Berlin-based electric truck-as-a-service provider Juna has drawn an interim balance after two years of operating electric trucks in Europe: The company currently operates just over 50 electric trucks and works with 20 customers. Before the end of the year, the Berlin-based company aims to quadruple its EV fleet. Read more…
BYD joins China’s auto market ‘financial war’ with 7-year low-interest financing plan
BYD’s Ocean lineup and Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand have launched a 7-year low-interest financing plan, following similar offers from over a dozen other automakers.
With Chinese regulators discouraging direct price wars, domestic automakers are intensively shifting toward competing for consumers through relaxed financial policies.
Volvo introduces new entry-level variant of the EX30
With the new model year, Volvo is introducing a new drivetrain version for its entry-level electric model, the EX30. Additionally, there is a new ‘Black Label’ trim and the Vehicle-to-Load function. Read more…
I bought Walmart’s $199 e-bike to see how bad could it be?
As the internet’s resident e-bike guy, a lot of interesting things tend to come across my desk. Many of them get passed over; there’s only 24 hours in the day, after all. But when something is interesting enough, or in this case, quirky enough, it gets a second look. And this quirky little $199 Walmart e-bike definitely got another look this morning. Read more…
Caterpillar and BST invest in ElevenEs
Serbian LFP battery manufacturer ElevenEs has completed the first closing of its Series B investment round, supported by construction machinery manufacturer Caterpillar and commodity trading company BST. Read more…
Waymo launches Robotaxi service in four additional US cities
Waymo is stepping up its pace: With the launch in Dallas, Houston, Orlando, and San Antonio, the robotaxi service has simultaneously expanded to four more U.S. cities. This brings Waymo’s availability to a total of ten locations. The expansion pace is set to remain high, as the company plans to add 20 cities by the end of this year. Read more…
Germany and Canada forge closer collaboration for automotive industry
German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche and Canadian Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly have signed a joint letter of intent to cooperate in the automotive and mobility sectors. The initiatives cover automotive trade as well as battery and hydrogen mobility. Read more…
Lucid reports 68% revenue growth and stable losses in 2025
US electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors increased its revenue by 68 percent to $1.35 billion last year. However, as in previous years, the loss remained very high, though it stayed stable at $2.7 billion compared to 2024. Read more…
Are sodium-ion batteries really the chance for a fresh start?
Until now, new battery types such as sodium-ion batteries have often been seen in politics and media as an opportunity to quickly catch up on technological backlogs compared to market leaders. A research team from several battery institutes has examined this in a study and expresses doubts about this opportunity. Read more…
Tesla’s European sales dip again as competitors surge
The European car market is going through a massive shift, but one of its biggest names appears to be heading in the wrong direction. The latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) revealed that Tesla registered only 8,075 vehicles across the European Union, the UK, and EFTA countries in January 2026. This 17% drop, compared to January the… Read more…
Nio faces another chip shortage with ES8, rolls out temporary solution to ensure deliveries
Nio is experiencing a shortage of signal processing chips for the audio system in its ES8 SUV. Vehicles produced next month will utilize a short-term alternative solution.
This marks the second production adjustment for the Nio ES8 since its launch due to chip supply constraints.
BMW reportedly negotiating minimum price agreement for Mini electric vehicles
The EU’s special tariffs on electric cars from China also affect European manufacturers producing in China, such as BMW’s Mini brand. The Munich-based company could now follow Volkswagen’s example and negotiate minimum prices with the EU Commission for the Aceman and Cooper models instead of paying the tariffs. Read more…
This new tech captures wasted power and cuts energy bills 20%
Factories waste vast amounts of electricity every time heavy machinery slows down. This Scottish company says it can capture that lost power and slash energy bills by up to 20%. Read more…
BYD starts rollout of 1MW charging network
The race to make electric cars as easy to refuel as gas-powered ones took a giant leap forward. BYD has officially started installing its new “megawatt flash charging” stations across China, shifting the company from talking about fast charging to actually putting the tools in the ground for drivers to use. Industry experts at Deutsche Bank believe this rollout will… Read more…
SAIC Audi offers substantial discounts on E5 Sportback
SAIC Audi is offering limited-time promotions of up to RMB 30,000 ($4,370) on the AUDI E5 Sportback this month, lowering the model’s starting price to RMB 205,900.
The E5 Sportback discount comes as Germany’s luxury automakers BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi are embroiled in a price war in China.
Tesla launches legal war over ‘Cybercab’ name against seltzer company
Tesla has escalated its fight over the “Cybercab” name, filing a 167-page, 5-count formal opposition at the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board against UNIBEV, a French beverage wholesaler that has been squatting on the trademark. The filing, obtained by Electrek, accuses UNIBEV of fraud, bad faith, and trademark dilution, just weeks before Tesla plans to ramp Cybercab production at Gigafactory Texas. Read more…
Floodgates open for Tesla lawsuits, Waymo expands, and US goes nuclear
On today’s high-dollar episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is reeling from a $243 million judgement against it in a high-profile wrongful death case involving the company’s Autopilot system, and has a hard time getting the relevant data to NHTSA. Read more…
Xpeng to officially launch 2026 X9 BEV on Mar 2
Xpeng aims to further solidify its position in the premium family mobility segment by upgrading the X9 BEV’s intelligent features and driving range.
The new X9 BEV, boasting a maximum CLTC range of 750 kilometers, commenced pre-sales in late January.
Xpeng to officially launch 2026 X9 BEV on Mar 2
Xpeng aims to further solidify its position in the premium family mobility segment by upgrading the X9 BEV’s intelligent features and driving range.
The new X9 BEV, boasting a maximum CLTC range of 750 kilometers, commenced pre-sales in late January.
E-mobility companies in Nigeria and Kenya are assembling electric vans and taxis from Chinese EV kits
E-mobility companies in Africa are beginning to assemble electric vans and taxis locally, using Chinese-made kits, the Associated Press reports. Kenya and Nigeria, two of Africa’s largest economies, are leading the push for local EV assembly. Lagos-based SAGLEV has begun assembling 18-seater electric passenger vans using imported kits supplied by Chinese automaker Dongfeng. The company… Read more…
