Renault Taps Protean for In-Wheel Motors on 5 Turbo 3E
Renault Group has confirmed Protean Electric as the in-wheel motor supplier for the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, making it the first European passenger car to enter production with IWMs.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt Arrives at Dealers With 262-Mile EPA Range
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt has begun shipping from GM's Fairfax plant with a finalized 262-mile EPA range, a $28,995 starting price, a native NACS charging port, and available Super Cruise.
Hyundai Unveils IONIQ V and 20-Model China EV Roadmap at Auto China 2026
Hyundai unveiled the IONIQ V at Auto China 2026 as its first dedicated China IONIQ model, alongside a plan for 20 new Beijing Hyundai models over five years.
Porsche Cayenne Coupé Electric Debuts at Auto China 2026 With 669 km Range
Porsche premieres the Cayenne Coupé Electric at Auto China 2026, launching three variants headlined by the 850 kW Turbo and a WLTP range of up to 669 km.
CUPRA Raval UK Pricing Starts at £23,785 for Electric City Car
CUPRA has confirmed UK pricing for the all-electric Raval, starting at £23,785 OTR for the Origin trim and rising to £36,310 for the top VZ Extreme, with summer 2026 deliveries.
Genesis GV60 Wins U.S. News 2026 Best Compact Electric SUV Award
The 2026 Genesis GV60 has been named Best Compact Electric SUV in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Hybrid and Electric Car Awards, marking the model's first win in the category.
Volkswagen Unveils Full Hybrid System for Golf and T-Roc
Volkswagen has unveiled a new full hybrid powertrain for the Golf and T-Roc, combining a 1.5 TSI engine with two electric motors and launching in Q4 2026.
Audi Confirms Fall 2026 A2 e-tron Start as Ingolstadt Sheds Q2
Audi confirmed a fall 2026 start for the A2 e-tron at Ingolstadt as Q2 production ends in April, with integrated Q3 output from Győr beginning mid-2026.
Volvo Starts EX60 Production in Sweden as European Orders Surge
Volvo Cars has started EX60 production at its Torslanda plant in Sweden, with customer deliveries set for early summer 2026 as European order volumes outpace internal forecasts.
ABB E-mobility Debuts Modular M-Series DC Charging Platform, Scaling to 1.2 MW
ABB E-mobility has launched the M-Series, a modular air-cooled split-system DC charging platform that scales from 200 kW to 1.2 MW in field-upgradeable 400 kW increments across public, retail, and fleet sites.
smart Concept #2 Debuts in Beijing, Previews All-Electric fortwo Reinvention
smart unveiled the Concept #2 in Beijing, previewing an all-electric two-seater city car on its new ECA platform. The production smart #2 will debut at the Paris Motor Show this October.
AION V Opens UK Pre-Orders at £36,450 With 317-Mile Range
GAC's AION brand opens UK pre-orders for the AION V electric SUV on 23 April at £36,450, bundling an eight-year warranty, service, MOT, and roadside assistance package.
Tweddle Group Builds DIY Service Content Package for Slate Truck
Tweddle Group has partnered with Slate Auto to build an aftersales content package for the Slate Truck, serving both DIY owners and technicians ahead of the EV's 2026 launch.
ChargePoint Debuts Express Solo 600kW DC Fast Charger for U.S. and Europe
ChargePoint has launched Express Solo, a 600kW standalone DC fast charger and the first product on its new Express architecture, co-developed with Eaton for bidirectional charging and storage integration.
2026 Nissan LEAF Wins U.S. News Best Subcompact Electric SUV Award
The 2026 Nissan LEAF has been named Best Subcompact Electric SUV in the U.S. News 2026 Best Hybrid and Electric Car Awards, citing range, features, and value.