Last week, BYD publicly disputed Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa’s claims that Leapmotor outsold BYD in Germany in the year-to-date. Stellantis has now clarified that the remarks referred only to August 2025, when the Leapmotor T03 was Germany’s top selling Chinese-BEV. Read more…
BYD Denza launches updated N9 SUV with unchanged starting price and enhanced features
The 2026 N9 retains its starting price of RMB 389,800 ($54,870) while introducing upgrades to the cabin chip, exterior and interior.
The update arrives just six months after the PHEV’s March launch, making it one of the fastest-evolving models under BYD’s umbrella.
The Porsche Cayenne EV’s Development Moved Fast, Thanks To Skynet
The electric Cayenne was the first Porsche built without early prototypes. Virtual prototypes on digital test drives did the work instead. Lire la suite…
Fastned opens flagship Gentbrugge stations on Belgium’s E17
Fastned has opened its largest charging stations to date on the E17 between Ghent and Antwerp. The twin “Gentbrugge” sites offer 16 fast-charging points for electric cars and two for electric truck on each side of the motorway, alongside a restaurant, shop, and fully electric facilities. Read more…
The EV Tax Credit Is Dying. These Car Companies Are Cashing In First
Interestingly, Tesla isn’t one of them. Plus: Why locals in Georgia are optimistic about Rivian, despite a possible EV downturn. Lire la suite…
The new Nissan Leaf might be hard to get initially as battery shortage plagues production
The new 2026 Nissan Leaf comes with a completely revamped design and is based on a new platform, so it’s a significant upgrade over its predecessor. The initial reviews are very positive, praising its performance and competitive pricing. However, there might be a small issue that could prevent it from becoming a sales success. According to a report by Nikkei,… Read more…
MotorInspector project to automate air gap measurement in electric motor production
The IPH – Institute for Integrated Production Hannover and MFP Messtechnik & Fertigungstechnologie have launched a joint project called “MotorInspector,” which aims to improve the production of electric motors. The project focuses on automating the measurement of the gap between the rotor and stator. Read more…
The Cadillac Optiq Just Crushed Its EPA Range Figure In A Real-World Test
Edmunds says the Cadillac Optiq outperformed its EPA-estimated range by more than 12%. Lire la suite…
EU mega-project on cross-border charging corridors for electric trucks
The European Commission and nine EU member states have officially launched the announced “Clean Transport Corridor” initiative to accelerate the roll-out of charging infrastructure for electric lorries along major freight routes. The initial focus is on a North Sea–Baltic route and a Scandinavian–Mediterranean corridor. Read more…
Nissan to half production of Leaf EV due to battery shortage
Nissan is set to cut production of the redesigned Leaf EV to half of what was originally planned this autumn. The cut has been attributed to delays in securing batteries. Read more…
Nissan to half production of Leaf EV due to battery shortage
Nissan is set to cut production of the redesigned Leaf EV to half of what was originally planned this autumn. The cut has been attributed to delays in securing batteries. Read more…
Toyota Says It Found The Key To Convince PHEV Owners To Plug In More Often
Some plug-in hybrids rarely get plugged in, making them very inefficient. Toyota used science to find a way to get around that. Lire la suite…
79 new electric buses for Warsaw
Warsaw’s public transit operator MZA has just signed a contract for the delivery of 79 electric buses from Solaris Bus & Coach. It’s the second order of Solaris electric buses that MZA has placed this year. Read more…
Taiga unveils two new electric jet skis
The Canadian manufacturer Taiga Motors has unveiled two new jet ski models in Monaco: the two-seater Orca P2, which succeeds the Orca Performance, and the three-seater Orca WX3, a completely new design. Read more…
Nio completes share offering, raising $1.16 billion
Nio has completed its latest share offering, with underwriters fully exercising their over-allotment option, raising $1.16 billion.
Nio’s shares have risen for four consecutive trading days, a rare occurrence for a company to see its stock surge following a new share issuance.
Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro completes summer testing in Spain
The Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro has successfully completed high-temperature trials in Andalusia, demonstrating its operational reliability, thermal management and charging performance under extreme conditions. The battery-electric inter-city bus will premiere at Busworld Europe 2025. Read more…
China NEV retail at 438,000 in Sept 1-14, up 6% year-on-year
China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales from September 1-14 totaled 732,000 units, down 4 percent compared to the same period last year.
China’s NEV retail penetration rate stood at 59.8 percent in the September 1-14 period, and 51.67 percent year-to-date.
Munich Airport opens Bavaria’s largest EV charging park
Munich Airport has inaugurated Bavaria’s largest electric vehicle charging park in parking garage P44, featuring 275 charging points powered by rooftop solar. The €5.2 million project forms part of the airport’s NetZero 2035 strategy and its drive to expand sustainable mobility. Read more…
Rivian breaks ground on Georgia EV plant
Rivian has broken ground on its new EV plant in Georgia. Vehicle production is planned to start in 2028, with annual capacity reaching 400,000 units across two phases, including the midsize R2 SUV and R3 crossover. Read more…
Xpeng to add Eve Energy as Mona battery supplier
Xpeng will diversify battery sourcing for its Mona lineup by adding Eve Energy alongside BYD. According to Chinese media, base versions of upcoming Mona models will use Eve Energy prismatic batteries, while long-range versions will continue with BYD’s blade batteries. Read more…
