The seventh-generation BMW 7 Series adds Neue Klasse tech, with the i7 gaining Gen6 cylindrical cells, 250 kW DC charging, and over 720 km (447 miles) of WLTP range across three variants.
InstaVolt has cut its UK off-peak rapid charging rate to 55p per kWh for 11 hours daily, available free through its app with no membership, underpinned by battery storage investment.
Kia UK has named Ohme its preferred EV charging partner for commercial Platform Beyond Vehicle customers, teaming with Radius to offer combined home and depot charging across its PBV Centres.
Farizon has launched its all-electric V7E medium van in the UK at the Commercial Vehicle Show, with prices starting at £28,000 and WLTP Combined range up to 204 miles.
CATL unveiled six new battery products and an integrated charge-swap network at its Beijing Super Technology Day, covering superfast charging, premium long-range, condensed, hybrid, and sodium-ion chemistries for 2026.
Porsche has unveiled the 975 RSE, its GEN4 Formula E race car. The single-seater delivers 600 kW in Attack Mode, permanent all-wheel drive, and up to 700 kW regenerative braking.
Isuzu UK has debuted the right-hand drive D-Max EV at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2026, delivering 1-tonne payload, 3.5-tonne towing, and a 163-mile WLTP range from May 2026.
ev.energy and Sense have partnered to integrate Waveform AI on AMI 2.0 meters with ev.energy's DER orchestration platform, enabling utility auto-enrollment and transformer-level grid-edge control across the distribution system.
Kumho Tire has been selected as an original equipment supplier for the all-electric ŠKODA Enyaq and Elroq, providing its ECSTA PS71 SUV tire in two EV-compatible fitments.
Rivian's R2 interior was personally chosen by CEO RJ Scaringe over concepts with physical buttons and exposed cupholders, lead designer Andrew Morandi has confirmed — putting Rivian against a growing industry reversal on touchscreen-heavy cabins.
Volkswagen's updated ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs retain UK Electric Car Grant eligibility following battery, power, and feature upgrades, with pricing from £36,995 and new V2L capability across both ranges.
Horse Powertrain will debut the X-Range C15 Direct Drive at Beijing Auto Show 2026, an all-in-one hybrid powertrain that converts BEV platforms into HEVs, PHEVs, or REEVs with minimal retooling.
The fully electric KGM Musso EV pickup has won a Product Design title at the Red Dot Design Awards 2026, strengthening the Korean brand's design credentials as the model rolls out across the UK.
Hyundai has revealed the IONIQ 3, a 400-volt E-GMP compact hatchback with up to 496 km WLTP range, an Aero Hatch silhouette targeting 0.263 Cd, and Android Automotive-based Pleos Connect infotainment.
Mercedes-Benz has debuted the all-new electric C-Class with up to 762 km of WLTP range, 800-volt fast charging, and a 360 kW C 400 4MATIC launch variant promising 0–100 km/h in 4.0 seconds.