VW battery recall hits 72,700 electric cars
A VW battery recall covers about 72,700 ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID. Buzz and Cupra Born cars, with charging capped at 80 per cent until checks are done.
Category: EV News
Australia’s used EV market is finally growing up
Australia’s used EV market has grown fast: carsales now lists more than 11,000 electric cars, about 6,500 of them used or demonstrator models.
EU buyers turn to used Chinese EVs as tariffs bite
Online importer CEVM says sales of used Chinese EVs to EU buyers rose 280 per cent this year, as tariffs and a hybrid import cap hit new cars.
EU committees vote to soften the 2035 car CO2 target
Two European Parliament committees backed a 95 per cent cut in place of the 100 per cent 2035 car CO2 target, plus low-carbon steel credits.
China’s EV chargers are closer than petrol stations, yet far less evenly spread
China’s EV chargers sit closer to most homes than petrol stations, a study of 337 cities finds, but access is far less evenly spread than fuel.
LEPAS AURA concept previews the brand’s next design language
The LEPAS AURA concept, the brand’s first concept car, debuted in Wuhu on 22 October and previews the face and lighting of future LEPAS models.
OMODA X crossover debuts as OMODA & JAECOO passes 1.4 million sales
The OMODA X crossover made its debut in China as OMODA & JAECOO passed 1.4 million global sales and set out a 5-kWh hybrid with vehicle-to-load.
Battery-electric cars reach 22.7% of EU registrations
Battery-electric cars took 22.7% of EU registrations from January to September 2026, up from 16.1% a year earlier, according to ACEA data.
iCAUR V25 makes its global debut, with a UAE launch due in late 2026
The iCAUR V25 SUV made its global debut in China with range-extended and battery-electric versions, and a UAE launch is set for Q4 2026.
Chery lines up K2 deal to take its robotaxi abroad
Chery plans to sign a K2 deal with the UAE-based firm at its Wuhu user summit, a first step towards commercial use of its Level 4 robotaxi outside China.
BYD’s seven-seat ATTO 8 promises a near-full charge in nine minutes
BYD’s seven-seat ATTO 8 claims a 10 to 97 per cent charge in nine minutes and up to 653 km of WLTP range, with European sales due in early 2027.
Stellantis previews six concepts in Paris, led by a €15,000 electric 2 CV
Stellantis has shown six concepts in Paris, led by an electric Citroën 2 CV Concept that the group says will cost about €15,000.
Nio sets new battery swap record over China’s National Day holiday
Nio’s 4,168 swap stations handled 1,192,221 battery swaps over China’s National Day holiday, breaking the daily record twice with a peak of 183,664.
BMW iX4 brings up to 828 km of range to the Neue Klasse
The BMW iX4 SUV coupé joins the Neue Klasse with up to 828 km of WLTP range and 400 kW charging. The 40 and 50 xDrive versions launch in March 2027.
Range Rover Sport Electric arrives with 378-mile range
The Range Rover Sport Electric is on order now, with up to 550PS, a 118.5kWh battery and up to 378 miles of WLTP range, says JLR.
Tesla Roadster takes flight at its long-delayed launch
The Tesla Roadster climbed a wall and flew on compressed-air thrusters at its Texas launch, hitting 0-60 mph in 0.81 seconds. Production is due in 2028.
Petrol-only cars drop below half of global new car sales
Petrol-only cars made up 49 per cent of global new car sales in the first half of 2026, down from 73 per cent in 2021, as hybrids and EVs gained.
Jaguar Type 01 revealed in New York as the brand restarts
The Jaguar Type 01 electric GT made its debut in New York with 1,015hp, a 118kWh battery and a US price of $130,500. Deliveries start in 2027.
Volkswagen reveals electric ID.3 GTI, its most powerful GTI yet
Volkswagen’s electric ID.3 GTI has 240 kW, a 79 kWh battery and up to 601 km of forecast range. Pre-sales open at the beginning of 2027.
FREELANDER 8 plug-in hybrid makes its international debut in Abu Dhabi
The FREELANDER 8 plug-in hybrid debuts in Abu Dhabi with a 34.12 kWh battery, 110 km electric range and 460 kW. The UAE is its first international market.
