Author: Shaun Williams

Vanderhall Motor Works said on Friday it has begun customer deliveries of its Brawley GTS, an all-electric off-road vehicle featuring a quad-motor system, premium enclosed cabin, and an estimated range of up to 140 miles. The Brawley GTS is equipped with a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery and a four-motor powertrain producing up to 404 horsepower. The system provides instant torque for handling steep climbs and diverse terrains, supported by regenerative braking and energy management features. The model, which seats four adults, includes a fully enclosed cabin with heating, air conditioning, and heated seats. “Any off-road purists tired of blaring motors…

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co expects exports to contribute about a fifth of its global sales next year, as improved logistics and new model launches help the Shenzhen-based company expand its international footprint, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday. The automaker forecasts between 800,000 and 1 million deliveries outside mainland China in 2025, compared with projected total sales of 4.6 million units, the newspaper said, citing Li Yunfei, BYD’s general manager of branding and public relations. “We estimate that the proportion of our overseas sales would hit 20 per cent this year,” Li said in a media…

Buick, a brand under General Motors, has launched the Electra L7 extended-range sedan in China, setting a limited-time starting price of RMB 169,900 ($23,820) as it looks to strengthen its foothold in the world’s largest EV market. Deliveries are set to begin on October 20. The Electra L7, built on the Xiao Yao Super Architecture, measures 5,032 mm in length with a 3,000 mm wheelbase, positioning it in the mid-to-large sedan segment. It features Buick’s “Zhen Long” extended-range electric system, which pairs a 1.5-liter engine acting as a generator with a 252 kW electric motor. The vehicle can accelerate from…

Lincoln Electric, best known for its welding equipment, has expanded into the electric vehicle sector with the launch of the Velion, a portable 50 kW DC fast charger aimed at stranded drivers and fleet operators. The company presented the unit as a compact and durable mobile solution for delivering quick charging in remote or emergency situations. The Velion is designed to help tow truck operators, construction fleets, and municipal agencies provide on-the-spot charging when vehicles cannot return to fixed charging infrastructure. The company compared the unit to carrying a red gas can for stranded drivers, except designed for electric cars.…

Mercedes-Benz has started pre-sales in China for its all-new fully electric CLA sedan, while announcing a collaboration with Chinese startup Momenta to co-develop advanced driving assistance systems. The CLA 300 L, offered in two pre-sale versions, is priced from 259,000 yuan ($36,340) to 299,000 yuan. Built on the company’s Modular Architecture (MMA) platform, the sedan measures 4,763 mm in length with a wheelbase of 2,830 mm. It features an 89-kWh ternary lithium battery and an 800-volt electrical platform, delivering up to 866 km of CLTC-certified range at an energy consumption of 10.9 kWh per 100 km. Fast charging enables 370…

BP Pulse, the electric vehicle (EV) charging arm of BP, has joined forces with UK motorway operator Moto to install high-powered electric truck chargers at major service areas, targeting 300 charging bays across 23 locations by 2030. Each site will feature six pull-through bays equipped with Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS) compatible with both CCS and MCS standards. The first three locations have been confirmed at Moto service areas in Lymm, Toddington North, and Toddington South, with the first truck charging site expected to open in 2026. Additional locations have not been disclosed, but BP Pulse said the rollout will focus…

German electric vehicle (EV) market newcomer Lucid Motors is expanding its sales strategy beyond company-owned showrooms, aiming to partner with established dealerships in 12 to 15 cities, with plans to eventually grow to 50–60 locations across Germany. Until now, Lucid has sold vehicles directly through its own “Lucid Studios” in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich, as well as showrooms in Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands. Between January and August 2025, just 136 new Lucid vehicles were registered in Germany, including 13 Lucid Gravity SUVs, which are not officially due for delivery until 2026. “Lucid wants to be represented in key…

Mercedes-Benz Group AG is moving ahead with plans to buy a stake in Chongqing Qianli Technology, a Chinese company specializing in self-driving car systems, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The move is aimed at strengthening the German luxury automaker’s software capabilities in the world’s largest auto market. People familiar with the matter said Mercedes intends to acquire less than half of Qianli, which was valued at about $8.35 billion (59.5 billion yuan) as of this week. The deal could be announced in the coming days, though the sources asked not to be identified as the talks remain private. Qianli is partly…

California-based electric vehicle startup Telo said on Tuesday it has raised $20 million in Series A funding to develop its compact all-electric pickup truck, the MT1, as larger EV trucks face weak demand in the United States. The funding round was co-led by industrial designer and company co-founder Yves Béhar and Tesla co-founder Marc Tarpenning, who also serves on Telo’s board. Other backers include Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and venture capital firms TO VC, E12 Ventures and Neo. Founded in 2022, Telo has focused on building a smaller pickup tailored for city use, with a starting price of around $41,000.…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said it has partnered with Singapore-based charge point operator Charge+ to expand fast-charging access in Southeast Asia, with plans to roll out at least 20 new direct current (DC) fast charging sites across the region. The companies said the network will include hubs in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, with charging power ratings of up to 480kW DC. Four sites are already operational in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok. Charge+ highlighted its facility at KL Eco City in Kuala Lumpur, which includes six 350kW DC charging ports, calling it the city’s fastest EV charging station.…

Lola Yamaha ABT will retain Lucas di Grassi and Zane Maloney as its drivers for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the team announced on Wednesday. The pairing led the team to four points finishes last season, including a second-place podium for di Grassi at the Miami E-Prix in the team’s fifth race. “I’m pleased to confirm a second season with Lola Yamaha ABT in Formula E,” di Grassi said. “Our first season was very positive with a podium in Miami and 32 points scored. We’ve worked extremely hard this summer and added reinforcements to the team to…

The City of Alameda has partnered with curbside charging company It’s Electric to install the island’s first building-powered public electric vehicle chargers on Alameda Housing Authority (AHA) property, in a move aimed at expanding access to residents without private parking. The pilot installation at Everett Commons uses existing electrical capacity from nearby buildings, avoiding the need for costly grid upgrades. Chargers can be deployed in as little as two days and are powered by 100% renewable electricity supplied by Alameda Municipal Power (AMP). Property owners will also share in charging revenues, a model the city said ensures long-term financial sustainability.…