The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to provide €17.5m in venture debt financing to Joltie, a Greek EV charge point operator (CPO). Backed by the InvestEU programme, it will fund the installation of approx. 2200 chargers in Greece and Cyprus by 2029. Read more…
Volkswagen’s battery advances: unified cell now, solid-state technology soon
Volkswagen and PowerCo have unveiled the series version of their new in-house unified cell, which will make its debut in the upcoming small electric cars from VW, Skoda and Cupra. In addition, two subsidiaries of the group, together with partners in Munich, are presenting the first electric motorcycle with a solid-state battery and announcing the serial use of such cells in cars by the ‘end of the decade.’ Read more…
ANC hits 100 last-mile EVs milestone
The Australian last-mile delivery firm ANC has grown its fleet of EVs to more than 100, with a further 50 expected over the next year. It significantly exceeds the company’s earlier targets for electrification. Read more…
Tesla gives up on Cybertruck wireless charging
Tesla has given up on bringing wireless charging to the Cybertruck, according to the its lead engineer. Read more…
Skoda Just Unveiled The Future Of EV Wagons
It previews a production electric Octavia Combi built on the platform that replaces VW’s MEB, and it could be a range extender. Lire la suite…
Li Auto Aug deliveries breakdown: EREVs continue decline, Mega nears record high
Li Auto’s four L series EREVs saw further significant year-on-year declines in August deliveries, while the Li Mega MPV continued approaching its record high.
The Li i8 electric SUV, which began deliveries on August 20, delivered 2,212 units in August.
Polestar 5 arrives with up to 872 horsepower and no rear window
After what felt like an eternity since the Polestar Precept concept debuted over five years ago, the production version is finally here. Unveiled at the Munich Motor Show, the Polestar 5 is the Swedish brand’s direct assault on the high-performance electric car market, with the Porsche Taycan right in its sights. Billed as a four-door performance grand tourer, the new… Read more…
Tesla Just Made Charging At Non-Tesla Fast Chargers A Lot Easier
Sticking with the sci-fi movie-inspired naming scheme, Tesla launched something called MultiPass. Lire la suite…
Tesla Model Y sales in China fall for 2nd consecutive month in Aug
The Model Y saw year-on-year declines in China retail sales for six out of the first eight months, ahead of the deliveries of the six-seat Model Y L that began earlier this month.
From January to August, Model Y retail sales in China totaled 241,670 units, down 16.51 percent year-on-year.
Changan introduces the Deepal S05 in Europe at the IAA
Following the Deepal S07, Changan is now also introducing the smaller electric SUV Deepal S05 in Europe. The European Deepal S05, which was just unveiled at the IAA trade show in Munich, will start at a list price of €38,990. Read more…
Skoda Vision O: Skoda’s take on the electric Octavia
With the Epiq, Skoda used the IAA to preview its upcoming compact electric SUV. But the Czech VW brand is also looking further ahead, unveiling the Vision O estate concept – a model that could eventually reach the market as an all-electric Octavia, likely with 800-volt technology. Read more…
Nio Aug deliveries breakdown: ET5 Touring surpasses ES6 for 3rd consecutive month
The ET5 Touring delivered 4,315 units in August, maintaining its position as Nio’s top-selling model by monthly volume.
Since deliveries began in June 2019, the ES6 had been Nio’s highest-selling model by monthly volume in the vast majority of months over the past several years.
Polestar 5 available to order from €119,900
At the IAA, Polestar unveiled the series-production version of its four-door performance grand tourer, the Polestar 5, and simultaneously opened the order books. In future, however, Polestar may abandon its chronological naming strategy. Read more…
The Hyundai Concept Three Is Our First Glimpse At The Upcoming Ioniq 3 EV
Hyundai’s latest show car fits between the Ioniq 5 and the Inster, setting its sights on the Volkswagen ID.3. Lire la suite…
Spy shots: Nio ES9 spotted for 1st time
Multiple images circulating on Chinese social media platforms have revealed what appears to be the Nio ES9 for the first time, showing it is larger than the ES8.
The Nio main brand will launch the ES9 and the all-new ES7 large SUVs in 2026.
Tesla unveils Megablock and Megapack 3: more power and energy deployed faster
Tesla has unveiled two new energy storage products: Megapack 3, the latest generation of its utility-scale energy storage system, and Megablock, which integrates Megapack 3 with transformers and switchgear. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Sept 7: Nio Inc 6,270, Tesla 14,300, Xiaomi 6,200
The Nio main brand recorded 2,530 insurance registrations last week, Onvo 2,650, and Firefly 1,090.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week increased by 14.40 percent from the previous week’s 12,500 units, making it one of the few brands to see growth.
Skoda Vision O is the electric Octavia wagon of the future
Today’s automotive world is filled with high-riding SUVs, and the humble station wagon has been pretty much forgotten. Automakers across the globe have shifted their focus to crossovers and sport utility vehicles, leaving wagon fans with only a few options. Or have they? Skoda just revealed its Vision O concept at the Munich Auto Show, and it’s a bold statement… Read more…
BYD to launch updated Seal 07 DM-i hybrid sedan on Sept 15
Xpeng plans to launch mass-market Mona series in Europe in 2026
In 2026, a variety of Mona products will be launched in China, Europe, and other global markets, Xpeng CEO said.
Year-to-date, Mona M03 has delivered 117,443 units, accounting for 43.24 percent of Xpeng’s total deliveries during the same period.
