BYD’s new Megawatt charging proves that 5-minute charging stops are possible. And China will get there first. Read more…
InCharge Energy launches InService maintenance and repair plans to service EV chargers
InCharge Energy, a provider of commercial EV charging solutions, has launched a new suite of services to provide expert support for “nearly any EV charging equipment.” InCharge’s InService maintenance and repair plans and OnDemand service are designed to serve the growing number of businesses that have one or more brands of EV chargers on premises… Read more…
Rocsys launches integrated platform to enable hands-free charging for autonomous mobility
Hands-free charging specialist Rocsys has announced the launch of the Rocsys Platform, an integrated solution that combines hardware, intelligent software and proactive support to simplify and scale hands-free charging for autonomous mobility. Designed to meet the demands of 24/7 autonomous operations, the Rocsys Platform is designed to ensure that electric vehicles are always charged, connected… Read more…
Uber joins robotaxi forces with both Pony.ai and WeRide
Uber has added more cooperation agreements for robotaxis to its recent slate of deals. After Volkswagen, Momentum and May Mobility, Uber has now inked separate deals with Chinese-American autonomous driving systems specialists Pony.ai and WeRide. Read more…
Foxconn develops and builds electric car for Mitsubishi
Foxconn and Mitsubishi Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding that provides for the development of an electric car model for the Japanese company by Foxconn and its production in Thailand. The model is due to be launched on the Australian and New Zealand markets in the second half of 2026. Read more…
Polestar introduces battery health certificates
Polestar has introduced battery state-of-health (SOH) certificates for secondhand Polestar 2 vehicles, in a bid to improve consumer confidence in the preowned EV market. The certificates will give customers transparency over a used vehicle’s battery health, capacity, and longevity. Read more…
Avatr launches updated Avatr 12 sedan amid drag coefficient doubts
Avatr starts offering EREV variants of the Avatr 12 at a starting price of RMB 269,900 ($37,360).
A recent video has raised questions about the drag coefficient of the Avatr 12.
The New Model Y Isn’t Saving Tesla
Tesla isn’t lifted by its updates to the world’s best-selling car. Plus, Rivian weighs a tariff impact, and battery swapping rises. Read more…
Holon appoints Markus Schlitt as new CEO
Holon is driving forward the series production and market launch of its fully electric autonomous shuttle with a new top management team: Markus Schlitt took over as CEO and Managing Director of Holon on 1 May 2025. He succeeds Henning von Watzdorf, who is currently in talks about a new management role at Benteler. Read more…
Liquidation likely for Lion Electric
Lion Electric, a Canadian manufacturer of electric school buses and other commercial vehicles, faces imminent liquidation after the Quebec government pulled the plug on a public bailout. If the company falls through, it would mark a huge setback for the province’s EV ambitions. Read more…
Liquidation likely for Lion Electric
Lion Electric, a Canadian manufacturer of electric school buses and other commercial vehicles, faces imminent liquidation after the Quebec government pulled the plug on a public bailout. If the company falls through, it would mark a huge setback for the province’s EV ambitions. Read more…
Rivian Cut Production Costs By Over $20,000 This Year
Add the cost slashing from last year’s final quarter, and Rivian managed to cut production costs by over $50,000. Read more…
Hyundai to source steel and battery materials from Posco
The Hyundai Motor Group and the South Korean company Posco have agreed to cooperate on low-carbon steel and battery materials such as lithium and active anode materials. The two companies’ cooperation on steel focuses on plants in the USA, allowing Posco to supply markets in the US without tariff hurdles. Read more…
Amperfied enters the DC charging business
Amperfied, the charging infrastructure subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, is presenting its modular DC fast charging solution under the name Amperfied Dynamic DC at the Power2Drive trade fair. Amperfied also intends to offer associated charging services. Read more…
German-Chinese joint venture coats battery separator films
The German thin film specialist Leonhard Kurz and the Chinese tech company Horizon have formed a European joint venture called Horizon-Kurz New Material Technology . Read more…
US public charging now easier for Hyundai drivers
Hyundai has just announced a pair of new charging features intended to greatly simplify the public charging experience for a wide range of newer Hyundai EVs. They’ve been added to the Bluelink app and can be used immediately. Read more…
Mitsubishi’s New EV Is Coming To The U.S. Next Summer
After a long hiatus following the discontinuation of the i-Miev in 2017, Mitsubishi is back in the EV game—with Nissan’s help. Read more…
Xpeng mulls flying car unit IPO in HK or US, report says
Xpeng has invited banks to pitch for a role in an IPO that could take place in Hong Kong or the US, according to Bloomberg.
Xpeng Aeroht’s last financing was a $150 million series B1 round in August 2024.
CPCA estimates China NEV wholesale up 42% year-on-year to 1.14 million in Apr
China’s wholesale sales of passenger NEVs were estimated at 1.14 million units in April, up 42 percent year-on-year and up 1 percent from March.
Among the major carmakers’ NEV wholesale sales, BYD stood at 372,615 units, Geely at 125,563, and SAIC-GM-Wuling at 77,878.
Refreshed RWD Tesla Model Y hits the States
Tesla has just opened its order books for a refreshed version of its Long Range RWD Model Y in the US. Starting at $45,000 (before incentives), it’s one of the most affordable Teslas available – but this comes at a slight performance cost. Read more…
