The Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) has launched a project call for the establishment of an initial, dedicated, and demand-oriented fast-charging network for electric trucks along national roads. Divided into three lots, charging parks are to be created at 32 strategically important locations in Switzerland. Read more…
‘We need more electric vehicles per charge point’ – Alpitronic CEO Philipp Senoner
The EU’s CO₂ targets are being weakened, automakers are adjusting their once-ambitious e-mobility goals, and at the same time, electric trucks are on the verge of market ramp-up—turbulent times for electric mobility! In an interview with electrive, Alpitronic CEO Philipp Senoner reflects on 2025, makes demands on policymakers, and identifies the focus topics for 2026. Read more…
EV segment continues to grow in the UK
The new electric vehicle registration numbers from the UK show continued growth in all electric vehicle segments. This includes nearly 24 per cent of new passenger cars, as well as a new record in light electric commercial vehicle registrations. Read more…
Honda and Sony will deliver their first EV in 2026, but this SUV may be an even bigger hit
Honda and Sony will begin delivering their first co-developed EV, the Afeela 1, later this year. The joint venture revealed a new electric SUV prototype that could steal the spotlight. Read more…
Hyundai Predicts Things Are About To Get Rough
Plus, CES focuses on self-driving over EVs this year, while Xiaomi wants to sell half a million cars after an explosive 2025. Lire la suite…
‘The Question Is When’: China’s Geely On Zeekr, Lynk & Co Brands In America
At CES 2026, the communications chief for one of China’s largest automakers—and the owner of Polestar and Volvo—made some intentions clear. Lire la suite…
Nio flags potential cost pressures from memory chips
“Potential cost pressures this year are quite significant. The biggest cost pressure isn’t raw materials, but memory chips,” said William Li.
For the entire automotive sector, rising memory chip prices could exert immense pressure throughout the year, Li added.
The 2026 BMW iX3 is getting Amazon’s new Alexa+ AI
Talking to your car used to feel like talking to a brick wall. You had to memorize specific phrases, and if you messed up just one word, the car literally blinked at you. BMW wants to change that. At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the German carmaker showed off a new version of its EV that can… Read more…
BMW expands its voice assistant with Alexa+
In 2026, BMW will expand its voice assistant, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, with the new AI assistant Amazon Alexa+. The updated version of the Intelligent Personal Assistant will debut in the new all-electric BMW iX3, which is celebrating its North American trade show premiere at CES. Additional model series will receive the technology later. Read more…
Nio Firefly right-hand drive model to debut in Singapore on Jan 8
The right-hand drive Firefly EV will go on sale in Singapore around the 2026 Chinese New Year in February.
Mass production of the right-hand drive Firefly commenced in November, with the first batch shipped to Singapore.
Fastned expands to over 400 locations across Europe
Fastned expanded its European fast-charging network to over 400 locations by the end of 2025. A total of 406 Fastned locations are now present in the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Denmark, Spain, and Italy. Read more…
Bosch makes resale of stolen e-bikes more difficult
Bosch eBike Systems is making its e-bikes even less attractive to thieves: At CES 2026, the company is presenting an additional protection mechanism that allows e-bikes to be marked as stolen via an app, making them visible as such across Bosch eBike Systems’ entire digital ecosystem. Read more…
BYD officially removes Song Plus from Ocean lineup, discontinuing one of its best-selling models
The Song Plus has been replaced by the Sealion 06 as part of BYD’s efforts to restructure its product portfolio.
The Song Plus sold 400,920 units in 2025, making it one of BYD’s best-selling models.
BYD officially removes Song Plus from Ocean lineup, discontinuing one of its best-selling models
The Song Plus has been replaced by the Sealion 06 as part of BYD’s efforts to restructure its product portfolio.
The Song Plus sold 400,920 units in 2025, making it one of BYD’s best-selling models.
UK price cuts for Fiat and Abarth EVs
FIAT has just announced UK price cuts for its battery-electric passenger cars, including under its Abarth performance range. Reduced prices are available for the Stellantis-owned brands with immediate effect. Read more…
Tesla offers 7-year low-interest financing as China begins to collect purchase tax on EVs
Tesla has begun offering ultra-long-term low-interest financing for its EVs in China to offset the impact of the newly implemented purchase tax.
Tesla also provides a 5-year zero-interest financing option, extending this incentive to the Model Y L for the first time.
Tesla offers 7-year low-interest financing as China begins to collect purchase tax on EVs
Tesla has begun offering ultra-long-term low-interest financing for its EVs in China to offset the impact of the newly implemented purchase tax.
Tesla also provides a 5-year zero-interest financing option, extending this incentive to the Model Y L for the first time.
Tesla makes minor updates to Model Y in China, prices unchanged
The five-seat Model Y’s center display has been upgraded from the previous 15.4-inch 1080P panel to the 16-inch 2K resolution screen used in the six-seat Model Y L.
In the highly competitive Chinese market, many domestic EV makers have already widely adopted 3K resolution screens for their in-car displays.
Benteler acquires Deutsche Bahn subsidiary Ioki
The Benteler Group has announced the acquisition of Ioki. The former subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn is considered a leading European provider of software-based mobility. Benteler anticipates synergies with the autonomous electric shuttles of its own subsidiary, Holon. Read more…
Hubject collaborates with charging service providers from Italy and India
Berlin-based eMobility specialist Hubject has announced strategic partnerships with Go Electric Stations from Italy and Numocity from India. In both cases, Hubject is integrating its Plug&Charge technology into the charging management platforms of these providers. Read more…
