LEPAS L6 PHEV Wraps China Validation Tour for Global Launch
LEPAS concluded its L6 PHEV validation drive across China on May 7, citing 44.5% thermal efficiency and 65.2% space utilization as it advances toward late-2026 European market launches.
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Suzuki Swift Hybrid Tops CarGurus UK Petrol Fuel-Economy Ranking at 64.2mpg
The Suzuki Swift Hybrid has been ranked the UK's most fuel-efficient petrol car by CarGurus UK, returning 64.2mpg WLTP combined and edging the Vauxhall Corsa Hybrid 110 by 1.4mpg. Suzuki's 0% PCP runs through June.
Electric Era Adds WEX Fleet Payments to Retail-Based EV Chargers
Electric Era has added WEX fleet payment processing to its retail-based DC fast chargers, giving commercial EV drivers access via WEX EV RFID cards and the DriverDash app at U.S. sites including Love's, Plaid Pantry, and Giant Eagle.
Lexus TZ Debuts as Brand’s First Three-Row BEV With 300-Mile Range
The Lexus TZ debuts as the brand's first three-row BEV, with a 95.82-kWh battery, 407.8 PS, and a targeted 300-mile EPA range arriving as a 2027 model.
Faraday Future Pauses 400V Super One, Pivots to 800V or AIHER Build
Faraday Future has paused its 400V FX Super One program and will instead launch the MPV as either an 800V battery-electric model or an AIHER hybrid, pending fresh investor financing.
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Hits U.S. at $61,500 With 434-Mile EPA Range
The 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive will launch in the U.S. on September 25 at $61,500 plus destination, with EPA-estimated range up to 434 miles and 400 kW DC fast charging.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Wins Best EV Experience in 2026 CarGurus Awards
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has won Best EV Experience in CarGurus' inaugural Confidence Awards, with the platform citing charging convenience, interior flexibility, and intuitive systems as decisive factors.
Workhorse, InCharge Energy Build Unified Support Model for EV Fleets
Workhorse and InCharge Energy will launch a joint customer support program in Q4 2026, giving commercial fleet operators one point of contact across vehicles, charging hardware, and software.
Nissan 2026 Ariya Adds V2L Charging, Google Built-In Infotainment
Nissan's 2026 Ariya update adds 11 kW bi-directional Vehicle-to-Load charging, NissanConnect with Google built-in, and refreshed styling. UK pricing starts at £37,000 (~$50,387) ahead of June sales.
BorgWarner Wins Two Asia Conquest Awards for Combustion and Hybrid Powertrains
BorgWarner secured two Asia conquest awards covering a latest-generation wet dual clutch for a Chinese SUV platform and a torsional assist VCT system for a Japanese hybrid engine, with production starting in 2026 and 2028.
Scania and Unicon Deploy Fully Electric Concrete Mixer Trucks in Denmark
Scania and Danish supplier Unicon have deployed a battery-electric concrete mixer truck with up to 400 kWh capacity, around 200 km range, and an integrated electric PTO — with 10 more on order.
ABB E-mobility Launches OM X-Series for Megawatt-Scale, Continuous-Duty Charging
ABB E-mobility's OM X-Series scales from 800 kW to 10 MW across one coordinated site architecture, with end-to-end liquid cooling for continuous-duty megawatt charging applications.
Greenlane Brings Megawatt-Capable Truck Charging to Texas I-45 Corridor
Greenlane will build new commercial electric truck charging sites in Dallas and Houston along the I-45 corridor, supporting both CCS and Megawatt Charging System connectors with carrier commitments from Nevoya.
Renault 5 E-Tech Adds One-Pedal Driving as UK Sales Top SMMT EV Chart
Renault 5 E-Tech topped UK EV registrations in April 2026 and now adds standard one-pedal driving on techno+ trim, with entry pricing held at £21,495 after the Electric Car Grant.
BYD Becomes UK’s Best-Selling EV Brand With 12,754 Sales Year-to-Date
BYD has become the UK's best-selling EV brand with 12,754 sales between January and April 2026, capturing more than 7% market share despite exclusion from the UK Electric Car Grant.
Geotab Adds Polestar to OEM Telematics Network for Global Fleets
Geotab has integrated Polestar vehicles into its OEM telematics network, giving commercial fleets in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific direct access to Polestar data through MyGeotab with no aftermarket hardware required.
Hino Le Series BEV Debuts at ACT Expo with 269 kWh Pack
Hino Trucks unveiled the Le Series battery-electric medium-duty truck at ACT Expo 2026, with a 269 kWh Hexagon Purus battery, Accelera e-axle, and Q3 2026 production start.
Toyota and Hyroad Deploy 40 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks in Southern California
Toyota and Hyroad Energy will deploy 40 hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 trucks in Southern California, pairing Hyroad vehicles with Toyota-built refueling infrastructure in Ontario.
BMW Group Hits Two Million BEV Production Milestone in Dingolfing
The BMW Group has produced its two-millionth all-electric vehicle, with a BMW i5 M60 xDrive sedan rolling off the line at Plant Dingolfing on May 5, 2026.
ChargeHub and AXSO Build North America’s First Open Truck Charging Reservation Platform
ChargeHub and AXSO are building North America's first open, vendor-neutral charging reservation platform for electric trucks, backed by C$450,000 from the Government of Québec and built on OCPI 2.3.