Author: Jonas Berg

Tesla can now offer its Assisted Driving system to customers in Finland after the country’s transport authority recognised provisional type-approval granted by the Netherlands. Finland’s Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) said the decision allows the system to be used on Finnish roads while EU-wide approval remains pending. The Netherlands became the first European country to grant provisional approval in April, followed by Estonia, Croatia and Belgium. The technology was previously marketed as FSD (Supervised), but Tesla has renamed it Assisted Driving to clarify that drivers remain responsible for operating their vehicles. https://twitter.com/teslaeurope/status/2120400770952745439 Traficom also highlighted changes to the system’s speed…

Polestar has unveiled the Formula 2030 concept, a sporty four-door electric vehicle study that previews the design direction of its future production models. Although the company has no plans to put the concept into production, several design elements are expected to influence the next-generation Polestar 2 and Polestar 7. The Formula 2030 is the first concept developed under new design chief Philipp Römers, who joined the company in August. It measures 4,680 mm long and 1,350 mm tall, with a low profile, wide stance and muscular rear bodywork. Motorsport-Inspired Exterior Design The concept features aerodynamic front wings incorporating its headlights,…

Electric vehicles accounted for a record 49% of new passenger car registrations in Sweden in October 2026, as adoption continued to grow across passenger and commercial vehicle segments, according to data from transport industry organisation Transportföretagen. A total of 12,665 new electric passenger cars were registered during the month, representing a 44.4% increase compared with October 2025, when battery-electric vehicles accounted for 34.8% of new registrations. Between January and October, Sweden registered 103,963 new electric passenger cars, also setting a record for the period. Meanwhile, registrations of new petrol and diesel cars fell to their lowest January-October levels since 2006.…

Ionity has replaced charging equipment supplied by Polish manufacturer Ekoenergetyka with Huawei hardware at its charging park in Elverum, Norway, following repeated technical problems during a pilot project. The site, which opened at the end of 2025, was the first location in Ionity’s European network to test Ekoenergetyka’s Shared Power technology. However, after recurring malfunctions, Ionity discontinued the trial, removed the equipment and installed a different charging system. The company confirmed the change to electrive following an initial report by charging infrastructure specialist Syed Haseeb Hassan. Huawei Enters Ionity’s Charging Network The replacement marks Ionity’s first deployment of Huawei charging…

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…