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After the presentation of BYD's ultra-fast charging technology, another major automaker from China announced reaching a similar power level for electric vehicle charging. Geely has reported developing its own network of megawatt charging stations.
The Ministry of the Interior of Austria considers electric vehicles only "conditionally suitable" for the operational work of the police. This conclusion was reached by the department after large-scale tests involving 24 electric vehicles and 20 police units.
Mercedes-Benz has begun developing a new platform for electric vehicles in China, using Geely's electric architecture. This was reported by the Chinese site 36Kr citing its own sources.
The compact Ford Puma Gen‑E electric crossover has undergone a technical update. The model now features a battery with larger capacity and supports the Ford BlueCruise highway automation system.
The Mercedes-AMG division has published the first images of the interior of the upcoming electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. Judging by the design of the cabin, the model is largely inspired by the Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept.
The premium brand Lexus has stopped selling the fully electric crossover UX 300e in several countries. The UX model is now only offered with hybrid powertrains.
Volkswagen is preparing a flagship SUV for China with an interior that hardly resembles the brand's familiar models. The ID. Era 9X will be the brand's first production car with a gasoline engine-generator (range extender) and will feature a fully digital cabin.
BYD Song Ultra EV was shown in series production for the first time. Previously, the model was only demonstrated in official renderings and camouflage prototypes.
Ukrainian Volvo dealerships have started accepting orders and booking test drives for the new electric liftback ES90. The starting price is 3,176,112 hryvnias.
Rivian introduced a division called RAD — Rivian Adventure Department. This is the public establishment of the engineering team that develops the extreme characteristics of the brand's models.
BYD has started deploying high-power charging stations with a new design. Rumor has it that their peak power can reach 1.5 megawatts.
Xiaomi presented a model of China's first electric car created exclusively for the game at the MWC 2026 exhibition in Barcelona. The futuristic and likely very fast electric car will soon appear in the Gran Turismo 7 racing simulator.
The Volkswagen brand has reached a new milestone in its electrification strategy: two million fully electric vehicles (BEV) have been delivered to customers.
Microlino is offered in two versions. One has a speed limiter at 45 km/h, the other at 90 km/h. Recently, a software update for the 45 km/h version was released, allowing for an increase in maximum speed to 90 km/h.
Subaru has begun for the first time to produce an electric vehicle for the global market at its own plant. The production of the E-Outback has started at the Subaru Yajima Plant, north of Tokyo.
