Volkswagen has stopped exports of its electric ID.Buzz van to the US. While an official recall is cited as the reason, insiders point to punitive tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The abrupt halt could endanger VW’s plans to position the electric Bulli as a flagship model in North America. Read more…
Quad-motor Rivian debuts, Lucid kills range anxiety, and no, EV sales aren’t down
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we don’t even mention “you know who,” focusing instead on EV news from Rivian, Lucid, Nissan, Ford, and what it takes to make a MAN in the heavy truck space. Check it out. Read more…
Volkswagen’s 47% BEV sales jump includes a 24% boost in the US
Volkswagen Group‘s global EV deliveries surged by about 50% in the first half of 2025 year-over-year, with 465,500 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) delivered globally by the end of June. Read more…
Here’s our closest look at the Kia EV2 caught testing in the Alps [Video]
The EV2 may be Kia’s smallest electric vehicle, but it has a big presence on the road. Kia promises it won’t feel so small when you’re inside, thanks to clever storage and flexible seating. After a prototype was spotted testing in the Alps, we are getting our closest look at the Kia EV2 so far. Read more…
EVs are 73% cleaner than gas cars – even with battery production
Battery electric cars sold today in Europe produce 73% less life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than gas cars, even when factoring in production, according to new research from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). That’s a big improvement from 2021, when the gap was 59%. Read more…
BYD Will Cover The Repair Bill If Its Self-Parking Car Dings Another Vehicle
Tesla owners scream into the void as BYD pledges to pay for any damage its car does while self-parking. Lire la suite…
Lamppost Chargers, Curbside Plugs: How New York Is Pushing Back On Trump’s EV Cuts
The Empire State just awarded millions to companies specializing in connecting EVs to the grid, plus those making curbside chargers. Lire la suite…
Over 2,500 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses are in use by European transport companies
The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro has reached a milestone: since series production of the low-floor electric bus began in 2018, more than 2,500 units have been delivered to customers. Large numbers of the eCitaro are plying the streets of German cities such as Stuttgart, Hamburg, Bonn, Dresden, Bremen, Wiesbaden, Nuremberg and Mannheim, and they are also in… Read more…
Comau and Intecells use cold plasma to boost battery electrode production efficiency
Comau has announced a partnership with Intecells to implement cold plasma technology for more efficient manufacturing of battery electrodes. Intecells’ patented cold plasma process removes the need for traditional solvents and binders in electrode fabrication—streamlining production and potentially cutting energy usage, investment costs and process emissions in half. According to Comau, plasma-based solutions can directly… Read more…
Tesla Semi efficiency improves in real-world trucking test covering 4,494 miles over 3 weeks
The Tesla Semi, Tesla’s electric Class 8 semi-truck, saw its efficiency improve in a new real-world trucking test covering 4,494 miles over three weeks. Read more…
Is the Hyundai IONIQ 5 the best EV lease deal at just $179 a month?
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 got a major glow up with extra driving range, a sleek interior and exterior facelift, and even Tesla Supercharger access with an added NACS port. With leases starting at just $179 per month, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 might be your best bet to get into an EV right now. Read more…
Prime Day-2 Green Deals: Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus, GE 2-in-1 washer/dryer, Lectric e-bikes, EcoFlow, Jackery, Aiper, Greenworks, more
It’s the second day of the Prime Day seasonal savings and we’ve got another jam-packed edition of Green Deals focusing on some of the best discounts we’ve spotted so far, with all the others rounded up in our Prime Day Green Deals hub here, which is regularly being updated throughout the days, so be sure to check back often. Leading our top three picks today is Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station and its bundle packages, which are seeing up to $7,994 in savings to new low prices starting from $2,564. Next, we have GE’s Smart Combo Electric Washer & Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump at its $1,750 low, as well as Lectric’s full Better Than Prime Day sale that is taking up to $654 off e-bike bundles starting from $799. All that and much more are waiting for you below. Read more…
The new Nissan LEAF EV is already facing production cuts, but that’s not the whole story
Nissan is already pulling back production plans for the new LEAF, which is set to launch later this year. As it scrambles to turn things around, this could further complicate Nissan’s recovery plan. And there’s even more going on behind the scenes. Read more…
Ford’s Giving Away EV Chargers—Until The Tax Credit Runs Out
The Ford Power Promise, which covers a home Level 2 charger and installation, has been extended through Sept. 30. Lire la suite…
Mercedes-Benz HPC to install over 500 EV fast charging stalls at Federal Realty properties
Federal Realty Investment Trust has selected Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging (HPC) to install over 500 EV fast charging stalls across at least 50 of its open-air retail properties nationwide, beginning in 2026. The initial deployment phase targets 20 Federal Realty retail centers in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Florida and Connecticut. Each selected location will have up to 10… Read more…
The Numbers Are In: Volkswagen Smokes Tesla Again
The Volkswagen Group’s electric-vehicle hot streak continues. Plus: Now’s the time to buy an EV, and Mercedes-Benz is going to the mall. Lire la suite…
Lucid drives over 1,200 km across the Alps without charging
Lucid claims to be the new holder of the Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an electric car without stopping to charge. The Air Grand Touring covered 1,205 kilometres at the weekend, replacing the previous Mercedes EQS 450. However, there was a lot of downhill driving. Read more…
EXP15 showcases electric Bentleys of the future
With the EXP15 design concept, Bentley shows what an electric GT of the future could look like. The concept car combines modern lighting technology with design elements from the legendary 1930’s ‘Blue Train’ and surprises with an unusual three-seater layout. Read more…
Belgrade is preparing to deploy 100 new electric buses for Expo 2027
The Serbian capital Belgrade is planning to procure a total of 100 new electric buses for the three-month World Expo in two years’ time. 50 of these are to use batteries and the other 50 supercapacitors for energy storage. Read more…
BYD is the first to unlock L4 smart parking and it comes with a surprise guarantee
China’s EV leader, BYD, just reached another major breakthrough: its smart parking feature now offers L4 autonomy. To sweeten the deal, BYD says it will fully cover any losses associated with the new feature. Read more…
