British CPO Zest has partnered with Octopus Electroverse. All Zest charge points are now accessible via the Electroverse app, allowing public and fleet drivers to start, stop, and pay for charging sessions. Read more…
Will Porsche CEO Blume step down to focus on Volkswagen role?
According to a German media report, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has decided to step down to focus on his role as head of the Volkswagen Group. The search for a successor is ongoing, with both internal and external candidates under consideration. Read more…
Maruti Suzuki starts production of the e Vitara
Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, has commenced production of its first electric vehicle, the e Vitara. The Indo-Japanese joint venture is manufacturing the electric sub-compact SUV for both domestic and export markets at its Hansalpur plant in Gujarat. Read more…
Monta joins ChargeUK to accelerate the UK’s EV transition
Monta has joined ChargeUK, the UK’s national trade association for the electric vehicle charging industry. By becoming an Associate Member, the company aligns with organisations including Gridserve, Kempower, and Alpitronici n helping to shape policy and expand charging access. Read more…
BYD’s Yangwang U9 hits 472.41 km/h, but is it a record breaker?
Chinese automaker BYD announced its electric supercar, the Yangwang U9, has reached a speed of 472.41 km/h in an engineering test. The company is claiming this achievement as a new global speed record for electric vehicles. While the number is undeniably impressive and places the U9 in truly elite company, the claim of a “global record” comes with some fine… Read more…
Nio Firefly’s 333-unit limited edition variant sold out within 30 hours
The special edition Firefly EV starts at RMB 133,800 ($18,680) including the battery pack, 11.69 percent higher than the base variant.
Analysts project Nio Inc’s August deliveries to reach 32,000 units, with 4,000 being Firefly cars.
Huawei-backed Shangjie H5 secures over 50,000 pre-orders within 18 hours of pre-sales
The Shangjie H5, with a pre-sales starting price of RMB 169,800 ($23,730), is the most affordable model under Huawei’s HIMA business.
The vehicle received over 25,000 pre-orders within the first hour of its pre-sale launch.
VinFast to debut electric buses at Busworld Europe 2025
Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast will unveil its first electric bus models in Europe at Busworld 2025 in Brussels this October. The EB 8 and EB 12 are designed to meet EU standards, with ranges of up to 400 km and charging capability of 140 kW. The launch marks VinFast’s entry into the European public transport market. Read more…
Geely Galaxy teases ‘disruptive’ Starshine 6 hybrid sedan
The Starshine 6 is expected to be priced below the discounted starting price of RMB 115,800 ($16,190) for the Starshine 8, which was launched in May.
The Starshine 6 is one of several new models Geely Galaxy has intensively rolled out as the brand has seen robust growth over the past year.
China Aug EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 32,000 units, Tesla 53,000, Xiaomi 34,000
Nio Inc’s new order flow is estimated to be around 57,000 units in August, primarily driven by strong demand for the Onvo L90 SUV.
Monthly deliveries for Nio Inc, Xiaomi EV, Xpeng, and Leapmotor are all expected to hit new highs.
EIA: Solar and wind leave coal in the dust with record 2025 output
A new review of US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data by the SUN DAY Campaign reveals that solar delivered almost 9% of US electricity in the first half of 2025. Wind and solar combined produced just over one-fifth of the country’s electricity, while renewables as a whole hit nearly 28%. Read more…
Toyota’s new electric SUV actually looks pretty cool on set
Is Toyota’s new 2026 C-HR the affordable electric SUV we’ve been waiting for? The revamped EV SUV was spotted with a stylish new look while filming a commercial. Read more…
The legendary Nissan GT-R will reemerge, but Godzilla may look a little different
Nissan has officially confirmed the icon will be making a comeback. Although Nissan is no longer building GT-R models, CEO Ivan Espinosa said Godzilla will “evolve and reemerge” in the future. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
Chevy Equinox EV or the Hyundai IONIQ 5: Which makes the better lease?
The new and improved Hyundai IONIQ 5, or the hot-selling Chevy Equinox EV? Which electric SUV makes the smarter lease? Here’s the rundown. Read more…
Group14 closes Series D funding round, acquires South Korean battery plant from SK
US-based manufacturer Group14 Technologies has closed its $463-million Series D funding round to continue scaling the manufacture of its silicon battery material, SCC55, in the US and South Korea. The round was led by South Korean battery materials firm SK, and included other existing investors such as Porsche Investments, ATL, OMERS, Decarbonization Partners, Lightrock Climate… Read more…
The Untold Factor That Could Make EVs Way More Affordable For Americans
Shared standards between the U.S. and Europe could just open the floodgates for cheaper EVs on our shores. Here’s how. Lire la suite…
Spotify and YouTube will have a new look on Android Auto
An APK teardowns, courtesy of Android Authority, revealed some interesting details about Spotify and YouTube’s Android Auto apps. The popular apps will get new looks based on Google’s new media app templates for Android Auto. Spotify on Android Auto At Google’s I/O 2025, the company announced new media app templates part of Android for Cars App Library, and if developers… Read more…
CATL and partners build battery swap ecosystem for rental cars
Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has teamed up with Times Electric Services, CAR and CMB Financial Leasing to introduce battery swapping to the rental car industry in China. The companies plan to collaborate across energy supply, asset operations, financial support and vehicle services to deliver a complete ecosystem. China Auto Rental will introduce… Read more…
EcoPro expands NCA battery cathode material sales in EV market
South Korea battery cathode materials manufacturer EcoPro BM is expanding the applications of its nickel cobalt aluminum (NCA) cathode material beyond power tools and vacuum cleaners to include electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). The company’s sales of NCA cathode material reached approximately 300,000 tons as of the first half of this year,… Read more…
Here’s our first official look at the new Hyundai EV debuting next month [Images]
Is it the IONIQ 2 or 3? We are finally getting our first official look at the new Hyundai EV that will debut at next month’s Munich Motor Show. Take a look at the images below. Read more…
