From 27 January to 13 February 2026, Dutch businesses and non-profits can again apply for the AanZET purchase subsidy for new fully electric trucks. €78 million is earmarked for the first round—enough for roughly 1,100 vehicles—with a second window slated for late September 2026. Read more…
Hull completes charging infrastructure ahead of first electric buses
East Yorkshire Buses has completed the first phase of its electric vehicle infrastructure programme ahead of the arrival of 21 new Wrightbus electric buses later this year. The project, supported by Hull City Council and the Department for Transport, marks the city’s first step towards a zero-emission bus network. Read more…
NIU’s scooter-sized electric microcar is actually headed for production
Earlier this year, we covered the unveiling of the NIUMM, an electric microcar designed for urban residents (and especially those with a NIU scooter already, since it shares the same batteries). Now the company is actually bringing it to market. Read more…
Rivian widens Q3 loss
Rivian Automotive has reported a wider net loss for the third quarter of 2025, as the US electric vehicle maker continues to invest heavily in its next-generation R2 platform, new production capacity, and its autonomy roadmap. The carmaker reaffirmed its guidance and said R2 remains on track for a 2026 launch. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Sept 2025: CATL 36.6%, BYD 17.9%
CATL and BYD collectively installed 442.2 GWh of EV batteries from January to September 2025, accounting for 54.5 percent of the global total.
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution maintained its third-place position with a 9.8 percent market share during the January-September period.
BYD plans to launch its ultra-luxury brand Yangwang in Middle East by early 2026
BYD showcased the Yangwang U8 to local customers during a new store opening in the UAE in September 2024.
Yangwang represents one of the most premium brands developed by a Chinese automaker.
EnBW to reduce charging prices in December
As part of a larger adjustment to energy prices, EnBW has also announced new charging tariffs. In two of the three tariff levels, charging will be three cents per kilowatt hour cheaper from December onwards, while the monthly basic fee will be reduced in the top tariff. Read more…
Peugeot unveils Polygon concept car in Fortnite
Peugeot has officially shared the first exterior image of its next-generation concept car, the Peugeot Polygon Concept. The vehicle introduces Peugeot’s future design language, defined by sharp lines, “feline” styling, and a strong focus on emotion and innovation. Inside, the Polygon Concept debuts a completely redesigned cabin built around the Hypersquare Steering Control, which is a radical steer-by-wire interface that… Read more…
All the EVs you can buy for less than Cadillac CELESTIQ’s $60,000 price hike
Cadillac wants to live up to its “standard of the world” tag line so bad they can taste is – but adding $60K to the CELESTIQ’s MSRP might not be the flex the marketing team might think. To teach them a lesson, we’re going to ignore the CELESTIQ and list every new EV you can buy for less than that $60K price hike, instead. Enjoy. Read more…
Pony AI puts 7th-gen robotaxi into operation with significantly lower costs
Pony AI said the autonomous driving suite for its seventh-generation robotaxi costs 70 percent less than the previous generation.
Currently, Pony AI operates a fleet of over 720 robotaxis, with a goal to expand to 1,000 vehicles by the end of this year.
Zeekr launches updated X compact SUV with longer range and lower prices
The updated Zeekr X starts at RMB 145,800 ($20,460) after limited-time incentives, offering over 530 km of CLTC range.
The compact SUV, designed by Zeekr for urban mobility, can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.69 seconds.
Seres falls in Hong Kong stock market debut
As of press time, Seres was down 4.79 percent in Hong Kong morning trading, with a market capitalization of HK$217 billion ($27.9 billion).
Seres reported a net income of RMB 2.37 billion in the third quarter, representing a 1.74 percent year-on-year decrease.
PowerUp America is adding 100 new fast chargers in the Southeast
Tennessee EV charging infrastructure developer PowerUp America just ordered a minimum of 100 new DC fast chargers in Q3 from Kempower, the Finnish company with a manufacturing hub in North Carolina.. Read more…
MASSIVE Australian battery project will store 5.5 GWh of total power
Finnish energy giant Wärtsilä has announced the latest addition to its massive network utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Australia: a record-breaking 1.5 GWh deployment that brings the company’s total energy storage capacity in the nation to 5.5 GWh. Read more…
Nissan has global ambitions for its affordable plug-in pickup truck [update]
Zhengzhou Nissan has launched a new, plug-in pickup in the Chinese market called the Z9. It’s the same size as the Nissan Frontier Pro, offers over 35 miles of all-electric range, and pricing starts at just $16,600. Read more…
New Renault Twingo leaked: spy photos show cute styling
Fresh snaps believed to depict the official Renault Twingo have spilled onto social media ahead of the official debut of this charming electric city car on November 6. The photos confirm what we’ve already seen from prototypes and the glimpses we had at Renault’s teaser shots: the new Twingo mirrors the lovable concept shown two years ago almost perfectly. And… Read more…
Here’s What The Rivian R2 Launch Edition Will Be Like
“It’s well-appointed, but it’s not intended to be our most expensive version.” Lire la suite…
2026 Polestar 4 electric ‘SUV coupe’: competent, confusing, lacks one component
The 2026 Polestar 4 is an unusual vehicle, even for an EV from Sino-Swedish startup brand Polestar. Its makers call it an “electric performance SUV coupe”, though it has four doors. It’s smaller than the Polestar 3 SUV, though larger than the Polestar 2 compact crossover—meaning the Polestar lineup, from small to large and cheapest… Read more…
2026 Polestar 4 electric ‘SUV coupe’: competent, confusing, lacks one component
The 2026 Polestar 4 is an unusual vehicle, even for an EV from Sino-Swedish startup brand Polestar. Its makers call it an “electric performance SUV coupe”, though it has four doors. It’s smaller than the Polestar 3 SUV, though larger than the Polestar 2 compact crossover—meaning the Polestar lineup, from small to large and cheapest… Read more…
‘Not In Our Product Roadmap’: Rivian Won’t Make An Extended-Range Hybrid
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shut down the idea that the EV startup will make a hybrid like the Scout SUV or Ram 1500 REV. Lire la suite…
