2026 IONIQ 5 N Price Drops to $59,900
Hyundai has cut the 2026 IONIQ 5 N's starting price to $59,900, a $6,300 drop, while adding a NACS port and more N Drift Optimizer stages for the new model year.
Char.gy to Lead West Northamptonshire EV Charging Rollout
West Northamptonshire Council has appointed Char.gy to install more than 3,000 on-street EV charging sockets, funded through the government's LEVI Fund, with installation beginning mid-2026.
Wallbox, Turning Point Surpass 10,000 Saudi EV Chargers
Wallbox and Turning Point Energy have installed more than 10,000 EV chargers across Saudi Arabia since 2022, supporting AC and DC deployments tied to BYD and Lucid vehicle sales.
Mercedes-Benz Doubles Kecskemét Plant, Launches Electric C-Class
Mercedes-Benz has doubled its Kecskemét, Hungary plant to 440 hectares and started production of the electric C-Class, investing about $1.14 billion in new halls, a paint shop and battery assembly.
Volkswagen Debuts ID. Cross Electric SUV at €27,995
Volkswagen's production ID. Cross electric SUV debuts with pricing from 27,995 euros, WLTP range up to 427 kilometers, and MEB+ underpinnings, with German pre-sales opening alongside the premiere.
HERE, JLR Expand In-Vehicle EV Charging Integration
HERE Technologies and JLR are integrating eMobility Service Provider charging networks into JLR's in-vehicle displays, with the feature rolling out first in the UK and Europe.
Kia Vision Meta Turismo Wins Red Dot Award
Kia Corporation has won a Red Dot Award 2026: Design Concept honor for the Vision Meta Turismo, recognized in the Cars and Motorcycles category following its Milan Design Week debut.
Nissan Formula E GEN4 Car Nearly Doubles Power
Nissan's GEN4 Formula E car nearly doubles peak power to 600kW (816hp), introduces permanent all-wheel drive, and previews e-4ORCE road-car technology ahead of Season 13's debut.
ChargePoint, Onvo Add Highway Fast Chargers in Northeast
ChargePoint and Onvo will add ultra-fast EV charging to twelve travel plazas across Pennsylvania and New York, targeting highway corridors in the northeastern U.S. with amenity-adjacent Express Plus stations.
Versinetic Launches EV Charger Cloud Security Tool
Versinetic has launched a free EV Charger Cloud Security Assessment Tool covering 24 checkpoints across four risk areas, helping CPOs, manufacturers and local authorities evaluate cybersecurity in cloud-connected charging infrastructure.
Generational Partners with Maverick on EV Battery Testing
Generational is partnering with Maverick Diagnostics to bring EV battery health testing to roughly 6,000 UK workshops, helping motorists check battery condition during routine vehicle maintenance.
Home EV Charging Costs Just 5–6¢ a Mile
Home EV charging costs roughly 5 to 6 cents per mile in 2026 — less than half of gasoline — even as the federal charger tax credit expires.
WeaveGrid, GM Energy Partner on Grid-Integrated EV Charging
WeaveGrid and GM Energy are teaming up to connect eligible GM EV owners with utility programs for managed charging, bidirectional power, and residential energy storage nationwide.
Nissan Hits 100,000 UK Electric Sales With MICRA
Nissan delivered its 100,000th UK electric vehicle, an all-new MICRA handed to a Lancashire couple, marking 15 years since the LEAF launched British EV sales.
Farizon SV Sport Debuts Electric Van Styling
Farizon has added the SV Sport to its electric SV van lineup, pairing an exterior styling package built in Britain with 20-inch wheels, bespoke interior touches and seven color options.