Electric vehicle news covering EV sales, charging infrastructure, battery technology, automaker strategies, and the EV market transition.
Electric vehicles accounted for one in five new vehicles sold in Australia in May 2026, a monthly record. Combined with hybrids and plug-in hybrids, electrified vehicles made up 46% of sales. Petrol and diesel SUV sales dropped sharply, while plug-in hybrid SUV sales surged 377%.
The Union Cabinet approved a two-year cleaner mobility scheme worth Rs 9,585 crore to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR with BS-VI or electric vehicles. The Centre will contribute Rs 5,041 crore, with states offering tax concessions. Incentives include interest subvention, fuel vouchers, and EV purchase benefits.
This commentary argues that India's electric vehicle market is gaining momentum due to rising fuel costs from the Middle East conflict, upcoming stricter CAFE-3 emission norms, and state-level policies. It contends that these factors, along with a growing model pipeline, will accelerate EV adoption, particularly in high-utilization segments like three-wheelers.
This commentary argues that Mercedes-Benz's commitment to electric vehicles is a contrarian but strategic move as other automakers retreat. It contends that Mercedes is betting on long-term EV dominance, leveraging its brand strength and premium positioning to weather short-term market turbulence.
Carvana received a warrant to buy shares in Slate Auto, an electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, as it plans to expand into new car sales. The option was granted around the time Slate was raising its $650 million Series C round. Carvana has also purchased several Stellantis dealerships in the US.
This commentary argues that switching from a gas car to an electric vehicle (EV) is beneficial for reducing climate pollution, but the financial case is more nuanced. It uses the example of a Phoenix resident who bought an EV and compares costs, suggesting that while maintenance may be cheaper, insurance can be higher.
This commentary argues that Lamborghini's early commitment to electric vehicles, initially seen as risky, now appears prescient as Ferrari lags behind. The author contends that Lamborghini's strategic pivot to hybrids and EVs positions it better for the future, while Ferrari's delayed response may hurt its competitiveness.
A clean transport lobby study found that two-thirds of EU member states fail to provide adequate tax incentives for companies to favor electric vehicles in corporate fleets. Company vehicles make up about 60% of new car registrations in the EU and are driven twice as much as private cars before entering the second-hand market.
NIO delivered 37,705 vehicles in May 2026, a 62.3% increase year-over-year and a 28.4% increase from April. Deliveries included 20,013 NIO brand, 12,029 ONVO brand, and 5,663 FIREFLY brand units.