The US-based battery recycling company Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) has just opened a commercial-scale Advanced Black Mass (ABM) and battery-grade cathode active material production facility. The site is now fully operational and located in Chester, South Carolina. Read more…
BlueOval SK opens battery cell plant in Kentucky
BlueOval SK, the battery cell joint venture between Ford and SK On, is celebrating the official start of production at its first plant. NMC batteries from the production facility in Glendale, Kentucky will be installed in the electric Ford F-150 Lightning and E-Transit – but will likely also be supplied to third-party customers in the future. Read more…
Model Y L now available at all Tesla showrooms in China
The Model Y L has arrived at all Tesla showrooms in China following its launch yesterday.
Deliveries of the six-seat SUV in China will begin in September, and it is expected to improve the Model Y’s sales performance in China.
Li Auto begins deliveries of i8 electric SUV with goal of up to 10,000 units by end of Sept
Li Auto aims to deliver 8,000 to 10,000 Li i8 units by the end of September.
Analysts estimate that Li Auto has secured more than 12,000 cancellable orders for the Li i8, which should support an optimistic delivery scenario by the end of September.
BYD partners with Finnish distributor Veho to upgrade local sales network
BYD plans to add retail outlets in multiple Finnish cities to establish a nationwide sales and service network.
Since entering the Finnish passenger vehicle market in 2023, BYD has launched eight models locally.
China NEV retail at 502,000 in Aug 1-17, up 9% year-on-year
In the first 17 days of August, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales came in at 866,000 units, up 2 percent year-on-year.
The penetration rate of NEVs in retail sales reached 58.0 percent from August 1 to 17, and 51.12 percent year-to-date.
Nio to report Q2 2025 earnings on Sept 2
In the second quarter, Nio Inc delivered 72,056 vehicles, within the guidance range of 72,000 to 75,000 units.
In the first quarter, Nio reported a net loss of RMB 6.75 billion, an increase of 30.19 percent year-on-year.
40 electric waste trucks for Amsterdam
City authorities in Amsterdam have purchased 40 electric DAF XD refuse lorries. They’re set to be delivered in 2026 and will be used for waste collection across the city. Read more…
Leapmotor reports first half-year profit as deliveries surge past 220,000 units
Leapmotor has reported its first-ever semi-annual net profit, making it only the second Chinese new energy vehicle startup to reach this milestone. With over 220,000 vehicles delivered in the first half of 2025 and revenue up 174% year-on-year, the company is scaling rapidly both domestically and abroad. Read more…
State of Maryland to gain new ‘hyperfast’ EV charging
The charge point operator Electrify America has teamed up with the supermarket chain Royal Farms to offer high-powered charging at 8 retail locations. Two charging hubs are already open with more on the way. Read more…
AAMG forges big plans for Lilium – including military applications
The acquisition of air taxi pioneer Lilium is not yet complete – but investor AAMG is already speaking openly about new products and business areas. These include applications in defence and logistics as well as autonomous flying. Read more…
Maxus introduces the eDeliver 75 in the UK
SAIC subsidiary Maxus plans to introduce the eDeliver 75, a fully electric truck with a gross vehicle weight of 7.5 tonnes, to the British market. Sales and deliveries should kick off in October. Read more…
Workhorse & Motiv Electric Trucks plan to merge
The two US electric commercial vehicle manufacturers Workhorse Group and Motiv Electric Trucks (aka Motiv Power Systems) entered into a definitive merger agreement to form a leading North American OEM for medium-duty electric trucks. The all-stock deal aims to cut costs and expand lineups. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025. Read more…
FAW plans to acquire 10% stake in Leapmotor, report says
FAW plans to acquire about 10 percent of Leapmotor’s shares and become a strategic shareholder.
The first jointly developed model project between the two companies is actively moving forward.
GAC Hyptec launches EREV version of Hyptec HL with 350 km battery range
The Hyptec HL EREV is equipped with a 60-kWh Freevoy Battery provided by CATL, with a CLTC battery range of 350 km.
The starting price for this model is RMB 269,800 ($37,540), and it supports 800V 5C ultra-fast charging.
Xiaomi plans entry into European EV market in 2027
Xiaomi delivered a record 81,302 cars in the second quarter and is currently struggling to meet delivery demand in China.
Xiaomi’s efforts to enter the European EV market are currently in the research and preparation phase.
Xiaomi plans entry into European EV market in 2027
Xiaomi delivered a record 81,302 cars in the second quarter and is currently struggling to meet delivery demand in China.
Xiaomi’s efforts to enter the European EV market are currently in the research and preparation phase.
Huawei-SAIC joint brand Shangjie to begin pre-sales first model on Aug 25, releases official interior images
Shangjie H5 will be officially launched in September, and is expected to be the lowest-priced model under Huawei’s HIMA business.
The model will offer BEV and EREV variants, with a starting price expected to be below $25,000.
Opel’s racing conecpt Corsa GSE Gran Turismo hits 320 kph top speed
The Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo is set to attract many visitors to Opel’s IAA stand with its powerful motorsport design. The 588 kW concept car was developed specifically for the Gran Turismo PlayStation game, but its appearance is also likely to give a glimpse of the seventh generation of the Corsa, which is planned for the end of 2026. Read more…
Nissan announces pricing and availability information for the new Leaf
Nissan unveiled the new, 2026 Leaf back in June, and today it’s finally ready to share pricing and availability information for the US market. The car will reach Nissan dealerships “this fall”. It starts at a pretty impressive $29,990, which makes it the cheapest EV currently on offer in the US. It’s also cheaper than the original Leaf, which launched… Read more…
