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Electric car sales hit record high as fuel prices soar - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cars

Polestar Offers Tesla Owners $21,000 Discount To Switch To Polestar 3 This April

Cars

This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes

Polestar's Largest EV Will Be Made Exclusively In The U.S.

Polestar 3 will be exclusively manufactured in South Carolina, ending Chinese production to avoid import tariffs and streamline operations.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead

Traditional automakers are retreating from electric vehicles while start-ups like Rivian and Lucid advance with affordable models.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

14 hours ago

Polestar Just Had Its Best First Quarter Ever

Polestar achieved record first-quarter sales in 2026, selling 13,126 cars globally, a 7% increase from the previous year.

Europe news

Electric car sales hit record high as fuel prices soar - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Polestar Offers Tesla Owners $21,000 Discount To Switch To Polestar 3 This April

Polestar is offering significant discounts on the 2025 Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 for Tesla owners, with savings up to $21,000.

This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes

Lynk & Co 10+ charges at over 1.1 megawatts, achieving 10-97% in under 9 minutes, showcasing rapid advancements in electric vehicle charging in China.

Polestar's Largest EV Will Be Made Exclusively In The U.S.

Polestar 3 will be exclusively manufactured in South Carolina, ending Chinese production to avoid import tariffs and streamline operations.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead

Traditional automakers are retreating from electric vehicles while start-ups like Rivian and Lucid advance with affordable models.

more#electric-vehicles

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Toronto startup

First, Tesla canceled the Model 2-now it's working on a new small EV

Tesla developing small, affordable SUV, report claims

Tesla is reportedly developing a smaller, affordable SUV, but skepticism exists due to past decisions and CEO Elon Musk's statements.

Tesla vs. Ford: Don't Buy Either Stock Until You Read This

Tesla and Ford's 2025 results highlight diverging futures, with Tesla focusing on autonomy and AI, while Ford faces significant EV write-downs.

Tesla Is Developing A Chevy Bolt-Sized Affordable Compact Electric SUV: Report

Tesla is developing an affordable compact SUV that won't be a decontented version of existing models.

Tesla may be working on a smaller and cheaper electric SUV

Tesla is developing a smaller, less expensive electric SUV, distinct from existing models, while considering a driverless option.

Tesla is un-cancelling its plan to build a smaller, cheaper EV: report

Tesla is reconsidering plans for a cheaper electric SUV after previous cancellations and challenges with self-driving technology.

First, Tesla canceled the Model 2-now it's working on a new small EV

Tesla has not approved a new affordable EV model, and CEO Musk shows little interest in traditional car manufacturing.

Tesla developing small, affordable SUV, report claims

Tesla is reportedly developing a smaller, affordable SUV, but skepticism exists due to past decisions and CEO Elon Musk's statements.

Tesla vs. Ford: Don't Buy Either Stock Until You Read This

Tesla and Ford's 2025 results highlight diverging futures, with Tesla focusing on autonomy and AI, while Ford faces significant EV write-downs.

Tesla Is Developing A Chevy Bolt-Sized Affordable Compact Electric SUV: Report

Tesla is developing an affordable compact SUV that won't be a decontented version of existing models.

Tesla may be working on a smaller and cheaper electric SUV

Tesla is developing a smaller, less expensive electric SUV, distinct from existing models, while considering a driverless option.

Tesla is un-cancelling its plan to build a smaller, cheaper EV: report

Tesla is reconsidering plans for a cheaper electric SUV after previous cancellations and challenges with self-driving technology.

more#tesla

fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

There's Finally A U.S. Alternative To Chinese 'Megawatt' Chargers. But It Has One Big Issue: Worse Cars

Alpitronic's HYC1000 megawatt chargers enable ultra-fast EV charging, significantly reducing charging time and supporting various cable standards.

#kia

15 hours ago

European startups

Kia cuts EV target, confirms electric pickup, and plans to put Atlas robots in its Georgia factories

fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

3 hours ago

Cars

The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid Is Here. The SUV Will Get Even More Electric In 2029 With An EREV Option

European startups

15 hours ago

Kia cuts EV target, confirms electric pickup, and plans to put Atlas robots in its Georgia factories

Kia adjusts its 2030 EV target down to 1 million units while expanding hybrid offerings and investing heavily in technology and robotics.

3 hours ago

The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid Is Here. The SUV Will Get Even More Electric In 2029 With An EREV Option

Kia will launch two extended-range electric vehicles in the U.S. by 2030, including a pickup and an updated Telluride SUV.

Amflow's latest e-bikes raise the bar again

Amflow introduces two electric mountain bike ranges featuring Avinox motors, emphasizing power, range, and weight balance.

Ikea's New Smart Home Gear Is Taking Over My House

Ikea's new smart home gadgets are affordable, Matter-compatible, and easy to set up, enhancing the smart home experience for users.

Design

fromDesign Milk

IKEA Emerges a Cheeky Disruptor in the Collectible Space

IKEA's GREJSIMOJS collection disrupts the exclusivity of Miami Design Week by embracing playfulness and emotional design.

Gadgets

fromWIRED

Ikea's New Smart Home Gear Is Taking Over My House

Ikea's new smart home gadgets are affordable, Matter-compatible, and easy to set up, enhancing the smart home experience for users.

Design

fromDesign Milk

IKEA Emerges a Cheeky Disruptor in the Collectible Space

IKEA's GREJSIMOJS collection disrupts the exclusivity of Miami Design Week by embracing playfulness and emotional design.

A year in the life at HP: what matters to its Northern European chief in April 2026? | Fortune

HP is focusing on navigating macroeconomic challenges while diversifying its business and understanding customer objectives for 2026.

fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing

6 hours ago

These EV Fast Chargers Are Completely Off-GridAnd Free

A California startup has launched a solar-powered EV fast charging station that is currently free to use until May 31, 2026.

Bicycling

Velotric GoMad Review | A Crazy Good Utility E-Bike

The Velotric GoMad is a customizable utility e-bike designed for comfort and high cargo capacity.

19 hours ago

Don't Call It A Tesla Semi: China's Windrose Delivers First EV Truck In The U.S.

Windrose has delivered its first Global E700 electric truck tractor to Allogic in Texas, featuring a 416-mile range and 1,400 horsepower.

fromSustainable Bus

18 hours ago

Next-generation battery packs announced in Microvast-Iveco Group partnership expansion - Sustainable Bus

Microvast and Iveco Group are expanding their partnership to develop next-generation battery technologies for commercial vehicles.

#byd

22 minutes ago

Cars

BYD's Ridiculously Quick Charging Tech Just Hit Europe. But The Car Isn't Cheap.

BYD launched the Denza Z9GT in Europe, its first Flash charging EV, capable of rapid recharging in under 10 minutes.

Alternative transportation

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.

22 minutes ago

BYD's Ridiculously Quick Charging Tech Just Hit Europe. But The Car Isn't Cheap.

BYD launched the Denza Z9GT in Europe, its first Flash charging EV, capable of rapid recharging in under 10 minutes.

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.

more#byd

fromSustainable Bus

Holon targets 60% cost reduction with integrated autonomous shuttle platform: our interview with Head of Sales Martin Lischka - Sustainable Bus

Holon is advancing autonomous mobility with a fully integrated approach, combining vehicles, software, and services to address driver shortages in Europe.

13 hours ago

This May Be The Most Interesting Affordable EV Coming To Europe In 2026

The Cupra Raval features an aggressive design with a predatory insect-inspired front fascia and pronounced creases, appealing to keen drivers in the EV market.

Cars

Ford and Toyota Surges 6%: Two Auto Giants Prove the Global Car Market Is Alive and Well

Ford and Toyota stocks rose 6%, indicating strong consumer demand for vehicles despite economic challenges.

How Ford Is Reinventing Itself as an AI Infrastructure Play After Its EV Stumble

Ford's $10.70 billion impairment charge marks a significant shift towards industrial infrastructure, focusing on software, commercial fleets, and battery energy storage.

Ford and Toyota Surges 6%: Two Auto Giants Prove the Global Car Market Is Alive and Well

Ford and Toyota stocks rose 6%, indicating strong consumer demand for vehicles despite economic challenges.

How Ford Is Reinventing Itself as an AI Infrastructure Play After Its EV Stumble

Ford's $10.70 billion impairment charge marks a significant shift towards industrial infrastructure, focusing on software, commercial fleets, and battery energy storage.

more#ford

This Tiny EV Camper Solves The 'Park Anywhere' Problem, But There's A Catch

A tiny electric camper from Germany offers limited range and features, designed for local exploration and urban logistics.

fromSustainable Bus

fromwww.businessinsider.com

The trolleybuses returns to Tallinn

Tallinn is set to renew its trolleybus fleet with 40 new vehicles, enhancing public transport services starting May 2026.

#volkswagen

fromTechCrunch

4 hours ago

Cars

Volkswagen drops all-electric ID.4 in the US in pivot back to gas SUVs | TechCrunch

5 hours ago

Cars

Volkswagen ends US production of its EV, citing market's 'unpredictability'

Cars

Volkswagen stops building ID.4s in the US, has inventory "into 2027"

fromTechCrunch

4 hours ago

Volkswagen drops all-electric ID.4 in the US in pivot back to gas SUVs | TechCrunch

Volkswagen will cease ID.4 production in the U.S. to focus on high-volume vehicles like the gas-powered Atlas SUV.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

5 hours ago

Volkswagen ends US production of its EV, citing market's 'unpredictability'

Volkswagen is shifting focus from electric vehicles to gas-powered SUVs in the US, ending ID.4 production in Tennessee by mid-April.

Cars

Volkswagen stops building ID.4s in the US, has inventory "into 2027"

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4 days ago

Is the Slate Truck too minimal for its own good?

Slate Truck offers a surprisingly spacious interior despite its small size, emphasizing usability and accessibility in its minimalist design.

fromwww.cbc.ca

NextStar's South Korean parent company flags 1st quarter operating loss on weak EV demand | CBC News

LG Energy Solution expects a first-quarter operating loss due to weaker demand from electric vehicle makers.

fromFuturism

Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All

Elon Musk's primary motivation at Tesla is to minimize his work hours to focus on his passion for rockets.

BMW's Next-Gen iX5 Hydrogen SUV Promises To Boost Range

BMW's next-gen iX5 hydrogen SUV features a new flat tank design for increased fuel capacity and range without compromising interior space.

The Next BMW i7 Will Get Its Batteries From An Unexpected Source

Rimac Technology will supply high-performance battery packs for the next-generation BMW i7, enhancing range and charging performance.

17 hours ago

BMW's Next-Gen iX5 Hydrogen SUV Promises To Boost Range

BMW's next-gen iX5 hydrogen SUV features a new flat tank design for increased fuel capacity and range without compromising interior space.

The Next BMW i7 Will Get Its Batteries From An Unexpected Source

Rimac Technology will supply high-performance battery packs for the next-generation BMW i7, enhancing range and charging performance.

Car Buyers Don't Like Subscriptions. Car Companies Are Pushing Them For Driver-Assistance Tech Anyway.

Automakers are increasingly offering partial automation features through subscription models, despite consumer fatigue with ongoing payments.

12 hours ago

Nio Gains 4% on ES9 Launch Day: Delivery Growth and a Historic First Profit Signal a Real Turnaround

Nio's stock rose 4% ahead of the ES9 SUV launch, reflecting strong delivery growth and investor confidence.

4 weeks ago

Tesla opens Supercharging Network to other EVs in new country

Tesla opens its Supercharging Network to non-Tesla EVs in Malaysia for the first time, expanding global access to its charging infrastructure.

Tesla Sweden's Megapack Supercharger near Arlanda continues to aggravate IF Metall union

Tesla's Megapack-powered Supercharger station near Stockholm operates despite Swedish union blockade measures over labor disputes.

Volvo's Parent Company Will Start Making Solid-State Batteries This Year

Completed packs will then go into test vehicles. Solid-state batteries, which are widely considered to be the holy grail in the energy storage game, are nearing reality with every passing day. Now, Geely, Volvo's parent company, is accelerating the development of its solid-state cells, with the first completed packs expected to be fitted into working vehicles this year, as reported by China's 21 Finance.

Science

How The Kia EV3 Delivers 320 Miles Of Range Without Looking Like A Bar Of Soap

Kia's EV3 offers over 320 miles of range with a boxy design, challenging traditional aerodynamic EV shapes.

fromLondon On The Inside

Buying a Car With Your Head and Your Heart

The best car purchases align emotional desires with financial realities.

Lucid Faces Biggest Disaster Ever

Lucid delivered a remarkably small number of vehicles in Q1, at 3,903. It produced 5,500. The company blamed much of this on a supplier's lack of inventory, which cost it 29 days of disruption.

Cars

4 days ago

Mercedes-AMG Doesn't Want Its New EV To Feel Like An EV

Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT features a tri-motor system and customizable driving dynamics for enhanced performance and handling on ice.

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.

Cars

1 week ago

Polestar 3 production consolidated to the US to keep Volvo factory busy

Volvo consolidates Polestar 3 production in Charleston, enhancing efficiency and supporting growth in the US market.

Tesla Sweden appeals after grid company refuses to restore existing Supercharger due to union strike

Tesla Sweden seeks regulatory intervention after a power grid company refuses to reconnect an operational Supercharger station due to ongoing union sympathy actions.

'Chinese Cars Are Ready For Prime Time In America': Geely SUV Crushes Every U.S. Competitor In New Test

The Geely Galaxy M9 is a powerful plug-in hybrid SUV with impressive electric range and performance, ready to compete in the U.S. market.

#polestar-3

2 weeks ago

Cars

This EV Is Great To Drive. But Missing Software Features Ruin It

Polestar 3 struggles with user experience despite being a software-defined vehicle, lacking essential features and having a clunky interface.

Cars

I've Tried All Of The High Performance' SUVs. The Polestar 3 Drives Better Than Any Of Them

The Polestar 3 achieves superior performance and comfort as a super-SUV through advanced suspension technology and balanced engineering, outperforming competitors despite the inherent physics limitations of large vehicles.

2 weeks ago

This EV Is Great To Drive. But Missing Software Features Ruin It

Polestar 3 struggles with user experience despite being a software-defined vehicle, lacking essential features and having a clunky interface.

I've Tried All Of The High Performance' SUVs. The Polestar 3 Drives Better Than Any Of Them

Volvo is pulling the plug on its entry-level EV

Volvo discontinues the EX30 and EX30 Cross Country in the US by year-end due to tariffs and trade complications that raised prices from the promised $35,000 to over $41,000.

Two more EVs for the trash heap: Volvo EX30 and Honda Prologue

Volvo discontinues the EX30 and Honda cancels the Prologue due to eliminated federal EV tax incentives and stagnating US electric vehicle sales under the Trump administration.

Volvo EX60 Demand Is So Strong That 2026 Production Is Already Increasing

Volvo is increasing EX60 production due to unexpectedly high retail orders exceeding internal forecasts, even before customer deliveries begin.

The Volvo EX30 Just Got One Of The Best EV Features

The Volvo EX30 gains vehicle-to-load functionality enabling it to power external devices, a new 148-hp base model with smaller battery, and improved infotainment software.

Polestar's High-Performance EVs Are Coming For BMW And Mercedes

Polestar will shift toward sportier, performance-focused electric vehicles, developing improved driving dynamics and dedicated high-performance variants under its BST performance label.

#polestar-4

Cars

Polestar's New EV Wagon Is Absolutely' Coming To The U.S.

Cars

I Drove The 2026 Polestar 4. It May Be America's Weirdest EV

Cars

Polestar's New EV Wagon Is Absolutely' Coming To The U.S.

Cars

I Drove The 2026 Polestar 4. It May Be America's Weirdest EV

'The Second Generation Plug In-Hybrid': Why Volvo's Future PHEVs Will Feel A Lot More Like EVs

Volvo's next-generation PHEVs will provide about 100 miles of electric range and deliver EV-like acceleration and smoothness while remaining technically PHEVs, not EREVs.

Volvo Can Finally Build A Proper Electric Wagon. Here's Why

Volvo's SPA3 EV platform enables lower, sleeker battery-electric vehicles and could finally allow a true electric wagon by removing ICE-platform packaging limits.

The Zeekr 7GT Does A Lot More Than Just Charge Quickly

Zeekr 7GT is a feature-packed luxury electric wagon offering 480 kW charging, powered automatic doors, air suspension, huge HUD and strong performance at competitive pricing.

fromWIRED

Volvo's Electric EX60 SUV Has a 400-Mile Range-and Rethinks the Humble Seat Belt

Volvo's EX60 integrates cell-to-body batteries, megacast structural parts, advanced computing with Google Gemini, enhanced driver assist, and a multi-adaptive safety belt for efficiency and safety.

#volvo-ex60

Cars

Here's Volvo's new EX60 $60,000 electric midsize SUV

Cars

Exclusive: Volvo tells us why having Gemini in your next car is a good thing

fromBusiness Insider

Cars

Volvo's new EX60 electric SUV promises to 'end range anxiety' - and is built with Nvidia and Google tech

fromTechzine Global

Cars

Volvo presents EX60 with proprietary software architecture HuginCore

Cars

Volvo EX60 Revealed: 'An End To Range Anxiety', With Next-Generation Seat Belts

Cars

Volvo EX60 SUV preview: 400-mile range, 670 hp and Google Gemini onboard

Cars

Here's Volvo's new EX60 $60,000 electric midsize SUV

Cars

Exclusive: Volvo tells us why having Gemini in your next car is a good thing

fromBusiness Insider

Cars

Volvo's new EX60 electric SUV promises to 'end range anxiety' - and is built with Nvidia and Google tech

fromTechzine Global

Cars

Volvo presents EX60 with proprietary software architecture HuginCore

Cars

Volvo EX60 Revealed: 'An End To Range Anxiety', With Next-Generation Seat Belts