SolarEdge has signed a strategic agreement with Schaeffler to deploy EV charging hardware and software across company sites, targeting the installation of 2,300 charge points by 2030. The project begins at Schaeffler’s global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Read more…
Tesla opens new Supercharger site with BK lounge
Tesla has opened a new Supercharger site near the A5 motorway in France. The location in Magnant features 56 V4 charging points, solar canopies covering most bays, and a lounge with 24/7 access to toilets. Read more…
Nio signs new deal to add 100 swap stations in East China’s Jiangsu
Nio currently has 422 battery swap stations and 313 supercharging stations in Jiangsu.
The latest collaboration marks the fifth bulk construction agreement for battery swap stations reached by Nio Power since October last year.
Zapi Group to take over majority shares of Stercom
Stercom, a German supplier of onboard chargers and other solutions for electric mobility, is gaining a new investor: the Zapi Group, a global leader in the field of electrification from Italy, is acquiring a majority stake in the Tesvolt subsidiary. Read more…
Nio adds 800 salespeople in past month as 3rd-gen ES8 launch approaches
In the past month, nearly 800 sales professionals with experience at Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus, and Volvo have joined Nio’s sales team, said a Nio executive.
Nio’s third-generation ES8 is said to make its debut on August 20, with showroom models available at Nio stores on August 21.
Leapmotor starting producing commercial vehicle battery packs for third parties
Car manufacturer Leapmotor has begun supplying commercial vehicle manufacturers with battery packs developed in-house. The company purchases the cells. The aim is to achieve greater vertical integration of the supply chain, it says, following the example of China’s market leader BYD. Read more…
Huawei, Chery sign deal to bring joint brand Luxeed to ‘Phase 2.0’
Luxeed will invest over RMB 10 billion ($1.4 billion) and increase its R&D team to 5,000 people.
A dedicated NEV company for Luxeed has been established, with production, sales, and services operating independently.
Amazon’s Zoox Driverless Taxis Cleared By NHTSA For Public Use
The NHTSA issued an exemption for the pod-like EVs that don’t have pedals and a steering wheel. Lire la suite…
Alexander Dennis launches re-powering service for diesel buses
Alexander Dennis will offer a re-powering service for its Enviro400 diesel buses in partnership with KleanDrive. The AD Repower initiative will begin with UK trials in 2026, offering operators an electrified retrofit alternative using proven drivetrain technology. Read more…
Hyundai and GM to launch jointly-developed EV in 2028
Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors have announced the first five vehicles under their strategic partnership, including an electric commercial van for North America. Production is expected to exceed 800,000 units annually, with design and development already underway. Read more…
Hyundai and GM to launch jointly-developed EV in 2028
Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors have announced the first five vehicles under their strategic partnership, including an electric commercial van for North America. Production is expected to exceed 800,000 units annually, with design and development already underway. Read more…
Nio Onvo aims to deliver over 10,000 L90s in Aug, report says
Onvo president Shen Fei told his team that L90 deliveries must exceed 10,000 units in August, according to a local media report.
To date, only the ES6 and Onvo L60 models under Nio Inc have achieved monthly deliveries exceeding 10,000 units.
Lucid adjusts 2025 production outlook amid record Q2 deliveries
Lucid produced 3,863 electric vehicles in Q2 2025—an 83% increase year-on-year—and delivered 3,309 units, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of record deliveries. Despite strong results, the company has lowered its full-year production outlook. Read more…
Lucid adjusts 2025 production outlook amid record Q2 deliveries
Lucid produced 3,863 electric vehicles in Q2 2025—an 83% increase year-on-year—and delivered 3,309 units, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of record deliveries. Despite strong results, the company has lowered its full-year production outlook. Read more…
Changan Nevo teases new Q05 compact electric SUV to rival BYD Yuan Up
Nevo shared four images of the electric Q05, saying that the model will be its first global all-electric compact SUV.
The currently available Nevo Q05 is a PHEV with a starting price of RMB 96,900 ($13,500).
US military is buying Tesla Cybertrucks to use as targets for missiles
Elon Musk is getting his wish; Tesla Cybertrucks are going to be used by the US military, but perhaps not in the way he intended. Read more…
Nissan reveals UK prices for the all-new and all-electric Micra
After a two-year absence from the market, the Nissan Micra is back. Nissan has resurrected the iconic nameplate for a fully electric model that has more in common with Renault 5 than the company likes to admit. For many potential buyers of EVs, the biggest hurdle is price. The new Nissan Micra EV promises to address that concern head-on, with… Read more…
Li Auto facing major challenges in protecting brand image
Following the lukewarm initial acceptance of the Li i8, Li Auto faced a tsunami of negative comments on social media platforms.
This is the second time Li Auto has faced a large-scale public opinion attack after the Li Mega.
New MG4 gets 11,067 pre-orders in first 24 hours
MG began pre-sales of the all-new MG4 on August 5, with a starting price of RMB 73,800 ($10,280). Read more…
New MG4 gets 11,067 pre-orders in first 24 hours
MG began pre-sales of the all-new MG4 on August 5, with a starting price of RMB 73,800 ($10,280). Read more…
