Einride is putting 500 Tesla Semis on US roads, the largest commitment to Tesla’s electric truck that anyone has made public. Read more…
Ride1Up unveils new and improved $895 Portola 02 folding e-bike – and I tested it
Ride1Up’s Portola has been one of those e-bikes that make a lot of sense on paper: a compact folding design, useful cargo capability, and the kind of pricing that helped Ride1Up build its reputation for high-value e-bikes in the first place. Read more…
Volkswagen EV drivers gain Digital Key access through Samsung Wallet
Volkswagen electric vehicle drivers will finally have access to Samsung Wallet with Digital Key, hands-free entry, and more. The service is initially rolling out to select VW ID vehicles in Europe. Read more…
Tesla’s New Three-Row EV Is The Longest-Range Model Y Tested By Edmunds
The newly introduced electric crossover beat its range estimate by more than 30 miles. Read More…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to debut Tai 9 SUV at Chengdu Auto Show
The 6-seat plug-in hybrid SUV measures 5,270 mm in length, making it Fang Cheng Bao’s largest model. Read more…
E.ON and Clever to split up Scandinavian charging network
The Powered by E.ON Drive & Clever joint venture is set to dissolve after eight years in business. The network’s existing 157 fast-charging stations will now be divided up between the joint venture partners and an external third party. Read more…
Lucid Gravity: new trim logic with a €94,900 price tag
Lucid has introduced new equipment variants for its electric SUV Gravity in Europe and reduced its base price by €5,000 – to €94,900, in the case of the Gravity Touring. Four equipment lines are now available, with two motorisations still on offer. Read more…
BYD signs MOU with Malaysia’s Bus Cap to localize electric bus production
The two sides will explore establishing electric bus assembly and manufacturing facilities in Perak. Read more…
Tesla says it’s about to launch its driver-less Cybercab service, but it doesn’t look ready
According to a report from The Information, Tesla is getting ready to launch its autonomous Cybercab service in Austin, Texas, by the end of this month. However, this is an internal target, and there are indications Tesla might miss it. The interesting bit about Tesla’s Cybercab service is that the vehicles don’t have any pedals or a steering wheel, which… Read more…
Geely to produce vehicles in Volvo plants from 2028
Geely plans to manufacture higher-priced models from its brand portfolio in European Volvo plants starting in 2028. This move solidifies the Chinese automaker’s earlier efforts to open Volvo Cars’ production network to other Group brands. It remains unclear which models will be produced. Read more…
Tesla robotaxis receive approval in Nevada
Tesla will now be allowed to deploy robotaxis in the US state of Nevada for the first time – specifically in Las Vegas. However, the approval comes with very strict conditions. Additionally, the fleet is initially limited to just ten vehicles, even though Tesla had reportedly applied for 5,000. Read more…
eHGV navigation: eTrucker app gains new features
In 2025, electromobility entrepreneur Tobias Wagner and his team developed eTrucker – a charging navigation app for electric trucks. Now, the app’s creators are rolling out a major update that enables users to better plan breaks, as well as access charging card recommendations. Read more…
EVgo and GM expand US charging network with new flagship sites
EVgo and General Motors are expanding their US fast-charging partnership, with more than 100 new ‘flagship’ charging stalls set to enter operation by the end of the year. The partners’ latest site has now opened in metropolitan Detroit, bringing the number of operational flagship stalls in the US up to more than 40. Read more…
Mahle unveils range extender for battery-electric trucks
Mahle will present a new range-extender system for heavy-duty trucks at IAA Transportation in September. It can be installed in battery-electric trucks, effectively turning them into plug-in hybrids. The range extender consists of a high-voltage generator combined with a compact internal combustion engine. Read more…
Rivian Is Recalling Over 30,000 R1S And R1T EVs Over Faulty Indicators
The initial recall started last year, but the company found additional cars that may have been fitted with faulty turn signals. Read More…
BYD’s third-gen Tang SUV to debut at Chengdu Auto Show on August 21
BYD has officially named the previously teased 8-series Tang the third-generation Tang, a five-seat SUV with up to 850 km of range. Read more…
Hyundai launches Ioniq 3 production in Turkey
Hyundai has started production of the all-electric Ioniq 3 at its plant in Izmit, Turkey. The manufacturer invested €250 million euros to retrofit the site. Initially, 30,000 units of the compact model are to be produced annually for the European market. Read more…
Porsche upgrades Macan to 22 kW AC charging
The upcoming Porsche Macan is making an impact at AC charging stations: the top-end variants of the eSUV, the GTS and Turbo, will soon feature a 22 kW onboard charger as standard. This feature will also be available as an option in the remaining variants. Additionally, Porsche is introducing a Business package. Read more…
Home EV Charging Has A Hidden Cost. Here’s How To Reduce It And Lower Your Bill
Germany’s biggest car club tested several EVs for charging losses. One car stood out. Read More…
Top battery makers’ share in China in July 2026: CATL 42.33%, BYD 19.23%
CATL remained China’s largest power battery maker in July, though its market share fell 0.37 percentage points from June. Read more…
