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Toyota is launching a production version of the e-Palette multi-purpose electric car, first shown back in 2018. In Japan, the model can already be ordered at a price starting from 29 million yen (around €168k).
The contract production is organised according to the SKD (semi-knocked down) scheme - the cars are first assembled in China, partially disassembled and then sent to Austria where they undergo final assembly.
Tesla has abruptly removed the rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck (RWD) version, which cost $69,990 and had a range of up to 350 miles (563 kilometres) on the US EPA cycle.
Stellantis announced Friday that it is completely abandoning its electric pickup truck project, which was supposed to be the longest-range and most powerful in the segment. The development of the model has been halted due to declining demand for battery-powered "trucks" in North America.
Toyota plans to start production of two new electric-powered SUVs in the United States, according to Reuters. There is little information about them yet.
Ducati continues to experiment with electric technology: at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, the company showed the V21L prototype. It is the first Volkswagen Group vehicle with a solid-state lithium-metal battery. The power cell was developed by QuantumScape and PowerCo.
Back in 2023, spy photographers spotted a prototype that looked like an electric RS6, but now it has been revealed that the model will not appear in this form. According to Top Gear sources, Audi has abandoned the RS6 E-Tron project due to insufficient demand.
Chinese auto giant BYD has announced plans to fully localise production of European versions of its electric cars in Europe by 2028 in response to EU tariff policies.
CATL, the world's largest battery maker, showed off its new Shenxing Pro battery at the IAA 2025 motor show in Munich, which promises to solve two problems of electric cars - limited range and long charging times.
After years of rumours, the German carmaker has officially confirmed: a compact version of the legendary SUV is in development. At the IAA Mobility 2025 Motor Show in Munich, Mercedes head Ola Källenius said that Mini G prototypes will soon hit the roads. In addition, a teaser of the novelty was shown.
Next year, Mercedes-Benz will begin installing the new Alpitronic HYC1000 charging stations at key locations on its network in the US and Europe. They will be able to deliver up to 600 kW per electric vehicle at a voltage of 800 V.
Another Chinese electric car, the Changan Deepal S05 crossover, has entered the European market. In Germany, prices start at €38,990, while in China the base version costs the equivalent of €14,300.
Turkish brand Togg has revealed the production version of the T10F electric car at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The model will be launched on the German market in September, together with the T10X crossover.
Hyundai has unveiled the Concept Three at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. This spectacular electric hatchback is a prototype of the future Ioniq 3. The latter, in turn, is aimed at Europe and aims to compete with the future electric-powered Volkswagen Golf.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan with an experimental solid-state battery has travelled 1,205 kilometres from Stuttgart (Germany) to Malmö in Sweden on a single charge. The vehicle arrived at its destination with a remaining range of 137 kilometres.
