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  • Friday · 4 min

    ev.news Briefly: Range Rover Sport, EVgo, Trump & more | 30 Sep 2026

    RANGE ROVER SPORT ELECTRIC STARTS £45K BELOW RANGE ROVER ELECTRIC Range Rover has opened UK orders for the Sport Electric from £109,810, giving it the same 118.5 kWh usable battery and electric drivetrain as the larger Range Rover Electric for £45,000 less, with deliveries expected in early 2027. Its 800-volt system supports up to 350 kW DC charging and a claimed 10–80% charge in around 22 minutes, while quoted WLTP range is around 374–378 miles and the Sport gets air suspension, four-wheel steering and active roll control. EVGO’S 750 KW SYSTEM WILL SPLIT POWER BETWEEN CARS EVgo has delayed deployment of its next-generation fast-charging system from the second half of 2026 to 2027, with its headline 750 kW figure representing the total power available to share dynamically between connected vehicles rather than 750 kW for one car. The architecture should make better use of site capacity as vehicles move through their charging curves while supporting future higher-power EVs and trucks, with EVgo also planning more NACS connectors, lighter cables and touchless payment. TRUMP CUTS 2031 US FUEL ECONOMY STANDARD TO 34.9 MPG The Trump administration has finalised US fuel-economy standards corresponding to a 34.9 mpg fleet average in model year 2031, down from the previous 50.4 mpg requirement and reducing federal regulatory pressure on manufacturers to increase EV sales. From 2028 automakers will also lose the ability to buy CAFE credits from competitors, while tighter light-truck classification rules from 2030 will move many crossovers into the more demanding passenger-car category. FORD WARNS US ON CHINESE CARS WHILE USING CHINESE TECH Ford CEO Jim Farley has warned the US against allowing Chinese automakers to gain the foothold they have established in Europe, while arguing that Ford itself needs access to Chinese technology to remain competitive. Ford licenses CATL battery technology for its Michigan battery plant and has formed a manufacturing joint venture with Geely in Spain, illustrating its attempt to cooperate where Chinese companies hold useful intellectual property while developing its own Universal EV platform. ALPINE TEASES ELECTRIC A110 FOR 2027 Alpine has previewed the design direction of its third-generation A110, which will become a full EV in 2027 while retaining an evolutionary version of the current sports car’s shape. It will use Renault Group’s bonded-aluminium Alpine Performance Platform and is expected to underpin a wider family including a convertible and four-seat A310, although battery size, range, charging speed and motor output remain unannounced. EU SHIFTS CHARGING FUNDING TOWARDS ELECTRIC TRUCKS The European Commission plans to prioritise electric-truck and bus charging in future infrastructure funding as financing and grid connections become major barriers to heavy-duty electrification. Europe has nearly 40,000 battery-electric trucks and around 3,000 suitable public charging points, but studies suggest the busiest future sites could require 20–50 MW grid connections as charging demand rises towards roughly 100 TWh a year by 2035. STELLANTIS TURNS TO MOMENTA FOR PEUGEOT AND JEEP DRIVER ASSISTANCE Stellantis’ new technology joint venture with Dongfeng has selected Chinese autonomous-driving specialist Momenta to develop driver-assistance systems with Peugeot and Jeep for future vehicles. The technology is intended for China, Europe and other markets, making the partnership an international software programme rather than merely a China-specific localisation project and extending Momenta’s reach beyond its established German premium-brand customers. TESLA PATENTS FOUR-FAN EV AERO SYSTEM BEFORE ROADSTER REVEAL Tesla has patented an aerodynamic system using four electric fans around an EV’s rear diffuser to manage underbody airflow, increase downforce and potentially reduce the drag penalty of conventional aerodynamic surfaces. The patent appeared shortly before Tesla’s planned 15 October Roadster showing, but nothing in the filing confirms the technology will be fitted to the Roadster or any production Tesla.

  • Friday · 18 min

    ev.news China: Geely Already Installing 2.25 MW Charging, Hyundai IONIQ V Low Price & Lynk & Co 20 Strong Sales | 30 Sep 2026

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart GEELY BRINGS 2.25 MW CHARGING TO FIVE CITIES https://evne.ws/r4tuo HYUNDAI IONIQ V BRINGS 800V TECH TO 99,900 YUAN https://evne.ws/obxv4 LYNK & CO 20 TAKES 14,463 ORDERS IN ONE HOUR https://evne.ws/7qm0x STELATO V8 OPENS AT 329,800 YUAN https://evne.ws/86bge CHINESE BRANDS TAKE 27 OF 56 WORLD CAR SLOTS https://evne.ws/7z81k AITO M8 GETS HUAWEI ADS 5 ACROSS THE RANGE https://evne.ws/jaznd BYD’S 16 GWH XI’AN BATTERY PLANT STARTS PRODUCTION https://evne.ws/yhz2g ZEEKR REJECTS BATTERY SWAPPING AFTER GEELY-NIO DEAL https://evne.ws/71f7j

  • Friday · 18 min

    [ARCHIVE] ev.news Daily: AION UT Arrives In UK, DPD Orders More EV Vans & EU Rules Lockout China| 13 Sep 2026

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart AION UT ARRIVES IN UK FROM £28,950 https://evne.ws/68nv0 DPD UK ORDERS 341 MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER VANS https://evne.ws/dqo90 EU DRAFT WOULD LET PUBLIC BUYERS FAVOUR EUROPEAN EV SUPPLIERS https://evne.ws/0m1kf ALSTOM AND TRANSPENNINE PLAN 29 BATTERY-ELECTRIC TRAINS https://evne.ws/1wcn4 LAWMAKER ASKS NHTSA TO ACT ON TESLA FSD https://evne.ws/h6fdh PURPOSE ENERGY PROPOSES PERTH-BUNBURY HEAVY-VEHICLE CHARGING NETWORK https://evne.ws/o5umo CHINA POLICY SEEKS STRICT CONTROL OF NEW INDEPENDENT EV-MAKER APPROVALS https://evne.ws/gg3qt

  • Friday · 4 min

    [ARCHIVE] ev.news Briefly: Aion UT, EV Vans, Favouring Local & more | 13 Sep 2026

    It's ev.news Briefly for Sunday 13 September 2026, only todays headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the ev.news Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/evnews AION UT ARRIVES IN UK FROM £28,950 AION has launched the UT electric hatchback in the UK from £28,950, offering 268 miles of WLTP range, 30-80% charging in 24 minutes and UK-specific chassis tuning. Its strongest differentiator is the transferable Great 8 Promise covering warranty, servicing, roadside assistance and MOTs for eight years, aimed at reducing concerns over buying and later reselling a relatively unfamiliar Chinese brand. DPD UK ORDERS 341 MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER VANS DPD UK has ordered 341 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans, taking its electric fleet beyond 4,000 vehicles and extending battery-electric delivery operations into larger vans and longer routes around London and elsewhere in Britain. The order suggests improving battery range, payload capability and UK licensing rules are making full-size electric vans practical for a broader range of commercial delivery work. EU DRAFT AIMS TO FAVOUR EUROPEAN EV SUPPLIERS The European Commission has proposed procurement rules allowing public authorities to favour European suppliers by considering resilience, industrial capacity and fair competition alongside price when buying products including electric buses, chargers and municipal EV fleets. The draft could disadvantage some Chinese suppliers, but European-built vehicles from companies such as BYD may still qualify depending on final rules governing product origin and European component content. EU DRAFT SEEKS EUROPEAN PREFERENCE IN BUS TENDERS Europe’s proposed procurement reforms distinguish between where a company is headquartered and where its products are manufactured, meaning Chinese-owned manufacturers with EU factories could potentially remain eligible for public contracts. For companies such as BYD, European production may therefore become increasingly important not only for tariffs and supply chains but also for maintaining access to taxpayer-funded transport and fleet tenders. ALSTOM AND TRANSPENNINE PLAN 29 BATTERY-ELECTRIC TRAINS Alstom and TransPennine Express plan to introduce 29 battery-electric Adessia Stream trains from 2034, designed for long-distance UK routes with around 300 passengers and speeds of up to 110 mph. The programme would move battery propulsion beyond current UK trials and retrofits into purpose-built mainline passenger trains, while also supporting production and employment at Alstom’s Derby facility. LAWMAKER ASKS NHTSA TO ACT ON TESLA FSD US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi has asked federal regulators to examine whether Tesla does enough to prevent misuse of Full Self-Driving and Autopilot after NBC identified videos and police cases involving drivers apparently sleeping or becoming distracted while the systems operated. Tesla requires drivers to remain attentive and uses cameras and other monitoring measures, but the question now facing NHTSA is whether those safeguards adequately prevent foreseeable misuse. PURPOSE ENERGY PROPOSES PERTH-BUNBURY HEAVY-VEHICLE CHARGING NETWORK Purpose Energy has proposed an AU$137 million electric-truck charging corridor between Perth and Bunbury, with hubs at Forrestfield, Rockingham and Picton offering 12 charging bays each alongside two battery-swapping stations. Backed by logistics operator Centurion, the proposal will first test fleet demand and could demonstrate whether shared high-capacity infrastructure is more practical than individual operators building expensive charging facilities at separate depots. CHINA POLICY SEEKS STRICT CONTROL OF NEW INDEPENDENT EV-MAKER APPROVALS China has set 2030 targets for new-energy vehicles to reach 70% of domestic passenger-car sales and 40% of commercial-vehicle sales while tightening approval of new independent manufacturers and encouraging consolidation through mergers and the closure of inefficient capacity. With NEVs already accounting for 65.2% of domestic passenger-vehicle sales in August, the policy signals that Beijing’s next priority is managing competition, industrial discipline and global scale rather than simply stimulating EV demand.

  • Friday · 17 min

    [ARCHIVE] ev.news Daily: Cheap Off-Peak Charging, $12,500 ID.4 Discounts and Volvo Win EV Truck Award | 27 Sep 2026

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart UK OFF-PEAK EV CHARGING COSTS 2.3P PER MILE IN NEW ANALYSIS https://evne.ws/yfnby VOLKSWAGEN OFFERS $12,500 TO CLEAR REMAINING US ID.4 STOCK https://evne.ws/egknf VOLVO ELECTRIC TRUCK RANGE WINS INTERNATIONAL TRUCK OF THE YEAR 2027 https://evne.ws/fuv7u MERCEDES-AMG NEEDS REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO START CHARGING AT TEST EVENT https://evne.ws/2wu0z EXPLOREN PLANS MORE THAN 600 FAST CHARGERS ACROSS AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/qbivr NEW ZEALAND REPORT FINDS CCS2 VEHICLE-TO-GRID SUPPORT LIMITED TO TRIALS https://evne.ws/xs3io

  • Friday · 4 min

    [ARCHIVE] ev.news Briefly: Off-Peak Discounts, Heavy Haulin’ & more | 27 Sep 2026

    UK OFF-PEAK EV CHARGING COSTS 2.3P PER MILE IN NEW ANALYSIS Carbon Brief estimates UK EVs charged overnight at home cost about 2.3p per mile, versus 20.1p for petrol and 21p for diesel, while charging at the domestic price cap costs around 7p per mile. The advantage depends heavily on access to home charging and off-peak tariffs, and although electricity prices and a planned 3p-per-mile EV tax from April 2028 will narrow the gap, EVs are still expected to retain a substantial energy-cost advantage. VOLKSWAGEN OFFERS $12,500 TO CLEAR REMAINING US ID.4 STOCK Volkswagen is offering US buyers and lessees $12,500 on remaining 2025 ID.4s until 2 November, after first-half 2026 sales fell 77.2% to 2,205 and production at its Chattanooga factory ended in April. The large incentive is intended to clear very limited stock while Volkswagen prepares a future North American replacement, expected to adopt the ID. Tiguan name but with no announced launch timetable. VOLVO ELECTRIC TRUCK RANGE WINS INTERNATIONAL TRUCK OF THE YEAR 2027 Volvo’s FH Electric, FM Electric, FMX Electric and FH Aero Electric have won International Truck of the Year 2027, with judges highlighting improvements in range, efficiency, payload and suitability for different heavy-transport roles. Production of the next generation began in Gothenburg on 14 September, with the FH, FM and FMX Electric offering up to 470 kilometres of range and further production planned in Belgium. MERCEDES-AMG NEEDS REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO START CHARGING AT TEST EVENT A Mercedes-AMG needed several attempts to establish communication with a charger during CharIN Testival 2026, illustrating the interoperability challenges created by technologies including Plug & Charge, bidirectional charging and megawatt charging. The controlled test does not show how common such failures are for consumers, but CharIN says compatibility, connector locking and vehicle-to-grid implementation still need improvement even as ISO 15118-20 standards mature. EXPLOREN PLANS MORE THAN 600 FAST CHARGERS ACROSS AUSTRALIA Exploren will invest A$30 million over two years to install more than 600 DC fast chargers across Australia, with many offering 200 kW or more alongside contactless payment and upgrades to existing sites. The expansion builds on the company’s acquisition of Engie’s Australian and New Zealand charging network in 2025, adding new hardware while also improving maintenance and ease of use across its existing network. NEW ZEALAND REPORT FINDS CCS2 VEHICLE-TO-GRID SUPPORT LIMITED TO TRIALS A New Zealand government-backed readiness report finds that CCS2 vehicle-to-grid support remains largely restricted to approved trials, with BYD and NordEast requiring individual vehicle approval and only StarCharge Halo and SigenStor EV DC chargers meeting the report’s stated requirements. Wider adoption could begin from mid-2027 if BYD introduces standard-warranty V2G support as planned, while current trials are already testing enhanced export payments of up to NZ$0.70 per kWh in grid-constrained areas.

  • Thursday · 15 min

    ev.news Daily: Tesla Opens Semi Factory, Chinese Welcomed Into USA & Sales Rise in 47 States

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart TESLA OPENS NEVADA SEMI FACTORY WITH 50,000-A-YEAR PLAN https://evne.ws/0jazg TRUMP OPEN TO CHINESE CAR FACTORIES IN THE US https://evne.ws/dtjup EV REGISTRATIONS RISE IN 47 US STATES https://evne.ws/rexu9 EMBER REPORT BACKS HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIFICATION https://evne.ws/1bjyk INSTAVOLT COMMITS TO CHADEMO AT EVERY UK SITE https://evne.ws/4yxjc LEPAS PREVIEWS L4 AND L6 ELECTRIC SUVS IN SPAIN https://evne.ws/49jnr EVERYTHING ELECTRIC SYDNEY DRAWS RECORD 37,421 VISITORS https://evne.ws/r7ftt

  • Thursday · 4 min

    ev.news Briefly: Semi Factory, China In USA, EV Registrations & more

    TESLA OPENS NEVADA SEMI FACTORY WITH 50,000-A-YEAR PLAN Tesla has opened its first high-volume Semi factory in Nevada, targeting eventual production of 50,000 electric trucks a year as customers including ZET SCALE and Einride wait for thousands of vehicles. Tesla claims up to 500 miles of range and 98% fleet uptime, but the production ramp, dedicated service network and promised autonomous driving capability are still works in progress. TRUMP OPEN TO CHINESE CAR FACTORIES IN THE US President Donald Trump says he would accept Chinese carmakers building vehicles in the US if they employ American workers, potentially offering manufacturers a route around tariffs that effectively exclude direct Chinese imports. US automakers and lawmakers are pushing in the opposite direction, arguing that Chinese manufacturers should be blocked from domestic production as their growing European market share demonstrates the competitive pressure they could bring. EV REGISTRATIONS RISE IN 47 US STATES EV registrations increased in 47 US states during the second quarter of 2026, with electric vehicles reaching 7.9% of national sales, although market share declined year-on-year in several leading EV states including California, Washington and Oregon. Rising petrol prices and continued state support provide favourable conditions for adoption, but the data does not establish what caused either the broader registration growth or the declining shares in those leading markets. EMBER REPORT BACKS HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIFICATION Ember argues that combining EVs, heat pumps, rooftop solar and home batteries can reduce UK household exposure to volatile fossil-fuel prices as clean electricity increasingly supplies the grid. Adoption of these technologies is accelerating, and Ember estimates rooftop solar can cut annual EV charging costs by more than £500 while batteries allow households to use more of their own generation. INSTAVOLT COMMITS TO CHADEMO AT EVERY UK SITE InstaVolt has committed to keeping at least one CHAdeMO connector at every existing and future UK charging site, protecting access for thousands of older EVs as other operators phase out the standard. The commitment is particularly important for used Nissan Leaf owners, showing how charging networks will need to support legacy vehicles long after manufacturers have moved to CCS. LEPAS PREVIEWS L4 AND L6 ELECTRIC SUVS IN SPAIN Lepas has previewed its L4 and L6 electric SUVs in Spain, both using 65 kWh LFP batteries with claimed WLTP range of up to 450 kilometres and maximum charging power of 120 kW. The models expand Lepas beyond its existing L8 and indicate a broader European EV and plug-in hybrid range, although the vehicles shown were static and some production specifications remain unconfirmed. EVERYTHING ELECTRIC SYDNEY DRAWS RECORD 37,421 VISITORS Everything Electric Sydney attracted a record 37,421 visitors and more than 5,300 EV test drives, with attendance around 20% higher than the previous Sydney event. Twelve major vehicle launches and a broader range of home-energy technology suggest growing Australian consumer interest not just in electric cars but in combining transport with cleaner household energy generation and storage.

  • Thursday · 18 min

    ev.news Daily: VW ID. Buzz Cargo Gets Longer, Alpine A290 & Audi A6 Distance Claims

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart VOLKSWAGEN OPENS ORDERS FOR LONGER ID. BUZZ CARGO https://evne.ws/nznke ALPINE ADDS COLLECTION PACKAGE TO ELECTRIC A290 https://evne.ws/068mk AUDI A6 E-TRON CLAIMS 831-MILE SINGLE-CHARGE RECORD https://evne.ws/hi5hx DACIA HIPSTER PRODUCTION PLANNED FOR 2027 AT EXPECTED £9,500 https://evne.ws/evqt4 EU WILL NOT VOTE ON TESLA FSD ON 6 OCTOBER https://evne.ws/eug53 INDEPENDENT USED-CAR DEALERS GET FREE EV TRAINING https://evne.ws/xsu0g RENAULT PLANS €600 MILLION SPANISH FACTORY INVESTMENT https://evne.ws/k503v US SENATORS DELAY BID FOR PERMANENT CHINESE VEHICLE BAN https://evne.ws/rwvd5 SLOVENIA WILL END ELECTRIC-CAR PURCHASE SUBSIDIES https://evne.ws/fijld ROLLS-ROYCE ELECTRIC SUV PROTOTYPE SHOWS SPLIT BONNET SEAM https://evne.ws/c8br8

  • Thursday · 4 min

    ev.news Briefly: ID. Buzz Cargo, Alpine A290, Audi A6 & more

    VOLKSWAGEN OPENS ORDERS FOR LONGER ID. BUZZ CARGO Volkswagen has opened German orders for the longer ID. Buzz Cargo, which increases load volume from 3.9 to 4.4 cubic metres, gains a wider side opening for a Euro pallet and uses an 86 kWh battery, with prices from €50,630 for the 250 kW AWD version and €48,490 for the forthcoming 210 kW RWD model. Quoted ranges are 430–460 km for AWD and 450–490 km for RWD, with 200 kW DC charging, 11 kW AC charging, one-pedal driving and 3.0 kW continuous vehicle-to-load power. ALPINE ADDS COLLECTION PACKAGE TO ELECTRIC A290 Alpine has introduced a more restrained Collection styling package for the A290 GT, GT Performance and GTS, adding body-colour wheelarches, a black steering wheel, silver brake calipers, exclusive matte grey-blue or metallic white paint, a gloss-black roof and diamond-cut Snowflake wheels. GT and GT Performance also receive blue-and-white fabric and faux-leather interiors, while GTS retains leather; UK timing and pricing remain unconfirmed, although a small premium over the roughly £30,000 existing range is expected. AUDI A6 E-TRON CLAIMS 831-MILE SINGLE-CHARGE RECORD Rally driver Miko Marczyk drove an Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance 1,338 km, or more than 831 miles, on one charge over 45 hours, exceeding a previous claimed Lucid Air record of 749 miles and travelling more than 360 miles beyond the Audi’s official 468-mile maximum. The 94.9 kWh car averaged 8.8 miles/kWh on a carefully selected Polish route with favourable terrain and energy-efficient Michelin tyres, making the conditions and exceptionally long journey important context for the claimed record. DACIA HIPSTER PRODUCTION PLANNED FOR 2027 AT EXPECTED £9,500 Dacia is reportedly planning 2027 production of the Hipster, potentially giving Britain an electric city car costing around £9,500, although the project has not yet received final production approval. Sources indicate a 15 kWh battery and production at Shiyan in China using some previous-generation Spring components, while Dacia is still deciding between four-seat L7e and two-seat L6 configurations as it seeks a profitable sub-£10,000 starting price. EU WILL NOT VOTE ON TESLA FSD ON 6 OCTOBER Tesla’s attempt to secure EU-wide approval for Full Self-Driving Supervised will be discussed by the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles on 6 October but will not be put to a vote, making December the earliest scheduled opportunity for a decision. Seven countries have authorised the driver-supervised system, but bloc-wide approval requires support from at least 15 member states representing 65% of the EU population, while concerns including speed-limit compliance remain and Tesla’s reported European safety figures have not been independently audited. INDEPENDENT USED-CAR DEALERS GET FREE EV TRAINING Independent used-car dealers can now access EV Retail Ready, a free online programme created by the BVRLA, Independent Motor Dealers Association and EVA England to improve staff knowledge of charging, running costs, ownership and the EV buying process. The four-module course takes up to two hours, includes access to Clearwatt’s vehicle-specific battery, charging and real-world range data, and requires all customer-facing staff to complete the training for dealership accreditation. RENAULT PLANS €600 MILLION SPANISH FACTORY INVESTMENT Renault plans to invest €600 million through 2030 in its Valladolid and Palencia factories in Spain, preparing them for five new models including two medium-sized EVs based on the electric-specific RGEV Medium 2.0 platform. The programme, combining Renault funding with national and regional public support, also includes a battery assembly line at Valladolid and is intended to help secure the future of more than 6,000 direct jobs. US SENATORS DELAY BID FOR PERMANENT CHINESE VEHICLE BAN US senators have delayed a fast-track attempt to make restrictions on Chinese vehicles permanent while discussions continue with Republican Senator Rand Paul, whose objection prevents the unanimous consent needed despite the bill having 51 supporters. The proposal would prevent presidential waivers for Chinese manufacturers and could also affect Mercedes-Benz because Chinese investors own nearly 20% of it, although Senator Bernie Moreno said the company would have until 2030 to comply and could potentially receive waivers. SLOVENIA WILL END ELECTRIC-CAR PURCHASE SUBSIDIES Slovenia’s new government will end electric-car purchase subsidies after existing funding was exhausted, shifting its electric-mobility policy towards charging infrastructure instead. Around €2.5 million is available for slower chargers and roughly €25 million is planned next year for charging infrastructure on and beyond the TEN-T network, with future support expected to rely more heavily on national rather than EU funding. ROLLS-ROYCE ELECTRIC SUV PROTOTYPE SHOWS SPLIT BONNET SEAM A photograph of Rolls-Royce’s forthcoming electric SUV prototype shows a centre bonnet seam resembling a split-opening mechanism described in a 2024 BMW patent, although neither the mechanism nor the possible storage space beneath it has been confirmed. The standalone electric SUV could enter production next year alongside the V12 Cullinan, but reports of BMW Group EV technology, an 800-volt electrical system, dual motors and all-wheel drive remain expectations rather than confirmed specifications.

  • Thursday · 16 min

    ev.news China: BMW Expects iX3 Profits, Bosch Gains Ground In China & Budget BYD Might Get Flash Charging

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart BMW EXPECTS CHINESE iX3 TO MAKE MONEY https://evne.ws/yw1wq BOSCH GAINS CHINESE CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIER RIVALS https://evne.ws/ewe9x BYD SEAGULL MAY GET NINE-MINUTE FLASH CHARGING https://evne.ws/xqz1l BYD REVEALS FANG CHENG BAO TI 9 INTERIOR https://evne.ws/g4hah EPICLAND LAUNCHES X9 FROM 279,800 YUAN https://evne.ws/4gn4d CHINESE EV MAKERS ADD SHIP FIRE WARNING MODE https://evne.ws/47upp GERMAN AUTO EXECUTIVES SEEK DEEPER CHINA COOPERATION https://evne.ws/p8i3u NEW MG4 PRODUCTION REACHES 200,000 IN NANJING https://evne.ws/bvseq

  • Thursday · 18 min

    ev.news Daily: Nissan Unveils PIXO, CATL Euro Battery Swapping & GM Now Using Recycled Battery Materials

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart NISSAN UNVEILS PIXO WITH CLAIMED RANGE OF 161 MILES https://evne.ws/ahls5 CATL PLANS PARIS BATTERY SWAP DEMO FOR MARCH 2027 https://evne.ws/ahls5 CATL OPENS OSLO BATTERY SERVICE CENTRE https://evne.ws/7nb7u GM DELIVERS CUSTOMER EVS WITH RECYCLED CATHODE MATERIAL https://evne.ws/3zesx VOLKSWAGEN DELAYS US ID. BUZZ TO 2028 MODEL YEAR https://evne.ws/a2ve1 ZEEKR ENTERS FINLAND AND THREE BALTIC MARKETS https://evne.ws/g3bpg AVATR PLANS AUSTRALIAN PRE-ORDERS BEFORE END OF 2026 https://evne.ws/d6iq7 BYD ATTO 2 DM-I STARTS AT $24,990 IN AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/m5sup CEER REVEALS EXOBOT ELECTRIC SEDAN AND SUV https://evne.ws/7yio5

  • Thursday · 4 min

    ev.news Briefly: Nissan PIXO, CATL, GM & more

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart NISSAN UNVEILS PIXO WITH CLAIMED RANGE OF 161 MILES https://evne.ws/ahls5 CATL PLANS PARIS BATTERY SWAP DEMO FOR MARCH 2027 https://evne.ws/ahls5 CATL OPENS OSLO BATTERY SERVICE CENTRE https://evne.ws/7nb7u GM DELIVERS CUSTOMER EVS WITH RECYCLED CATHODE MATERIAL https://evne.ws/3zesx VOLKSWAGEN DELAYS US ID. BUZZ TO 2028 MODEL YEAR https://evne.ws/a2ve1 ZEEKR ENTERS FINLAND AND THREE BALTIC MARKETS https://evne.ws/g3bpg AVATR PLANS AUSTRALIAN PRE-ORDERS BEFORE END OF 2026 https://evne.ws/d6iq7 BYD ATTO 2 DM-I STARTS AT $24,990 IN AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/m5sup CEER REVEALS EXOBOT ELECTRIC SEDAN AND SUV https://evne.ws/7yio5

  • Wednesday · 20 min

    ev.news Daily: VW ID. Tiguan, Tesla Delays Roadster Reveal & Chery Prepare To Enter Canada | 29 Sep 2026

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart VOLKSWAGEN CONFIRMS ID. TIGUAN WILL REPLACE ID.4 AND ID.5 https://evne.ws/b1sma TESLA MOVES ROADSTER DEMONSTRATION TO 15 OCTOBER https://evne.ws/zl9sy OMODA AND JAECOO SIGNAL LATE-2026 CANADIAN ARRIVAL https://evne.ws/ju700 GM FINANCE CHIEF EXPECTS MORE US COMPETITION https://evne.ws/hyvsy BYD PRICES ATTO 3 EVO FROM $41,990 https://evne.ws/nf2sw CHERY RECRUITS UK DEALERS FOR ICAUR https://evne.ws/lc5pm POWERCO AND GOTION PLAN THREE BATTERY VENTURES https://evne.ws/tbuh8 T&E FINDS ELECTRIC TRUCKS CHEAPER IN SIX EU MARKETS https://evne.ws/7wtq9 GERMAN AUTO INDUSTRY CHIEF URGES COOPERATION WITH CHINA https://evne.ws/i985w UBS SAYS CHINESE EXPORTS OUTRUN EUROPEAN REGISTRATIONS https://evne.ws/fqb9t

  • Wednesday · 4 min

    ev.news Briefly: ID. Tiguan, Roadster, Omoda/Jaecoo & more | 29 Sep 2026

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart VOLKSWAGEN CONFIRMS ID. TIGUAN WILL REPLACE ID.4 AND ID.5 https://evne.ws/b1sma TESLA MOVES ROADSTER DEMONSTRATION TO 15 OCTOBER https://evne.ws/zl9sy OMODA AND JAECOO SIGNAL LATE-2026 CANADIAN ARRIVAL https://evne.ws/ju700 GM FINANCE CHIEF EXPECTS MORE US COMPETITION https://evne.ws/hyvsy BYD PRICES ATTO 3 EVO FROM $41,990 https://evne.ws/nf2sw CHERY RECRUITS UK DEALERS FOR ICAUR https://evne.ws/lc5pm POWERCO AND GOTION PLAN THREE BATTERY VENTURES https://evne.ws/tbuh8 T&E FINDS ELECTRIC TRUCKS CHEAPER IN SIX EU MARKETS https://evne.ws/7wtq9 GERMAN AUTO INDUSTRY CHIEF URGES COOPERATION WITH CHINA https://evne.ws/i985w UBS SAYS CHINESE EXPORTS OUTRUN EUROPEAN REGISTRATIONS https://evne.ws/fqb9t

  • Wednesday · 20 min

    ev.news China: BYD Seal 07 Revealed, Three Electric VW’s & Long Range iCaur V27 | 29 Sep 2026

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart BYD SHOWS LARGER SECOND-GENERATION SEAL 07 https://evne.ws/etz8g SAIC VOLKSWAGEN OPENS ID. ERA 8X PRE-SALES https://evne.ws/18qhe VOLKSWAGEN ID. UNYX 09 PRE-SALES START IN CHINA https://evne.ws/2c6wj JETTA OPENS M6 PRE-SALES FROM 80,800 YUAN https://evne.ws/vfu0v NIO BOSS SAYS BATTERY-SWAP DEAL AVOIDS DUPLICATED INVESTMENT https://evne.ws/6qfuz CHERY ICAR V27 LONG-RANGE GETS 300 KM CLTC RANGE https://evne.ws/pv06g GOTION AND VOLKSWAGEN PLAN ABOUT €3.22 BILLION BATTERY INVESTMENT https://evne.ws/4cpg9 LUXEED RX LAUNCHES FROM 259,800 YUAN https://evne.ws/usbqk CHINA AIMS FOR INITIAL LARGE-SCALE ALL-SOLID-STATE APPLICATION BY 2030 https://evne.ws/oeymy

  • September 29 · 20 min

    ev.news Daily: Smart’s #2 Gets Serious Engineering, Rivian Gains Direct Sales & Used Diesel Values In freefall | 28 Sep 2026

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart SMART DETAILS ELECTRIC #2 AHEAD OF PARIS REVEAL https://evne.ws/bts2h RIVIAN GAINS WASHINGTON LICENCE FOR DIRECT SALES https://evne.ws/ku0s7 USED-DIESEL VALUES FALL; DIESEL COSTS AROUND 14PC MORE https://evne.ws/0fy3o GM AND PG&E OFFER FREE CHARGERS AND BILL CREDITS https://evne.ws/rhts9 HYUNDAI CONTINUES SOLID-STATE BATTERY DEVELOPMENT DESPITE COSTS https://evne.ws/9cz6h HYUNDAI TESTS 200 KWH USED-BATTERY STORAGE https://evne.ws/mtar4 POWERCO CANADA POSTPONES $7-BILLION ST. THOMAS FACTORY OPENING https://evne.ws/nl0c9 BOSCH WARNS COSTLY BATTERY REPAIRS COULD SHORTEN EV LIVES https://evne.ws/kcwrw KIA PV5 CHASSIS UK CONVERSIONS DUE FOURTH QUARTER 2026 https://evne.ws/e4uf2 THREE-QUARTERS OF 20 LEADING UK PHEVS CANNOT USE RAPID CHARGERS https://evne.ws/2awak VERTICAL OPENS £1.5M VALO ASSEMBLY CENTRE https://evne.ws/gl9d1

  • September 29 · 4 min

    ev.news Briefly: Smart #2, Rivian Gets Licence and Diesel Getting More Expensive | 28 Sep 2026

    SMART’S TINY #2 HAS SURPRISINGLY SERIOUS ENGINEERING smart’s new sub-3-metre electric #2 uses rear-wheel drive, 50:50 weight distribution, five-link independent rear suspension and a compact 11-in-1 electric-drive unit to maximise cabin space and manoeuvrability. Its 35.8 kWh CATL battery targets about 300 km WLTP range and 10–80% charging in 20 minutes, while seven airbags and a body made from more than 78% high-strength steel underpin its safety pitch ahead of the 12 October Paris debut. RIVIAN GAINS WASHINGTON LICENCE FOR DIRECT SALES Rivian has obtained a Washington motor vehicle dealer licence allowing it to sell directly through company-owned locations, although it has not said when in-state sales, test drives or deliveries will begin. It is also preparing a showroom and service centre with 13 service bays and 21 chargers for an expected early-spring 2027 opening, serving a state with almost 10,000 registered Rivians. USED-DIESEL VALUES FALL AS DIESEL COSTS AROUND 14% MORE UK diesel prices are around 14% higher than petrol, contributing to falling used-diesel values as motorists reconsider whether the fuel still makes economic sense. Higher fuel costs following geopolitical disruption and the arrival of cheaper EVs are accelerating diesel’s decline, although Britain’s 4.8 million diesel vans have had fewer alternatives until the recent arrival of longer-range electric vans. PG&E WILL PAY GM EV DRIVERS TO HELP TAKE PRESSURE OFF THE GRID GM and PG&E are offering eligible Northern and Central California buyers of new Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC EVs a free GM home charger, although customers must pay installation costs. Drivers using participating chargers and OnStar can receive a $15 monthly bill credit plus up to another $50 for allowing PG&E’s Charge Manager software to shift charging towards periods of lower grid demand or cheaper electricity. HYUNDAI: “YOU MUST BE IN THE GAME” ON SOLID-STATE BATTERIES Hyundai will continue developing solid-state batteries despite R&D chief Manfred Harrer saying he does not expect their raw-material costs to become suitable for mass-market vehicles within five years. Hyundai is working internally and with partners including Solid Power, with Harrer expecting small-volume halo vehicles using solid-state packs to reach the market within that period while broader adoption remains further away. HYUNDAI TESTS 200 KWH USED-BATTERY STORAGE Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution are testing a 200 kWh stationary storage system using retired batteries from E-GMP vehicles at a fast-charging site in South Korea. The pilot will charge the batteries during off-peak periods and discharge during high demand, testing whether used EV packs can safely and economically reduce grid peaks and charging-station costs. POWERCO DELAYS $7-BILLION ST. THOMAS BATTERY FACTORY BY TWO YEARS Volkswagen’s PowerCo has delayed the opening of its $7-billion St. Thomas battery factory in Ontario by two years, citing changing market demand, technological developments and Volkswagen Group strategy. Construction is continuing on the 16-million-square-foot plant, which has received commitments of $700 million from Canada’s federal government and $500 million from Ontario. BOSCH WARNS COSTLY BATTERY REPAIRS COULD SHORTEN EV LIVES Bosch warns that ageing EVs could be scrapped prematurely if owners cannot economically repair individual battery components once their original warranties expire. It argues that module-level repairs could keep otherwise usable cars on the road, avoiding situations where the cost of replacing an entire battery exceeds the vehicle’s value. KIA PV5 CHASSIS UK CONVERSIONS DUE FOURTH QUARTER 2026 Kia has introduced the PV5 Chassis, an E-GMP.S-based electric commercial-vehicle platform designed for specialist body conversions including UK tipper, dropside and Box/Luton versions from TGS Automotive Group. UK models will use the 71.2 kWh Long Range battery exclusively, while other European markets will also receive a 51.1 kWh Standard Range version. THREE-QUARTERS OF 20 LEADING UK PHEVS CANNOT USE RAPID CHARGERS ChargeUK says three-quarters of the UK’s 20 best-selling plug-in hybrid models cannot use rapid chargers, with only 26% of vehicles sold across those models capable of charging at 50 kW or more and none supporting 150 kW ultra-rapid charging. The charging-industry group argues that limited public charging capability encourages PHEV drivers to rely on petrol and warns the government against treating higher PHEV sales as equivalent to wider electrification. VERTICAL OPENS £1.5M VALO ASSEMBLY CENTRE Vertical Aerospace has opened a £1.5 million, 60,000-square-foot assembly centre at Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire to build Valo electric aircraft for certification testing. Assembly of the first certification aircraft is expected in the fourth quarter of 2027, with commercial certification targeted for 2029 and around 1,500 pre-orders reported from customers including major airlines and aviation operators.

  • September 28 · 18 min

    ev.news China: Geely Takes 30% Of Nio Power, BYD Flagship Da Han & BYD Seagull Gets Better With Age | 28 Sep 2026

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart GEELY TO TAKE 30% OF NIO POWER https://evne.ws/w1v0b BYD PLANS DA HAN LAUNCH FOR 13 OCTOBER https://evne.ws/vwe2h BYD SEAGULL SWITCHES TO REAR-WHEEL DRIVE, GAINS FRONT TRUNK https://evne.ws/3kaq3 CHINA RESUMES 2 PER CENT BATTERY TAX AMID COST DISPUTE https://evne.ws/qsn08 MG 07 WAGON ROAD TEST REVEALS ROOF-MOUNTED LIDAR https://evne.ws/kxgsg TOYOTA INCREASES CHINESE SOURCING FOR 2027 LEXUS ELECTRIC SUV https://evne.ws/zh8m0 EU PRESSES UK TO RAISE CHINESE EV TARIFFS https://evne.ws/xsfr1 CHINESE AND CHINESE-OWNED BRANDS TAKE 25% OF NEW EV REGISTRATIONS https://evne.ws/eogjs CATL CELLS RETAIN ROUGHLY 85% CAPACITY AFTER 14 YEARS https://evne.ws/c0pno

  • September 26 · 20 min

    ev.news China: Yangwang Teases Rolls-Royce Rival, BYD Beats Charger Plans & Geely Launches 2,250 kW Charging

    Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart BYD CONFIRMS FLAGSHIP YANGWANG SEDAN https://evne.ws/viexe BYD COMPLETES 2,000 HIGHWAY FLASH-CHARGING STATIONS ABOUT 3 MONTHS EARLY https://evne.ws/j39q0 GEELY LAUNCHES 2,250 KW SMART CHARGING STATION https://evne.ws/x4msh GALAXY E5 TRIMS GAIN LIDAR AND 6C CHARGING https://evne.ws/zhv28 CHANGAN NEVO Q06 STARTS CHINA SALES AT $21,000 https://evne.ws/heutb AISTALAND ENTERS FAMILY SUV SPACE WITH GX7 https://evne.ws/7dypf DENZA LAUNCHES Z9S WITH ‘WORLDS LONGEST RANGE’ CLAIM https://evne.ws/ap1wk FANGCHENGBAO REVEALS CHINA SHARK AHEAD OF Q4 ENTRY https://evne.ws/mlegz IM MOTORS LAUNCHES LS6 WITH FULL BY-WIRE CHASSIS https://evne.ws/5whvc SAIC ROEWE UNVEILS JIAYUE 07 WITH DOUBAO AI https://evne.ws/eywle

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