Absolute Markets Insights: global EV charging station market will grow by 29% CAGR till 2027

The all-new, sixth-generation Nissan MICRA will return to the B-segment in 2025 as a fully connected, pure EV. ales of the new MICRA will commence in Europe later this year. Designed at Nissan's Design Europe (NDE) in London, the new MICRA boasts a refreshed and distinctive new exterior look – combining a premium exterior finish and a ton of attitude with an SUV-like design, simple and uncluttered surfaces, and...

23 May 2025

The BMW Group is bringing large-format, pure ASSB cells from Solid Power to its test vehicle, a BMW i7, which is being operated in the Munich area. The potential benefits of ASSB technology: higher energy density in a very compact storage system compared to current technologies. The concept battery integrated in the BMW i7 test vehicle combines proven Gen5 construction principles (prismatic cells in modules) with...

23 May 2025

Kia unveiled the all-new 2026 EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show last week. It is expected to arrive in Canada in early 2026. It is based on a 400V Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which underpins multiple Kia BEVs. The sedan is produced at Kia's Autoland Gwangmyeong EVO Plant in South Korea. Inspired by Kia's 'Opposites United' design philosophy, the all-new all-electric compact sedan...

24 April 2025

Volkswagen and its three Chinese joint venture partners has unveiled three concept BEVs at the 2025 Auto Shanghai this week. The ID. AURA (from FAW-Volkswagen), the ID. ERA (from SAIC VOLKSWAGEN) and the ID. EVO (from Volkswagen Anhui) are representative of a new generation of smart electric vehicles and give a preview of the product strategy for the coming years. Volkswagen has also integrated the needs of Chinese...

24 April 2025

At the 2025 Auto Shanghai, Audi is showcasing a lineup of 19 models made by Audi and its two local partners, FAW and SAIC. Five of those made their world debut at the show and two of them are all-electric. AUDI E5 Sportback The first production model from the new sister brand AUDI, the E5 Sportback, was developed together with partner SAIC – integrating the "best of both worlds." The fully electric mid-size...

24 April 2025

The new all-electric BMW iX celebrated its start of production at the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing. The electric pioneer, which has been manufactured at the site since 2021 and has since been sold over 130,000 units worldwide, receives a comprehensive update in March 2025 - offering increased performance, range and sportiness in three distinctive trims: BMW iX xDrive45, BMW iX xDrive60, and BMW iX M70 xDrive. The...

10 March 2025

Volkswagen previewed the ID.EVERY1 - the concept car for an electric 20,000-euro Volkswagen from Europe for Europe. The ID. 2all will already be launched in the 25,000-euro class in 2026. Both models are part of the new Electric Urban Car Family with front-wheel drive, which is being developed on a cross-brand basis under the umbrella of the Brand Group Core – comprising the volume brands in the Volkswagen Group...

5 March 2025

Developed to enhance the appeal of Kia's EV offering, targeting a broad demographic, the EV4 features a modern design and advanced technologies that resonate with lifestyle-focused buyers who are eager to explore. With both the EV4 sedan and the EV4 hatchback models, Kia's unique design approach ensures both models are equally at home on urban streets or continent-crossing adventures. The EV4 sedan reimagines sedan...

20 February 2025

Audi Q4 40 e-tron debuted this week as an entry-level variant in the Q4 e-tron series and can be pre-ordered starting mid-February. It arrives with a 63 kWh (gross) battery which provides up to 412 km of range on the Audi Q4 40 e-tron and up to 423 km on the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron. Under ideal conditions, the battery’s state of charge (SoC) increases from 10 to 80 percent in just 24 minutes when charged at a...

13 February 2025

Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi today agreed to terminate their MOU regarding the consideration of the structure for a tripartite collaboration, in light of the termination of the MOU signed on December 23 last year regarding the consideration of a business integration between Nissan and Honda. Going forward, the three companies will collaborate within the framework of a strategic partnership aimed at the era of...

13 February 2025

At today's work meeting in Wolfsburg, Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, presented plans for the future of the core brand. Employees also had a first glimpse of the design of the Volkswagen brand’s future entry-level electric model, which will cost about 20000 euros. Volkswagen plans to present the show car for the new entry-level model to the public at the beginning of March. The world...

6 February 2025

Volkswagen of America announced initial pricing for the 2025 ID.4. Production resumes at the Chattanooga factory with 82 kWh models, which carry a starting MSRP of $45,095 for the rear-wheel-drive Pro and $48,995 for the AWD Pro. Models with 62 kWh batteries will be available later, and all models will receive additional content starting midyear. Details and pricing on both will come at a later date. The trim...

5 February 2025

The 2026 BMW iX will enter production in March at BMW’s Plant Dingolfing. Deliveries are expected to commence in the second quarter of 2025. The vehicle is available in three models: BMW iX xDrive45 - USD 75150 +USD1175 destination and handling BMW iX xDrive60 - USD 88500 +USD1175 destination and handling BMW iX M70 xDrive - USD 111500 +USD1175 destination and handling The new iX xDrive45 delivers 402 hp and an...

29 January 2025

Tesla China has listed the facelifted Model Y with code name Juniper and official name "Model Y Launch Series" on its website. There are two variants available and the first units are scheduled for March delivery. The updated Model Y delivers a longer range, improved performance, and some changes in design details. Its starting price is 5% higher on average. The first variant is Tesla Model Y RWD priced at CNY...

10 January 2025