With grid congestion threatening infrastructure growth in the Netherlands, Deftpower wants to bring together EVs, CPOs, energy retailers, and grid operators. The smart charging platform is part of a pilot project in Amsterdam testing how to implement grid-friendly charging. CEO Jacob van Zonneveld outlines how the project benefits EV drivers and city planners and could define the next generation of mobility service providers across Europe. Read more…
Tesla’s retail sales in China down 8.56% year-on-year to 28,731 in Apr
In January-April, Tesla’s retail sales in China’s domestic market amounted to 163,338 units, down 0.31 percent year-on-year.
Tesla’s retail share of the Chinese BEV market was 5.14 percent in April, down from 11.47 percent in March.
China NEV retail up 34% year-on-year to 905,000 in Apr
Retail sales of China’s passenger NEVs saw year-on-year growth last month, despite a decline from March.
Retail penetration of NEVs was 51.5 percent in April, above 50 percent for the second consecutive month.
There’s plenty of EV money out there – and plenty of people to help you find it!
While Washington continues to threaten America’s economic security and position as a global technology leader by toying with the idea of killing the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit, the ENERGY STAR program, and other energy efficiency incentives, the private energy sector is stepping up with massive investments in battery storage, charging infrastructure, and commercial EV rebates – and helping fleet buyers navigate those new incentives is becoming part of the broader business plan. Read more…
FEV develops new LFP EV battery system with Mahindra
Indian automaker Mahindra and German automotive equipment manufacturer FEV have developed a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery for Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs. The system has recently undergone an extensive series of tests, including fuel fire testing, nail penetration and rollover tests, to demonstrate its compliance with international safety standards. These tests were carried out… Read more…
Nio brand reaches 700,000th delivery milestone
The delivery of this 700,000th vehicle means that the Nio main brand has delivered 2,615 vehicles so far this month.
The Nio brand delivered 19,269 vehicles in April, a year-on-year increase of 23.36 percent.
American energy sector set to invest $100B in battery storage by 2030
Members of the US energy industry has committed to investing $100 billion over the next five years to build and buy American-made batteries for large, utility-scale deployments of battery energy storage systems (BESS). Read more…
Volvo teases all-new XC70 PHEV with 125 miles of electric range for 2026
Volvo Cars has teased an all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid crossover with 400 hp and 200 km (approx. 125 miles) of all-electric range, giving it the longest battery-only range of any of the company’s plug-in hybrid offerings. Read more…
1,000 new charging stations for Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Mobility, an affiliate of the UAE’s Department of Municipalities and Transport, has just announced a large investment in new EV infrastructure. It includes the installation of 1,000 new charging points at 400 locations, including key strategic locations such as hotels and shopping centres. Read more…
Li Auto sees cumulative Li L7 deliveries exceed 300,000 units
Li Auto launched its updated L-series EREVs on May 8, and deliveries began yesterday.
In March, the Li L7 delivered 8,707 units, contributing 23.74 percent of Li Auto’s monthly deliveries.
Mazda to introduce NACS charging in Japan
The fact that countless car manufacturers in North America, including Mazda, rely on the NACS charging standard developed by Tesla is nothing new. However, the Japanese car manufacturer has now concluded an agreement with Tesla that new electric Mazdas in Japan will also use NACS from 2027. Read more…
Spain extends PERTE subsidy for another year
Spain’s government has announced the fourth funding round of its eMobility programme PERTE. This programme will have a budget of 1.25 billion euros. Read more…
Nio starts taking pre-orders for facelifted ES6, EC6, ET5, ET5 Touring, official launches to be in next 2 weeks
The official launch of the updated ES6 and EC6 will take place on May 16, and show cars are already available at Nio showrooms.
The updated ET5 and ET5 Touring will be launched on May 25, with show cars to be available on May 22.
Enhancing EV reliability with advanced thermal management: a case study
Sponsored by Honeywell. A leading manufacturer of new energy vehicle inverters faced the heat dissipation problem caused by the inverter and needed a reliable solution to address this challenge. After diligently evaluating various options, they adopted Honeywell’s Phase Change Material (PCM) for its excellent thermal conductivity, high reliability, and suitability for thin gaps. As a… Read more…
Mercedes-AMG keeps teasing its first EV sedan, here are the new pictures
Mercedes-AMG is working on at least two EVs, an SUV and a sedan. The performance brand is continuing its teaser campaign for the sedan, releasing the new images you can see below across all of its social media accounts. Mercedes-AMG EV sedan teaser images This will be based on the AMG Vision concept car, and it should have a 1,000… Read more…
Jeep is teasing the new Grand Cherokee, but where’s the EV version of its best-selling SUV?
The Grand Cherokee is due for a refresh, and we just got our first look at it. Jeep claimed “the next chapter in the story of America’s best-selling full-size SUV begins” after releasing the first official images of the updated model. When will we see the Jeep Grand Cherokee as an EV. Read more…
Smart charging, real cash: Ava wants to pay EV drivers to plug in
Ava Community Energy just rolled out a new program in California that pays EV and plug-in hybrid drivers for charging their cars when electricity on the grid is cleaner and cheaper. Read more…
Even Tesla’s Insurance Arm Is Getting Wrecked Right Now
Tesla is taking a bath on its insurance product. Read more…
Hyundai’s 2026 IONIQ 9 EV lease and incentives just dropped – here’s what you’ll pay
Hyundai’s 2026 IONIQ 9 EV is launching with a lease deal, affordable rates, and a big rebate, making the automaker’s largest EV a competitive choice. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Model Y RWD, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Model Y RWD in the US, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, and more. Read more…
