Author: Jackson Han

Registrations of electric vans and trucks in the Netherlands have surged following the introduction of zero-emission zones for freight transport (ZEZ-F) earlier this year, according to a new analysis by Clean Cities. The zones, launched in January 2025 and now covering 18 cities, are accelerating the transition to cleaner commercial fleets and reshaping urban logistics. The Clean Cities report found that municipalities with ZEZ-F zones — or those located nearby — are experiencing faster electrification and a sharp decline in diesel vehicle use. In the first half of 2025, battery-electric vans accounted for 78% of all new registrations in the…

Mercedes-Benz has reported its first rise in battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales in six quarters, helped by the launch of the new electric CLA and improved availability of its electric vans. The automaker sold 51,200 BEVs across the group in the third quarter of 2025, marking a 9% year-on-year increase and a 22% gain compared to the previous quarter. From July to September, Mercedes-Benz Cars accounted for 42,600 BEV sales, maintaining the same level as a year earlier but showing a significant recovery from the weak start to 2025. See also: Mercedes-Benz Partners With Athos Silicon to Advance Chiplet Technology for…

Hyundai is offering a limited-time lease deal on its 2025 Ioniq 6 electric sedan, with monthly payments starting as low as $189 in California under select regional incentives. The offer runs through November 3 and targets customers looking for a stylish, budget-friendly electric vehicle option. See also: Hyundai Recalls Over 31,000 Ioniq 6 EVs in US for Charging Port Door Defect The lease applies to the Ioniq 6 SE RWD Standard Range, based on a 36-month term and requires $3,999 due at signing. Hyundai’s offer includes a substantial $13,250 lease cash, effectively bringing the total lease cost to about $300…

General Motors’ upcoming Chevrolet Bolt has been spotted charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Southern California, days before its scheduled unveiling on October 8, according to images posted by EV enthusiast chargepozitive on Instagram. The Bolt, first launched in 2016 for the 2017 model year, was General Motors’ first mainstream electric vehicle designed as an EV from the ground up, rather than a compliance car. The hatchback won praise for its size, affordability and range, and was named Electrek’s “Vehicle of the Year” in 2022. But production ended in late 2023 following a recall and because it was built on…

Leapmotor posted record monthly deliveries in September, extending its streak of growth as demand for its lineup of electric and extended-range vehicles continues to build in China. The Chinese new energy-vehicle (NEV) maker delivered 66,657 units last month, nearly doubling from 33,767 in the same period a year earlier and up 16.8% from August. It was the fifth consecutive month of record sales. See also: Leapmotor Hits One-Million Vehicle Production Milestone In the third quarter, Leapmotor delivered 173,852 vehicles, a 101.8% jump from last year and up 29.6% from the previous quarter. Year-to-date deliveries reached 395,516 units, more than double…

Chinese regulators have approved reserve reports submitted by CATL and Gotion High-tech   for lithium resources in Yichun, Jiangxi, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. CATL’s Jianxiawo mine, which suspended production in August due to the expiration of a key permit, is now a step closer to resuming operations after receiving reserve approval. The closure had contributed to a sharp increase in lithium carbonate prices. See also: CATL’s Sodium-Ion Battery Becomes First to Meet China’s New EV Safety Standard Gotion continued production during the review period and also secured approval from the Ministry of Natural Resources, according to the report. The approvals were…

Onvo, a sub-brand of Nio, said on Weibo it has delivered its 20,000th L90 just two months after the launch of the large SUV. The milestone highlights Nio’s efforts to broaden its market reach in China’s competitive electric vehicle sector. The Onvo L90 was officially launched on July 31, with deliveries beginning the following day. In August alone, the model delivered 10,575 units, accounting for nearly 34 percent of Nio’s total monthly deliveries of 31,305 vehicles. See also: Nio’s Onvo Updates L60 SUV, Keeps Pricing Unchanged As Deliveries Begin In October Equipped with an 85-kWh battery pack, the L90 carries…

Chinese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Ehang said it will unveil its new VT35 aircraft on October 13, expanding its product portfolio as it pushes deeper into urban air mobility. The VT35, a long-range lift-and-cruise passenger model, will be introduced two years after Ehang’s flagship EH216-S received its Type Certificate. The company released only promotional posters showing the silhouette of the new aircraft and has not disclosed technical details. Ehang previously said the VT35 was undergoing internal testing and flight trials, with a debut originally targeted for September. It is also working with the Hefei municipal government in Anhui…

Chinese technology group Xiaomi has officially opened its first overseas research and development centre for electric vehicles in Munich as it prepares to enter the European car market in 2027, the company confirmed. The site will start with around 50 employees and is already advertising more than 20 additional roles on LinkedIn, Handelsblatt reported. The Munich facility will focus on high-performance vehicle projects, electric vehicle technology, design innovation, customer orientation and research. Xiaomi, best known for its smartphones and e-scooters, only entered the electric car sector last year. Its debut model, the SU7 sedan, reached 200,000 deliveries in under a…

Chinese automakers including Xiaomi EV and Leapmotor are preparing to launch extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) equipped with 80-kilowatt-hour (kWh) batteries, a development that brings hybrid models closer to the range capabilities of fully electric cars, local media outlet 36kr reported. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) (300750.SZ; 3750.HK) is expected to supply its new 8-series high-nickel battery packs to leading startups from next year, according to 36kr. The move comes as some plug-in hybrid models already carry battery packs exceeding 60 kWh, with capacity levels soon approaching those used in large battery-electric vehicles. Tesla’s Model Y L in China has…

Chery Auto, one of China’s largest automotive exporters, has officially launched its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong after multiple attempts spanning nearly two decades. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Wuhu, Anhui province, Chery represents the core asset of Chery Holding, which also has interests in financial services, real estate, and other sectors. The company’s IPO was highly oversubscribed, achieving 238 times demand, and marks a major step for one of China’s last significant unlisted automakers. Chery plans to allocate roughly 35 percent of the IPO proceeds to research and development for passenger vehicles, 25 percent to next-generation…

Aito, the automotive brand backed by Huawei and Seres Group, has officially launched the updated M7 SUV, a refreshed version of one of its most important models. The unveiling took place on Tuesday during an event for Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), with customer deliveries scheduled to begin on Sept. 26. The updated M7 comes with a starting price of RMB 279,800 ($39,350), an RMB 8,200 reduction from the RMB 288,000 pre-sale price announced earlier this month. The pricing adjustment appears to have fueled strong demand: within five minutes of its official launch, the SUV recorded more than 10,000…