Mercedes-Benz continues to demonstrate the capabilities of its future lineup of all-electric vans and multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), all atop its new 800V Van Architecture. Most recently, Mercedes drove two test versions of its VLE MPVs nearly 1,100 kilometers, from Germany to Rome, Italy. Read more…
Tesla confirms Cybertruck sales are down to just ~5,000 units
Tesla has confirmed through its delivery report that Cybertruck sales have now dropped to ~5,000 units per quarter. Read more…
The Honda Prologue is a hit, but Acura’s luxury EV is the real surprise
The Honda Prologue remains a top-selling EV in the US, but it’s Acura’s luxury electric SUV that’s been the surprise hit this year. Read more…
BMW is slow on the pickup of electric drive production
BMW is gearing up to launch production of its ‘Neue Klasse’ series of vehicles. To supply nearly the entire global demand of electric drives, BMW’s factory in Steyr was upgraded to produce combustion engines and electric drives. Now it has been revealed, that BMW only set up two production lines for this purpose, compared to 13 ICE production lines. Read more…
Tesla raises production numbers over Q2 but struggles with sales
Will the revamped Model Y make it for Tesla? This question has been on the minds of many industry observers since Tesla’s sales began to crumble. Now the US electric car manufacturer is providing the first statistical material for the second quarter of 2025: Tesla has recovered in terms of production, but deliveries are still lagging. Read more…
We’re Driving Europe’s Trendiest New EV. What Do You Want To Know?
The Renault 5 E-Tech has tons of style, character and usability for the price. Lire la suite…
UK pricing revealed for Renault 4 E-Tech
UK orders for the Renault 4 E-Tech have now opened in the UK. It’s available in three trim levels starting from £26,995. However, there’s a catch if you’re looking to order it today. Read more…
Tesla Deliveries Down 13% As Decline Continues In Q2 2025
After years of rapid growth, Tesla has been struggling with declining sales. The second quarter of 2025 was no different. Lire la suite…
Surprise EV Tax Credit Deadline May Hit Buyers Harder Than Expected
If the Big Beautiful Bill passes, the EV tax credit would end on Sept. 30. Start making plans now. Lire la suite…
Tesla delivers 384,122 cars globally in Q2, falling further behind BYD
Tesla delivered 384,122 vehicles globally in the second quarter, below Wall Street’s expectation of 389,407 vehicles.
In the second quarter, BYD’s passenger BEV sales totaled 606,993 units, exceeding Tesla’s by 222,871 units, or 58.02 percent.
The forgotten 1970s GE electric lawn tractor you’ve never heard of
As a passion that probably fits nicely in between my car-free lifestyle and my love of strange electric off-road work vehicles, I’ve got a bit of a thing for electric tractors. And so when an awesome little retro electric lawn tractor known as the General Electric Elec-Trak popped into my algorithm, it sent me down one of the most enjoyable rabbit holes I’ve explored in quite some time.. Read more…
Xiaomi on hiring spree for phase 2 EV plant as YU7 launch adds to capacity crunch
Xiaomi EV’s phase 2 plant is hiring massively to prepare for mass production.
The influx of a large number of YU7 orders has left Xiaomi EV facing unprecedented factory capacity constraints.
Spain to tackle grid challenges to EV charging network
In the first quarter of this year, Spain’s publicly accessible charging infrastructure grew by 20 percent up to 46,358 charging points. An additional 13,072 charging points have also been installed but are yet to enter operation, primarily because the power grid cannot support them. Politicians are now taking action. Read more…
CPCA estimates China Jun NEV wholesale to grow 29% year-on-year to 1.26 million
In the first half of the year, China’s NEV wholesale sales are estimated to have reached 6.47 million units, a year-on-year increase of 38 percent.
In June, China’s passenger NEV wholesale sales are estimated to be 1.26 million units, up 29 percent year-on-year and 3 percent month-on-month.
Geely to launch the EX5 in south-east Europe and the UK
The Geely Group wants to conquer the European market with its core brand. The Chinese car manufacturer is now launching the EX5 compact electric SUV in several Balkan countries, Greece and the UK. Other European countries are likely to follow. With its favourable prices, the Skoda Elroq competitor is primarily intended to appeal to fleet customers. Read more…
India: Tamil Nadu deploys 120 electric buses in Chennai
Tamil Nadu, a state in the southern part of India, has deployed 120 electric buses in its capital city, Chennai. This is the first time the state is using electric buses for public transport. Read more…
Kempower to deliver chargers for Allego’s network
Kempower is now a preferred supplier of EV charging solutions for Allego, a European charge point operator (CPO). It will see Kempower chargers deployed at hubs in the Nordics, France, and the Benelux region. Read more…
Europe’s Favorite Cheap SUV Is Going Electric
The Dacia Duster proved that cheap doesn’t have to mean bad, but can it make it as a pure electric vehicle? Lire la suite…
Tesla’s new factory promises cheaper batteries for more affordable EVs
In the high desert of Nevada, a stone’s throw from its original Gigafactory, Tesla is putting the finishing touches on a new facility that could quietly reshape the future of electric cars and green energy in North America. Tesla’s first North American plant dedicated to producing Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries is a sign of a major strategic shift for… Read more…
Buyer found for Northvolt’s storage subsidiary
The US battery developer Lyten is acquiring Northvolt’s subsidiary Northvolt Dwa ESS in Gdansk, Poland, a 25,000 square metre production and research and development facility for stationary battery energy storage systems. This is not the first Northvolt unit to go to Lyten. Read more…
