Lucid Overhauls Leadership Team With New CFO, CTO
Lucid reported Q2 2026 production and delivery totals alongside a leadership overhaul under CEO Silvio Napoli, naming a new CFO, CTO and other executives while halving his direct reports.
Iberdrola | bp pulse Selects Driivz for EV Charging
Driivz will manage and optimize Iberdrola | bp pulse's 2,500-charger network across Spain and Portugal, as a new industry report finds reliability now outranks expansion as operators' top priority.
Nissan Prices UK 52kWh LEAF From $38,311
Nissan has priced a new 52kWh LEAF from $38,311 (£28,849) in the UK, undercutting the 75kWh version while retaining the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant and up to 280 miles of WLTP range.
LEPAS Founders Club Offers Savings on L8 Orders
LEPAS is offering the first 500 UK customers who order its new L8 plug-in hybrid SUV up to £1,800 in savings, including a refundable deposit and free service plan.
McMurtry Unveils Production Spéirling PURE Electric Track Car
McMurtry Automotive has revealed the production-ready Spéirling PURE, an electric track car generating 2,000 kg of downforce, priced at £995,000 with deliveries beginning later in 2026.
Caverion Taps GreenFlux to Run Its EV Charging Network
Caverion will run its European EV charging network on GreenFlux's charge point management platform, adding access to a 1.2-million-point roaming network across Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.
Kempower, PowerUp Open First High-Power EV Charging Site
Kempower and PowerUp America opened an 800-kW EV charging site in Manchester, Kentucky, the first of 12 planned Southeast sites, with a ribbon-cutting set for July 24.
2027 Kia Niro Gets Styling, Tech Refresh
Kia refreshes the 2027 Niro hybrid crossover with new Star Map styling, a curved panoramic display, ccNC connectivity, and expanded ADAS including Highway Drive Assist 2. On sale this summer.
Lamborghini Debuts 801-HP Urus SE Performante
Lamborghini's Urus SE Performante hits 801 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque, using a new Integrated Power Brake system and AURA air suspension to become the fastest Urus yet.
Kia EV5 Gains AWD, New Storm Trim
Kia adds AWD to the EV5, cutting 0-62 mph to 7.4 seconds, and launches a new "Storm" trim across the EV5 and Sportage, priced from £34,395 ($45,401).
InstaVolt Sells Iberian Business to Powerdot
InstaVolt has sold its Spanish and Portuguese charging business to Powerdot, redeploying capital from the deal to accelerate ultra-rapid charging growth across its core UK and Ireland markets.
Dacia Cuts Electric Spring Price to £11,990 in UK
Dacia has slashed the price of its electric Spring to £11,990 on-the-road, retaining its title as the UK's cheapest new car, electric or otherwise.
All-New Nissan LEAF Crowned Auto Express Car of the Year
Auto Express has named the all-new Nissan LEAF its 2026 Car of the Year, also awarding it Small Company Car and Affordable Electric Car honors, citing its 386-mile range and pricing.
ChargeLab Raises Canada Home Charging Rewards to 10¢/kWh
ChargeLab is raising its ChargeLab Rewards payout to 10 cents per kilowatt-hour for Canadian home EV charging, effective July 1, 2026, with no tiers, minimums, or waiting period.
BMW Completes $1.7B Investment, Confirms US-Built iX5
BMW Group has completed its $1.7 billion South Carolina investment, premiering the new BMW X5 and confirming the iX5 as the first fully electric BMW assembled in the U.S.