Author: Jonas Berg

Scania increased its sales revenue by 5% year over year to SEK 49.1 billion in the third quarter of 2026, while adjusted return on sales improved to 12.3% from 11.1% a year earlier. Higher vehicle deliveries, a favourable product mix, growth in services and positive currency effects supported the company’s profitability. The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer delivered 22,086 vehicles during the quarter, a 3% increase from the same period last year. Battery-electric vehicle (BEV) deliveries rose to 247 units, compared with 159 a year earlier. Despite the growth in deliveries, total order intake declined by 2% to 20,098 vehicles. Orders…

Finnish charging provider Plugit says it has completed Finland’s first public megawatt charging session, using a Volvo FH Aero Electric at its Megawatt Charging System (MCS) station in Kotka. The session marks a step in the development of high-power charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric transport. According to Plugit, the truck was charged both through Volvo Open Charge and directly through the charging operator, with both methods operating successfully. Public MCS Charging Expands in Finland Plugit currently offers public MCS charging at two Finnish locations, Kotka and Lieto. The company operates around 350 public charging points, including nine designed for heavy-duty…

Volvo Cars plans to introduce an affordable, high-volume electric vehicle for Europe in 2027, alongside two models developed specifically for China. However, the upcoming product launches come as the Swedish automaker faces mounting financial pressure, prompting a new cost-cutting programme that includes around 2,500 job reductions worldwide. The new European model is expected to be unveiled in 2027, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin after the summer. It will form part of Volvo’s largest product offensive to date, which aims to introduce 13 new vehicles by the end of 2030. Three model unveilings are planned for 2027, including the European…

Volvo Car AB shares plunged around 30% to a record low after the Swedish automaker announced plans to eliminate another 2,500 jobs and warned that traditional Western-developed vehicles are losing ground rapidly in China, Bloomberg reported. Volvo’s deliveries in China fell more than 40% in the third quarter as domestic automakers gained ground in the electric vehicle market amid weakening consumer demand. The company, controlled by China’s Geely, was valued at 29.8 billion kronor (approximately US$2.68 billion), around 80% below its valuation when it went public in 2021. “Nobody will be successful with the old recipe where you had global…

Polestar has reportedly concluded production of the Polestar 2 in China after more than 200,000 units were built, according to Norwegian automotive publications Motor.no and TV2 Broom. The reports come as the automaker prepares a redesigned successor to the electric fastback, scheduled to arrive in early 2027. Motor.no reported that Polestar’s Norwegian website no longer accepts new factory orders for the current model. Customers are instead directed to vehicles available from existing inventory. The website displays the message: “The selected configuration is not available for factory order. Compare your configuration with ready-for-delivery cars.” TV2 Broom separately reported that the final…

The BYD Shark has received a five-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), according to an assessment published on October 12, 2026. The five-door, four-wheel-drive pickup was evaluated under Euro NCAP’s 2025 testing protocols. The assessment covers four main categories: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, vulnerable road user protection and safety assist systems. The BYD Shark recorded scores of 82% for adult occupant protection, 86% for child occupant protection, 74% for vulnerable road user protection and 87% for safety assist systems. Crash Test Results In crash testing, the BYD Shark scored 10.9 out of…

Polestar reported estimated retail sales of 14,371 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, an increase of approximately 1% from 14,222 vehicles in the same period last year. For the first nine months of 2026, estimated retail sales reached 44,790 vehicles, up 0.6% from 44,511 vehicles in the corresponding period of 2025. The company said the figures for 2026 are estimates and remain subject to revision. Third-Quarter Sales Increase Slightly Polestar’s estimated third-quarter sales increased by 149 vehicles year-on-year. The growth followed a challenging market environment, according to CEO Michael Lohscheller. “We delivered our best third quarter despite increasingly challenging…

Norway registered 18,511 new battery-electric passenger cars in September, pushing the electric vehicle share of new car registrations to 98.8%. Total passenger car registrations reached 18,733 during the month, an increase of 31% compared with September last year. Only June recorded a higher monthly number of battery-electric registrations this year, with 19,558 vehicles. In the first nine months of the year, electric cars accounted for 97.8% of all new passenger car registrations. The Norwegian Road Information Authority (OFV) said the market is now almost entirely electric, with competition increasingly focused on factors such as price, driving range, space, delivery times…

Volvo Cars is expanding its connected safety technology with four new real-time hazard alerts designed to warn drivers about large animals, vulnerable road users, roadwork and accidents ahead. The new features will be available on the Volvo EX60, EX90 and ES90 in Europe, the United States and Canada, with availability timing varying by model. Volvo also plans to introduce the functions across its -40, -60 and -90 model ranges. Volvo Expands Connected Safety Technology Volvo first introduced its connected safety technology in 2016, allowing compatible vehicles to share information about hazards detected on the road. https://evmagz.com/volvo-cars-names-alexander-petrofski-chief-technology-officer/ The system can already…

Einride is expanding its battery-electric freight operations for Lidl in Sweden, with electric trucks set to cover approximately 832,000 kilometres annually under the enlarged partnership. The expansion increases annual mileage by 76% from 474,000 kilometres and extends the operation beyond regional deliveries around Stockholm to longer routes across several parts of Sweden. Electric Freight Network Expands Beyond Stockholm Einride and Lidl have worked together on electrifying Swedish logistics since 2020, with the initial programme concentrated mainly around the greater Stockholm area. https://evmagz.com/einride-to-deploy-500-tesla-semi-trucks-across-u-s-freight-operations/ The expanded operation will cover Värmland, Östergötland, Mälardalen and Dalarna, as well as parts of Västergötland and Småland.…

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…