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.
Curated by Lexus Showcase Opens at Santana Row
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 Begins R2 Customer Deliveries, Opens Reservation Orders
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 Recalls 17,277 Pacifica PHEVs Over Fire Risk
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 Eclipse Sportback Debuts as New Electric SUV
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.
Electric Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 Priced From £55,495
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.
Audi Q4 e-tron Gains 360-Mile Range, Bidirectional Charging
The updated Audi Q4 e-tron is now on sale in the UK from £46,260, adding up to 360 miles of range, faster DC charging and Audi's first bidirectional charging capability.
Nissan Unveils Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid, Primera EV
Nissan unveiled the Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid pickup and Primera EV sedan at the Philippine International Motor Show, opening its 'From China' export strategy. Technical specifications will follow closer to launch.
Daimler eActros 600 vs NextGenH2 Truck Compared
Daimler Truck's battery-electric eActros 600 and hydrogen NextGenH2 Truck share the same electric drive axle but store energy differently — a 621 kWh battery versus 85 kilograms of liquid hydrogen.
Blink Charging Sells Envoy to Blade Ranger
Blink Charging has agreed to sell its Envoy Technologies shared-mobility subsidiary to Israel's Blade Ranger for cash and a convertible note, sharpening its focus on core EV charging infrastructure.
AVILOO Names Brett Lippel North America CEO
AVILOO has named automotive veteran Brett Lippel CEO of its North American operations, tasking him with scaling the independent EV battery diagnostics firm across U.S. dealerships, fleets, and remarketing partners.
Einride Electrifies Scan Sverige Refrigerated Freight Route
Einride will deploy electric heavy-duty trucks on a 160-kilometer refrigerated route for Sweden's Scan Sverige, replacing diesel on a corridor that carries about a quarter of the producer's chilled outbound volume.
Škoda Epiq Production Begins at Spain’s Navarra Plant
Series production of the Škoda Epiq, the brand's most affordable electric model, has begun at Volkswagen's Navarra plant in Pamplona — the first Škoda ever built in Spain.
Kia PV5 Cargo Gains Entry-Level L1/H1, MY27 Updates
Kia UK has added a compact L1/H1 entry variant to its all-electric PV5 Cargo lineup from £27,355 excluding VAT, alongside MY27 comfort and usability updates across the range.
Waymo Repurposes Retired EV Batteries for Grid Storage
Waymo is repurposing retired batteries from its all-electric fleet into grid-scale energy storage through a partnership with B2U Storage Solutions, with first deployments planned for Texas and California.