacturer” for the series production of battery thermal management systems (BTMS). The contract volume is in the high single-digit million euro range. Read more…
Xpeng Mona’s 1st model spotted without camouflage
Xpeng management said earlier this month that Mona’s first model will be unveiled in June and will go on sale and begin deliveries in the third quarter. Read more…
