Polestar announced it has officially opened up sales of its long-promised 4 crossover SUV as a 2026 model, available to US customers starting today. Below, we’ve included performance specs and pricing separated by each model variant. Read more…
MeetOne Tour full-suspension electric trike review: The most powerful and most comfortable e-trike yet
I’m super bullish on electric trikes. I may not be a silver-haired fox (yet), but even at a ripe 36 years old, I can appreciate the advantages of a comfortable e-trike just as much as their larger market of mature riders.. Read more…
NIO shares plans to enter seven additional European markets
Chinese EV automaker NIO took to social media to announce expansion plans to seven new European markets. This multi-brand strategy will bring even more BEVs from NIO and Firefly to EU customers. Read more…
MeetOne Tour full-suspension electric trike review: The most powerful and most comfortable e-trike yet
I’m super bullish on electric trikes. I may not be a silver-haired fox (yet), but even at a ripe 36 years old, I can appreciate the advantages of a comfortable e-trike just as much as their larger market of mature riders.. Read more…
NIO shares plans to enter seven additional European markets
Chinese EV automaker NIO took to social media to announce expansion plans to seven new European markets. This multi-brand strategy will bring even more BEVs from NIO and Firefly to EU customers. Read more…
The 2026 Polestar 4 Is Here, And It Comes From South Korea
The American version of the Swedish-designed electric crossover will be built by Renault in South Korea. Read more…
Change in management at BYD Germany
BYD has appointed Lars Bialkowski as the new Country Manager Germany with effect from 1 June 2025. The appointment of the former Stellantis manager is said to be a ‘milestone’ for the Chinese manufacturer’s German management team. Read more…
Nio reports 30% year-on-year increase in Q1 net loss as expenses rise
Nio reported a net loss of RMB 6.75 billion in the first quarter, an increase of 30.19 percent year-on-year, though by 5.08 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Nio experienced an operating cash outflow in the first quarter, with current liabilities exceeding current assets.
Nio reports 30% year-on-year increase in Q1 net loss as expenses rise
Nio reported a net loss of RMB 6.75 billion in the first quarter, an increase of 30.19 percent year-on-year, though by 5.08 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Nio experienced an operating cash outflow in the first quarter, with current liabilities exceeding current assets.
IEA report: Dimensions and trends of the global battery market
China dominates the market and supply chains, the increasingly popular LFP battery makes energy storage more affordable and the demand for electric trucks is becoming a factor in the battery market – these are some of the key messages to emerge from a new assessment by the International Energy Agency. We have the details. Read more…
IEA report: Dimensions and trends of the global battery market
China dominates the market and supply chains, the increasingly popular LFP battery makes energy storage more affordable and the demand for electric trucks is becoming a factor in the battery market – these are some of the key messages to emerge from a new assessment by the International Energy Agency. We have the details. Read more…
DHL & Mercedes Benz use Hylane’s “pay-to-use” model for electric trucks
Logistics provider DHL Group, commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck and commercial emission-free vehicle rental company Hylane signed a cooperation agreement in the field of fully electric trucks at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich. The partnership provides for DHL to operate 30 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks via Hylane’s “transport as a service model”. Read more…
Xiaomi founder says YU7 pricing to be finalized 1-2 days before launch, auto chip to be released soon
The starting price of the YU7 will not be just RMB 20,000 higher than the SU7 electric sedan, Lei Jun said.
Xiaomi’s automotive chip is currently under development and is expected to be released soon.
Mercedes struggles to sell the electric G Class
The iconic G-Class from Mercedes continues to sell well – as a combustion engine. However, according to insiders, the electric version introduced last year is less in demand, and behind closed doors people are not thrilled about the model internally. The lacklustre sales could also have an impact on the planned, smaller G-Class. Read more…
BASF begins production of black mass in Germany
BASF has successfully commissioned its black mass production plant in Schwarzheide, Brandenburg. The German plant is one of the largest commercial black mass plants in Europe, with an annual processing capacity of up to 15,000 tons of spent lithium-ion batteries and production scrap. This corresponds to around 40,000 electric car batteries per year. Read more…
UK Porsche dealers hit pause on select Taycan models over battery scare
A number of used Porsche Taycan electric cars have been temporarily pulled from sale in the United Kingdom as the German automaker prepares a software update for the vehicle’s battery system. This is in response to concerns flagged by the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) regarding potential battery issues in some first-generation models. Porsche GB confirmed that it… Read more…
DS opens the order books for the DS N°4 at €45,990
Following its facelift, the DS 4 is now also available as a purely electric car – starting at 45,990 euros. Orders for the compact sedan are now open in France and Germany and deliveries are scheduled to begin in September. The facelift can be recognised by the slightly different name DS N°4. Read more…
Tesla announces production of 1 millionth Powerwall with some shady math
Tesla has announced that it produced its one millionth Powerwall. An impressive milestone that is, unfortunately, overshadowed by some questionable math. Read more…
Xiaomi’s EV business expected to turn profitable in H2 2025, founder says
Xiaomi EV is poised to become the fastest to achieve profitability among China’s new automotive brands.
In the first quarter, Xiaomi’s innovative businesses, including EV and AI, reported an operating loss of RMB 500 million.
Nio announces plans to enter 7 new European markets
In 2025 and 2026, Nio will launch its cars in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, and Romania.
Currently, some vehicles under the Nio main brand are available in Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark.
