The EV tax credit is over, but we’ve finally got some data on which models won, and which didn’t. Also, some big EV manufacturing projects may be dead. Lire la suite…
Here Are The EV Winners And Losers Right Before The Tax Credits Died
Global electric car sales hit record highs in September, but US market lags behind
The world bought more electric cars in September 2025 than in any other month in history. A new report shows that 2.1 million EVs were sold last month. This huge milestone was driven by strong government incentives and consumer demand in China, Europe, and North America. The global trend points upward, but the party may be coming to an abrupt… Read more…
SpaceX & xAI bail out lagging Cybertruck orders
As Tesla is struggling to sell its Cybertruck in the USA, the company has now delivered hundreds of units of the electric pickup truck to Musks other companies SpaceX and xAI. More are expected to follow, as Tesla seems to have trouble with overstocking its inventory. Read more…
Be.EV unveils new EV charging prices
Be.EV, the UK-based fast charging network, has launched a new affordable charging tariff at 39p/kWh. It’s available 24/7 to Mega plan subscribers or off-peak to all other drivers using the Be.EV app. Read more…
Waymo is expanding to London with public robotaxi rides coming soon
Fully autonomous technology developer Waymo continues to expand the reach of its test fleet as well as bona fide customer rides without a driver present. This morning, Waymo shared plans to expand across the pond to London, with public robotaxi rides expected sooner than you might think. Read more…
10-Minute EV Charging Comes To America Next Year. Here’s Why It Could Be Overkill
ChargePoint is bringing 600-kilowatt EV chargers to market next year. But there are no EVs in the U.S. that can take that kind of power—for now. Lire la suite…
Mercedes brings back the 1930s with its Vision Iconic concept car
Mercedes is moving away from the rounded ‘One Bow’ design for its large electric models and bringing back the classic radiator grille. The powerful Art Deco Vision Iconic concept car is likely to give a glimpse of the design of the next S-Class with EQ technology. Read more…
Transdev Nederland orders a further 55 Solaris electric buses
TransDev Nederland has placed another substantial order with Solaris: this time, 55 battery-electric buses. The order covers both the shortest and longest e-buses in the Solaris portfolio: the Urbino 9 LE and the Urbino 24. Read more…
BYD cars now generate over 100 million km of assisted driving data daily
As of the end of September, cumulative sales of BYD models equipped with assisted driving systems exceeded 1.7 million units.
In September, sales of BYD models featuring driver assistance systems reached 295,606 units.
Great Wall Motor charts fresh European offensive
Following a series of false starts, Great Wall Motor is making a fresh attempt at breaking into the European EV market. The Chinese carmaker has presented an expansion strategy that will include combustion engines and full hybrids in addition to electric cars and plug-in hybrids – with a focus on the pure SUV brand, Haval. Read more…
Nissan Leaf launches at under €37,000
Following its world premiere in June, Nissan has released further details about the third generation of the Leaf. Orders are expected to be possible before the end of this year – at prices of less than €37,000. There is also already quite specific information about the version with the large battery. Read more…
Vulcan supplies lithium to Glencore subsidiary
Vulcan Energy has signed a binding purchase agreement for the supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) with a wholly owned subsidiary of the commodities company Glencore. Glencore is now Vulcan’s fourth major customer. Read more…
Farizon launches van charging partnership with ChargePoint and Hypervolt
Farizon, a Geely brand, will team up with ChargePoint and Hypervolt to offer recommended charging for owners of its SV electric van. ChargePoint will become Farizon’s preferred supplier for commercial charging, while Hypervolt is now the recommended home charging provider. Read more…
China NEV retail at 367,000 units in Oct 1-12, down 1% year-on-year
This marks a rare year-on-year decline in China’s NEV retail sales, partly due to the impact of a “golden week” holiday.
In October 1-12, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 686,000 units, down 8 percent year-on-year.
China NEV retail at 367,000 units in Oct 1-12, down 1% year-on-year
This marks a rare year-on-year decline in China’s NEV retail sales, partly due to the impact of a “golden week” holiday.
In October 1-12, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 686,000 units, down 8 percent year-on-year.
Peugeot adds two major connected services to its EVs
Peugeot is trying hard to make its electric cars more attractive to buyers. The French automaker announced that all new electric models will come with a 10-year subscription to two of its most useful connected services, e-ROUTES and Remote E-Controls, at no extra cost. This is an important step in addressing some of the biggest concerns for potential EV owners,… Read more…
China’s battery manufacturers are becoming more dominant in the global electric car market
The battery capacity installed in new electric and hybrid vehicles worldwide so far this year totals just under 700 GWh. This is according to SNE Research’s analysis for the period from January to August 2025. South Korean manufacturers are continuing to lose ground to their Chinese counterparts. Read more…
China’s battery manufacturers are becoming more dominant in the global electric car market
The battery capacity installed in new electric and hybrid vehicles worldwide so far this year totals just under 700 GWh. This is according to SNE Research’s analysis for the period from January to August 2025. South Korean manufacturers are continuing to lose ground to their Chinese counterparts. Read more…
CATL doubles testing capacity in Germany
The Chinese global leader CATL has been producing battery cells in Arnstadt, Germany, since the end of 2022. They are used in vehicles such as the Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 e-tron. The site also hosts a large testing centre for both customers and internal purposes – and its capacities are now set to double. Read more…
CATL doubles testing capacity in Germany
The Chinese global leader CATL has been producing battery cells in Arnstadt, Germany, since the end of 2022. They are used in vehicles such as the Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 e-tron. The site also hosts a large testing centre for both customers and internal purposes – and its capacities are now set to double. Read more…
