Electric vehicle news covering EV sales, charging infrastructure, battery technology, automaker strategies, and the EV market transition.
Volvo revealed the 2028 XC60 plug-in hybrid features a 126-kilometer electric range, more than double the current model's capacity. The update utilizes a 41.2-kilowatt-hour floor-integrated battery delivering 455 horsepower, alongside an all-new design and enhanced safety technology for the 2028 model year.
The US Bureau of Industry and Security has blocked authorization for Polestar, forcing the Swedish EV brand to withdraw new vehicles from the American market starting in 2027. This regulatory action compels significant restructuring of Polestar's US operations.
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD announced plans to manufacture heavy-duty trucks locally in Europe to avoid import tariffs and establish itself as a European company. Executive Stella Li stated the first truck will launch next year, coinciding with a passenger car factory in Szeged, Hungary.
Bloomberg argues that while BYD's new electric sedan features industry-leading ultra-fast charging technology, its autonomous driving software remains underdeveloped. The commentary suggests this disparity limits the vehicle's overall appeal despite its battery advantages.
USA Today argues that public EV charging in the Washington, DC area is relatively convenient, challenging common "range anxiety" concerns. The piece suggests that despite high gas prices and war-related market shifts, many consumers still prefer home charging due to perceived reliability issues with public networks.
DigiTimes reports that BYD plans to deploy solid-state batteries, faster charging, and advanced automated driving by 2027. The commentary suggests these technological advancements could eliminate remaining barriers between electric and gasoline vehicles, potentially reshaping the global EV market competition.
Volkswagen's Mission Efficiency concept traveled 794 miles from Wolfsburg to Vienna, charging only once with significant range remaining. The teardrop-shaped prototype achieved record-breaking efficiency metrics using ID. Polo components, though it remains a technological demonstrator not intended for consumer sale.
Kia unveiled the PV7 at IAA Transportation 2026, featuring an 800V system charging 10-80% in 20 minutes and a range of over 286 miles. Built on the E-GMP.S architecture with two battery options, Kia plans to launch up to 23 variants in Europe and Korea in late 2027.
Construction workforce at Britain's largest EV battery plant near Bridgwater is expected to increase to 2,900 workers this autumn. Agratas reported the first building is nearly water-tight, allowing internal fit-out work to begin.
The article reviews the Leapmotor B05, a €29,000 electric hatchback from Chinese manufacturer Leapmotor, which is part-owned by Stellantis. It highlights the vehicle's standard mustard yellow paint, up to 485km range, and its positioning as a direct competitor to Volkswagen’s Golf in the European market.