MSI Launches EZgo Portable Level 2 EV Charger in US
MSI has launched the EZgo portable EV charger in the US at $349. The Level 2 unit delivers up to 9.6 kW and supports both J1772 and NACS connectors.
CUPRA Raval and Tindaya Showcar Win 2026 Red Dot Design Awards
CUPRA's all-electric Raval and the Tindaya Showcar have both won Red Dot Awards for Product Design 2026, adding design recognition to the brand's expanding electric vehicle lineup.
Ford Unifies EV and Industrial Teams; Doug Field Departs
Ford has launched a new Product Creation and Industrialization organization led by COO Kumar Galhotra, combining its EV, digital, and design teams with its global industrial system. Doug Field departs.
ZF e-comp Scroll Wins busplaner Sustainability Prize 2026
ZF's Commercial Vehicle Solutions division has won the 2026 International busplaner Sustainability Prize for its e-comp Scroll, an oil-free electric air compressor for electrified trucks and buses.
VinFast VF 8 Eco Starts at $39,900 With 256-Mile Range
VinFast is promoting its VF 8 Eco electric SUV in the US at a $39,900 MSRP with a 256-mile EPA-estimated range, 349 horsepower, and 0% APR financing incentives.
Honda Debuts All-New Insight EV as Crossover in Japan
Honda launches the all-new Insight as a fourth-generation crossover EV in Japan on April 17, with 535 km WLTC range and a limited 3,000-unit run priced at ¥5.5 million.
BMW iX3 Neue Klasse Drives 40% Surge in European BEV Orders
BMW Group reports a 40% jump in European BEV orders in Q1 2026, driven by more than 50,000 orders for the Neue Klasse iX3 since its European launch.
Rivian Replaces El Cap Granite With Half Moon Grey Across R1 Lineup
Rivian adds Half Moon Grey to its R1 lineup, replacing El Cap Granite with a warmer, finer-metallic finish inspired by the coastal cliffs of Half Moon Bay.
Volkswagen ID.3 Neo Debuts with 630 km Range and New Design
Volkswagen's ID.3 Neo debuts with a new drive system delivering up to 630 km WLTP range, three battery options, a redesigned interior, and vehicle-to-load capability. Pre-sales open April 16 across Europe.
Mazda6e Leads UK EV Segment in Residual Value Ahead of Summer Launch
The Mazda6e leads its UK segment in CAP Gold Book residual value forecasts at 58.3%, bolstering its fleet case ahead of summer deliveries priced from £38,995.
Lightship Quadruples Colorado Manufacturing Capacity With Major Facility Expansion
Lightship is expanding its Colorado factory to 76,000 square feet, quadrupling production capacity and standardizing the 77 kWh battery across its streamlined AE.1 lineup starting at $157,500.
Isuzu and Toyota to Co-Develop Japan’s First Mass-Produced FC Truck
Isuzu and Toyota will jointly develop Japan's first mass-produced light-duty fuel cell truck, combining Isuzu's ELF EV platform with Toyota's 3rd-generation FC system for FY2027 production.
Breathe Charge Software Boosts Polestar 3 DC Charging to 22 Minutes
Polestar 3's new 800V architecture and Breathe Charge adaptive software enable a 10–80% DC fast charge in 22 minutes, with up to 38% more range added in a 10-minute stop.
Rivian and Redwood Materials Deploy Second-Life Battery Storage at Illinois Plant
Rivian and Redwood Materials are deploying a 10 MWh second-life battery energy storage system at Rivian's Normal, Illinois plant — the first repurposed EV battery storage installation at a U.S. automaker's factory.
Škoda Adds V2L, Digital Key and Travel Assist 3.0 to Elroq and Enyaq
Škoda updates the Elroq and Enyaq electric SUVs for the 2026 model year with V2L capability, Travel Assist 3.0, a new Android infotainment system and a 21-liter frunk.