Author: Jonas Berg

E.ON Drive Infrastructure and Clever are ending their eight-year joint venture, Powered by E.ON Drive & Clever, with the network’s 37 motorway charging sites across Denmark, Sweden and Norway to be redistributed between the two partners and Uno-X Mobility. The charging network currently comprises 157 high-power charging points. Under the new arrangement, Clever will take ownership of the Danish sites, E.ON Drive Infrastructure will assume the Swedish locations, and Uno-X Mobility will take over the Norwegian operations. Charging Sites Divided by Country Clever will acquire all six Danish motorway sites operated by the joint venture. Together, these locations contain 48…

Geely plans to manufacture higher-priced models from its brand portfolio at Volvo Cars’ European production facilities from 2028, according to comments by An Conghui, the newly appointed chairman of Geely Automobile. The move would expand the use of Volvo’s manufacturing network within Geely’s wider European localisation strategy, although the specific plants, brands and models involved have not yet been announced. According to Handelsblatt, Volvo has been considering opening its European production network to other brands within Geely’s portfolio. An Conghui said Volvo’s European plants would form a key part of the group’s localisation strategy, with production of higher-priced Geely vehicles…

Battery-electric vehicles accounted for 97% of all new passenger cars purchased by private buyers in Denmark during July, highlighting the country’s accelerating transition toward electric mobility. According to Mobility Denmark, battery-electric vehicles represented 11,672 of the 14,562 new passenger car registrations recorded during the month, giving EVs an overall market share of 80.2%. Private Buyers Drive EV Adoption The strongest momentum came from private consumers, where electric vehicles captured 97% of all new passenger car purchases. Mobility Denmark said the figures demonstrate that battery-electric vehicles have become the preferred choice for Danish households as purchase prices become increasingly competitive. Chief…

Battery-electric vehicles accounted for 97.6% of all new passenger car registrations in Norway during July, reinforcing the country’s position as the world’s most mature electric vehicle market despite overall registrations remaining broadly unchanged from a year earlier. According to the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council (OFV), 9,609 new passenger cars were registered during the month, representing a modest 0.5% increase year-on-year. Of those, 9,379 were battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Electric Vehicles Continue to Dominate The July result follows June’s record EV market share of 96.9% and confirms that nearly all new passenger cars sold in Norway are now battery powered. Østfold…

Hyundai has released its first pricing for the Ioniq 3 in the Netherlands, with the compact battery-electric hatchback starting at €27,995 for the Standard Range version equipped with a 42 kWh battery. The model is available to order with two battery options and will compete in Europe’s high-volume electric vehicle segment alongside models such as the Renault 5, Kia EV2, Cupra Raval and the upcoming Volkswagen ID. Polo. Two Battery Options Available The entry-level Ioniq 3 Standard Range features a 42 kWh battery and delivers a WLTP driving range of up to 344 kilometres. The model is priced from €27,995…

Molicel has introduced its INR-21700-P70X lithium-ion battery cell, designed for hybrid vehicle applications that require both high energy density and rapid power delivery. Designed for Hybrid Powertrains The new cell was unveiled at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe 2026. The INR-21700-P70X offers a capacity of 7,000 mAh, an energy density of 340 Wh/kg, and supports 30C continuous discharge, positioning it for hybrid electric vehicle powertrains that experience frequent, high-power charging and discharging events. According to Molicel, the cell can deliver 900 watts of peak power for up to five seconds and transition to high-power output in less than 200…

A Swedish analysis of nearly 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) battery health tests has found that most modern EVs retain more than 90% of their original battery capacity after 100,000 kilometers (62,000 miles), providing fresh evidence of long-term battery durability. The study, conducted by Swedish used EV retailer Carla using diagnostic technology from Austrian battery testing company AVILOO, evaluated 9,954 battery health tests performed between 2022 and 2026 on used electric vehicles sold in Sweden. https://evmagz.com/eu-public-ev-charging-network-outpaces-battery-electric-vehicle-growth-te-says/ Korean Models Lead Battery Performance The analysis found that several popular EV models retained more than 95% of their original battery capacity after 100,000 kilometers.…

Volvo Cars has begun delivering the new EX60 electric SUV to customers across Europe, marking the commercial launch of the Swedish-built model after production commenced earlier this year. The mid-size electric SUV has been rolling off the production line at Volvo’s Torslanda plant in Sweden since April, with deliveries now reaching customers as the company prepares to significantly increase output during the second half of the year. Swedish-built EV enters the market The EX60 is the first fully electric vehicle to be designed, developed and manufactured entirely in Sweden by Volvo Cars. According to the company, the model represents an…

Electric vehicle adoption continued to accelerate across the Nordic countries during the first half of 2026, with Norway maintaining the region’s highest share of battery-electric passenger cars while Denmark recorded the fastest annual growth. According to figures released by the Norwegian road traffic information council Opplysningsrådet for Veitrafikken (OFV), electric vehicles accounted for 34.31% of Norway’s passenger car fleet at the end of the first half of the year. Norway remains regional leader Norway continued to lead the Nordic region by a wide margin, with more than one-third of all passenger cars now fully electric. Denmark ranked second, where battery-electric…

Norway’s transition to electric mobility continued to accelerate in June, with battery-electric vehicles accounting for 96.5% of all new passenger car registrations, while the country’s total electric vehicle fleet surpassed one million vehicles for the first time. Preliminary data from the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council (OFV) show that 18,875 battery-electric cars were registered during the month, out of a total of 19,558 new passenger vehicles. Overall registrations increased 6.4% compared with June 2025, while electric vehicles maintained an overwhelming share of the market. Electric Cars Dominate New Registrations Although the EV share eased slightly from May’s 97.8%, it remained…

Polestar has completed a new round of debt-to-equity conversions with its major shareholders, Geely Sweden Holdings and Volvo Cars, as the electric vehicle manufacturer continues to strengthen its balance sheet and extend its debt maturity profile. The transactions, completed on June 30, converted approximately $366 million of outstanding shareholder loans into Polestar equity. Shareholders Increase Equity Support Geely Sweden Holdings converted approximately $300 million of shareholder debt into equity, while Volvo Cars converted an additional $66 million. The latest transactions increase the total amount of shareholder debt converted into Polestar equity since the beginning of 2026 to approximately $640 million.…

Clean Motion has joined the Wavecomps research project, a Swedish initiative focused on creating circular manufacturing solutions for composite materials used in light electric vehicles. The project is funded by Vinnova through Sweden’s Fordonsstrategisk Forskning och Innovation programme and is coordinated by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. Wavecomps has been awarded SEK 4.95 million (US$495,190) in funding and will run from June 2026 through January 2029. Developing a Circular Composite Supply Chain The Wavecomps consortium brings together Clean Motion, Podcomp, DIAB, Luvly and RISE to explore new ways of repurposing composite sandwich panels that are currently treated as production waste.…

Finnish EV charging software startup eMabler has secured more than €5.5 million in Series A funding as it prepares to accelerate expansion across Europe and strengthen its smart charging platform. The investment round was led by Greencode Ventures and included participation from Swiss Post Ventures, Rethink Ventures and Helkama Kiinteistöt. In addition to the equity financing, eMabler has secured a €1 million digitalisation and innovation loan from Finnvera, backed by the European Investment Fund through the InvestEU Guarantee Programme. The company is also receiving a combination of grants and loans worth €1 million through Business Finland’s Young Innovative Company Programme.…

Volvo Cars reported global sales of 178,980 vehicles during the three-month period from March through May 2026, a decline of 5.5% compared with the same period last year, as challenging market conditions continued to weigh on demand in several key regions. Despite the overall decline, the Swedish automaker said sales improved compared with the preceding three-month period, suggesting a gradual recovery in customer demand. Electrified Models Account for Nearly Half of Sales Volvo’s electrified vehicle portfolio continued to play an increasingly important role in the company’s performance. The automaker said fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid models together accounted for…

Battery-electric vehicles accounted for 97.8% of all new passenger car registrations in Norway in May, underscoring the country’s position as the world’s most advanced electric vehicle market. According to data from the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council (OFV), 15,210 battery-electric cars were registered during the month out of a total of 15,560 new passenger vehicle registrations. The figures mean electric vehicles have represented 98% of all new car registrations in Norway so far this year, highlighting the near-complete transition away from conventional powertrains. Electric Vehicles Continue to Dominate The latest data showed battery-electric vehicles facing minimal competition in Norway’s new…

Polestar said it will expand its retail operations into Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, increasing the number of markets in which the electric vehicle manufacturer operates to 31. The company will enter the Baltic region through a partnership with Volvax Baltic, using the distributor’s existing retail network in the three countries. According to Polestar, the first dedicated Polestar Space is scheduled to open in Tallinn, Estonia, in June. Additional locations are planned for Riga, Latvia, and Vilnius, Lithuania, during the second half of the year. Expansion Adds Three New Markets The launch in the Baltic States will make Estonia, Latvia and…

Polestar and Danish charging operator Clever have launched what they describe as Denmark’s first complete vehicle-to-everything (V2X) pilot project, using the Polestar 4 electric SUV to test the ability of electric vehicles to supply power to homes, support the electricity grid and provide backup energy during outages. The pilot will run through autumn 2026 and is intended to evaluate how bi-directional charging can be integrated into both household energy management and wider electricity networks. The project encompasses three key applications of V2X technology. Vehicle-to-home (V2H) functionality allows electricity stored in the vehicle battery to power a home during periods of…

Horse Powertrain has launched an upgraded version of its HORSE V20 gasoline engine, offering the 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit in both 400-volt plug-in hybrid and 48-volt mild hybrid configurations as the company expands its electrified powertrain lineup. Production of the new engine began this spring at the Aurobay Technologies manufacturing facility in Skövde, Sweden, with exports planned for customers in Europe, the United States and Asia. Horse Powertrain said the plug-in hybrid version reduces fuel consumption by 7% compared with the previous-generation engine. Both variants have also been certified to comply with tightening emissions regulations scheduled to take effect in 2026…

Polestar and the University of Oxford SDG Impact Lab have launched a pilot research project aimed at scientifically defining and measuring the thrill of driving using physiological, cognitive and behavioral data collected from drivers of the Polestar 5. The study, announced on May 19, 2026, combines brain activity monitoring with biometric and behavioral analysis to examine whether the emotional sensations associated with driving excitement can be observed and quantified. The research is being conducted by six senior Innovation Fellows pursuing doctoral degrees at Oxford and is supported by university academics alongside Polestar engineers. The pilot runs from March 9 through…

Battery-electric vehicles continued to gain market share across the Nordic region in April, with Norway and Denmark leading electric vehicle adoption rates among new passenger car registrations. Across Nordic countries, roughly two out of every three newly registered passenger cars in April were fully electric, according to registration data. Norway remained the region’s most advanced electric vehicle market, with battery-electric vehicles accounting for 98.6% of all new passenger car registrations during the month. A total of 11,103 fully electric passenger cars were registered in the country in April. Denmark also recorded strong growth in electric vehicle adoption, with battery-electric vehicles…