His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced plans to split the reimbursement rate for drivers who use electric company cars. From September 1, company car drivers will be able to claim back 8 pence per mile (ppm) for home chargers and 12ppm for public chargers. Read more…
UK pricing for DS No.4 revealed
DS Automobiles has just published the UK pricing for its new No.4 EV, including a new electric powertrain. The new DS N°4 is available to order now with first cars due to land in showrooms in Q4 2025 Read more…
Peugeot unveils the new E-308 with a bigger battery
Peugeot has unveiled the revamped e-308 and e-308 SW. Both body styles will feature a slightly larger battery in future. There are also new electric car functions such as Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and, from next spring, Plug&Charge. Read more…
The Cadillac Optiq vs other electric SUVs: Who’s got the most rear cargo space?
The Optiq is Cadillac’s most affordable electric SUV, and it’s already winning over drivers from other brands. Cadillac claims the new entry-level Optiq EV has “segment-best” rear cargo space, but how does it compare to other popular electric SUVs. Read more…
Major e-bike maker hits pause on US imports after new tariffs
In a move that underscores the growing instability in international e-bike trade, premium electric bike maker Riese & Müller has paused all e-bike shipments to the United States, citing unpredictable steel tariffs as the final straw. Read more…
Bird scooters return to Germany via FreeNow collaboration
Following the launch in Italy, Spain and France, Freenow users in three German cities can now access Bird’s fleet of 3,350 electric scooters. This marks a return for Bird, which had departed the German market in 2022. Read more…
J.D. Power finds public EV charging infrastructure is becoming more reliable
Public EV charging has a reliability problem. A constant stream of reports about chargers that are difficult to use, buggy, or just plain broken has surely affected the rate of EV adoption, especially among frequent road-trippers. Fortunately, charging operators are well aware of the problems, and by all accounts, reliability is gradually improving. Automotive data… Read more…
J.D. Power finds public EV charging infrastructure is becoming more reliable
Public EV charging has a reliability problem. A constant stream of reports about chargers that are difficult to use, buggy, or just plain broken has surely affected the rate of EV adoption, especially among frequent road-trippers. Fortunately, charging operators are well aware of the problems, and by all accounts, reliability is gradually improving. Automotive data… Read more…
Webinar: How Henkel performs modeling, simulation and validation of battery systems
Discover how Henkel empowers OEMs and battery manufacturers to speed up their development cycles and make smarter material choices through a unique set of capabilities. In this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, we will explore: September 15, 2025, 11:00 am EDTRegister now—it’s free! See the complete session list for the Virtual Conference… Read more…
Webinar: How Henkel performs modeling, simulation and validation of battery systems
Discover how Henkel empowers OEMs and battery manufacturers to speed up their development cycles and make smarter material choices through a unique set of capabilities. In this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, we will explore: September 15, 2025, 11:00 am EDTRegister now—it’s free! See the complete session list for the Virtual Conference… Read more…
Cariqa wants to grant charging station operators direct pricing authority
The Berlin-based startup Cariqa has developed an end-to-end payment and pricing platform for public charging. The platform is designed to enable charging station operators to run a more profitable business than the current reseller model involving eMobility service providers. The first product launches are now following. Read more…
Mazda launches European charging app
Developed in partnership with autoSense, Mazda Charging is designed to give Mazda drivers easier access to public charging. Its launch coincides with that of the new Mazda6e. Read more…
Porsche gives up on in-house battery production, shifts focus to R&D
Porsche decided to adjust its strategy for the electric future and it will pull back on plans for large-scale battery production at its subsidiary, the Cellforce Group. Instead of manufacturing its own cells, Cellforce will now concentrate on research and development, as a result of the complex and uneven global shift to electric cars. The decision was forced by a… Read more…
Ford’s Affordable EV Truck Sets The Stage For What’s Next
A next-generation electric crossover is on Ford’s drawing board after the electric truck. Lire la suite…
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Six-Month Owner Review: Efficiency, Likes And Dislikes
The pre-refresh Ioniq 5 was a great car, but the updated version is a lot better, thanks to a bigger battery and more features. Lire la suite…
Germany publishes DATEX-II data profile for live EV charging station data
Since 14 April 2025, CPOs have to provide data on their publicly accessible charging infrastructure free of charge and without discrimination. To standardise this data provision, Germany launched the DATEX-II data profile version 01-00-00. Read more…
SAIC Audi opens production base for AUDI with 360,000 annual production capacity
The production base has an annual production capacity of 360,000 units and will be dedicated to producing AUDI brand models.
In addition to the first Audi model, the E5 Sportback, more models will be produced at this facility.
Zeekr to begin pre-sales of 9X large hybrid SUV on Aug 29
Zeekr will begin pre-sales of its large hybrid SUV, the Zeekr 9X, on the first day of the 2025 Chengdu auto show on August 29.
The model is expected to be priced at around RMB 550,000 ($76,910).
BYD exports EVs from Thailand plant to Europe for first time
BYD’s Thailand factory has shipped over 900 BYD Dolphin EVs to Europe for the first time, with destinations including the UK, Germany, and Belgium.
This batch of Thailand-made BYD Dolphins was transported via the BYD Zhengzhou car carrier.
Hyundai Inster real world range test
Hyundai has been expanding its electric range in recent years and the compact Inster is certainly among its most popular models. The tiny hatchback with rugged looks is by far the smallest electric model in the company’s portfolio and offers reliable transportation around the city. But how far can it go? Inster targets the urban areas and aims to ease… Read more…
