Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II Gains 18% More Range
Rolls-Royce has revealed the Spectre Series II, extending the electric super-coupe's WLTP range 18% to 390 miles and cutting charging times 14%, while the Black Badge variant gains 500 kW of power.
Valeo Unveils Bidirectional V2G AC Charging Station
Valeo has unveiled a new Ineez AC charging station with native bidirectional vehicle-to-grid capability and the ISO 15118-20 protocol, presented at the Drive to Zero 2026 exhibition in Paris.
EAS Batteries Begins Sales of Ultra-High-Power LFP Cell
German manufacturer EAS Batteries has started commercial sales of its UHP-601300-LFP-22 cell, a 22 Ah LFP unit using Asahi Kasei's Acetolyte electrolyte to push continuous specific power to 2,550 W/kg.
Polestar Launches Baltic Sales in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
Polestar is entering Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania as its 29th, 30th and 31st markets, opening retail Spaces in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius through 2026 with distributor Volvax Baltic.
Cadillac LYRIQ-V Launches in China at RMB 399,900
Cadillac has launched the LYRIQ-V in China at RMB 399,900 in a 124-unit limited run — the brand's first locally produced V-Series and its first all-electric V-Series SUV.
Scania Invests €70 Million in Electric Truck Production
Scania plans a €70 million investment in its Angers, France plant to expand the facility and adapt assembly lines for electric truck production alongside combustion-engine models, supporting Europe's transition to electrified transport.
Nissan Qashqai e-POWER Laps Tasmania on One Tank
The Nissan Qashqai e-POWER lapped Tasmania on a single tank, covering more than 1,300 km at 4.5L/100km — the second chapter in Nissan's real-world e-POWER efficiency program after a UK drive.
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Adds Night Trim, FWD Models
Hyundai expands the 2026 Tucson Hybrid lineup with a blacked-out Night AWD trim starting at $44,175 and two new front-wheel-drive SE and SEL models priced from $30,950.
Kia EV4 Gains Maximum £3,750 Electric Car Grant
Kia's EV4 is the brand's first model to qualify for the UK's maximum £3,750 Electric Car Grant, cutting the entry on-the-road price to £30,995 across 'Air' and 'Motion' grades.
Rimac Nevera Completes 1,680-Mile Drive to Croatia
Explorer Chris Brown drove his all-electric Rimac Nevera roughly 1,680 miles from North Yorkshire to Croatia, crossing seven countries in four days to join Rimac's second annual Trailblazer Tour.
JETOUR G700 Whistling Arrow Heads to Middle East
JETOUR plans to launch the G700 Whistling Arrow, a hybrid off-road model built from its standard G700, in the Middle East in the third quarter, following its Moab debut.
AION V Goes On Sale in the UK
GAC's AION V electric SUV goes on sale in the UK from £36,450, with nationwide aftersales through the AA and next-day parts from DHL as the retail network opens.
Silvio Napoli Takes Over as Lucid CEO
Silvio Napoli has assumed the role of CEO at Lucid Group, effective immediately, joining from Schindler Group. Marc Winterhoff returns to chief operating officer and now reports to Napoli.
Scania Launches Battery-Electric CrewCab for Rescue Fleets
Scania has launched the CP31L 4x2, its first battery-electric CrewCab, built for fire, airport and civil rescue operations with 356 kWh of installed battery capacity and zero tailpipe emissions.
Retail EV Charging: Grocery Sites See 5× Usage
A new report from Electric Era, Paren, and the Transportation Energy Institute finds DC fast chargers near grocery stores average 42 sessions a day — nearly five times the network median.