Author: Alexander Reed

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles surged 26% in September from a year earlier to a record 2.1 million units, boosted by robust demand in China and a last-minute rush by U.S. consumers to claim expiring tax credits, market research firm Rho Motion said on Wednesday. China remained the clear leader, accounting for about two-thirds of total sales, or roughly 1.3 million vehicles, according to Charles Lester, data manager at Rho Motion. “With the federal incentive gone, U.S. demand is expected to drop sharply in the final quarter of the year,” Lester said. See also: U.S. EV…

Curo and Monta have formed a new partnership to address the growing challenge of underutilized electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The agreement integrates Curo’s Virtual Depot platform with Monta’s EV charging network, giving commercial fleets greater access to charging stations while providing operators with increased usage and revenue potential. The partnership enables fleets using Curo’s system to locate and charge vehicles at Monta-powered sites throughout the United States. In turn, operators on Monta’s platform gain access to fleet customers with high energy demand, helping to reduce idle time for chargers and improve overall network efficiency. See also: Mercedes-Benz Tests Experimental…

Ford Motor has overhauled its approach to electric vehicle development, creating an independent “skunkworks” team tasked with cutting costs and simplifying vehicle design as part of a broader push to strengthen competitiveness and improve quality. The move is part of a wider transformation under Chief Executive Jim Farley, who said the automaker needed to rethink how it develops vehicles and attract new talent to challenge both internal inefficiencies and growing competition from China. “The evolution revolution of our thinking was to develop a vehicle for manufacturability, to radically reduce the cost and the complexity of the vehicle with all new…

Lucid Group has begun deliveries of its Lucid Gravity Grand Touring SUV in Canada, marking a further expansion of the luxury electric vehicle (EV) maker’s North American presence. The full-size SUV combines high performance, spacious interiors, and integrated fast-charging capabilities. The Gravity Grand Touring starts at C$134,500 and accommodates up to seven adults with nearly 3,400 litres of cargo capacity. See also: Lucid Delivers Record 4,078 Vehicles in Q3 2025, Production Reaches 3,891 Units as Gravity SUV Drives Growth Its dual electric motors produce 828 horsepower, allowing acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, and the SUV has a projected…

Voi Technology has launched its e-bike sharing service in Paris after winning a city tender, deploying a fleet of 6,000 shared e-bikes across the French capital since the start of October. The rollout marks the beginning of a four-year contract and represents Voi’s largest order in France to date. The Swedish company introduced a launch rate of €0.25 per minute with no unlock fee, positioning itself as a more affordable option compared to competitors that typically charge around €1 to start a ride. The company has not yet disclosed how long the introductory offer will remain in effect. See also:…

Xpeng has appointed Liu Xianming as head of its autonomous driving center, replacing Li Liyun, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker deepens its focus on artificial intelligence (AI), according to an internal memo seen by local media outlet LatePost. Li will remain with the company, though his new role has not been specified. Liu, who holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, joined Xpeng in March 2024 to lead its AI team. He previously worked at Meta and Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous driving unit, specializing in machine learning and computer vision. See also:…

Tesla has filed for approval of a new version of its five-seat Model Y SUV in China, a variant expected to deliver a significantly longer range similar to the upgraded Model 3 sedan introduced in August. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published a new catalog on Thursday for public comment that includes the Model Y+, marking the final major regulatory step before a model can go on sale in the country. Public feedback will be accepted between October 10 and 15. See also: Tesla Releases Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Version 14.1 with Vision-Based Navigation and Expanded Driver Controls…

Kenya has unveiled a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging programme worth 6 billion Kenyan shillings (around €39.5 million), aiming to build at least 10,000 public charging stations by 2030. The initiative, part of the country’s National Energy Compact 2025–2030, is designed to accelerate EV adoption and close infrastructure gaps that have hindered growth outside the capital, Nairobi. See also: MojaEV to Supply 100 NETA V Electric Cars to Nairobi Taxi Drivers as Part of Kenya’s EV Adoption Effort According to the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, the plan will be implemented in three phases. The first stage allocates 1.18 billion…

Ford Motor is offering a new lease deal on the 2025 Mustang Mach-E, bringing monthly payments down to $291 and including a free home charging station with installation. The regional promotion, available in California, runs until January 2026, as the automaker seeks to sustain demand following the expiration of federal EV tax credits. See also: Ford Mustang Mach-E Ranks High in Customer Loyalty, Data Shows Under the latest program, the Mustang Mach-E Select RWD can be leased for $219 per month for 24 months, with $4,499 due at signing. The deal reflects a $20 monthly drop from September’s offer, though…

Honda has sold more Prologue electric SUVs in 2025 than it did throughout the previous year, as steep discounts of up to $20,000 drive strong demand in the United States. Although American Honda’s overall sales declined 2% year-on-year in the third quarter to 358,848 units, higher demand for electric and hybrid vehicles helped offset weaker performance in other segments. See also: Honda Offers Over $20,000 in Savings on 2025 Prologue EV The company said its electrified lineup, including hybrid versions of the CR-V, Accord, and Civic, contributed to a 4.1% increase in Honda brand sales so far this year. The…

Volvo Cars reached a key milestone in September, delivering its one millionth plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as the Swedish automaker continues to position electrified models at the center of its growth strategy. PHEVs accounted for 23% of Volvo’s global sales in the first half of 2025, up sharply from nearly 46,000 units sold in 2019 to more than 177,000 in 2024. Strong demand for the XC60 and XC90, particularly in Europe, the United States, and China, has underpinned the growth. The XC60 was Europe’s best-selling PHEV in 2024 and has led the global premium PHEV segment for three consecutive years. See…

Volvo Cars said global sales of electrified models fell 2% in September compared with a year earlier, as weaker demand in Europe and the United States offset strong gains in China. The Swedish carmaker sold 29,611 electrified vehicles during the month, including fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars, out of a total 63,212 units. That marked a 1% rise in overall global sales but an 11% decline in electrified deliveries for the January-September period, which totaled 227,317 units. See also: Volvo Upgrades 2026 EX90 With 800-Volt System and New Nvidia Chips In Europe, electrified sales fell 6% in September to…