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ev.news Daily: Slate Opens First Showroom, France Hits 42% EV & BMW iX5 Is A Range Monster | 17 Oct 2026
18 oktober 2026 · 24 min
SLATE OPENS FIRST SHOWROOM FOR $26,400 ELECTRIC PICKUP
Slate has opened its first showroom in Chicago ahead of sales later this year, showcasing its $26,400 electric pickup, including destination fees, with a projected EPA range of 205 miles. Optional kits can convert the basic truck into a five-seat SUV, while servicing will use RepairPal’s independent network, including more than 100 workshops capable of working on high-voltage EV systems. Lees meerFRANCE’S EV SHARE HITS 42%, LED BY MODEL Y
Electric cars took 42% of France’s new-car market in September, up from 22% a year earlier, led by Tesla’s Model Y ahead of the Renault 5 and electric Twingo. Social leasing capped at €200 a month helped support demand, but only the Renault 5 among those three is assembled in France, highlighting the challenge of turning growing EV sales into domestic manufacturing gains.BMW RAISES IX5 EPA RANGE ESTIMATE TO 450 MILES
BMW has raised the iX5 60 xDrive’s estimated EPA range from 435 to 450 miles ahead of its planned launch in the first quarter of 2027. Its 144.0 kWh battery, BMW’s largest in a production vehicle, will support charging at up to 460 kW, with a quoted 10–80% charging time of 22 minutes.GERMANY SEEKS FREEZE ON PLUG-IN HYBRID CO₂ RULES
Germany wants to freeze November’s correction to EU plug-in hybrid emissions calculations, which would reduce the assumed amount of electric driving to better reflect real-world use. Transport & Environment says plug-in hybrids registered in 2024 emitted around six times their official CO₂ figures and warns that a freeze would let carmakers meet 2030 targets while selling fewer battery electric cars.MERCEDES CHIEF WARNS EU AGAINST EXCLUDING UK CARMAKERS
Mercedes-Benz chief Ola Källenius warns that excluding British carmakers from the EU’s proposed Made in Europe rules would damage manufacturers and supply chains on both sides of the Channel. Brussels says British tariffs on Chinese-built electric cars would strengthen the UK’s case for in… -
ev.news Briefly: Slate, France, BMW & more | 17 Oct 2026
18 oktober 2026 · 4 min
It's ev.news Briefly for Saturday 17 October 2026, only today's headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Lees meer
SLATE OPENS FIRST SHOWROOM FOR $26,400 ELECTRIC PICKUP
Slate has opened its first showroom in Chicago ahead of sales later this year, showcasing its $26,400 electric pickup, including destination fees, with a projected EPA range of 205 miles. Optional kits can convert the basic truck into a five-seat SUV, while servicing will use RepairPal’s independent network, including more than 100 workshops capable of working on high-voltage EV systems.FRANCE’S EV SHARE HITS 42%, LED BY MODEL Y
Electric cars took 42% of France’s new-car market in September, up from 22% a year earlier, led by Tesla’s Model Y ahead of the Renault 5 and electric Twingo. Social leasing capped at €200 a month helped support demand, but only the Renault 5 among those three is assembled in France, highlighting the challenge of turning growing EV sales into domestic manufacturing gains.BMW RAISES IX5 EPA RANGE ESTIMATE TO 450 MILES
BMW has raised the iX5 60 xDrive’s estimated EPA range from 435 to 450 miles ahead of its planned launch in the first quarter of 2027. Its 144.0 kWh battery, BMW’s largest in a production vehicle, will support charging at up to 460 kW, with a quoted 10–80% charging time of 22 minutes.GERMANY SEEKS FREEZE ON PLUG-IN HYBRID CO₂ RULES
Germany wants to freeze November’s correction to EU plug-in hybrid emissions calculations, which would reduce the assumed amount of electric driving to better reflect real-world use. Transport & Environment says plug-in hybrids registered in 2024 emitted around six times their official CO₂ figures and warns that a freeze would let carmakers meet 2030 targets while selling fewer battery electric cars.MERCEDES CHIEF WARNS EU AGAINST EXCLUDING UK CARMAKERS
Mercedes-Benz chief Ola Källenius warns that excluding British carmakers from the EU’s proposed Made in Europe rules would damage manufa… -
ev.news Tech: What The Tesla Roadster Fans And Thrusters Actually Do
18 oktober 2026 · 22 min
Tesla says its new Roadster can reach 60 miles per hour in 0.81 seconds with only the rear wheels driven. In this episode of ev.news Tech, I explain how fans and gas thrusters help make that possible, and why the proposed car has changed so much since its announcement in 2017. Lees meer
Fans draw air from beneath the car, pressing the tyres harder against the road to improve acceleration, braking and cornering. Compressed-gas thrusters add force directly to the car, bypassing the tyres’ grip limit. We follow the engineering from the fan-equipped Performance version to the single-seat Rocket, which adds jets for lift and movement in the air, and explore what McMurtry and the student-built Mythen have already demonstrated.
Behind those bursts of speed are practical demands: keeping the battery cool, controlling airflow beneath a moving car and replenishing gas tanks after seconds of full-power use. We examine how Tesla is balancing power, weight and running time, where SpaceX and Optimus hardware fit into the design, and what comparisons with Rimac and BYD reveal about building an electric car that can keep performing.
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ev.news Daily: VW ID. Buzz Will Get Second Edition, BMW iX5 Drives 500 Miles and Two Powerhouse Electric Superminis | 16 Oct 2026
16 oktober 2026 · 25 min
VOLKSWAGEN CONFIRMS NEXT ID. BUZZ WITH COST CUTS PLANNED Lees meer
Volkswagen has confirmed a second-generation ID. Buzz using its SSP platform to reduce production costs, although a lower showroom price and launch date remain unconfirmed. Deliveries rose 102% to 60,700 in 2025, with Cargo versions accounting for around 46%, making commercial buyers central to the successor’s prospects alongside families attracted by its design.
BMW IX5 DRIVES 500 MILES WITHOUT CHARGING
BMW’s battery-electric iX5 completed an 805-kilometre California journey without charging, with an estimated further 50 miles remaining, although undisclosed driving conditions limit what the demonstration proves. The US specification combines a 144.0 kWh usable battery with up to 460 kW DC charging and a claimed 22-minute 10–80% charge, while BMW’s separate 435-mile EPA-procedure estimate remains uncertified.
RENAULT 5 TURBO 3E NEARS COMPLETION FOR 2028 DELIVERIES
Renault’s 5 Turbo 3E is nearing completion ahead of 2028 deliveries, with 1,980 cars planned at prices from €160,000 and full personalisation expected to open in mid-2027. Its bespoke Alpine-developed platform and 410 kW twin rear in-wheel motors target electric-car collectors, supported by a 70.0 kWh usable battery, provisional WLTP range exceeding 248 miles and claimed 15-minute 15–80% charging.
SMART CONFIRMS BRABUS VERSION OF ELECTRIC TWO-SEATER
Smart has confirmed a Brabus version of its electric #2 two-seater, returning the performance badge to a compact urban car, although power, price and launch timing remain unannounced. Standard-model pre-orders open in spring 2027 with a starting price below £20,000, a 60 kW rear motor, 35.8 kWh LFP battery and provisional 180-mile WLTP range, but these are not confirmed Brabus specifications.
MODEL Y TOPS GERMANY’S SEPTEMBER CAR CHART
Tesla’s Model Y led Germany’s September car registrations with 8,038 vehicles, while battery-electric registrations rose about 95% to 88,599, taking 34.5% of the …
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ev.news Briefly: ID. Buzz, BMW iX5, Renault 5 Turbo & more | 16 Oct 2026
16 oktober 2026 · 4 min
VOLKSWAGEN CONFIRMS NEXT ID. BUZZ WITH COST CUTS PLANNED Lees meer
Volkswagen has confirmed a second-generation ID. Buzz using its SSP platform to reduce production costs, although a lower showroom price and launch date remain unconfirmed. Deliveries rose 102% to 60,700 in 2025, with Cargo versions accounting for around 46%, making commercial buyers central to the successor’s prospects alongside families attracted by its design.
BMW IX5 DRIVES 500 MILES WITHOUT CHARGING
BMW’s battery-electric iX5 completed an 805-kilometre California journey without charging, with an estimated further 50 miles remaining, although undisclosed driving conditions limit what the demonstration proves. The US specification combines a 144.0 kWh usable battery with up to 460 kW DC charging and a claimed 22-minute 10–80% charge, while BMW’s separate 435-mile EPA-procedure estimate remains uncertified.
RENAULT 5 TURBO 3E NEARS COMPLETION FOR 2028 DELIVERIES
Renault’s 5 Turbo 3E is nearing completion ahead of 2028 deliveries, with 1,980 cars planned at prices from €160,000 and full personalisation expected to open in mid-2027. Its bespoke Alpine-developed platform and 410 kW twin rear in-wheel motors target electric-car collectors, supported by a 70.0 kWh usable battery, provisional WLTP range exceeding 248 miles and claimed 15-minute 15–80% charging.
SMART CONFIRMS BRABUS VERSION OF ELECTRIC TWO-SEATER
Smart has confirmed a Brabus version of its electric #2 two-seater, returning the performance badge to a compact urban car, although power, price and launch timing remain unannounced. Standard-model pre-orders open in spring 2027 with a starting price below £20,000, a 60 kW rear motor, 35.8 kWh LFP battery and provisional 180-mile WLTP range, but these are not confirmed Brabus specifications.
MODEL Y TOPS GERMANY’S SEPTEMBER CAR CHART
Tesla’s Model Y led Germany’s September car registrations with 8,038 vehicles, while battery-electric registrations rose about 95% to 88,599, taking 34.5% of the …
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ev.news China: Domestic Automakers Support Export Deal, Leapmotor's sporty A10s and ID. Aura Sedan Teased | 16 Oct 2026
16 oktober 2026 · 22 min
CHINA’S CARMAKERS BACK EU HYBRID LIMITS
BYD, Geely Holding and Chery have backed a China–EU hybrid-trade framework that the EU says would halve exports against its four-year no-deal forecast, not today’s shipments. Beijing says the quota would exceed the 2025 baseline of 302,000 vehicles, offering exporters more predictable but constrained access while leaving separate duties on Chinese battery-electric cars unchanged. Lees meerLEAPMOTOR SETS A10S LAUNCH FOR 18 OCTOBER
Leapmotor will launch the sportier A10s small SUV in China on 18 October, with its undisclosed price crucial to retaining the existing A10’s budget appeal. Reported specifications include an 800-volt platform, 39.8 kWh and 53.0 kWh batteries, 403–505 km of CLTC range and a fastest 30–80% charge of 16 minutes, although final trim specifications remain unconfirmed.FAW-VW TEASES POSSIBLE ID. AURA SEDAN
FAW-Volkswagen has teased a possible electric sedan, which local reporting expects to be named ID. AURA L5 and use electronic architecture developed with Xpeng. Its name, powertrain and launch date remain unconfirmed, but Volkswagen Group’s 42.5% fall in Chinese battery-electric deliveries over the first nine months underscores the pressure for locally developed models that compete on software, cost and launch speed.CHERY PICKS BOSCH FOR SIX EUROPEAN MODELS
Chery and Bosch have agreed to develop camera-based driving and parking assistance for six European models, with production scheduled for 2028 and more than 800,000 systems anticipated over five years. Bosch’s European testing experience could accelerate localisation as Chery expands, although individual vehicles will still need their own approvals and the systems require driver supervision.CHANGAN AND CATL REAFFIRM 75 GWH BATTERY PLAN
Changan and CATL have reaffirmed plans for 75 GWh of joint battery-cell capacity, including a 25 GWh expansion scheduled to start production in the second half of 2027. The projects could strengthen supply for Avatr, Deepa… -
ev.news Fleet: Europe’s EV Fightback At Paris Motor Show - A to Z Of The Best Cars
16 oktober 2026 · 26 min
Europe’s carmakers came to the Paris Motor Show 2026 ready to fight for the electric-car buyer. From the Renault Twingo’s character to the Peugeot E-208 GTi’s performance appeal, there was renewed confidence in making EVs people genuinely want. In this episode of ev.news, Martyn Lee explores a European fightback built on desirable design, practical choices and a rediscovery of what made these brands worth caring about. Lees meer
But the Chinese manufacturers didn’t arrive ready to surrender. They brought their strongest technology, with BYD’s Flash Charging ambitions illustrating how hard they are pushing the charging benchmark. Their growing manufacturing presence in Europe also makes this more complicated than a contest between imports and home-grown cars. Europe brought a convincing response, but has it closed the competitiveness gap—or simply made the competition more interesting?
That contest made Paris a brilliant motor show. Beyond the individual launches, the bigger story is what buyers stand to gain: more affordable options, more personality, more practical body styles and better reasons to choose electric. Not every promise is a production car yet, but the choice is already expanding. Ultimately, the consumer wins when manufacturers compete to build cars that fit people’s lives, rather than expecting people to fit around the cars available.
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ev.news Daily: Canada Restricts Tesla Model 3, US EV Sales Rebound & Smart Opens Pre-Orders For Reinvented ForTwo | 15 Oct 2026
15 oktober 2026 · 24 min
TESLA HALTS MODEL 3 PREMIUM ORDERS WITH QUOTA UNUSED Lees meer
Tesla has stopped taking Canadian orders for both versions of the Model 3 Premium, claiming its allocation is exhausted despite government figures showing 33,069 of 33,397 Chinese EV import quota places remain available. Canadian rules permit officials to reserve allocations, but no Tesla-specific limit has been disclosed, raising questions about how manufacturers are being granted access to the country's import quota.
US EV SALES REBOUND AS TOYOTA AND RIVIAN GAIN
US electric vehicle sales rose 7.7% quarter-on-quarter to 266,630 in Q3 2026, lifting market share to 6.5%, although volumes remained 38.6% below last year's incentive-driven peak. Rivian gained 45.7% and Subaru grew 31.5%, while Tesla retained approximately 54% market share despite a 19.7% decline in deliveries.
SMART OPENS #2 PRE-ORDERS FROM €19,990
Smart has opened European pre-orders for its new #2 two-seat electric city car, priced from €19,990 in Germany, with a 35.8 kWh LFP battery, 60 kW rear motor and provisional 290 km WLTP range ahead of wider availability in 2027. All four trims share the same battery and motor, with higher specifications adding equipment and faster AC charging rather than additional range, while every version supports 65 kW DC charging and vehicle-to-load functionality.
MERCEDES OFFERS GERMAN EV OWNERS PAID GRID SUPPORT
Mercedes-Benz is introducing bidirectional home charging in Germany, initially for the electric GLC and C-Class, allowing owners to earn an estimated €500 annually by making their batteries available for grid services. The system requires an 11 kW DC wallbox and compatible electricity tariff, with introductory wallbox pricing of €1,990 potentially allowing customers to recover their investment within four years, according to Mercedes' estimates.
SKODA PRICES EPIQ SPORTLINE AT £32,450
Skoda has priced its Epiq SportLine compact electric SUV at £32,450 in the UK, offering a 55 kWh battery, 155 kW moto…
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ev.news Briefly: Tesla, US EV Share, Smart & more | 15 Oct 2026
15 oktober 2026 · 4 min
TESLA HALTS MODEL 3 PREMIUM ORDERS WITH QUOTA UNUSED Lees meer
Tesla has stopped taking Canadian orders for both versions of the Model 3 Premium, claiming its allocation is exhausted despite government figures showing 33,069 of 33,397 Chinese EV import quota places remain available. Canadian rules permit officials to reserve allocations, but no Tesla-specific limit has been disclosed, raising questions about how manufacturers are being granted access to the country's import quota.
US EV SALES REBOUND AS TOYOTA AND RIVIAN GAIN
US electric vehicle sales rose 7.7% quarter-on-quarter to 266,630 in Q3 2026, lifting market share to 6.5%, although volumes remained 38.6% below last year's incentive-driven peak. Rivian gained 45.7% and Subaru grew 31.5%, while Tesla retained approximately 54% market share despite a 19.7% decline in deliveries.
SMART OPENS #2 PRE-ORDERS FROM €19,990
Smart has opened European pre-orders for its new #2 two-seat electric city car, priced from €19,990 in Germany, with a 35.8 kWh LFP battery, 60 kW rear motor and provisional 290 km WLTP range ahead of wider availability in 2027. All four trims share the same battery and motor, with higher specifications adding equipment and faster AC charging rather than additional range, while every version supports 65 kW DC charging and vehicle-to-load functionality.
MERCEDES OFFERS GERMAN EV OWNERS PAID GRID SUPPORT
Mercedes-Benz is introducing bidirectional home charging in Germany, initially for the electric GLC and C-Class, allowing owners to earn an estimated €500 annually by making their batteries available for grid services. The system requires an 11 kW DC wallbox and compatible electricity tariff, with introductory wallbox pricing of €1,990 potentially allowing customers to recover their investment within four years, according to Mercedes' estimates.
SKODA PRICES EPIQ SPORTLINE AT £32,450
Skoda has priced its Epiq SportLine compact electric SUV at £32,450 in the UK, offering a 55 kWh battery, 155 kW moto…
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ev.news China: BYD Launches Da Han With 1,008km Range, Tesla Model Y On Top & Chery Becomes China's Second Largest Exporter | 15 Oct 2026
15 oktober 2026 · 20 min
BYD LAUNCHES DA HAN WITH 1,008 KM CLTC RANGE Lees meer
BYD has launched its flagship Da Han electric saloon from 235,900 yuan ($35,200), offering a 102.3 kWh Blade Battery, up to 1,008 km CLTC range (816 km WLTP), and claimed 10–97% charging in nine minutes using dedicated flash chargers. The 5.26-metre luxury EV features standard air suspension, rear-wheel steering and lidar-based driver assistance, with a 570 kW all-wheel-drive version accelerating to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, as BYD seeks to reverse a 71% decline in existing Han sales.
TESLA MODEL Y TOPS CHINA’S SEPTEMBER SALES
Tesla’s Model Y became China’s best-selling passenger vehicle across all powertrains in September with 50,359 sales, ahead of the Geely Xingyuan’s 44,275, despite being the most expensive vehicle in the top ten. New-energy vehicles reached a record 67% of passenger-car retail sales even as the overall market contracted 28% year on year, although Tesla remained fourth among NEV manufacturers behind BYD, Geely and Leapmotor.
BYD PLANS GOD’S EYE FOR EUROPE IN 2027
BYD will introduce its lidar-based God’s Eye B urban driving assistance to Europe in 2027, beginning with the Denza Z9 GT through an over-the-air update, enabling supervised navigation through junctions, roundabouts and city traffic. The Level 2 system uses lidar, 11 cameras and radar sensors with continuous driver monitoring, while rival Xpeng is also preparing European urban-navigation assistance for early 2027.
CHERY OVERTAKES GEELY IN CHINA’S NEV EXPORTS
Chery has overtaken Geely to become China’s second-largest new-energy passenger vehicle exporter, shipping 85,990 vehicles in September, up 25.7% from August, compared with Geely’s 72,893. BYD remains the dominant exporter with 174,277 September shipments and a 31.1% market share, having exported more than 1.3 million NEVs during the first nine months of the year.
XIAOMI’S RANGE-EXTENDERS LIFT SEPTEMBER DELIVERIES
Xiaomi delivered 40,015 vehicles in September, up 32.7% month on m…
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ev.news Daily: Ford Opens Fathom Pre-Pre Orders, US Fast Charging Increases & Tesla Pauses Canadian Imports For 6 Months | 14 Oct 2026
14 oktober 2026 · 23 min
FORD OPENS $29,945 FATHOM SIGN-UPS WITHOUT RANGE FIGURES Lees meer
Ford has opened an invitation list for its $29,945 Fathom electric pickup, with official pre-orders expected in early 2027 and deliveries later that year, but no range, charging or payload figures yet. The four-door truck will debut Ford’s Universal EV platform with a 400-volt system and lithium-iron-phosphate battery, leaving buyers unable to assess its practicality ahead of a full reveal expected before year-end.
US FAST CHARGING PASSES 80,000 PORTS AS USAGE RISES
America’s public fast-charging network has passed 80,000 ports after adding 4,106 in the third quarter, while charging sessions rose 26% year on year to 50.4 million. Some 73% of new ports were rated at least 250 kW, but average charging prices rose to $0.540 per kWh and about 90% of new stations opened in urban markets, leaving rural coverage uneven.
TESLA PAUSES CANADIAN MODEL 3 ORDERS UNTIL MARCH
Tesla has suspended Canadian orders for its lower-cost, Shanghai-built Model 3 until March 2027 after exhausting its import allocation, although around 33,000 permits remained within Canada’s national quota. Its expected return follows the quota reset, but China’s export VAT rebate cut from 13% to 9% on 1 April 2027 could subsequently pressure pricing; Tesla has announced no related increase.
JAGUAR'S ELECTRIC RELAUNCH DRAWS OVER 50,000 SIGN-UPS
Jaguar’s electric relaunch has attracted more than 50,000 registrations of interest, around 80% from newcomers, as its Type 01 four-door GT targets a more exclusive luxury market with Bentley as its reference point. The electric-only strategy depends on converting that interest into purchases at higher prices, with Jaguar’s managing director previously estimating that up to 85% of existing buyers could leave.
ICAUR V25 SPOTTED CHARGING IN BRITAIN
A camouflaged iCaur V25 range-extender has been photographed charging in Britain, suggesting Chery’s off-road brand may be preparing a UK launch, although non…
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ev.news Briefly: Ford Fathom, US Charging, Tesla & more | 14 Oct 2026
14 oktober 2026 · 4 min
FORD OPENS $29,945 FATHOM SIGN-UPS WITHOUT RANGE FIGURES Lees meer
Ford has opened an invitation list for its $29,945 Fathom electric pickup, with official pre-orders expected in early 2027 and deliveries later that year, but no range, charging or payload figures yet. The four-door truck will debut Ford’s Universal EV platform with a 400-volt system and lithium-iron-phosphate battery, leaving buyers unable to assess its practicality ahead of a full reveal expected before year-end.
US FAST CHARGING PASSES 80,000 PORTS AS USAGE RISES
America’s public fast-charging network has passed 80,000 ports after adding 4,106 in the third quarter, while charging sessions rose 26% year on year to 50.4 million. Some 73% of new ports were rated at least 250 kW, but average charging prices rose to $0.540 per kWh and about 90% of new stations opened in urban markets, leaving rural coverage uneven.
TESLA PAUSES CANADIAN MODEL 3 ORDERS UNTIL MARCH
Tesla has suspended Canadian orders for its lower-cost, Shanghai-built Model 3 until March 2027 after exhausting its import allocation, although around 33,000 permits remained within Canada’s national quota. Its expected return follows the quota reset, but China’s export VAT rebate cut from 13% to 9% on 1 April 2027 could subsequently pressure pricing; Tesla has announced no related increase.
JAGUAR'S ELECTRIC RELAUNCH DRAWS OVER 50,000 SIGN-UPS
Jaguar’s electric relaunch has attracted more than 50,000 registrations of interest, around 80% from newcomers, as its Type 01 four-door GT targets a more exclusive luxury market with Bentley as its reference point. The electric-only strategy depends on converting that interest into purchases at higher prices, with Jaguar’s managing director previously estimating that up to 85% of existing buyers could leave.
ICAUR V25 SPOTTED CHARGING IN BRITAIN
A camouflaged iCaur V25 range-extender has been photographed charging in Britain, suggesting Chery’s off-road brand may be preparing a UK launch, although non…
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ev.news Policy: Did China Just Outsmart Europe In Hybrids Deal?
14 oktober 2026 · 26 min
Europe’s hybrid-trade understanding with China looks like a victory for Brussels: an attempt to slow imports that escaped the additional duties on China-built battery-electric cars. But restricting Chinese imports and restricting Chinese brands are not the same thing. The central question is whether Europe has weakened its competitors—or encouraged them to become more deeply established inside its own car industry. Lees meer
China did not simply surrender. The proposed safeguard would cover other supplying countries, rather than single out China, while preserving Beijing’s rights to challenge the eventual rules. Both sides can also claim success by choosing different comparisons: Brussels measures the restriction against projected future exports, while Beijing points to potential growth over 2025 levels.
The restrictions could reshape competition rather than reduce it. Scarce import places may encourage Chinese manufacturers to prioritise more expensive models, putting pressure on the premium vehicles that generate substantial profits for European brands. They could also strengthen the incentive to manufacture inside Europe. Larger Chinese companies would be better positioned to fund that investment, potentially leaving Europe facing fewer Chinese competitors—but stronger ones.
That exposes the real policy choice: protecting European-owned brands is not the same as protecting European factories, suppliers and jobs. Genuine local manufacturing by Chinese companies could support the latter while challenging the former; merely assembling imported parts does not automatically establish European origin. Ultimately, Europe is buying time, not securing a technological victory. Success depends on whether its carmakers become more competitive—and how much value Chinese investment actually leaves in Europe.
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ev.news China: VW Launches ID.ERA 8X, China Dominates EV Batteries and NIO ES9 Sales Rebound | 14 Oct 2026
14 oktober 2026 · 21 min
VOLKSWAGEN LAUNCHES ID.ERA 8X FROM 206,800 YUAN Lees meer
SAIC Volkswagen has launched the five-seat ID.ERA 8X extended-range SUV in China from 206,800 yuan ($30,900), offering up to 451 km of CLTC electric range, 1,602 km combined range, 800-volt architecture and 10–80% charging in 16 minutes. With CATL batteries, LiDAR and Chinese assisted-driving software, Volkswagen is adopting the technology and pricing strategies of domestic competitors in an attempt to recover lost market share.
VOLKSWAGEN CHINA DELIVERIES FALL 38.5% IN THIRD QUARTER
Volkswagen Group's Chinese deliveries plunged 38.5% to 405,800 vehicles in the third quarter, contributing to a 14.3% decline in global deliveries to 1.885 million. Although electrified vehicle deliveries in China increased approximately 30%, they could not offset collapsing combustion-engine sales, intensifying pressure on Volkswagen to introduce competitively priced, locally developed electric models.
CHINA SUPPLIES OVER 75% OF BATTERIES SOLD WORLDWIDE
China now produces more than 75% of batteries sold worldwide, having established its dominance through sustained subsidies, protected domestic demand and manufacturing expertise that competitors cannot easily replicate. India illustrates the challenge, importing almost 84% of its lithium-ion batteries from China while operating just 1.4 GWh of its targeted 50 GWh domestic manufacturing capacity, highlighting the difficulty of building an independent battery industry without Chinese expertise.
NIO ES9 SALES REBOUND TO 7,706 IN SEPTEMBER
Nio's flagship ES9 SUV recorded 7,706 Chinese retail sales in September, up 19% from August, with the ES9 and cheaper ES8 together accounting for 85.8% of Nio-brand sales and both reportedly generating vehicle margins above 20%. However, shortening delivery waiting times and sales slightly below the approximately 7,900 monthly average needed to meet Deutsche Bank's 56,000-unit annual forecast leave questions about the strength of underlying demand.
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ev.news Tech | BMW's Modern Masterpiece Isn't Any Of Their Cars
14 oktober 2026 · 25 min
BMW’s greatest modern engineering achievement may not be any of its electric cars, but the decision to stop developing them as separate projects, on shared platforms with outdated combustion tech. Lees meer
BMW spent years developing electric cars model by model. But Neue Klasse represents something far more ambitious: an entirely new way of engineering its future.
Neue Klasse is not a single platform underpinning every future BMW. It's a dedicated EV architecture that also introduces a new generation of technologies.
So why has BMW been able to do what many of their competitors struggled with?
This is ev.news Tech, with Martyn Lee.
BMW calls its new generation Neue Klasse. What matters is not how many cars carry the name, but how far the engineering can travel.
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ev.news Daily: Walmart DC Charging Passes 1,000 Stalls, BYD Bring Atto 8 To Europe & Leapmotor Prepare Renault 5-Fighter | 13 Oct 2026
14 oktober 2026 · 19 min
WALMART DOUBLES US FAST-CHARGING STALLS PAST 1,000 Lees meer
Walmart has doubled its US fast-charging network in roughly four months, reaching more than 1,000 stalls across 120 locations, with CCS and NACS chargers rated at up to 400 kW. The retailer was America's second-largest installer of new fast-charging ports in the second quarter, behind Tesla, establishing itself as a significant charging operator rather than simply hosting third-party equipment.
BYD ATTO 8 BRINGS NINE-MINUTE FLASH CHARGING TO EUROPE
BYD has unveiled the seven-seat Atto 8 electric SUV for Europe, featuring a 115 kWh Blade battery capable of a claimed 10–97% charge in nine minutes using dedicated Flash chargers, with two powertrains offering up to 405 miles of WLTP range. Arriving in early 2027, the SUV's charging capabilities depend on BYD's ambitious infrastructure rollout, targeting 3,000 European Flash charging stations by the end of 2027, while pricing and charging performance on conventional public chargers remain unknown.
LEAPMOTOR B03 SETS UP A RENAULT 5 CHALLENGE FOR 2027
Leapmotor will introduce its B03 electric supermini to the UK in early 2027, targeting the Renault 5 and Volkswagen ID Polo with an expected price in the low £20,000s, a 53 kWh battery and 242 miles of WLTP range. Its 145 kW motor delivers 0–62 mph in 7.6 seconds, while 133 kW DC charging enables a claimed 10–80% recharge in 21 minutes, with a spacious 405-litre boot strengthening its practicality credentials.
VOLKSWAGEN'S EV ORDERS RISE AS GLOBAL SALES FALL
Volkswagen Group's global vehicle deliveries fell 9% to 6.01 million during the first nine months of 2026, with battery-electric deliveries declining 5% to 678,700, reflecting particularly severe weakness in China and the US. European EV demand tells a different story, with third-quarter electric deliveries rising 20%, EVs representing approximately 40% of the European order book and nearly 150,000 orders secured for forthcoming affordable electric models.
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ev.news Briefly: Walmart, BYD, Leapmotor & more | 13 Oct 2026
14 oktober 2026 · 4 min
It's ev.news Briefly for Tuesday 13th October 2026, only today's headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Lees meer
WALMART DOUBLES US FAST-CHARGING STALLS PAST 1,000
Walmart has doubled its US fast-charging network in roughly four months, reaching more than 1,000 stalls across 120 locations, with CCS and NACS chargers rated at up to 400 kW. The retailer was America's second-largest installer of new fast-charging ports in the second quarter, behind Tesla, establishing itself as a significant charging operator rather than simply hosting third-party equipment.
BYD ATTO 8 BRINGS NINE-MINUTE FLASH CHARGING TO EUROPE
BYD has unveiled the seven-seat Atto 8 electric SUV for Europe, featuring a 115 kWh Blade battery capable of a claimed 10–97% charge in nine minutes using dedicated Flash chargers, with two powertrains offering up to 405 miles of WLTP range. Arriving in early 2027, the SUV's charging capabilities depend on BYD's ambitious infrastructure rollout, targeting 3,000 European Flash charging stations by the end of 2027, while pricing and charging performance on conventional public chargers remain unknown.
LEAPMOTOR B03 SETS UP A RENAULT 5 CHALLENGE FOR 2027
Leapmotor will introduce its B03 electric supermini to the UK in early 2027, targeting the Renault 5 and Volkswagen ID Polo with an expected price in the low £20,000s, a 53 kWh battery and 242 miles of WLTP range. Its 145 kW motor delivers 0–62 mph in 7.6 seconds, while 133 kW DC charging enables a claimed 10–80% recharge in 21 minutes, with a spacious 405-litre boot strengthening its practicality credentials.
VOLKSWAGEN'S EV ORDERS RISE AS GLOBAL SALES FALL
Volkswagen Group's global vehicle deliveries fell 9% to 6.01 million during the first nine months of 2026, with battery-electric deliveries declining 5% to 678,700, reflecting particularly severe weakness in China and the US. European EV demand tells a different story, with third-quarter electric deliveries risi…
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ev.news China: EV Share Reaches 67%, AITO Looks For Growth Overseas & Avatr T09 Flagship | 13 Oct 2026
13 oktober 2026 · 19 min
Welcome to ev.news China — the podcast dedicated to the world’s largest electric vehicle market. Each day, I bring you the latest headlines, insights, and analysis from the heart of China’s booming EV industry — and decode how fast-moving developments in the east are shaping the global EV landscape. Lees meer
CHINA EV SHARE HITS 67% AS PETROL SALES SLUMP
Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles captured a record 67% of China's passenger car market in September, despite NEV sales falling 16.7% to 1.084 million, as overall car sales declined 28% and petrol sales plunged 43%. With domestic NEV sales down 10.6% across the first nine months but September exports surging 160% to 571,000 vehicles, Chinese manufacturers are increasingly dependent on overseas markets to sustain growth.
AVATR REVEALS T09 HYBRID WITH OVER 400KM EV RANGE
Avatr has unveiled its T09 luxury SUV concept in Paris, combining a 2.0-litre petrol engine, three electric motors and a 71.2 kWh CATL battery delivering more than 400 km of claimed electric range under China's CLTC cycle. Targeting China's 500,000 yuan luxury SUV segment, the concept showcases Avatr's premium ambitions as the company targets expansion from 70 to more than 110 international markets by 2030.
AITO PLANS 2027 EUROPE ENTRY AS SALES DECLINE
Huawei-backed AITO plans to launch four premium SUVs in Europe in 2027, with EU vehicle certification and Euro NCAP safety assessments underway as manufacturing partner Seres seeks growth beyond China. The expansion comes as Seres reported September NEV sales falling 34.48%, nine-month deliveries declining 15.79% and a first-half net loss of 1.72 billion yuan ($257 million), highlighting the urgency of establishing a successful international business.
XPENG PREVIEWS MONA L05 SUV WITH 660KM CLTC RANGE
XPeng has previewed the MONA L05 affordable SUV ahead of its planned late-2026 Chinese launch, offering a battery-electric version with a 71.1 kWh LFP battery and up to 660 km CLTC range, alongside a rang…
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ev.news Daily: Citroën Revives 2CV, Smart Launches #2 & Volkswagen's 'Small 4' Sell Well | 12 Oct 2026
12 oktober 2026 · 23 min
CITROËN REVIVES 2CV WITH €15,000 ELECTRIC PLAN Lees meer
Citroën has unveiled an electric 2CV concept at the Paris Motor Show, targeting European production in 2028 and a starting price of around €15,000, potentially undercutting the Renault Twingo and Dacia Spring. The lightweight city car aims to recreate the original's affordable, practical appeal, although its battery, range and charging specifications remain unconfirmed, and the target price may depend on proposed EU rules for small EVs.
VW’S FOUR SMALL EVS ATTRACT NEARLY 150,000 ORDERS
Volkswagen Group says its four new affordable electric cars — the ID. Polo, ID. Cross, CUPRA Raval and Škoda Epiq — have attracted almost 150,000 orders ahead of deliveries, demonstrating early demand for smaller European-built EVs. All four share the front-wheel-drive MEB+ platform, with over 80% common components, and will be manufactured in Spain as part of a €10 billion electrification programme designed to reduce costs through economies of scale.
EU PROJECT TESTS CCS BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGING
The four-year EV4EU European research project has successfully demonstrated bidirectional CCS DC charging, allowing electric vehicles to return electricity to homes and energy networks, with Portuguese trials reporting an average 8.6% reduction in household charging costs and up to 21.9% greater renewable-energy integration. Trials across four countries also explored virtual power plants and grid balancing, but widespread adoption still depends on compatible hardware, supportive regulations and financial incentives for vehicle owners.
ROAM OFFERS CASH TO REPLACE OLD UK EV CHARGERS
UK charging operator Roam is offering businesses £500 for replacing single-socket EV chargers and £1,000 for dual-socket units, providing modern replacement equipment and standard installation without upfront hardware costs. Targeting workplaces, hotels and residential developments, the scheme aims to improve charging reliability and interoperability, although par…
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ev.news Briefly: Citroën 2CV, VW 'Small 4', Bidirectional CCS & more | 07 Oct 2026
12 oktober 2026 · 4 min
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CITROËN REVIVES 2CV WITH €15,000 ELECTRIC PLAN
Citroën has unveiled an electric 2CV concept at the Paris Motor Show, targeting European production in 2028 and a starting price of around €15,000, potentially undercutting the Renault Twingo and Dacia Spring. The lightweight city car aims to recreate the original's affordable, practical appeal, although its battery, range and charging specifications remain unconfirmed, and the target price may depend on proposed EU rules for small EVs.
VW’S FOUR SMALL EVS ATTRACT NEARLY 150,000 ORDERS
Volkswagen Group says its four new affordable electric cars — the ID. Polo, ID. Cross, CUPRA Raval and Škoda Epiq — have attracted almost 150,000 orders ahead of deliveries, demonstrating early demand for smaller European-built EVs. All four share the front-wheel-drive MEB+ platform, with over 80% common components, and will be manufactured in Spain as part of a €10 billion electrification programme designed to reduce costs through economies of scale.
EU PROJECT TESTS CCS BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGING
The four-year EV4EU European research project has successfully demonstrated bidirectional CCS DC charging, allowing electric vehicles to return electricity to homes and energy networks, with Portuguese trials reporting an average 8.6% reduction in household charging costs and up to 21.9% greater renewable-energy integration. Trials across four countries also explored virtual power plants and grid balancing, but widespread adoption still depends on compatible hardware, supportive regulations and financial incentives for vehicle owners.
ROAM OFFERS CASH TO REPLACE OLD UK EV CHARGERS
UK charging operator Roam is offering businesses £500 for replacing single-socket EV chargers and £1,000 for dual-socket units, providing modern replacement equipment and standard installation without upfront hardwa…
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ev.news China: BYD Seagull Opens Reservations For All-New Model, Geely Confirm Canada Entry & Li Auto Sets Launch For Bestseller | 12 Oct 2026
12 oktober 2026 · 19 min
GEELY CONFIRMS CANADA ENTRY AS EV TARIFFS EASE
https://evne.ws/r4rdi Lees meerBYD'S NEW SEAGULL GROWS BEFORE PRICE REVEAL
https://evne.ws/9s99zLI AUTO SETS 28 OCTOBER UPGRADE FOR ITS BESTSELLER
https://evne.ws/rp32qBYD'S OCEAN MPV EMERGES AHEAD OF YEAR-END DEBUT
https://evne.ws/82p22MAEXTRO BRAKE REPORTS PROMPT A YANGWANG RESPONSE
https://evne.ws/38i8cGEELY BRINGS MONJARO PLUG-IN HYBRID TO PARIS
https://evne.ws/9zonmBYD FLASH CHARGERS LOG 1.22 MILLION HOLIDAY SESSIONS
https://evne.ws/e6qeqNIO SWAP SITES AVERAGE THREE TIMES BYD'S PEAK-DAY VISITS
https://evne.ws/ly0woTESLA SHANGHAI SALES RISE AS CHINA DELIVERIES FALL
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ev.news Daily: Geely Moves Forward With Canadian Expansion, Volkswagen Recall ID.4 & Rivian Starts Halloween Early With An Original Ghostbuster | 11 Oct 2026
12 oktober 2026 · 25 min
GEELY PLANS CANADIAN LAUNCH AS US MARKET STAYS SHUT
https://evne.ws/yg2rq Lees meerVOLKSWAGEN TELLS 22,524 ID.4 OWNERS TO LIMIT CHARGING
https://evne.ws/12wnsRIVIAN BRINGS GHOSTBUSTERS INTO ITS EV SOFTWARE
https://evne.ws/otruvZEEKR 9X HYBRID CLAIMS 10–80% CHARGING IN 9.5 MINUTES
https://evne.ws/od38aFORD SAYS CAMERA FAULTS CHANGED ITS NEXT EV PLATFORM
https://evne.ws/9znskEU ASKED TO LET TRUCK FLEETS SHARE DEPOT CHARGERS
https://evne.ws/aonk2CHERY LAUNCHES UK APPROVED USED SCHEME WITH BATTERY CHECKS
https://evne.ws/qrn8rDONUT LAB STILL HAS NO VERIFIED PRODUCTION BATTERY
https://evne.ws/8kl2mMCLAREN PLANS MORE HYBRIDS AS SUPERCAR EVS RETREAT
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ev.news Briefly: Geely In Canada, ID.4 Recall, Rivian & more | 11 Oct 2026
12 oktober 2026 · 4 min
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GEELY PLANS CANADIAN LAUNCH AS US MARKET STAYS SHUT
Geely plans to enter Canada in 2027, establishing dealerships and service operations following an agreement between Ottawa and Beijing allowing limited Chinese EV imports, while US tariffs and restrictions continue to block Chinese manufacturers. With Geely's Chinese domestic sales down 23% and exports up 169% in the first nine months of 2026, international expansion is increasingly important, although Canadian launch models and sales dates remain unconfirmed.
VOLKSWAGEN TELLS 22,524 ID.4 OWNERS TO LIMIT CHARGING
Volkswagen is recalling 22,524 US ID.4 electric SUVs from model years 2023–2026 over a potential battery fire risk linked to charging above 80%, instructing affected owners to restrict charging while engineers investigate. Although Volkswagen estimates just 0.1% of recalled vehicles have the defect, it has not identified the root cause or developed a permanent remedy, leaving owners with reduced usable battery capacity and potentially shorter driving ranges.
RIVIAN BRINGS GHOSTBUSTERS INTO ITS EV SOFTWARE
Rivian has launched a Ghostbusters-themed Halloween software update for its R1S, R1T and R2 vehicles, featuring themed displays, sounds, lighting effects and an arcade game, accompanied by a promotional film starring Bill Murray and a specially modified Ecto-R1 SUV. Available until 2 November, the update demonstrates how software-defined vehicles allow manufacturers to introduce new experiences and seasonal features to existing cars without physical modifications.
ZEEKR 9X HYBRID CLAIMS 10–80% CHARGING IN 9.5 MINUTES
Zeekr has presented its €119,500 9X plug-in hybrid SUV in Germany, featuring a 55.1 kWh battery, claimed 179 km electric range and 900-volt architecture capable of 330 kW peak DC charging, potentially delivering 10–80% charging in just …
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ev.news Daily: ID. Tiguan Specs Revealed, Range Is All In The Mind & Bolt Exceeds EPA Range At Highway Speeds | 10 Oct 2026
11 oktober 2026 · 18 min
VW ID. TIGUAN REPLACES ID.4 AND ID.5
https://evne.ws/4va2r Lees meerBMW SURVEY FINDS 42% WANT 300-MILE EV RANGE
https://evne.ws/s6lid2027 BOLT HITS 280.3 MILES AT 60 MPH IN TEST
https://evne.ws/y2eajHYUNDAI REPORTEDLY PLANS IONIQ 4 AND IONIQ 7
https://evne.ws/3k7pkBMW OPENS iX5 ORDERS IN EUROPE WITH 460 KW CHARGING
https://evne.ws/n77tjEU AND CHINA REACH TENTATIVE HYBRID EXPORT DEAL
https://evne.ws/shjheJAGUAR PRIORITISES US AND CANADA FOR TYPE 01
https://evne.ws/iptprJAGUAR PLANS MORE MODELS BEYOND TYPE 01
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ev.news Briefly: ID. Tiguan, EV Survey, Bolt Range & more | 10 Oct 2026
11 oktober 2026 · 4 min
VW ID. TIGUAN REPLACES ID.4 AND ID.5 Lees meer
Volkswagen is replacing the ID.4 and ID.5 with the ID. Tiguan, combining familiar SUV styling with redesigned interiors, physical climate controls, conventional door handles and steering-wheel buttons, addressing some of the biggest criticisms of its current electric models. Built on the updated MEB+ platform, it offers 58 kWh or 77 kWh batteries, power outputs from 140 kW to 220 kW, and up to 600 km of WLTP range, alongside standard one-pedal driving, vehicle-to-load capability and up to 2,000 kg towing capacity. German orders open on 13 October, starting at €42,695, with production in Emden and European deliveries expected in early 2027, followed by a planned US launch. Having sold more than 950,000 ID.4 and ID.5 vehicles since 2021, Volkswagen is now shifting away from making EVs feel fundamentally different from combustion cars, hoping the recognisable Tiguan name and more conventional ownership experience will help reverse a 28.2% decline in electric deliveries during the first half of 2026.
BMW SURVEY FINDS 42% WANT 300-MILE EV RANGE
A BMW survey of 1,005 Americans found that while 73% drive no more than 75 miles daily, 42% want at least 300 miles of EV range, demonstrating the gap between practical driving needs and purchasing expectations. Price remains the biggest obstacle for 51% of respondents, while 53% would be more interested in an EV capable of adding 150 miles in 10 minutes, suggesting affordability and charging speed could be as important as battery range.
2027 BOLT HITS 280.3 MILES AT 60 MPH IN TEST
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt exceeded its 262-mile EPA combined rating by travelling 280.3 miles at a steady 60 mph in an independent highway test, averaging 4.1 miles/kWh from its 65 kWh LFP battery. Separate tests produced 243.1 miles at 70 mph and 219.3 miles at 80 mph, demonstrating how significantly motorway speeds influence EV efficiency and the distance between charging stops.
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ev.news Daily: BMW Introduce M60 iX3, Norway Nudges Towards 100% EV & MG Sets Sales Record In Europe | 09 Oct 2026
11 oktober 2026 · 19 min
BMW iX3 M60 ADDS 450 kW POWER WITH 468-MILE RANGE
https://evne.ws/nxckx Lees meerNORWAY HITS 98.8% EV SALES AS TESLA TAKES A QUARTER
https://evne.ws/ili8tEU EV SALES RISE 45% AS CHEAPER MODELS ARRIVE
https://evne.ws/zlsehMG SETS UK SALES RECORD WITH 91.6% ELECTRIFIED
https://evne.ws/e2kkhCUPRA LOWERS TAVASCAN ENTRY PRICE TO £39,995
https://evne.ws/athrxTESLA DROPS FULL SELF-DRIVING NAME IN EUROPE
https://evne.ws/f3sfoFRANCE AND GERMANY SEEK TO WEAKEN EU 2035 CAR RULES
https://evne.ws/2yynfEU-CHINA DEAL COULD HALVE PROJECTED HYBRID EXPORTS
https://evne.ws/115jdELECTRA PASSES 800 ULTRA-FAST CHARGING SITES
https://evne.ws/3nj8dRENAULT AND EDF PLAN A NEW HOME-CHARGING OFFER
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ev.news Briefly: BMW iX3 M60, Norway, MG & more
11 oktober 2026 · 4 min
BMW iX3 M60 ADDS 450 kW POWER WITH 468-MILE RANGE Lees meer
BMW has introduced the iX3 M60 xDrive with 450 kW of power, a 108.7 kWh battery, 468 miles of WLTP range and 400 kW DC charging, allowing up to 211 miles of range to be added in ten minutes. The performance model accelerates to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds, sacrifices just 29 miles of range compared with the iX3 50, and will open for orders in early 2027, with its powertrain also destined for the new iX4.
NORWAY HITS 98.8% EV SALES AS TESLA TAKES A QUARTER
Battery-electric vehicles accounted for a record 98.8% of Norway's 18,733 new-car registrations in September 2026, with Tesla capturing 26.3% of the market, almost entirely through the Model Y. Although EVs represented 97.9% of new registrations across the first nine months, they account for just 35.3% of Norway's existing passenger-car fleet, demonstrating how much longer the transition of vehicles already on the road will take.
EU EV SALES RISE 45% AS CHEAPER MODELS ARRIVE
EU battery-electric sales increased 45% to 1.64 million vehicles between January and August 2026, reaching a 22% market share as manufacturers expanded their electric ranges and the number of models priced below €25,000 was expected to double. Transport & Environment attributes much of this growth to EU fleet-emissions regulations, arguing that weakening future targets could undermine the expansion of affordable electric vehicles.
MG SETS UK SALES RECORD WITH 91.6% ELECTRIFIED
MG achieved its biggest UK sales month in September, registering 18,026 vehicles, up 23.7% year-on-year, and becoming Britain's fourth-largest car brand for the month, with electrified models accounting for 91.6% of sales, including conventional hybrids and plug-in hybrids. Its battery-electric registrations grew 65.2% during the first nine months of 2026, more than twice the wider UK EV market's 30.3% growth, demonstrating how MG is gaining ground through both fully electric and hybrid vehicles.
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ev.news Daily: BMW iX4 Delivers Big Range, Audi Brings Back A2 & VW's Electric Polo GTi | 08 Oct 2026
10 oktober 2026 · 18 min
BMW iX4 GAINS RANGE BY SACRIFICING SPACE
https://evne.ws/6y21g Lees meerAUDI BRINGS BACK A2 AS £32,200 ELECTRIC HATCH
https://evne.ws/zv9u0VOLKSWAGEN PUTS GTI BADGE ON ELECTRIC POLO
https://evne.ws/p05jqMERCEDES EV SALES SURGE AS CHINA BUSINESS SHRINKS
https://evne.ws/3vxdjOCTOPUS OFFERS FLEETS UP TO 30% OFF PUBLIC CHARGING
https://evne.ws/qm4jvCHERY AND BYD TAKE BIGGER SLICE OF UK CAR SALES
https://evne.ws/a2rx9US ROOFTOP SOLAR BUYERS INCREASINGLY ADD BATTERIES
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ev.news Briefly: BMW, Audi, ID. Polo & more | 08 Oct 2026
10 oktober 2026 · 4 min
BMW iX4 GAINS RANGE BY SACRIFICING SPACE
BMW’s new iX4 electric SUV offers up to 514 miles of WLTP range, 17 miles more than the equivalent iX3 thanks to improved aerodynamics, but sacrifices 30 litres of boot space for its sloping roofline. UK deliveries begin in March 2027, with prices from £60,170, battery capacities up to 108.7 kWh and DC charging reaching 400 kW, demonstrating how aerodynamic improvements can extend range without increasing battery size. Lees meerAUDI BRINGS BACK A2 AS £32,200 ELECTRIC HATCH
Audi has revived the A2 as a compact electric hatchback starting at £32,200, offering up to 397 miles of WLTP range, three battery sizes from 52 to 84 kWh, charging at up to 183 kW and optional bidirectional charging. Arriving in early 2027, the Volkswagen MEB-based A2 prioritises aerodynamic efficiency and practicality, reviving a philosophy that struggled commercially 21 years ago but could prove more appealing in the electric era.VOLKSWAGEN PUTS GTI BADGE ON ELECTRIC POLO
Volkswagen has opened German orders for its first fully electric GTI, the €39,995 ID. Polo GTI, featuring a 166 kW motor, 52 kWh usable battery, 431 km WLTP range and 105 kW charging. Arriving 50 years after the original Golf GTI, it combines performance-focused suspension and steering with nostalgic driving features, testing whether Volkswagen can transfer the GTI badge’s enthusiast appeal to electric motoring.MERCEDES EV SALES SURGE AS CHINA BUSINESS SHRINKS
Mercedes-Benz achieved record quarterly electric passenger-car sales of 68,400 in Q3 2026, up 61% year on year, with European EV sales rising 78% and several new electric models already sold out for the remainder of 2026. However, total passenger-car sales fell 8% to 407,200 as Chinese sales collapsed 31%, exposing the growing tension between Mercedes’ successful electric transition and its weakening position in the world’s largest automotive market.OCTOPUS OFFERS FLEETS UP TO 30% OFF PUBLIC CHARGING
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ev.news China: Onvo Passes 200k, BYD’s New Tang & Zeekr 7GT For Australia | 09 Oct 2026
10 oktober 2026 · 19 min
ONVO PASSES 200,000 DELIVERIES AS SALES KEEP FALLING
https://evne.ws/b9j3p Lees meerBYD SHOWS THIRD-GENERATION TANG WITH 850KM CLTC RANGE
https://evne.ws/o8c1jZEEKR 7GT GETS AUSTRALIAN LAUNCH WINDOW
https://evne.ws/pghshCHINA AND EU AGREE PLAN TO CURB HYBRID EXPORTS
https://evne.ws/3rqajUS EXPERTS WARN CHINESE EV RESTRICTIONS COULD BACKFIRE
https://evne.ws/5oumnCHINESE FIRMS SUPPLY 95% OF GRID STORAGE BATTERIES
https://evne.ws/gb8d1DEEPAL BOSS SAYS EV FRIDGES RARELY GET USED
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ev.news China: Nio Handles 1.2 million Battery Wwaps, XPeng Building in Austria & China and Europe Reach Agreement | 08 Oct 2026
10 oktober 2026 · 21 min
NIO COMPLETES 1.2 MILLION SWAPS IN HOLIDAY WEEK
https://evne.ws/zsf6z Lees meerXPENG BUILDS G9L IN AUSTRIA AHEAD OF PARIS LAUNCH
https://evne.ws/gubp9CHINA AND EU REACH HYBRID UNDERSTANDING — TERMS UNKNOWN
https://evne.ws/6vsqbCHERY PUSHES JETOUR INTO PREMIUM OFF-ROAD MARKET
https://evne.ws/sctm4XIAOMI TAKES 70,000 ORDERS AS RANGE EXTENDERS FALL
https://evne.ws/uew4wCHINA-UK TEAM BUILDS THINNER 20 KW WIRELESS CHARGER
https://evne.ws/57f6lXPENG OPENS YOYO ROBOTAXI TRIALS BEYOND EMPLOYEES
https://evne.ws/ilbggMAEXTRO PROMISES BRAKE REDESIGN AFTER THREE FAILURES
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ev.news Daily: Jaguar Returns From Self-Imposed EV Exile, Tesla Unlocks Battery Capacity & Porsche Wants To Sell Fewer Cars To Make More Money | 07 Oct 2026
8 oktober 2026 · 21 min
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➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheartJAGUAR TYPE 01 PUTS £120,000 PRICE ON ITS ELECTRIC REINVENTION https://evne.ws/hl073
TESLA FINALLY TURNS MODEL 3 AND Y INTO HOME BATTERIES https://evne.ws/i30by
PORSCHE PLANS TO PROFIT FROM SELLING FEWER CARS https://evne.ws/ru9q7
RENAULT REVIVES THE ESPACE WITHOUT PLANS TO BUILD IT https://evne.ws/y1l2o
FREELANDER CONFIRMS UK LAUNCH — AFTER EUROPE https://evne.ws/56vs7
GERMANY SETS TERMS FOR TESLA FSD APPROVAL https://evne.ws/80klb
EU MOVES TO CAP CHINESE HYBRID IMPORTS https://evne.ws/sen34
EUROPE’S SUB-€25K EV CHOICE DOUBLES https://evne.ws/wb5yl
EUROPEAN EV WAITING LISTS OPEN DOOR TO CHINA https://evne.ws/h5r39
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ev.news Briefly: Jaguar, Tesla, Porsche & more | 07 Oct 2026
8 oktober 2026 · 4 min
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JAGUAR TYPE 01 PUTS £120,000 PRICE ON ITS ELECTRIC REINVENTION
Jaguar’s Type 01 is a 5.2-metre electric GT built on a bespoke 850V architecture, with a 118 kWh usable battery, up to 350 kW charging, around 450 miles of WLTP range and UK pricing now confirmed from £130,000, rising well beyond £150,000 for highly specified cars. Production begins at Solihull in 2027, but Jaguar’s bigger gamble is whether selling only tens of thousands of dramatically more expensive EVs can sustain the brand when Aston Martin, Porsche and Rolls-Royce are all moving more cautiously on electrification.
TESLA FINALLY TURNS MODEL 3 AND Y INTO HOME BATTERIES
New U.S. Model 3 and Model Y cars ordered from 1 October 2026 will gain Powershare Home Backup, allowing up to 11.52 kW of bidirectional power and enough stored energy to support an average home for roughly two days or more. The catch is that Tesla still requires a Powerwall 3 and compatible Wall Connector, meaning cars carrying perhaps 70–85 kWh of usable energy strengthen Tesla’s home-energy ecosystem rather than replacing its 13.5 kWh stationary battery.
PORSCHE PLANS TO PROFIT FROM SELLING FEWER CARS
Porsche wants to reduce its break-even point below 200,000 vehicles a year, versus 279,449 deliveries in 2025, through 9,000 job cuts, fewer managers and model variants, and lower development costs. Its strategy now accepts a slower EV transition, with a new combustion and PHEV SUV coming in 2028 and the electric K1 delayed indefinitely, as Porsche redesigns itself to remain profitable at substantially lower volumes.
RENAULT REVIVES THE ESPACE WITHOUT PLANS TO BUILD IT
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ev.news China: Chinese Hybrids Are Next In Europe’s Sights, BYD Da Han Arriving With Unbelievable Efficiency & Leapmotor Shakes Up Australia | 07 Oct 2026
8 oktober 2026 · 16 min
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BYD’S DA HAN CLAIMS 1,008 KM AND NINE-MINUTE CHARGING https://evne.ws/obsur
LEAPMOTOR PUTS A 382 KM ELECTRIC SUV BELOW A$34,000 https://evne.ws/jf9bd
SUZUKI’S FIRST KEI EV UNDERCUTS BYD — AND GOES FARTHER https://evne.ws/27kfs
NISSAN PICKS A 300 KW PHEV FOR AUSTRALIA’S NAVARA https://evne.ws/2yfa5
CHINESE BRANDS TAKE HALF OF AUSTRALIA’S TOP 10 https://evne.ws/n6qlq
TOYOTA DENIES A CHINA EXIT AS ITS JOINT VENTURES MOVE CLOSER https://evne.ws/3sc4z
LI AUTO TAKES ITS BEV EXPORT PUSH TO THAILAND https://evne.ws/1xb4x
CHINA’S 13% EV EXPORT REBATE MAY START TO SHRINK https://evne.ws/6n59k
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ev.news Daily: Hyundai’s IONIQ 3 Is Undercutting Rivals, EV Sales Surge In Europe & 2CV Goes Electric | 06 Oct 2026
7 oktober 2026 · 21 min
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EV SALES SURGE 62% ACROSS 12 EUROPEAN MARKETS https://evne.ws/9ed03
CITROËN SHOWS ITS SUB-€15,000 ELECTRIC 2CV https://evne.ws/w4wxq
ELECTRIFY AMERICA GIVES RETAILERS CONTROL OF FAST-CHARGING BRAND https://evne.ws/1z4gv
VOLKSWAGEN PUSHES “MADE IN EUROPE” EV POLICY https://evne.ws/wm5wj
LUCID COSMOS PROTOTYPE SPOTTED OUTSIDE ARIZONA https://evne.ws/lv7kz
T&E MODELS THREE-QUARTERS DROP IN LOW-COST EV SALES UNDER 2035 PROPOSAL https://evne.ws/bbx3r
SIX FLAGS INSTALLS 12.37MW SOLAR CARPORT AT MAGIC MOUNTAIN https://evne.ws/xl8tm
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ev.news Briefly: Ioniq 3, Citroen 2CV, Electrify America & more | 06 Oct 2026
7 oktober 2026 · 4 min
HYUNDAI IONIQ 3 UNDERCUTS RENAULT 5 AT £18,495
Hyundai has opened UK orders for the Ioniq 3 from £18,495 after the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant, with the entry 213-mile model undercutting the Renault 5 and Citroën ë-C3, while a 61 kWh version offers 308 miles for £21,995. Every version qualifies for the grant, and the significance is that Hyundai is bringing a 300-mile-plus EV into the low-£20,000s, increasing pressure on rivals to cut prices. Lees meerEV SALES SURGE 62% ACROSS 12 EUROPEAN MARKETS
Battery-electric sales across 12 major European markets rose 62% in September to a record 33% share, with France reaching 41.7%, Germany 34.5%, the Netherlands 53%, Belgium 51% and Sweden 49%, while year-to-date BEV sales climbed 42% to 2.3 million. The acceleration is unusually broad and appears to reflect several factors including cheaper EVs, higher fuel prices, LFP batteries, finance offers and incentives, although weaker markets such as Italy show Europe has not yet reached a uniform or irreversible tipping point.CITROËN SHOWS ITS SUB-€15,000 ELECTRIC 2CV
Citroën has released the first images of its new electric 2CV ahead of an 11 October reveal, with the retro-inspired model expected to sit below the C3 and target a price under €15,000. More important than its nostalgic design is Citroën’s attempt to exploit proposed EU rules supporting small European-built EVs, making the car a test of whether Europe can produce genuinely affordable electric vehicles at scale.ELECTRIFY AMERICA GIVES RETAILERS CONTROL OF FAST-CHARGING BRAND
Electrify America is expanding its Powered by Electrify America model, allowing retailers such as Wawa and Costco to control charging branding, prices and loyalty programmes while Electrify America operates the underlying infrastructure. The approach, already covering more than 100 stations and nearly 600 chargers, could accelerate US fast-charging growth by giving retailers the customer relationship without requiring them to build charging experti… -
ev.news China: BYD To Reveal New Model In Paris, Leapmotor Expands Abroad & China’s Record-Breaking Holiday Period Ends | 06 Oct 2026
6 oktober 2026 · 26 min
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LEAPMOTOR BRINGS B03 AND 80.3 KWH D19 TO PARIS https://evne.ws/u9hqq
CHINA'S HIGHWAY EV CHARGING BREAKS HOLIDAY RECORD https://evne.ws/3m1n8
BYD PATENT PUTS BATTERY MODULES DIRECTLY IN COOLANT https://evne.ws/l5ot9
ICAUR TAKES V27 TO EUROPE AFTER SLOWER CHINA SALES https://evne.ws/f5qml
DEEPAL S07 RANGE EXTENDER MAKES EUROPEAN DEBUT https://evne.ws/emou9
CHANGAN PULLS AVATR AND DEEPAL DEVELOPMENT CLOSER https://evne.ws/jrhkx
US SENATE DELAYS CHINA OWNERSHIP RULE OVER MERCEDES https://evne.ws/idxj5
UK REPORTEDLY WEIGHS CHINESE EV TARIFFS UNDER EU PRESSURE https://evne.ws/i7izk
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ev.news Daily: Kia Expands GT Range, Tesla Beats Delivery Expectations & Ford/GM EV Sales In Freefall | 05 Oct 2026
6 oktober 2026 · 25 min
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TESLA BEATS FORECASTS AS SALES STILL FALL https://evne.ws/5fpax
FORD AND GM EV SALES SLIDE AGAIN https://evne.ws/q8rci
RENAULT MAKES ITS €10BN FRENCH EV BET CONDITIONAL https://evne.ws/ihl05
ELECTRIC TRUCKS BEAT DIESEL IN SIX EU MARKETS https://evne.ws/3j9ls
ROADCHEF TAKES OVER 12 BP FORECOURTS AS EV CHARGING EXPANDS https://evne.ws/t7ekm
UK EV PURCHASE INTENT JUMPS AMONG NEW-CAR BUYERS https://evne.ws/jw0gu
UK POWER GENERATION PER PERSON FALLS BELOW 1968 https://evne.ws/qpc6i
G7 RELEASES 100M BARRELS AS DIESEL SUPPLY TIGHTENS https://evne.ws/nrbl9
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ev.news Briefly: Kia, Tesla, Ford, GM & more | 05 Oct 2026
6 oktober 2026 · 4 min
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KIA EXPANDS GT RANGE WITH EV3 GT, EV4 GT AND EV5 GT
Kia is expanding its electric GT range with higher-powered, all-wheel-drive EV3, EV4 and EV5 variants priced from £48,695 to £54,295, adding adaptive chassis upgrades, performance tyres and, on the EV3 and EV4, simulated gears and synthetic engine sounds. The emphasis is entertainment rather than outright speed: rivals are quicker and sometimes cheaper, while Kia is using GT to make its mainstream EVs feel more engaging rather than simply chasing acceleration figures.TESLA BEATS FORECASTS AS SALES STILL FALL
Tesla delivered 486,532 EVs in Q3 2026, comfortably beating analyst forecasts but still down 2.1% year on year, with Model 3 and Model Y deliveries slipping slightly and sales of its other vehicles falling 48%. Production rose while deliveries fell, although energy storage deployments grew 9.6% to 13.7 GWh, leaving Tesla’s 21 October results to answer the bigger question of whether its core automotive business can return to growth.FORD AND GM EV SALES SLIDE AGAIN
Ford’s US EV sales fell 80.2% year on year in Q3 to 6,047 vehicles and GM’s dropped 61.7% to 25,473, partly reflecting last year’s rush to claim the expiring $7,500 tax credit but also representing declines from Q2 2026. Cadillac and the returning Chevrolet Bolt provided some bright spots, but EVs represented only 1.2% of Ford and 3.8% of GM sales, putting greater pressure on their coming generation of cheaper electric models to rebuild demand.RENAULT MAKES ITS €10BN FRENCH EV BET CONDITIONAL
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ev.news Daily: IONNA Wants 20 Min Stops, UK BEVs Monthly Record & Tesla Bounce Back In Europe | 04 Oct 2026
6 oktober 2026 · 17 min
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UK BEVS SET A NEW MONTHLY RECORD https://evne.ws/5hru1
TESLA REGISTRATIONS RISE ACROSS FIVE EUROPEAN MARKETS https://evne.ws/58qew
GERMANY CLEARS EV BATTERIES FOR HOME AND GRID POWER https://evne.ws/jte6s
EV CHARGING ENQUIRIES RISE 630% AS FUEL PRICES CLIMB https://evne.ws/uwrom
BUICK TAKES ITS CHINA-BUILT E7 TO SOUTH KOREA https://evne.ws/wu3r0
AUDI PATENT MAKES EVS IDLE, SHIFT AND SPARK https://evne.ws/dg772
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ev.news Briefly: IONNA, UK BEVs, Tesla & more | 04 Oct 2026
6 oktober 2026 · 4 min
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IONNA SAYS 10–20 MINUTE CHARGING IS ENOUGH
Ionna is building its US charging network around reliable 10–20 minute stops with 400 kW chargers, arguing that drivers already spend that long using bathrooms, buying food or taking a break and therefore do not need EV charging to match a five-minute petrol stop. Backed by major automakers but aiming to become commercially self-sustaining, Ionna plans to triple its 80-site network during 2026 through partners including Circle K, Wawa, Sheetz and Casey’s, betting that reliability, useful amenities and viable economics matter more in America than pursuing China-style megawatt charging.
UK BEVS SET A NEW MONTHLY RECORD
Britain registered a record 99,199 battery-electric cars in September, up 36.3% year on year and representing 28.3% of all new cars, while first-nine-month BEV registrations reached 454,945 and market share climbed from 20.2% to 26.2%. Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y led September’s BEV rankings, while plug-in hybrids also hit a record 17% share with 55.7% growth, although their environmental benefit depends much more heavily on owners actually charging them.
TESLA REGISTRATIONS RISE ACROSS FIVE EUROPEAN MARKETS
Tesla registrations rose in September across France, Sweden, Spain, Norway and Denmark, with France up 61.9%, while the Model Y became Ireland’s best-selling car for the month and Tesla’s January-August registrations across Europe had already risen 43.3%, slightly faster than the overall BEV market. The recovery now looks broader after two weak years, but comparisons against a poor 2025, Tesla’s reliance on the Model 3 and Model Y, stronger Chinese and European…
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ev.news Daily: Gasoline Cars Fall Below 50% Threshold, Tesla Supercharger Network Grows & GM Bets On LMR | 03 Oct 2026
5 oktober 2026 · 18 min
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TESLA SUPERCHARGERS PASS 85,000 — AND GET BUSIER https://evne.ws/s1148
TESLA'S CHEAPER MODEL 3 GAINS IN CANADA https://evne.ws/cdqk0
GM BETS ON LMR AS ITS NEXT EV BATTERY https://evne.ws/z334q
BMW STARTS NEUE KLASSE BATTERY RAMP EARLY https://evne.ws/i53u6
VOLVO EV SALES RISE AS COMPANY WARNS ON PROFITS https://evne.ws/9sxxn
ELECTRIC G-CLASS GETS NACS AND MORE EPA RANGE https://evne.ws/b0ug3
MERCEDES BRINGS SIX SHOW PREMIERES TO PARIS https://evne.ws/0gyhk
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ev.news Briefly: Falling Petrol Sales, Superchargers, LMR Batteries & more | 03 Oct 2026
5 oktober 2026 · 4 min
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GASOLINE CARS LOSE THEIR GLOBAL MAJORITY
Pure petrol cars fell below half of global new-car sales for the first time in the first half of 2026, dropping 10% year on year to 20.25 million vehicles and a 49% market share. EVs reached 6.87 million sales and 17% share, so this is not an EV takeover but a milestone showing the global market fragmenting across battery-electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and other powertrains.
TESLA SUPERCHARGERS PASS 85,000 — AND GET BUSIER
Tesla’s Supercharger network has passed 85,000 stalls across more than 9,000 sites worldwide, while third-quarter charging sessions rose 29% year on year to 69 million and delivered around 2.4 TWh of electricity. Tesla is also introducing factory-assembled Supercharger designs to accelerate deployment, but rising utilisation suggests the network’s economics are increasingly being driven by how intensively existing chargers are used, not simply how many are installed.
TESLA'S CHEAPER MODEL 3 GAINS IN CANADA
Tesla’s Shanghai-built Model 3 is gaining sales in Canada after the country reopened limited imports of Chinese-made EVs under a 49,000-vehicle annual quota carrying a 6.1% tariff instead of the previous 100% surtax. Despite being ineligible for Canada’s federal EV incentive, the Model 3’s lower Chinese manufacturing costs have enabled aggressive pricing, potentially providing an early indication of how competitive Chinese-built EVs from Tesla and forthcoming brands such as BYD, Chery and Changan could be in North America.
GM BETS ON LMR AS ITS NEXT EV BATTERY
GM and LG Energy Solution plan to convert their Spring Hill, Tennessee battery plant to produc…
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[ARCHIVE] ev.news Daily: Rivian Demo Drives, Mary Barra Hasn’t Given Up & Electric Trucks Break Through | 15 Sep 2026
5 oktober 2026 · 16 min
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MARY BARRA SAYS EVS REMAIN GM'S END GAME https://evne.ws/3hoo4
ELECTRIC TRUCKS LEAD IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 https://evne.ws/4a0j9
GEELY GALAXY CRUISER 700 COULD BE BUILT AT FORD'S VALENCIA PLANT https://evne.ws/x60x6
MG5 IS AUGUST'S FASTEST-SELLING USED CAR https://evne.ws/hbrgf
RENAULT LAUNCHES REMANUFACTURED EV MOTORS AT AROUND 30% LESS https://evne.ws/aun2p
VOLVO LAUNCHES ELECTRIC TRUCK FOR UP TO 80 TONNES https://evne.ws/1on06
U.S. BUYERS AND DEALERS DIVIDE OVER CHINESE CARS https://evne.ws/bc0ff
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[ARCHIVE] ev.news Briefly: Rivian, GM, Electric Trucks & more | 15 Sep 2026
5 oktober 2026 · 4 min
RIVIAN DEMO DRIVES PASS 150,000 AFTER R2 LAUNCH
Rivian completed more than 150,000 demo drives through August, with activity accelerating sharply after R2 drives began on 9 June, while CEO RJ Scaringe says Launch Edition orders converted from reservations better than expected and the company is preparing a second production shift in Illinois. However, Rivian’s figures cover its entire range and marketing events, and without disclosed R2 production, deliveries or test-drive conversion rates, demo drives remain evidence of interest rather than confirmed sales demand. Lees meerMARY BARRA SAYS EVS REMAIN GM'S END GAME
GM CEO Mary Barra says EVs remain the company’s “end game” and “north star” despite cancelled electric-truck plans and weaker US EV sales, with electric vehicles still projected to represent roughly 40–50% of GM sales by 2030. GM is continuing to invest in batteries, software and charging while using combustion-vehicle profits to fund a transition Barra now expects to take decades rather than follow a fixed near-term deadline.ELECTRIC TRUCKS LEAD IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026
IAA Transportation 2026 shows battery-electric trucks moving from demonstration projects towards mainstream freight, with new Volvo models, MAN trucks claiming up to 720 km of range and Mercedes eActros 600 customer vehicles already accumulating more than 160 million kilometres. The wider focus on megawatt charging, depot infrastructure and energy management shows that grid capacity and charging operations are increasingly as important to electric trucking as the vehicles themselves.GEELY GALAXY CRUISER 700 COULD BE BUILT AT FORD'S VALENCIA PLANT
Geely is considering building its new Galaxy Cruiser 700 SUV at Ford’s Valencia factory from 2028 through their 66%-Ford, 34%-Geely joint venture, potentially reducing tariffs, logistics costs and reliance on importing complete vehicles from China. With Geely’s EX5 also expected to be produced there and the plant potentially capable of 500,000 vehicle… -
[ARCHIVE] ev.news Daily: IONNA Expands To 1,500 Plugs, Kia PV7 Revealed as Large PV5 & Leamotor European Production | 14 Sep 2026
5 oktober 2026 · 16 min
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KIA’S PV7 BRINGS 800-VOLT CHARGING TO ITS VAN RANGE https://evne.ws/8h1hp
KIA PV5 PASSES 50,000 GLOBAL SALES https://evne.ws/iqig7
LEAPMOTOR B03X STARTS AT €24,900 IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/h27mk
LEAPMOTOR MOVES B10 PRODUCTION TO SPAIN https://evne.ws/ro7ds
GM WANTS US-MADE SODIUM-ION CELLS BY 2029 https://evne.ws/ffyyt
MAXUS REVEALS 615-KWH ELECTRIC TRUCK https://evne.ws/acpiu
A BYD KEPT A SYDNEY PUB OPEN FOR SIX HOURS https://evne.ws/blr0e
COSTCO MOTOR OIL JUMPS TO $58 https://evne.ws/kvzy3
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[ARCHIVE] ev.news Briefly: IONNA Expands, Kia PV7, Leapmotor & more | 14 Sep 2026
5 oktober 2026 · 4 min
IONNA HITS 1,488 FAST-CHARGING PORTS Lees meer
Ionna has expanded to 1,488 fast-charging ports across 174 US stations, with ports up 50% and locations 74% in six months, while its Alpitronic hardware offers up to 400 kW charging, card readers and Plug and Charge support. The automaker-backed network has already ranked first in JD Power’s US charging-experience study, is offering discounts to owners of several major EV brands, and is targeting 30,000 charging bays by 2030.
KIA’S PV7 BRINGS 800-VOLT CHARGING TO ITS VAN RANGE
Kia’s larger PV7 electric van will arrive in South Korea and Europe in the second half of 2027 with 71.5 or 96.2 kWh batteries, more than 460 km provisional WLTP range and an 800-volt architecture capable of roughly 10–80% charging in 25 minutes. With up to 8.0 cubic metres of cargo space, 1,200 kg payload and eventually 23 variants, the PV7 extends Kia’s PBV strategy into a commercial class where charging downtime, payload and operating economics will determine its success.
KIA PV5 PASSES 50,000 GLOBAL SALES
Kia’s PV5 has passed 50,000 global sales just 13 months after launch, reaching 53,530 units by the end of July with around 60% sold outside South Korea. It was Kia’s third-best-selling EV during the first seven months of the year, giving the company meaningful evidence that its dedicated electric-commercial-vehicle platform has enough demand to support expansion into models such as the larger PV7.
LEAPMOTOR B03X STARTS AT €24,900 IN EUROPE
Leapmotor will open European orders for the B03X in July from €24,900, with a 39.8 kWh version offering up to 292 km WLTP and a 53.0 kWh model reaching 382 km. Both claim 30–80% charging in 16 minutes, while generous storage and extensive standard technology make the B03X a potentially strong value proposition if those specifications and prices survive localisation across European markets.
LEAPMOTOR MOVES B10 PRODUCTION TO SPAIN
Leapmotor will begin assembling the B10 at Stellantis’s Figueruelas plant near …
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[ARCHIVE] ev.news China: BYD Sealion 08, Geely Upgrade E5 & Xiaomi’s SkyNomad EREV’s Delivering | 14 Sep 2026
5 oktober 2026 · 16 min
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BYD’S SOLID-STATE BATTERY GETS A 2027 ROAD TEST https://evne.ws/y4qzk
GEELY’S EX5 GAINS 800V AND 6C CHARGING https://evne.ws/qk799
XIAOMI’S SKYNOMAD ARRIVES AS EREV SALES FALL https://evne.ws/mo1ck
FOREIGN PETROL CARS HIT 23.4% DISCOUNTS IN CHINA https://evne.ws/67oyt
YANGWANG TEASES BYD’S NEXT ULTRA-LUXURY FLAGSHIP https://evne.ws/pyxuz
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[ARCHIVE] ev.news China: Denza N8L, Nio ES8 Milestone & CATL Expand Into Egypt | 15 Sep 2026
5 oktober 2026 · 17 min
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NIO ES8 HITS 150,000 IN ONE YEAR https://evne.ws/kku39
CATL’S EGYPT BATTERY PLAN STARTS WITH TRUCKS https://evne.ws/ot77t
WNEVC PUTS CHINA’S EV EXPORT PUSH CENTRE STAGE https://evne.ws/ol413
BYD TAKES 1.5 MW TRUCK CHARGING TO EUROPE https://evne.ws/ac95r
CHINESE BATTERY RECYCLER PLANS TO TRIPLE CAPACITY https://evne.ws/y5op8
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ev.news Daily: Jaecoo 7 Tops UK Sales, Hyundai Preps Two EVs & GM’s Bolt Gets End Date | 02 Oct 2026
4 oktober 2026 · 20 min
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HYUNDAI MAY FILL TWO BIG GAPS IN ITS IONIQ RANGE https://evne.ws/slhw9
HYUNDAI SELLS 800V IONIQ V AT $15,000 BUT YOU CAN’T HAVE IT https://evne.ws/bgano
GM’S LIMITED-RUN BOLT MEANS 35,000 CARS https://evne.ws/buj28
BMW WANTS GENERIC PARTS TO DOMINATE €80BN BUDGET https://evne.ws/v7i80
AMPOL BUYS SCALE IN EV CHARGING WITH EVIE DEAL https://evne.ws/y5cvb
FEDEX ORDERS 2,000 HARBINGER ELECTRIC TRUCKS https://evne.ws/zj0lw
STELLANTIS STOPS PLANTS AS BIG EV BATTERIES RUN SHORT https://evne.ws/qja9q
RIVIAN SPIN-OFF ALSO TESTS WHAT EUROPE WANTS FROM ITS E-BIKE https://evne.ws/89def