LEPAS L6 EV UK Specification Confirmed: 279 Miles
LEPAS has confirmed full UK specification for the L6 EV, its first all-electric SUV, with a 65 kWh LFP battery, 279-mile WLTP range and order books opening in early Q4 2026.
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Mercedes-Benz UK Names Pod Sole Home Charging Partner
Mercedes-Benz UK has named Pod its sole home EV charging partner, offering customers the Pod Point Solo 3S at £749 including standard installation, a £250 saving, with a five-year warranty.
BMW Electrified Sales Reach One in Four Worldwide
More than one in four BMW Group vehicles sold worldwide in the first half of 2026 was electrified, with fully electric models reaching around 28% of European sales.
Boise Electric School Buses Debut With $2.76M Grant
Boise School District will operate eight IC Bus electric school buses and depot charging for the 2026-27 school year, backed by a $2.76 million EPA Clean School Bus Program award.
Freelander 8 Global Validation Uses 1,000 Test Units
Freelander has deployed more than 1,000 Freelander 8 test units worldwide across tropical, desert and frigid conditions, with Middle East road testing underway ahead of the brand's Abu Dhabi launch.
Nano One Targets LFP Cathode Demand Outside China
Nano One reaffirmed a licensing-led LFP cathode strategy built on regional DevCo vehicles, citing an addressable market outside China of $8–10 billion in 2026 and roughly $40 billion by 2035.
Cell Pressure Control Anchors New hofer Battery Module
hofer technology has introduced a battery module with programmable cell pressure control, a design the company says can double cycle life and energy density across NMC and solid-state cell technologies.
Bidirectional Megawatt Charging Debuts on CSI Mobile BESS
Coulomb Solutions will offer bidirectional Megawatt Charging System capability on its 699 kWh and 2.3 MWh Mobile BESS units, allowing megawatt-level recharging and vehicle charging from the same mobile platform.
2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid Gets 305 HP Standard
Lincoln makes hybrid power standard on the 2027 Corsair, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged hybrid, all-wheel drive, 305 maximum horsepower, and BlueCruise 1.5 across both Premiere and Reserve trims.
Audi Nuvolari Makes North American Debut at Monterey
Audi brought the Nuvolari to Monterey Car Week for its North American debut, displaying the 499-unit hybrid supercar at The Quail and Pebble Beach before its first drive on California roads.
Hyundai Translead Names Range Zero Emissions XCIENT Dealer
Hyundai Translead has named Range Zero Emissions an authorized commercial vehicle dealer, extending XCIENT Fuel Cell sales and service to Washington fleets from Range's Fife showroom and across the Pacific Northwest.
Schneider Charge Residential EV Charger Debuts With SmartAmp
Schneider Electric launched Schneider Charge, an 11.5 kW Level 2 home EV charger with SmartAmp load management that adjusts charging to a home's existing electrical capacity. Available now in the US and Canada.
LEPAS Names Lloyds Brands as UK Finance Partners
LEPAS has appointed Lloyds Banking Group brands Black Horse and Lex Autolease as UK finance partners, covering retail finance, leasing, and wholesale funding across a dealer network exceeding 50 outlets.
Battery Health Certificates Urged for UK Used EVs
Electrifying.com, New AutoMotive and BatteryIQ are urging the UK government to mandate battery State of Health certificates on all dealer-sold used EVs, citing just 3% buyer confidence against 95% measured battery health.
SOUEAST C-DM Hybrid System Targets Urban, Intercity Driving
SOUEAST details its C-DM Hybrid System, pairing a 1.5TD dedicated hybrid engine with a stepless electric hybrid DHT to cover urban commuting and intercity range across Latin America and Africa.
LEPAS Opens First UK Dealership in Wolverhampton
LEPAS has opened its first UK dealership in Wolverhampton, starting a retail rollout targeting more than 60 outlets by the end of 2026 and more than 90 by the end of 2027.
GoSun Moonrider Electric Tractor Priced at $19,995
GoSun has launched the Moonrider 27 electric compact tractor at $19,995, pairing a 24 kWh LFP battery and 27 hp drivetrain with an optional 1,100-watt solar canopy.
Walmart EV Fast Charging Network Reaches 100 Stores
Walmart has opened its 100th company-owned EV fast-charging site in Monument, Colorado, bringing its network to 100 stores across 20 states with CCS and NACS connectors up to 400 kW.
Rivian iKamper Skycamp 4.0 DLX Adds R2 Compatibility
Rivian and iKamper have launched the Skycamp 4.0 DLX rooftop tent in Duo and Trio sizes, starting at $4,800, with the new Trio adding R1S and R2 fitment.
Honda EV Outlier Concept Wins Red Dot Award 2026
Honda's EV Outlier Concept, an electric motorcycle with in-wheel motors front and rear, has won a Red Dot Design Award 2026, with the company's electric motorcycle brand film taking a second Red Dot.