2027 Chevrolet Bolt Targets Affordability With Shared Components
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt starts at $28,995 with shared GM components, LFP battery chemistry, and 15 additional miles of range, making it America's most affordable EV.
Donut Lab Solid-State Battery Passes Charge Retention Test
Donut Lab's third independent test confirms its solid-state battery retains charge over 10 days, ruling out supercapacitor behavior and advancing production-readiness validation.
Nissan LEAF Wins 2026 WWCOTY Supreme Winner Award
The 2026 WWCOTY Supreme Winner award goes to the third-generation Nissan LEAF, recognized by 86 international women automotive journalists for its electric performance, design, and real-world usability.
Lotus Eletre X Hybrid Targets 1,200 km Combined Range
Lotus has introduced the X Hybrid platform, targeting 952 PS, 350 km of pure electric range, and over 1,200 km combined range for the upcoming Eletre X, launching in Europe in June 2026.
SK Battery Cuts 37% of Georgia Workforce
SK Battery America cut nearly 1,000 jobs at its Georgia plant after Ford canceled the F-150 Lightning. What this means for the domestic EV supply chain — and what comes next.
EXEDY Corporation Acquires Protean Electric In-Wheel Motor Company
EXEDY Corporation has acquired Protean Electric, a developer of in-wheel motor technology for EVs, from BEDEO Group. The deal aims to bring ProteanDrive to industrial-scale production for OEM customers.
Mercedes-Benz Electric VLE World Premiere Set for March 10
Mercedes-Benz will premiere the all-electric VLE grand limousine on March 10, 2026, marking the debut of its new modular van platform with up to eight-seat capacity.
BYD Unveils Blade Battery 2.0 and 1,500kW FLASH Charging
BYD's Blade Battery 2.0 and FLASH Charging system deliver a 10%–97% charge in nine minutes and 621-mile range, targeting the final barriers to mass EV adoption globally.
Volkswagen Group Reaches Four Million BEV Deliveries Milestone
Volkswagen Group has reached four million cumulative BEV deliveries, ranking among the world's top five electric vehicle manufacturers and commanding roughly 27 percent of the European BEV market.
Chery’s LEPAS L4 EV Debuts in South African Market
The LEPAS L4 launches in South Africa as Chery Group's new EV brand enters the African market, offering a 13.2-inch 2K display, panoramic cameras, and a ten-year engine warranty.
Stellantis Pro One Prices BEV Vans Equal to Diesel
Stellantis Pro One is offering its full BEV compact and mid-size van lineup at diesel-equivalent prices across Europe through June 2026, covering eight models across four brands with payloads up to 1,500 kg.
Holyvolt Acquires Wildcat Discovery in $73M Battery Deal
Holyvolt's $73 million acquisition of Wildcat Discovery Technologies combines screen-printing process technology with AI-ready high-throughput materials discovery, targeting faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective Western battery production.
Lotus Tech Launches X-Hybrid SUV With 900V Platform
Lotus Technology has launched its LTS engineering standard alongside the LOTUS For Me X-hybrid hyper-SUV. The 952 PS model debuts in China in late March 2026, with European deliveries beginning mid-2026.
CUPRA Born Refreshed With New Design, Longer Range
The updated 2026 CUPRA Born arrives with four powertrain options, up to 372 miles of range, and revised styling — extending CUPRA's electric lineup ahead of the upcoming Raval launch.
BMW i3 Neue Klasse Arctic Testing Reveals Gen6 eDrive specs
The BMW i3, the second Neue Klasse model, debuts its design on March 18, 2026, featuring Gen6 eDrive with 800-volt architecture and up to 400 kW peak charging capacity.