LiveWire presented new electric motorcycles, such as the S4 Honcho and the S2 Alpinista Corsa, at the EICMA show in Milan. The latter can charge from 20 to 80 per cent in just ten minutes. A maxi-scooter developed together with Kymco is set to hit the road in 2026. Read more…
UK: Citroën opens orders for ë-C5 Aircross Long Range
Citroën has opened UK orders for the ë-C5 Aircross Long Range, offering up to 421 miles on a single charge. The model is the first of its kind to receive the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant in the UK, bringing the entry price down to £32,935. Read more…
CircuBAT: Project team presents solutions for a circular battery economy
Four years ago, stakeholders from science and industry joined forces in the Swiss CircuBAT project to create a circular economy model for electric vehicle batteries. They now presented their results, which range from automated disassembly to a volume estimation model for the second-life battery market. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 sedan sees sudden significant drop in delivery wait times
Delivery wait times for the SU7 Pro and SU7 Max have been reduced to 6-9 weeks, significantly lower than the previous estimate of about 30 weeks.
Earlier today, rumors circulated on Chinese social media suggesting that the Xiaomi SU7 is poised for a facelift, with prices potentially increasing.
BYD aims for up to 1.6 million overseas sales in 2026, Citi says
BYD’s overseas sales target for 2026 is 1.5-1.6 million vehicles, with growth primarily driven by new model launches, Citi said.
Europe, North America, and ASEAN are each expected to account for one-third of BYD’s total overseas sales in 2025.
Stellantis cancels several raw material contracts
Under Carlos Tavares, Stellantis had planned a tight schedule for the complete switch to electric drives for its brands. In the meantime, these plans have been significantly scaled back, with Stellantis now planning fewer electric cars. As a result, the group has terminated three supply agreements with different partners for battery materials. Read more…
BasiGo expands Kenyan bus charging network
BasiGo, which offers electric bus solutions in sub-Saharan Africa, is set to expand its charging network with the launch of three new electric bus depots in Nairobi. These will encompass both DC fast charging as well as maintenance, servicing and technical support. Read more…
Hyundai to supply electric buses in Bali
The Korean automaker is set to provide 10 County Electric buses to Bali, Indonesia. They’ll be the first electric buses to be deployed in the popular tourist hotspot. Read more…
GAC adapts Aion UT to CATL’s battery replacement
With the Aion UT Super, GAC, together with CATL and JD.com, is introducing the first freely available electric car with CATL’s ‘Choco SEB’ technology. Sodium-ion batteries are also expected to be available from 2026. Read more…
Li Auto reportedly reshuffles structure again amid declining sales
This marks Li Auto’s sixth major organizational restructuring this year.
Li Auto’s CEO has begun directly overseeing the human resources department for the first time, placing greater emphasis on streamlining processes.
Li Auto reportedly reshuffles structure again amid declining sales
This marks Li Auto’s sixth major organizational restructuring this year.
Li Auto’s CEO has begun directly overseeing the human resources department for the first time, placing greater emphasis on streamlining processes.
Tesla’s $60 rental program is just a test drive in disguise
Tesla, a company that wants to transition from making and selling electric cars to robotics and AI, is now trying out the rental business. The automaker has launched a new, in-house rental program, which is nothing like borrowing a car from Hertz or Enterprise. The new service is offered directly by Tesla at two of its California locations, and it… Read more…
Chinese supplier instead of Valeo? Renault scraps plans for E7A electric motor
Renault has cancelled its joint project with Valeo announced in 2023 to develop a new electric car motor and is apparently looking for a Chinese supplier for the stator instead, in order to develop the 200 kW motor, known as the E7A, on its own. Read more…
Top executive responsible for the Model Y programme leaves Tesla
Following the departure of Siddhant Awasthi, head of the Cybertruck programme, Emmanuel Lamacchia, programme manager responsible for the Model Y, has also announced his departure from Tesla. Lamacchia spent almost eight years with the US electric car manufacturer – why he is leaving and where he is going is unknown. Read more…
70 electric mopeds for Croatian postal service
The Croatian postal company Hrvatska Pošta has introduced the first 70 of 255 new Askoll ES PRO electric mopeds to its fleet. The remaining e-mopeds are set to follow by the end of November. Read more…
Tesla’s Chinese sales crater in October
Tesla is facing a serious chill in China, with the American automaker’s local sales hitting a wall in October and posting their worst performance in years. This slump comes even as the overall market for EVs in China continues to grow, leaving Tesla stuck on the sidelines. The company delivered just over 26,000 vehicles to Chinese customers in October -… Read more…
Tesla’s Chinese sales crater in October
Tesla is facing a serious chill in China, with the American automaker’s local sales hitting a wall in October and posting their worst performance in years. This slump comes even as the overall market for EVs in China continues to grow, leaving Tesla stuck on the sidelines. The company delivered just over 26,000 vehicles to Chinese customers in October -… Read more…
Heliox’s New DC Fast Charger Can Send Power Back To The Grid
The Siemens-owned business says its new compact charger is fully compatible with vehicle-to-grid international standards. Lire la suite…
London Fire Brigade deploys eLGVs for first time
The British capital’s fire service has begun using electric large goods vehicles (eLGVs) for the first time. Two 16-tonne Renault electric lorries are being used to deliver equipment across the city, alongside a fleet of new Volvo XC40 BEVs. Read more…
VW & Xpeng present the ID. UNYX 08
A few weeks after the ID. UNYX 07 electric sedan, Volkswagen Anhui has submitted official images and specifications for its upcoming ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Read more…
