Third time lucky: In just under two weeks, Günther Schuh is set to unveil his third electric mobility venture – the StreetRunner UpVan. Following his compact car project e.Go Mobile, Schuh is returning to the light commercial vehicle segment – but this time with a different concept from the original StreetScooter. Read more…
Leapmotor to launch updated C16 SUV on Jun 18
Leapmotor began pre-sales of the updated C16 earlier this month, with a starting price of RMB 169,800 ($23,640).
The updated C16 continues to offer EREV and BEV options but adds five-seat options in addition to the six-seat versions.
Aviloo launches next-gen battery certificate
Austrian battery testing company Aviloo will introduce a major upgrade to its battery diagnostics for EVs and plug-in hybrids. The revised ‘Flash Test’ and enhanced battery certificate aim to set new benchmarks in transparency, accuracy, and safety for the second-hand electric vehicle market. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving hasn’t improved all year and Musk points to more wait
Tesla’s ‘Supervised Full Self-Driving’ (FSD) in customer vehicles hasn’t improved all year, based on the best available data previously praised by CEO Elon Musk. Read more…
Kia launches PV5 Passenger in European markets
After the UK and France, Kia has opened orders for the PV5 Passenger in Germany, its first electric MPV built on the new PBV platform. With up to 400 km range, smart tech and seating for five, the vehicle is designed for private users and commercial fleets alike. Read more…
Kia launches PV5 Passenger in European markets
After the UK and France, Kia has opened orders for the PV5 Passenger in Germany, its first electric MPV built on the new PBV platform. With up to 400 km range, smart tech and seating for five, the vehicle is designed for private users and commercial fleets alike. Read more…
MAN to unveil Lion’s City 10 E with next-gen batteries at UITP Summit
At the upcoming UITP Summit in Hamburg, Germany, MAN Truck & Bus will present the Lion’s City 10 E for model year 2025, featuring a new battery generation from its Nuremberg facility. The compact electric bus is said to offer greater efficiency, range and recyclability. Read more…
BYD Yangwang begins deliveries of U7 luxury sedan
Yangwang launched U7 on March 27, with a starting price of RMB 628,000 ($87,370).
Yangwang sold 139 vehicles in May, a year-on-year decrease of 77.14 percent, but a month-on-month increase of 2.96 percent.
Xpeng G7 secures over 10,000 pre-orders in 46 minutes
G7 is the first model to feature Xpeng’s Turing AI chip, with a pre-sales price of RMB 235,800 ($32,810).
G7 showroom vehicles are now available at Xpeng’s 530 stores across 214 cities in China.
The US’s largest solar + storage project just hit a big milestone
AES just completed the first half of Bellefield, which will become the largest solar + storage facility in the US. Read more…
Charge your EV in 5 minutes: BYD’s ‘flash’ network heads to Europe
Chinese EV giant BYD wants to build a network of ultra-fast chargers in Europe that could make topping up an EV almost as quick as filling a gas tank. Read more…
Mercedes has a new ultra-luxury electric van coming soon
The Vision V is more than just a luxury people mover. Mercedes calls it “the pinnacle of luxurious and elegant multipurpose vehicles (MPVs).” After kicking off its global grand tour this week, we are getting a closer look at the ultra-luxury electric van Mercedes plans to launch next year. Read more…
Kia’s new EV4 is already the best-selling domestic electric sedan in its home market
Kia’s first electric sedan is already being called “a box office hit.” In just its second month on the market, the Kia EV4 was the best-selling domestic electric sedan in Korea. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is the new King of the Nurburgring
Xiaomi didn’t waste much time with its new EV venture, and now it has raced to the top of the electric vehicle world. The Chinese tech giant has announced that its fastest electric car, the SU7 Ultra, has set a new lap record for production electric cars at Germany’s famed Nürburgring Nordschleife. The production model of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is the new King of the Nurburgring
Xiaomi didn’t waste much time with its new EV venture, and now it has raced to the top of the electric vehicle world. The Chinese tech giant has announced that its fastest electric car, the SU7 Ultra, has set a new lap record for production electric cars at Germany’s famed Nürburgring Nordschleife. The production model of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra… Read more…
The Best EVs To Buy In 2025: Our Favorites In Every Category
After driving nearly every EV on sale, our team picked the best options in every segment. Read more…
Lynkwell launches next-generation Level 2 EV charger
Energy infrastructure provider Lynkwell is having a good year—it says it has achieved 200% year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025. The company provides EV charging hardware, software, service and support. Manufacturing, engineering, software development, network operations and service teams are all based in the US, making the company’s products fully Build America,… Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi Austin Launch: Everything We Know
Tesla plans to unleash self-driving Model Y crossovers onto city streets by the end of June. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
Genesis Bets On Hybrids And Range Extender EVs
Genesis is developing new powertrains with varying levels of electrification, including range extender EVs. Read more…
BMW reveals iX3 range, charging details
BMW is preparing to launch its most important EV yet and it’s kicking off the hype campaign. The upcoming BMW iX3 is promised to be a complete rethinking of what an electric car can be. Built on the dedicated EV platform called the “Neue Klasse,” or “New Class,” it won’t share the compromises of its predecessors, adapted from gasoline-powered cars.… Read more…
