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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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.
Lexus opens "Curated by Lexus" at San Jose's Santana Row June 11–September 7, showcasing the TZ, ES, and RZ battery-electric models with art installations and guided driving experiences.
Rivian has begun first public deliveries of the R2 mid-size electric SUV, starting with the Performance Launch Package from $57,990, and opened ordering to existing reservation holders on a rolling basis.
Chrysler is recalling 17,277 model year 2020–2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrids over a high-voltage battery that may fail and cause a fire. Owners should park outside and stop charging until repaired.
Mitsubishi Motors has revealed the 2027 Eclipse Sportback, an all-new electric subcompact SUV built on the next-generation Nissan LEAF. The model goes on sale in North America in late 2026.
The electric Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 is now open for UK orders from £55,495, adding a rear-wheel-drive variant with an 85 kWh battery and up to 389 miles of WLTP range.