Kia adds to its growing lineup of electric cars with the official UK launch of the EV5. This mid-size crossover goes on sale with a clear strategy: simplicity. The EV5 is available to order now, with prices starting from €46,077, and first deliveries are promised just in time for Christmas. In order to streamline the buying process, Kia will offer… Read more…
Bidders threaten to withdraw from German truck charging network tender
According to a German media report, the tender to build a truck charging network along the country’s motorways could fail. The reason is the “pass-through model” mandated by the federal government, which means that charging park operators may face increased competition from electricity providers at their own truck chargers. Read more…
BMW prepares plants for fuel cell production
The launch of BMW’s first series-production hydrogen fuel cell model in 2028 is approaching. The German carmaker is already outlining the supply chain for its third-generation fuel cell system – primarily in Bavaria and Austria. Read more…
BYD continues to cut production
BYD cut production for the second month in a row in August. The company produced 353,090 electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles, around 3.8 per cent less than in August 2024. Sales of electric cars are on the rise again, but this is not the case for plug-in hybrids. Read more…
Tesla delivers long-wheelbase Model Y in China
A few weeks after the sales launch, Tesla has delivered the first Model Y L vehicles to customers in China. Additionally, the recently unveiled Model Y Performance is rolling off the production line at the Tesla factory in Germany. Read more…
Sydney adds 151 electric buses
Sydney’s electric bus fleet will grow by 151 vehicles following a new order from the New South Wales Government. The purchase brings the total number of electric buses procured since March 2023 to 921. Read more…
Kia confirms EV5 prices in the UK and South Korea
Kia has published full UK pricing for the EV5, its latest all-electric family SUV. With order books now open and deliveries set for late 2025, the EV5 starts at £39,295 in the UK, while South Korean pricing has also been confirmed ahead of the model’s domestic debut. Read more…
Tesla releases ‘Master Plan Part 4’, a smorgasbord of vague AI promises
Tesla has finally released its ‘Master Plan Part 4’ and it’s nothing more than a smorgasbord of AI promises about its humanoid robot, which can’t even serve popcorn. Read more…
Recirculate tests AI-driven robotic system for EV battery disassembly
The EU-funded project Recirculate has completed the first phase of its AI- and robotics-based EV battery disassembly system. The solution addresses one of the industry’s most critical bottlenecks: safe, automated, and efficient dismantling from pack to cell level. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 31: Nio Inc 8,163, Tesla 12,500, Xiaomi 11,900
Onvo’s registrations last week totaled 3,673 units, down 10.50 percent from the previous week’s 4,104 units. Both Nio and Firefly brands saw growth.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week increased by 21.36 percent to 10,300 units from the previous week.
Tesla begins Model Y L deliveries in China
Chinese customers who currently order the Model Y L are expected to get their vehicles in October.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week totaled 12,500 units, a 21.36 percent increase from the previous week’s 10,300 units.
Huawei to roll out new partnership pattern allowing automakers to retain greater control, report says
The new pattern aims to establish an automaker-led framework with Huawei’s deep involvement.
While the new pattern lacks an official name, the experimental designation “HI Plus” has appeared in some collaborative projects.
Smart to launch 2-seat #2 mini EV for China and overseas markets, debut set for 2026
The all-new Smart #2 will be produced in China and launched in China, Europe, and other overseas markets.
The two-door, two-seat city car will be upgrade from the iconic first-generation Smart ForTwo.
GWM posts 22% sales growth in Aug as overseas sales hit record high
GWM’s overseas sales in August reached 45,166 units, contributing 39.09 percent to its monthly sales.
NEV sales in August reached 37,495 units, up 50.92 percent year-on-year.
From the US to Europe: XCharge brings GridLink to Berlin
With GridLink, XCharge has launched its first in-house developed DC charger with battery storage onto the European market. It will present its new fast charger at the Intercharge Network Conference (icnc) in Berlin. The system delivers up to 194 kW of charging power, relieves the grid, and enables bidirectional charging. Target groups range from logistics and dealerships to petrol stations. Read more…
‘They Stopped the Music’: San Francisco Woman Acts Up In a Waymo. Then She Gets a Phone Call From Google
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Zaptec launches V2G-ready AC charger in the UK
Zaptec has introduced the Zaptec Go 2 in the UK. According to the Norwegian charging specialist, the Go 2 is the first V2G-ready AC charger available on the British market, built for both residential and commercial applications. Read more…
Tesla reduces price of new Model 3 in China weeks after launch, amid sales slump
Tesla has reduced the price of the Model 3 RWD Long Range, a newly launched version of the popular Model 3, amid a sales slump. Read more…
Woman Says Buying a Tesla Was the ‘Worst Financial Decision’ She’s Ever Made. Here’s What She Miscalculated
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The #2 is coming: Smart confirms Fortwo successor
Smart is now a fully electric brand, but it no longer offers an updated version of its first EV. That will soon change. The carmaker has now confirmed the #2. The new electric two-seater is set to debut at the end of 2026. Read more…
