Author: Harding Greenwood

Kia has reached a major milestone with its Kia Charge network now offering access to one million charging points across 28 European countries, including more than 55,000 in the UK. The expansion is aimed at supporting the growing Kia electric vehicle lineup, including models EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, and PV5. The new Kia App consolidates Kia Connect, Kia Charge, MyKia, Kia Warranty Book, and the Kia Owner’s Manual into a single platform, allowing drivers to locate chargers, monitor sessions, manage subscriptions, and plan routes with integrated charging stops. The EV Route Planner now lets users set target charge levels…

Tesla’s long-delayed second-generation Roadster is edging closer to its long-anticipated unveiling, with Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen confirming the electric supercar remains on track for a debut and demonstration before the end of 2025. Speaking on the Ride The Lightning podcast hosted by Ryan McCaffrey, von Holzhausen reaffirmed that the company’s original timeline remains unchanged. “I’m excited to showcase the Roadster for a lot of different reasons,” he said. “The wait will be worth it.” See also: Tesla Supercharger Leads U.S. DC Fast-Charging Expansion in Q3 as Network Surpasses 64,000 Ports His comments echo those of Tesla CEO Elon Musk,…

The United States added more than 4,000 new direct-current (DC) fast-charging ports in the third quarter of 2025, bringing the national total to 64,486 across 12,375 stations, according to the latest report from EV charging data platform Paren. While the pace of new openings slowed slightly—699 stations were added, down 12% from the previous quarter, and 4,061 new ports, down 7.7%—Paren noted that these dips mirror seasonal trends seen in 2024 and anticipate a rebound in Q4. The report also highlighted a shift toward larger stations, with 27% now offering eight or more stalls, up from 23% last quarter. See…

French sustainability investor Mirova will provide up to $10 million in loan financing to ARC Ride, a Kenya-based electric mobility company, to support the rollout of 600 battery-swapping stations for electric motorcycles in Nairobi, the companies said. The investment will accelerate ARC Ride’s plan to establish a large-scale Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) network for two- and three-wheeled electric vehicles in Africa’s rapidly growing urban centers. Founded in 2019, the company’s business model focuses on renting batteries to riders and enabling quick exchanges at its own charging and swapping facilities. See also: GreenWay Secures Over €50 Million Investment from Mirova to Expand Charging…

Lyft has completed 100 million electric vehicle (EV) rides across its North American platform, achieving the milestone several months ahead of its 2025 goal. The company said the result reflects the continued expansion of its EV initiatives and increasing participation from drivers in electrification programs. Lyft reported that more than 44,000 drivers have taken part in its EV programs, which include charging discounts, bonuses, and home-charging support. In 2024, drivers collectively saved about $2 million in charging costs and earned approximately $24.3 million in EV bonuses in California, where EV adoption among Lyft drivers is highest. See also: Waymo Partners…

Tesla’s long-hyped Cybertruck is losing its spark in the U.S. market, with sales plunging sharply in the third quarter of 2025 despite booming demand for electric vehicles overall. Data from Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book show that Tesla sold just 5,385 Cybertrucks between July and September, down 62.6% from the 14,416 units delivered during the same quarter last year. For the first nine months of 2025, total Cybertruck sales reached 16,097 units — a steep 38% decline from a year earlier. See also: SpaceX and xAI Purchase Hundreds of Cybertrucks as Tesla Faces Slow Sales The drop-off contrasts sharply…

Onvo, a sub-brand of Nio, has reached the milestone of delivering its 100,000th vehicle, just three days after producing its 100,000th car. The milestone delivery took place in Shantou, Guangdong, marking about one year since Onvo began customer deliveries. Based on cumulative figures, Onvo has delivered at least 9,721 vehicles so far this month, bringing its total to 100,000 units from 90,279 at the end of September. The milestone reflects rapid growth for the young brand, which was launched to target the mass-market EV segment. See also: Several Nio Smart Driving Executives Depart Amid Organizational Restructuring https://twitter.com/WilliamLiNIO/status/1979466610340696427 Onvo shared that…

The BMW iX3 has successfully completed nearly 62,000 miles (100,000 kilometers) in its first long-term evaluation conducted by German automotive publication Auto Bild, demonstrating strong reliability and durability over extended use. The assessment, which followed the unveiling of BMW’s upcoming Neue Klasse successor, highlighted the G08 iX3’s solid engineering and robust performance. See also: J.D. Power Study: BMW iX Tops EV Ownership Satisfaction in 2025 During the test, the iX3 showed no major mechanical or electronic issues. Minor observations included occasional jerks linked to the vehicle’s regenerative braking system and somewhat slower charging speeds compared with newer electric vehicles. The…

Senior Canadian and Chinese officials met in Beijing on Friday to address ongoing trade disputes involving canola exports and electric vehicles, though neither side signaled an immediate resolution, according to Ottawa. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, as part of broader efforts to restore dialogue between the two countries after years of strained relations. The meeting covered a range of sensitive trade and agricultural topics, including canola, seafood, meat, and electric vehicles, Canada’s foreign ministry said in a statement. See also: China Offers to Lift Tariffs on Canadian Agriculture if Ottawa Reconsiders 100% EV…

Europe must devote as much attention to developing self-driving technology as it does to electric vehicles if it wants to remain competitive in the next decade, Markus Villig, CEO of Estonian ride-hailing and food delivery company Bolt. Villig said that while the European Union has poured tens of billions of euros into electric vehicle infrastructure and manufacturing, it has not shown comparable commitment to autonomous driving — an area increasingly dominated by U.S. and Chinese companies. “There’s so much on EVs but we’ve lost the plot on autonomous driving,” Villig said. “It will be the core technology.” See also: QCraft…

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a UK-based research and pricing firm specializing in critical minerals for the energy transition, has cut roughly one-fifth of its staff as part of a major restructuring, according to three people familiar with the company’s operations. The 11-year-old firm, which had expanded rapidly in recent years in line with growing demand for data on energy transition minerals, has laid off at least 40 employees from a total workforce of around 200, the sources said. The job cuts affected multiple departments, including sustainability, sales, and marketing. See also: Cornish Lithium Secures Fresh Funding from UK National Wealth Fund…

Tesla has expanded its “Everyday Heroes” program to include healthcare workers across the United States and Canada, offering them exclusive discounts toward the purchase of new vehicles. Under the new incentive, healthcare professionals in the U.S. are eligible for $500 off, while those in Canada can receive $1,000 CAD off any new Tesla model, including the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck. See also: Tesla Introduces ‘Mad Max’ Driving Profile in Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Version 14.1.2 The announcement was made through the company’s official Tesla North America account on X (formerly Twitter), stating that “Healthcare workers…