China’s cumulative retail sales of passenger NEVs so far this year stood at 3.618 million units, up 35 percent year-on-year.
China’s NEV penetration rate at retail was 51.3 percent in the May 1-11 period and 48.6 percent year-to-date.
Mitsubishi to present new electric SUV for Europe in September
Mitsubishi Motors has announced the launch of a new all-electric C-segment SUV called the ‘Eclipse Cross’ in Europe. Deliveries of the model, which Mitsubishi plans to present in September, are scheduled to start at the end of 2025. The Eclipse Cross will be manufactured by Renault at the Douai plant in France. Read more…
The Mercedes CLA EV Will Work With Tesla Superchargers After All
Mercedes-Benz backtracked on its original idea of restricting the CLA to 800V DC fast chargers. Read more…
300 new electric buses arrive for Santiago’s Red Movilidad
Public transport operator Red Movilidad has welcomed 300 new electric buses to Santiago as part of Chile’s drive to electrify its public transport fleet. The move kicks off a major expansion that will see 1,800 electric buses deployed by the end of 2025, bringing the capital’s electric share to 68%. Read more…
Xpeng inks deal with Plugsurfing in Europe
Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng has entered into a strategic partnership with Plugsurfing to grant its European customers immediate access to one of the continent’s most extensive public charging networks. Read more…
Toyota reportedly eyes struggling EV maker Neta to revive China strategy
Toyota is reportedly exploring the acquisition of embattled Chinese EV startup Neta Auto, as it seeks to bolster its electric vehicle presence in the world’s largest market. The move could offer Neta a lifeline while helping Toyota accelerate local EV efforts. Read more…
Toyota reportedly eyes struggling EV maker Neta to revive China strategy
Toyota is reportedly exploring the acquisition of embattled Chinese EV startup Neta Auto, as it seeks to bolster its electric vehicle presence in the world’s largest market. The move could offer Neta a lifeline while helping Toyota accelerate local EV efforts. Read more…
Honda puts EV and battery production plans for Canada on ice
Honda has postponed its electric vehicle supply chain plans in Canada for at least two years, citing weakening EV demand and mounting global trade tensions. The move accompanies a sharp 59% profit decline forecast for fiscal 2026. Read more…
Tesla to resume shipping parts from China to US for Cybercab, Semi production
Tesla plans to start shipping parts from China to the US for the production of Cybercab and Semi trucks from the end of this month, Reuters reported.
The move suggests that the de-escalation of the US-China trade war is having a direct impact on business activity.
Baidu plans to launch robotaxi service in Europe, report says
Baidu plans to launch its Apollo Go robotaxi service in Switzerland and plans to set up a local company there in the coming months.
Baidu also plans to launch Apollo Go in Turkey, according to the Wall Street Journal.
1 in 4 cars sold in 2025 will be EVs, and that’s just the beginning
More than 1 in 4 cars sold around the world in 2025 are expected to be EVs, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). And if EVs stay on track, they could make up over 40% of global car sales by 2030. Read more…
BASF scales up US manufacturing of anode binders for EV batteries
German chemical manufacturer BASF has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in the US to include the production of Licity anode binders for EV batteries. With this new production capability, BASF now offers its Licity portfolio across all regions. The company said it anticipates access to local supply of raw materials as well as global availability to… Read more…
How 48 V architectures are revolutionizing automotive design
Q&A with TE Connectivity’s Helio Wu and Pradeep Moorthy A vehicle has always been more than an engine and a set of wheels. Lights, windshield wipers, heaters—these have been essential equipment since the days of hood ornaments, and over the years more and more accessories have come to be seen as indispensable. Power windows, power… Read more…
[Video] Xpeng designer previews new coupe with sleek design
The coupe, internally codenamed E29, has a sporty overall exterior style.
It’s expected to target the performance- and style-conscious group, and the official name is likely to be P7 Ultra.
Xiaomi SU7 faces quality concerns, some owners sue the company
Despite impressive sales figures, the Xiaomi SU7 is not getting any praise for quality. The 2025 Q1 China Automobile Quality Ranking for large battery electric sedans placed the SU7 last among 29 Chinese models. This ranking, compiled by the state-run China Automobile Quality Network, indicates a higher risk of potential defects and a greater number of owner complaints relative to… Read more…
Tesla employees try to oust Elon, a new Volvo, and Micah’s close call
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, it’s back to your regularly scheduled news programming with reports that Tesla employees are getting fired for asking Elon to step down as the new Model Y flops hard in the global marketplace. We’ve also got a new electrified Volvo XC70 and Micah has a close call with the law. Read more…
Trump’s tariffs stall US battery momentum as China powers ahead
China has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on BloombergNEF’s annual Global Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Ranking, bumping Canada to second place, as its low electricity prices and strong infrastructure gave it the edge in 2024.. Read more…
BYD just had its best sales week of 2025 in China with nearly 68,000 EV registrations
China’s EV giant is on a roll. BYD is coming off its best sales week in China of 2025, racking up nearly 68,000 registrations. In comparison, Tesla logged just over 3,000. Read more…
GOP tax bill helps its biggest donor Musk, but harms his company, Tesla
Republicans announced a new tax plan today and it’s just about as bad for America as expected, taking money for healthcare, clean air and energy efficiency from American families and sending it to the ultra-wealthy instead. Read more…
April’s global EV sales were up 29% compared to a year ago, once again led by China
Global research firm Rho Motion has shared its monthly global EV sales report for April, which details continued long-term growth. While global EV sales are down compared to March 2025, the year-over-year tally remains strong, despite uncertainty amid the threat of tariffs and trade wars. Read more…
