The Sealion 06 is available in hybrid and pure electric variants, with a starting price of RMB 139,800 ($19,540).
The Sealion 06 further expands BYD’s Sealion family, which sold a record 34,757 units in June.
Leapmotor launches B01 electric sedan with starting price of $12,550
The Leapmotor B01 is priced from RMB 89,800 ($12,550) in China, a 15.12 percent reduction from the pre-sales starting price announced in late June.
The B01 is slightly larger than the Tesla Model 3 and has two variants equipped with LiDAR to provide better smart driving performance.
Mahle brings new range extender system to IAA
German supplier Mahle has announced the premiere of a new range extender system with a rated continuous output of 85 kW for the IAA in September. The unit is set to impress with its high efficiency and power density – and keep Mahle’s combustion engine business alive for longer. Read more…
DKV integrates MOVE charging points in Switzerland
DKV Mobility has expanded its charging network in Switzerland. Customers of the mobility service provider now have access to 2,200 charging points from Swiss provider MOVE Mobility. Read more…
BYD launches Seagull, its cheapest model, in Indonesia
The Seagull has been renamed Atto 1 in Indonesia, with a starting price of about $11,970. It is BYD’s sixth model in the country.
BYD sold 3,847 vehicles in Indonesia in June, a year-on-year increase of 141 percent.
BYD expands its ‘Song’ model family
BYD is preparing to launch the Song L GT in China – a sporty shooting brake based on the Song L EV, designed to expand the brand’s most popular mid-size line-up. The model appears in the latest MIIT catalogue, indicating homologation is nearly complete. Read more…
BMW uses Voestalpine material in its electric motors
BMW is installing a new electrical steel strip from Voestalpine in the electric motors of its new class of cars. A cooperation agreement for this important component has been established in Upper Austria: the steel product from Voestalpine’s Linz site is now on its way to Steyr. Read more…
Leapmotor, FAW to jointly develop EVs for export, report says
Leapmotor and FAW will collaborate on the development of new EV models based on Leapmotor’s B platform for sale in overseas markets, according to a local media report.
Leapmotor will also collaborate with FAW-Volkswagen on the development of models for sale in the domestic market.
Geely Galaxy launches updated E5 electric SUV with lower price and longer range
The updated E5 starts at RMB 109,800 ($15,340), a 2.66 percent reduction from its predecessor, and extends its range to up to 610 km.
One of the E5’s main competitors, the BYD Yuan Plus, currently starts at RMB 115,800 in China.
Nissan teams up with Octopus Energy for charging app
The new Nissan Charge app is here, giving access to more than one million charging points across Europe. This follows the integration of Octopus Energy’s own ‘Electroverse’ charging platform, greatly increasing the reach of the Nissan Charge access. Read more…
PandaGo and Silence to electrify food delivery fleets in Spain and Portugal
PandaGo and Silence have signed an agreement to deploy electric motorcycles to over 3,000 food delivery drivers in Spain and Portugal. The partnership aims to accelerate fleet electrification through connected scooters, battery swap networks, and integrated management platforms. Read more…
India: JSW Group turns to Chery to build own EV brand
Indian conglomerate JSW Group plans to introduce a new EV brand in 2027 and has turned to Chinese automaker Chery for technological support. The two companies appear to be in advanced stages of discussions for the potential collaboration. Read more…
Another carmaker refuses to adopt Apple CarPlay Ultra
When Apple announced its CarPlay Ultra infotainment system, it created a divide among carmakers – some immediately announced they would adopt Apple’s software. In contrast, others said they had no plans to do so. BMW just confirmed once again that it won’t be using Apple’s CarPlay Ultra and will double down on its iDrive infotainment system. After a substantial delay,… Read more…
Latest BP Pulse hub opens in Los Angeles
BP has just opened its largest EV charging hub in the USA. The new BP Pulse hub is located just two miles from Los Angeles Airport and features 48 ultrafast charging bays. Read more…
BYD to assemble cars in Pakistan starting in 2026
BYD plans to roll out its first EV assembled in Pakistan by July or August 2026, an executive said.
BYD announced its entry into Pakistan in August 2024 and began delivering imported EVs there in March.
Electra secures €433 million loan for European HPC rollout
French charging provider Electra has closed a green loan facility of up to €433 million to accelerate the expansion of its fast-charging infrastructure across Europe. The CPO has now secured more than €1 billion in total funding since its founding in 2020. Read more…
H1 2025: EV market share in EU rises to 15.6 per cent
New figures from industry association ACEA show that electric vehicles continue their rise in Europe, even if momentum varies across markets. In the first half of 2025, EVs reached a market share of 15.6 per cent in the EU, up significantly from 12.5 per cent in the same period last year. Read more…
Musk: More affordable Tesla will be “just a Model Y”
Tesla confirmed in its quarterly report that it has been building the first units of a “more affordable model” for several weeks. During the subsequent investor call, Elon Musk made it clear that it will not be an entirely new model – but rather the long-expected stripped-down Model Y. Read more…
Xpeng starts local assembly of X9 electric MPV in Indonesia
Chinese EV maker Xpeng has begun local production in Indonesia, assembling the X9 MPV via CKD kits. The move is part of its global localisation strategy, aiming for sales and service coverage in 70% of Indonesia’s core cities by year-end. Read more…
Tesla Promises Unsupervised FSD By End Of Year (Again)
Even if it happens, not everyone will have access to the feature. Lire la suite…
