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.
Category: MENA
Deepal S09 six-seat range-extender SUV arrives in Oman and Egypt
Changan’s Deepal S09, a six-seat range-extender SUV co-developed with Huawei, has launched in Oman and Egypt. Prices and range are yet to be confirmed.
Jetour’s F700 hybrid pickup is heading for the UAE
Jetour’s F700 hybrid pickup is reportedly coming to the UAE, with a claimed 150 km of electric range. Prices and official specs are not yet confirmed.
Polestar 5 on sale in the UAE from AED 439,000
The Polestar 5 grand tourer is on sale in the UAE from AED 439,000, with up to 678 km of WLTP range and 350 kW charging. Deliveries are unconfirmed.
Saudi Arabia recalls 2,888 Lucid Air EVs over lighting fault
Saudi Arabia has recalled 2,888 Lucid Air EVs from the 2023 to 2026 model years over a lighting circuit fault. A free over-the-air update will fix it.
CATL moves its solid-state battery cells up to 20 Ah samples
CATL has scaled its all-solid-state battery cells to 20 Ah samples ahead of small-batch production in 2027, with large-scale output targeted around 2030.
GM bets on LMR cells for its fourth-generation EVs
GM says its fourth-generation EV platform will use LMR cells and could deliver about 20 per cent more range per kWh, though no models are named yet.
BYD says its first solid-state EV will arrive in 2027
BYD’s Stella Li says its first solid-state EV will arrive in 2027, with limited battery production that year and mass production by 2030.
Why Chinese car makers keep winning buyers from legacy brands
Chinese car makers are winning buyers on quality, safety and price. AlixPartners explains the structural edge behind BYD, Xpeng and their rivals.
Recent Posts
Geely’s Monjaro EM-i plug-in hybrid arrives in the UAE from AED 130,900
Geely’s Monjaro EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV is on sale in the UAE from AED 130,900, with a 29.8 kWh battery and up to 116 km of WLTP electric range.
Electric cars on screen: who gets the starring role?
Electric cars on screen: Tesla has 1,371 IMCDb appearances, far ahead of BYD and Polestar, three years after Netflix’s EV pledge.
Luxeed sets UAE launch for the second quarter of 2027
Chery’s luxury brand Luxeed will start UAE sales in the second quarter of 2027, led by a flagship MPV, with showrooms in Abu Dhabi and Dubai by end-2027.
LEPAS heads for the Gulf with its L8 plug-in hybrid
Chery’s premium brand LEPAS enters the Middle East in November, with its L8 plug-in hybrid rolling out first in the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar.
Changan speeds up its Middle East and Africa push with new hybrids
Changan plans BlueCore Ultra hybrids for the Middle East and Africa, with the UNI-S HEV and EADO PLUS HEV due in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Recent Videos
Voyah Passion S spins its way to a Guinness record
The Voyah Passion S completed 12 donuts in 60 seconds to take a Guinness World Records title. Watch the official film from Voyah Global.
Electric cars on screen: who gets the starring role?
Electric cars on screen: Tesla has 1,371 IMCDb appearances, far ahead of BYD and Polestar, three years after Netflix’s EV pledge.
Chery Tiggo 9 hybrid draws Qatar family buyers
Uncover the features of the Chery Tiggo 9, a hybrid vehicle that offers space, tech, and efficiency for large families.
EXEED sends valet parking cars to the Gulf for summer heat trials
EXEED has dispatched eight test cars to Saudi Arabia to validate its Valet Parking Driver...
Are electric cars good for long distance driving?
Find out if electric cars are good for long distance driving. Learn about real-world range and charging for long trips.
- EV In MENA
- EV News
- EV Tech
- EV Lifestyle
- Sustainability
Egypt’s EV sector draws investment and targets growth
Find out how Egypt's EV sector is transforming the automotive landscape with electric vehicles at its core.
Deepal S09 six-seat range-extender SUV arrives in Oman and Egypt
Changan's Deepal S09, a six-seat range-extender SUV co-developed with Huawei, has launched in Oman and Egypt. Prices and range are yet to be confirmed.
CATL moves its solid-state battery cells up to 20 Ah samples
CATL has scaled its all-solid-state battery cells to 20 Ah samples ahead of small-batch production in 2027, with large-scale output targeted around 2030.
Electric cars on screen: who gets the starring role?
Electric cars on screen: Tesla has 1,371 IMCDb appearances, far ahead of BYD and Polestar, three years after Netflix's EV pledge.
Polestar cuts emissions per car by 31% in five years
Polestar is pushing forward with sustainability, reporting impressive reductions in CO₂ emissions as it expands its electric vehicle lineup.
