Rainer Zietlow earned a Guinness World Record after driving a Volkswagen ID. Buzz through 92 countries in 445 days. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles reports zero breakdowns and 95.75% battery state of health.
Xeal has launched Laitent, an edge inference network that uses idle EV charging capacity. The company plans 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs across 1,600-plus properties, with the first Pod online by the end of 2026.
Zeekr has built its 200,000th Zeekr 7X at the Ningbo Meishan Intelligent Factory. The company says the electric SUV is sold in more than 50 countries and regions, with monthly sales above 10,000.
Subaru priced the 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid from $40,495 MSRP and held the Forester Hybrid entry price at $34,730. The lineup reaches U.S. retailers later this fall with 194 combined horsepower.
XPENG has launched its G9L flagship SUV in China in battery-electric and range-extended versions. A global debut follows October 12 in Paris, with sales planned in 64 markets.
Geely Farizon debuted at IAA Transportation 2026 with the Farizon SV, V7E and Homtruck, previewed a four-wheel-drive SV MY27, and said its European distribution network now spans 28 countries.
VinFast has finalized franchise agreements for three new U.S. dealerships in Redondo Beach, Tustin, and Philadelphia, scheduled to open in September with sales, maintenance, and warranty support for the VF 8 and VF 9.
Lunaz will add a production shift and double its Silverstone workforce within 24 months, citing US demand for electrified Range Rover Classic and Aston Martin restomods, with 25 Range Rovers planned for 2027.
Versinetic is launching CongaEEL and MinnoRay, two EV charge controller boards that let manufacturers build single- or dual-socket three-phase AC chargers from fewer components, debuting at EV Charge Live September 22–24, 2026.
VEV has joined Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland's panel of charging partners, offering feasibility studies, charger installation and its VEV IQ energy platform as operators weigh electric trucks. VEV research says 46% of heavy trucks could switch today.
PowerUp America has been selected for four NCDOT NEVI funding awards, with Kempower supplying DC fast charging equipment for stations in Chocowinity, Plymouth, Wadesboro, and Whiteville, targeted to open in 2027.
Porsche is expanding the Cayenne Electric option list for the new model year with electrically operated doors, 11 kW wireless charging, a 4D-audio massage function, and Paint to Sample colors for 105 shades.
LEVC confirmed its next-generation black cab will launch in the UK in the second half of 2027, replacing the TX electric taxi as Geely-backed development continues and final TX assembly ends this month.
JUNA, the electric-truck-as-a-service joint venture between Scania and sennder, has surpassed 100 electric trucks in Europe, with roughly 110 in operation across four markets and 150 expected by year-end.
Volkswagen unveils the electric ID.3 GTI with 240 kW (322 hp), 402 lb-ft of torque, 0–62 mph in 5.6 seconds and up to 373 miles of range. Pre-sales open in early 2027.