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According to Cox Automotive, after a strong first full year in the market in 2024, demand cooled sharply, showing how quickly initial interest can wane when a model goes beyond the circle of early buyers.
From April 1, new national standards for recycling traction batteries of electric vehicles will come into effect in China. A key element of the reform will be a unified state information platform that will allow tracking batteries throughout their entire lifecycle.
Dacia has begun developing a new compact electric car for the European market. This was announced by Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo. The model will be the successor to the Dacia Spring, but unlike it, it will be produced in Europe rather than imported from China.
Canada has reached an agreement with China to reduce tariffs on Chinese electric cars in exchange for lower tariffs on Canadian agricultural products, including canola. The decision was announced during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Beijing.
The BMW M division will launch its first fully electric high-performance vehicles in 2027. This is stated in a statement from the BMW Group.
The flagship electric SUV Škoda will be called Peaq. The world premiere of the model is scheduled for summer 2026.
Volkswagen has introduced its first electric vehicle with a range extender (EREV). The ID. Era 9X model is produced in China as part of a joint venture between Volkswagen and SAIC and represents the production embodiment of the ID. Era concept shown last year.
Toyota presented the ninth generation of the Hilux pickup at the Brussels Motor Show 2026. The model received a fully electric version, as well as a 48-volt mild hybrid, which, according to the company, will become the most popular Hilux option in Europe.
Hyundai introduced a fully electric version of the Staria minivan at the Brussels Motor Show. The novelty features an 84 kWh battery, front-wheel drive, and a 160 kW electric motor.
Kia showcased the compact electric crossover EV2 at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show. This is the brand's sixth dedicated electric vehicle and the most affordable model in the brand's electric lineup.
Mazda presented a new electric crossover CX-6e at the Brussels Motor Show. It is a rear-wheel-drive model with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a capacity of 78 kWh, providing a range of up to 484 km according to the WLTP cycle.
Volvo announced that the upcoming electric crossover EX60 in the all-wheel drive version will be able to travel up to 810 km on a single charge according to the WLTP cycle.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has upgraded the e-Transporter and e-Caravelle electric vans by equipping them with a higher capacity battery of 70 kWh.
The Chinese automotive group Geely is considering entering the US electric vehicle market and may announce its plans within the next two to three years.
Chinese company Dreame, known for producing household electronics and vacuum cleaners, unveiled an electric car under the new brand Kosmera at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
