
Kia EV2 Tops NAF Summer Range Test
The Kia EV2 standard-range delivered 325 km — 105% of its WLTP figure — to lead all compact and mid-size EVs at the NAF El Prix Summer Test in Norway.

The Kia EV2 standard-range delivered 325 km — 105% of its WLTP figure — to lead all compact and mid-size EVs at the NAF El Prix Summer Test in Norway.

Ford will operate around 1,400 charging points at its Cologne and Saarlouis sites as Charge Point Operator, managing workplace and employee home charging through chargecloud's cloud-based software platform.

MAHLE projects 34 million high-voltage batteries in Europe by 2030, warning that workshops investing now in EV servicing skills, diagnostics, and thermal management equipment will capture the aftermarket opportunity.

LiveWire has begun production of its S4 Honcho Trail ($4,999) and Street ($5,499) electric mini-motos, built by KYMCO, with first units reaching retail locations this summer.

Lexus opens "Curated by Lexus" at San Jose's Santana Row June 11–September 7, showcasing the TZ, ES, and RZ battery-electric models with art installations and guided driving experiences.

Rivian has begun first public deliveries of the R2 mid-size electric SUV, starting with the Performance Launch Package from $57,990, and opened ordering to existing reservation holders on a rolling basis.

Chrysler is recalling 17,277 model year 2020–2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrids over a high-voltage battery that may fail and cause a fire. Owners should park outside and stop charging until repaired.

Mitsubishi Motors has revealed the 2027 Eclipse Sportback, an all-new electric subcompact SUV built on the next-generation Nissan LEAF. The model goes on sale in North America in late 2026.

The electric Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 is now open for UK orders from £55,495, adding a rear-wheel-drive variant with an 85 kWh battery and up to 389 miles of WLTP range.

The updated Audi Q4 e-tron is now on sale in the UK from £46,260, adding up to 360 miles of range, faster DC charging and Audi's first bidirectional charging capability.

Nissan unveiled the Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid pickup and Primera EV sedan at the Philippine International Motor Show, opening its 'From China' export strategy. Technical specifications will follow closer to launch.

Daimler Truck's battery-electric eActros 600 and hydrogen NextGenH2 Truck share the same electric drive axle but store energy differently — a 621 kWh battery versus 85 kilograms of liquid hydrogen.

Blink Charging has agreed to sell its Envoy Technologies shared-mobility subsidiary to Israel's Blade Ranger for cash and a convertible note, sharpening its focus on core EV charging infrastructure.

AVILOO has named automotive veteran Brett Lippel CEO of its North American operations, tasking him with scaling the independent EV battery diagnostics firm across U.S. dealerships, fleets, and remarketing partners.

Einride will deploy electric heavy-duty trucks on a 160-kilometer refrigerated route for Sweden's Scan Sverige, replacing diesel on a corridor that carries about a quarter of the producer's chilled outbound volume.