ChargeTronix, a provider of EV charging hardware, is partnering with vendor finance company DLL on financing for charger infrastructure. It will mean more capital will become available for commercial fleets to lease charging systems. Read more…
Togg to bring two EVs to the IAA
It had already leaked that Turkish carmaker Togg planned to mark its launch in Germany with an appearance at the IAA in Munich this September. Togg has now confirmed it will showcase not only the familiar T10X SUV but also the T10F electric saloon. Read more…
Xpeng prices new P7 in China at the equivalent of €26,400
Xpeng has set the price for the second generation of the P7 for the Chinese market. The electric sedan, based on an 800-volt architecture, costs the equivalent of €26,400. As the previous P7 model is also available in European markets, it is likely that the new version will also find its way over. Read more…
BYD enters Argentina with 3 models
BYD has introduced the all-electric Dolphin Mini and Yuan Pro, and the PHEV model Song Pro DM-i in Argentina.
Argentina is a key market for BYD’s regional expansion, the company said.
Europe hits over one million new electric cars in 2025
According to the European industry association ACEA, 1,011,903 new battery electric cars were registered in the first seven months of 2025, representing a 15.6 per cent share of the EU market. Some manufacturers already have a higher share of electric cars, which is important for CO2 fleet targets. Read more…
Forget Xiaomi, A Chinese Vacuum Maker Wants To Take On Bugatti
Dreame Technology, which builds high-end vacuum cleaners and robots, wants to make the world’s fastest car. Lire la suite…
GWM Tank launches updated Tank 500 SUV starting at $46,820
The updated Tank 500 secured 12,257 firm orders within two hours of its launch.
The updated Tank 500 starts at RMB 335,000 ($46,820), lower than the RMB 360,000 pre-sales price announced earlier this month.
First Bus to open megawatt battery storage site
First Bus, one of the UK’s largest bus groups, says its battery storage site in Hampshire will enter operation next month. It will be used to store surplus energy for export to the grid, as well as provide power for over 1200 electric buses. Read more…
Li Auto reports flat Q2 net income, weak Q3 guidance
Li Auto’s second quarter net income and revenue both fell short of analyst expectations, with weak guidance signaling continued pain ahead.
It guided for third-quarter vehicle deliveries between 90,000 and 95,000 units, representing a year-on-year decline of 41.1 percent to 37.8 percent.
The Smallest Hyundai Ioniq EV Will Also Be The Craziest-Looking
Hyundai has started teasing the concept that previews the Ioniq 2, and we already know it’s not going to be subtle. Lire la suite…
Dreame, known for vacuum robots, enters the EV industry
Dreame, a company well-known for its vacuum cleaners, cordless vacuums, smart floor scrubbers, high-speed hair dryers, and robotic lawn mowers has officially announced its entry into the automotive industry. More excitingly, its first vehicle is said to be an all-electric supercar rivaling the Bugatti Veyron. Dreame’s first vehicle is planned to be released sometime in 2027, featuring electric motors developed… Read more…
Kia Is Perfectly Fine With The EU’s 2035 Combustion Engine Ban
Kia Europe’s boss hits back at Mercedes-Benz’s CEO, who yesterday signed a letter asking the EU to modify the emissions targets. Lire la suite…
Elon Musk is lying about Tesla’s self-driving and I have the DMs to prove it
Over the last few days, Elon Musk has been making several statements claiming that autonomous driving systems that use lidar and radar sensors are more dangerous than Tesla’s camera-only computer vision approach because the system gets confused when interpreting data from different sensors. Read more…
Leapmotor’s European production to start in Spain in Q3 2026, report says
Leapmotor will first produce the B10 compact SUV at a Stellantis plant in Spain, followed by the B05.
Leapmotor is expected to launch the B10 and B05 in Europe at the IAA Mobility 2025 in September.
Huawei and SAIC launch pre-sales of Shangjie H5
Huawei and SAIC have begun pre-sales of their first jointly developed model, the Shangjie H5 SUV. Priced from 169,800 yuan (around 20,400 euros), the vehicle is positioned as the most affordable model under Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA). The official market launch is scheduled for 23 September. Read more…
Nio to offer limited-time free battery swap service on route to Mount Everest
Nio will provide limited-time free battery swap services for Nio and Onvo owners on the G318 road to Mount Everest, demonstrating that its EVs can go anywhere.
On August 16, Nio completed initial coverage of its battery swap stations along this route.
Vodafone UK to electrify entire car fleet by 2026
Vodafone UK will complete the electrification of its 1,000-strong company car fleet by 2026, one year ahead of schedule. The move is part of the operator’s wider strategy to achieve net zero emissions across its operations by 2030. Read more…
Li Auto makes key advance in in-house chip, road tests underway on prototype cars, report says
When running tasks for large language models, one Li Auto M100 chip delivers effective computing power equivalent to two Nvidia Thor-U chips.
The M100 is expected to enter mass production and vehicle integration next year. Until then, Li Auto will continue relying on Nvidia and Horizon Robotics.
Tesla teases new product release on Friday
Tesla is teasing a new product release on Friday, August 29th, coming to Europe and the Middle East. It’s likely going to be the Model Y Performance. Read more…
Chinese robot vacuum maker Dreame joins car-making race, first EV to rival Bugatti Veyron
Dreame’s inaugural model will be an ultra-luxury pure-electric vehicle positioned to rival the Bugatti Veyron, slated for a 2027 debut.
Dreame has assembled a nearly 1,000-person automotive team and continues to expand.
