Just ahead of the IAA, VW unveiled its new naming strategy for electric cars. As expected, it will drop the combination of the ID. prefix and a number, as VW intends to return to the names of its “established bestsellers.” The first model to follow this approach will be the production version of the ID.2all concept, which will launch not as the ID.2, but as the ID. Polo. Read more…
Ford to partner with Octopus Electroverse
Ford has announced plans to integrate its Blue Oval Charge Network with Octopus Electroverse, one of Europe’s largest charging public charging networks. The move will greatly expand access to chargers while maintaining existing benefits for Ford customers. Read more…
KIRA sends electric robotaxis with test users to Darmstadt, Germany
Self-driving electric cars from the German public transport project KIRA have recently been operating with passengers in Langen and Egelsbach in the Offenbach district, just south of Frankfurt. The service is now expanding, with electric shuttles available in parts of Darmstadt. Read more…
California Driver Hits 3,000 Miles In A Model Y. Then He Sees How Much He Spent Charging
No matter which Tesla you choose, charging remains significantly cheaper than filling up with gas. Lire la suite…
Mercedes purchases 107 GWh of batteries from LG Energy Solution
Mercedes-Benz and LG Energy Solution have secured another major battery deal. The batteries are to be supplied partly in the USA and partly in Europe. Although not officially confirmed, it is likely that these will be large cylindrical cells from the 46 series. Read more…
China NEV retail up 5% year-on-year to 1.08 million in Aug, preliminary CPCA data show
This marks the sixth consecutive month since March that China’s passenger NEV retail sales have seen a slowdown in year-on-year growth.
In August, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 1.952 million units, up 3 percent year-on-year.
China NEV retail up 5% year-on-year to 1.08 million in Aug, preliminary CPCA data show
This marks the sixth consecutive month since March that China’s passenger NEV retail sales have seen a slowdown in year-on-year growth.
In August, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 1.952 million units, up 3 percent year-on-year.
Nio can only grow thanks to Firefly and Onvo – core brand sales decline
Chinese EV manufacturer Nio has presented its figures for the second quarter of 2025. These show that if Nio had not launched the new Onvo and Firefly brands, sales would have declined significantly. At the same time, Nio continues to make heavy losses: between April and June 2025 alone, these amounted to the equivalent of around €600 million. Read more…
Nio can only grow thanks to Firefly and Onvo – core brand sales decline
Chinese EV manufacturer Nio has presented its figures for the second quarter of 2025. These show that if Nio had not launched the new Onvo and Firefly brands, sales would have declined significantly. At the same time, Nio continues to make heavy losses: between April and June 2025 alone, these amounted to the equivalent of around €600 million. Read more…
Audi Concept C offers a glimpse of an electric two-seater
With the Concept C, Audi has presented a study of a fully electric two-seater sports car that is intended to embody the brand’s new design philosophy – and could well be launched in 2027 with only a few changes – but not, as assumed, as a new Audi TT. Read more…
Audi Concept C offers a glimpse of an electric two-seater
With the Concept C, Audi has presented a study of a fully electric two-seater sports car that is intended to embody the brand’s new design philosophy – and could well be launched in 2027 with only a few changes – but not, as assumed, as a new Audi TT. Read more…
Scotland to improve access to EV charging
A number of new schemes have been announced by the Scottish government which aim to improve the availability of EV charging to underserved areas. This includes funding for rural and remote charging, as well as individual grants for households with street parking. Read more…
Scotland to improve access to EV charging
A number of new schemes have been announced by the Scottish government which aim to improve the availability of EV charging to underserved areas. This includes funding for rural and remote charging, as well as individual grants for households with street parking. Read more…
Leapmotor raises $364 million through private placement of domestic shares
Seventy-five percent of the raised funds, or RMB 1.95 billion, will be allocated to developing new EV models and upgrading existing ones.
Leapmotor introduced four Chinese state-owned enterprise shareholders through this share offering.
Leapmotor raises $364 million through private placement of domestic shares
Seventy-five percent of the raised funds, or RMB 1.95 billion, will be allocated to developing new EV models and upgrading existing ones.
Leapmotor introduced four Chinese state-owned enterprise shareholders through this share offering.
VW pauses ID.4 production in the US
VW will temporarily halt production of the ID.4 in Chattanooga from the end of October and temporarily send home 160 employees due to slumping sales figures for the electric SUV. How long the production pause will last is likely to depend on the market. Read more…
BYD Sealion 06 SUV sells 35,483 units in 39 days since launch
The Sealion 06 sold 35,483 units within 39 days of its launch, including 30,483 units in August.
The Sealion family sold 53,279 units in August, becoming BYD’s third-highest-selling lineup for the first time.
Eve Energy starts production of all-solid-state batteries for humanoid robots and flying cars
The all-solid-state battery cell achieves an energy density of up to 300 Wh/kg or 700 Wh/L.
Eve Energy is constructing a solid-state battery production base in Chengdu, targeting an annual capacity of 100 MWh by December 2026.
Kempower approves Formula Space’s forensic anti-theft solution for use with its EV charging cables
Kempower, a Finnish manufacturer of DC fast charging systems, has approved Formula Space’s CableGuard anti-theft solution for use with its EV charging stations after conducting eight weeks of in-house testing. According to Kempower, it is the first to validate a third-party solution that uses DNA traceability to deter cable theft. CableGuard includes a cut-resistant sleeve… Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to launch Tai 7 SUV on Sept 9
The Tai 7 is expected to be priced between RMB 250,000 ($34,990) and RMB 300,000, overlapping with the Bao 5.
The Tai 7 is the second model in the Tai series following the Tai 3 electric SUV.
