ADS-TEC Energy has raised growth capital of up to 50 million US dollars from institutional investors. The charging specialist from Nürtingen states that it intends to use the money to expand its business in Europe and North America. Read more…
Hyundai launches Ioniq 9 in US and announces eligibility for US tax credit
Hyundai has officially announced pricing and specifications for its 2026 Ioniq 9, a three-row electric SUV. Manufactured at Hyundai’s Metaplant in Georgia, the Ioniq 9 qualifies for the full $7,500 federal tax credit in the United States. And another Hyundai EV made the list again. Read more…
US electric car owners face new $250 road fee in proposed bill
US House Republicans are pushing forward a bill that would impose a $250 annual fee on electric car owners to apparently help fund road repairs. The proposal comes as part of a larger tax reform bill under consideration by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The committee, led by Representative Sam Graves, approved the proposal with a 36-30 vote. The… Read more…
Ford reportedly abandons E/E architecture development
Ford has reportedly shelved its programme to develop a next-generation in-house electronics architecture. The US carmaker had previously invested heavily in the software system internally referred to as FNV4, which was intended to serve as the ‘brain’ of its future smart cars. Read more…
Uber announces new robotaxi partnerships
Just a few days ago, the ride-hailing company Uber announced a partnership with Volkswagen for a robotaxi service. Now partnerships with the startups May Mobility and Momenta are also following in this area. Read more…
Tesla introduces cheaper Model Y leasing offer
Tesla is introducing new financing offers for the Model Y around the globe to improve demand for the electric car. A new leasing offer was introduced in Germany, while the USA and China saw new financing offers introduced. Read more…
VinFast to reportedly close showrooms in Europe
Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is apparently planning a complete overhaul of its European business. According to a media report, all showrooms and service centres across Europe are set to close by the end of this week. Several options are said to be on the table for what comes next. Read more…
Audi reportedly considers EV production in the US
While Porsche clearly stated that it will not set up production in the US despite tariffs, Audi, which sells significantly more cars there, appears to be pushing ahead with its own internal plans within the VW Group – albeit partially through the back door. Read more…
Shenzhen Kehua’s Scalable Megawatt Power Unit: Pioneering the Next Era of High-Power Charging for Green Mobility
As electric heavy-duty trucks, highway fast-charging sites, and urban hubs gain momentum, the need for ultra-fast, reliable charging systems has soared. Traditional charging sites, however, struggle with limitations in power output, energy utilization, and load distribution, failing to meet growing energy demands. Read more…
Lectric Ebikes may be launching a new XP 4 this week, and it could change everything
Lectric Ebikes appears to be preparing for a major new product launch, teasing what looks like the next evolution of its wildly popular folding fat tire electric bike. Based on the clues, it looks like a new Lectric XP 4 could be inbound.. Read more…
Chicago plans more, and more equitable public charging as EV sales climb
Electric vehicles’ share of the market continues to climb in America’s second city, with BEV registrations up more than 50% in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year. Great news, but charging hasn’t up – but a new plan from Chicago Department of Transportation aims to build up enough infrastructure for the city to keep up. Read more…
This Off-Road Toyota EV Feels Like It’d Be A Hit In The U.S.
All-terrain tires and camping gear make everything more interesting. But don’t hold your breath for a U.S. release. Read more…
Why Tesla’s Large Drive Unit Is The V8 Engine Of EVs
Most high-power EV swaps are centered around a Tesla drive unit, and it’s not hard to see why it’s so popular. Read more…
It’s back: Hyundai IONIQ 5 qualifies for $7,500 tax credit – again!
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 got a raft of upgrades and sporty, rally-focused XRT trim level for 2025 – but the biggest upgrade for the Made in America Hyundai might be this: the 5 has regained eligibility for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Read more…
Meet Bodo – the 35 mph electric golf cart that thinks it’s a G-Wagen
With a fully-enclosed, G-Wagen-inspired body and an 80 mile electric range, the Bodo G-Wagon golf cart is the NEV you need when you decide it’s time to get serous one-upping the rest of the Palm Beach country clubbers. Read more…
What’s next for Ionity? Interview with CEO Jeroen van Tilburg
Ionity currently operates more than 5,000 charging parks in 24 European countries. So far, the locations were mainly optimised for long-distance charging. In an interview with electrive, Ionity CEO Jeroen van Tilburg explains where his future focus lies – and what the new Spark Alliance means for customers and the charging market. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Kenworth T880E vocational electric semi truck
With the launch of the first-ever Class 8 vocational EV in the North American market, PACCAR Kenworth is raising the battery-electric bar and underscoring just how far the market has come since the Tesla Semi made its debut nearly a decade ago. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra gets its groove back with all 1,548 hp available NOW
The tire-blistering SU7 Ultra has been the Xiaomi brand’s flagship super sedan since its launch, but a controversial software setting has limited the car to “just” 900 hp in regular driving – resulting in an outcry from owners who ponied up for the big boy numbers. With its latest software update, that missing 648 hp is back on tap. Read more…
Watch A Chevy Blazer EV SS Crush A Mountain-Climbing Range Test
The route included a 7,000-foot hill climb, which should decimate range. But it doesn’t. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) discounts new Model Y in the US, pointing to demand issues
Tesla (TSLA) has started offering reduced interest rates on the new Model Y in the US — this equates to a direct discount on the brand new vehicle that was supposed to spark Tesla’s demand back. Read more…
