NIO Launches Flagship ES9 Executive SUV in China
NIO has launched the ES9 flagship executive SUV in China, priced from RMB 498,000, with a 900V architecture, active suspension, and up to 385 miles of reported range.
Mercedes-Benz Starts Axial Flux Motor Production in Berlin
Mercedes-Benz has started large-scale axial flux motor production at Berlin-Marienfelde, using 98 process steps — 35 new worldwide — with the motor debuting in the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe.
Stellantis Begins Road Testing Factorial Solid-State Battery
Stellantis and Factorial have integrated FEST solid-state battery cells into a Dodge Charger Daytona development vehicle and launched road testing, which the companies call the first automotive integration in North America.
Xos Lands $3M Hub Order From Autonomous Fleet
Xos has secured a $3 million follow-on order for 12 Xos Hub mobile energy storage and charging units from a returning autonomous fleet operator expanding across North America and Europe.
BYD FLASH Charging Makes UK Debut at Uxbridge
BYD demonstrated its 1,500kW FLASH Charging system in the UK for the first time, recharging a DENZA Z9 GT from 10% to 97% in nine minutes at its Uxbridge headquarters.
Optimus Energy Acquires South Carolina Fast-Charging Network
Optimus Energy Solutions has acquired 52 DC fast charging stations across 26 South Carolina locations, preserving infrastructure built under a concluded Duke Energy pilot and migrating it to the ChargePoint network.
BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase Completes 800-km Qinghai Challenge
A BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase prototype completed more than 800 kilometers around Qinghai Lake on a single charge, finishing with 2% battery and company-reported consumption of 12.6 kWh per 100 km.
BYD DOLPHIN G DM-i Delivers 65-Mile EV Range
BYD releases full DOLPHIN G DM-i specifications: up to 65 miles of WLTP electric range, 646 miles combined, four trims, with European orders opening this summer and deliveries from early autumn.
Evotrex Raises $30 Million for Electric RV Trailer
Evotrex has raised $30 million in Series A funding, bringing its total to $46 million, to complete testing and production preparation of the PG5 electric RV trailer ahead of 2027 deliveries.
GM Details V2G, Grid-Scale Storage Plans at Empower
GM outlined plans at Empower to scale vehicle-to-grid across 250,000+ bidirectional EVs, develop sodium-ion grid storage with Peak Energy, and deploy second-life battery packs with Redwood Materials in Michigan.
Horse Powertrain Wins 2026 Autocar Sturmey Award
Horse Powertrain has won the Sturmey Award at the 2026 Autocar Awards, recognized for its X-Range family of hybrid and range-extender powertrains. CEO Matias Giannini accepted the trophy in London.
Kia EV2 Tops NAF Summer Range Test
The Kia EV2 standard-range delivered 325 km — 105% of its WLTP figure — to lead all compact and mid-size EVs at the NAF El Prix Summer Test in Norway.
Ford Adopts chargecloud Software for German Charging Infrastructure
Ford will operate around 1,400 charging points at its Cologne and Saarlouis sites as Charge Point Operator, managing workplace and employee home charging through chargecloud's cloud-based software platform.
MAHLE: EV Servicing Gap Will Define Aftermarket Winners
MAHLE projects 34 million high-voltage batteries in Europe by 2030, warning that workshops investing now in EV servicing skills, diagnostics, and thermal management equipment will capture the aftermarket opportunity.
LiveWire Begins S4 Honcho Electric Mini-Moto Production
LiveWire has begun production of its S4 Honcho Trail ($4,999) and Street ($5,499) electric mini-motos, built by KYMCO, with first units reaching retail locations this summer.