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News Energy supplier’s updated EV rates could save drivers up to £475 per year compared with domestic price cap MA Matt Allan 28 October 2026 · 2 min read Energy supplier E.On has launched what it says is Britain’s cheapest EV tariff. From October 27, the operator has cut prices on two of its EV-specific tariffs – Next Drive Smart and Next Drive Fixed. The changes bring the overnight cost of…
The recall campaign for Volkswagen Group's electric cars due to potentially defective battery cells is now also expanding to Audi – especially in the USA. Around 9,000 units of the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron are now being recalled in the United States. However, nearly 3,700 units are also affected in other markets.
American e-commerce giant Amazon has announced plans to deploy 3,000 electric trucks in India. This will be the largest electric-truck deployment from an e-commerce company in the country.
We drove Chery's affordable electric hatch in China and were surprised at the fun factor and space on offer for what is expected to be a low price. The post Chery Q test drive: A low cost, spacious and fun electric hatch to add to growing number of small, affordable EVs appeared first on The Driven.
NEV retail sales totaled 753,000 units, down 1% from the same period in September. For details, please visit CnEVPost (cnev.co).
At the end of 2025, Great Wall Motor (GWM) evaluated various locations for its first European plant. Indications strongly suggested that the decision would likely be Spain or Hungary. However, the Chinese automotive giant just announced at its Tech Day in Milan that its European production its vehicles – such as the Ora 5 – are set to be located in Bulgaria.
Solid-state batteries designed for the robot have begun rolling off the production line in small batches, while Iron itself remains in the pre-production stage. For details, please visit CnEVPost (cnev.co).
News UK-wide survey points to ‘knowledge gap’ that means perceived battery issues far outweigh the reality MA Matt Allan 28 October 2026 · 3 min read A new study of UK motorists has found those who have driven an EV are far less worried about running out of charge than those who haven’t. The research by dealer group Dick Lovett found that on average, just over a third (36%) of drivers said ru…
Spanish bus doors supplier Masats will present its AI-powered bus access system, new door models and dual-function wheelchair ramps at Euro Bus Expo 2026 in Birmingham (3–5 November) and Singapore Urban Mobility Week (4–6 November). Both exhibitions will feature the 028d double sliding door, equipped with the PIS-L door-status lighting system and AIDA (Artificial Intelligence […] The post Masats to showcase AI-powered bus doors and new accessibility solutions at Eurobus Expo and Singapore Urban
The lovable electric van was the fourth-best-selling EV in America in the third quarter, beating all of its competitors hands down.
The new BYD Yangwang Altior aims for a Rolls-Royce Ghost-like luxury, with an international debut expected at the Dubai auto show...
The Polestar 4 SUV, essentially the more spacious version of the Polestar 4 Coupé, was unveiled in early September. Now the first tests are available. We took a closer look at the reports from Autocar and Autobild. First and foremost, the Polestar 4 SUV features a different rear end and more trunk space. Additionally, this version has a rear window—unlike the well-known Polestar 4, which is now called the Polestar 4 C…