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CHINA APRIL NEV PENETRATION TOPS 60% https://evne.ws/4eKWnec
PORSCHE PRICES ELECTRIC CAYENNE TURBO IN CHINA https://evne.ws/42Azi6E
CHINA’S CHARGING NETWORK HITS 21.481 MILLION https://evne.ws/41WVxDS
BYD GREAT TANG TOPS 30,000 PRE-ORDERS https://evne.ws/4mTxcs8
GAC HYPER OPENS S600 ORDERS IN BEIJING https://evne.ws/42wFHQo
FREELANDER 8 BREAKS COVER ON WEIBO https://evne.ws/4tA3oDp
LEAPMOTOR CHASES 1 MILLION SALES IN 2026 https://evne.ws/4euEEb9
ARIDGE TOPS 7,000 PRE-ORDERS IN BEIJING https://evne.ws/3Op0ulK
CHERY SHOWS FULWIN A9 WAGON CONCEPT https://evne.ws/3QtvqSt
SAIC VOLKSWAGEN LAUNCHES ID. ERA 9X https://evne.ws/4euEtfZ
NIO OPENS BLUE LIGHT RETROFIT PRE-ORDERS https://evne.ws/4uckozu

CHINA: April EVs Head Towards 60%, Porsche Cayenne Gets China Spec and BYD Great Tang Starts Strong | 27 Apr 2026 

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BMW GIVES I7 MORE RANGE AND SCREEN SPACE https://evne.ws/4e5h1pd
RIVIAN STARTS R2 PRODUCTION IN ILLINOIS https://evne.ws/4e4bW0y
GM SAYS NO DELAY TO  ELECTRIC TRUCK PROGRAMME https://evne.ws/4ctZvtK
SMART #2 SETS UP FORTWO RETURN https://evne.ws/3QohDMV
ID. BUZZ ADDS AWD AND NEW TECH https://evne.ws/3QWmJA3
CHARGEPOINT LAUNCHES 600 KW EXPRESS SOLO https://evne.ws/4vM5Gkc
FRANCE SETS 2035 ROAD CHARGING PLAN https://evne.ws/4tYMBtj
COKE CANADA ADDS VOLVO ELECTRIC TRUCKS https://evne.ws/4mHYlOw
PG&E ADDS CYBERTRUCK TO V2G PILOT https://evne.ws/4tYMPRb
VOLKSWAGEN SETS GERMAN V2G LAUNCH FOR 2026 https://evne.ws/3Qndd96

DAILY: BMW i7 Gets Updated, Rivian Starts Building R2 and Smart Bring Back ForTwo  | 23 Apr 2026

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BMW GIVES I7 MORE RANGE AND SCREEN SPACE
BMW has revealed what it calls the most extensive refresh ever applied to a BMW, with the updated electric i7 arriving first in September 2026 and plug-in hybrids to follow, with pricing expected to rise from the current £105,000 starting point. The new i7 swaps its old 105.7kWh battery for a 112.5kWh pack using Gen6 cylindrical cells, pushing maximum range from 387 miles to 452 miles and DC charging speed from 195kW to 250kW, while adaptive dampers and active rear steering become standard across the whole range.
The styling adopts BMW's Neue Klasse design language with slimmer crystal-embedded headlights, a horizontal-slat grille, 22-inch alloys as standard, and up to 500 exterior colour combinations including a new two-tone option. Inside, the i7 becomes the first BMW to offer a front-passenger touchscreen (14.6 inches), gains a 17.9-inch central display and a sweeping 43.3-inch Panoramic iDrive dashboard, while rear passengers keep their 31.3-inch 8K cinema screen and 35-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system.
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RIVIAN STARTS R2 PRODUCTION IN ILLINOIS
Rivian has begun production of the R2 at its Normal, Illinois plant, with CFO Claire McDonough confirming the start in a Reuters interview and first customer deliveries expected later this spring. Reservation holders will receive configuration invitations in June, with the $57,990 Launch Edition shipping first, followed by the $53,990 Premium later in 2026 and the more affordable Standard and entry variants arriving through 2027.
Rivian expects R2 to cost less than half of what an R1 costs to build once higher volumes are reached in 2027, and the vehicle also underpins the company's broader ambitions including the $2,500 Autonomy+ self-driving package and an Uber robotaxi partnership worth up to $1.25 billion across 25 cities.
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GM SAYS NO DELAY TO ELECTRIC TRUCK PROGRAMME
GM publicly denied cancelling any electric trucks after Crain's Detroit Business — citing three anonymous sources — reported that the automaker had indefinitely delayed its next-generation electric truck programme, which had been targeting a 2028 production start for refreshed versions of the Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Hummer, and Escalade IQ. GM told Motor1 that "EVs remain the end game" and confirmed no impact to current electric truck production, though the company gave no timeline for when the next-generation programme might resume.
Supplier executives and analysts told Crain's they do not expect a new generation of GM's all-electric truck line until 2030 or beyond, suggesting the delay is substantial even if GM stops short of calling it a cancellation.
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SMART #2 SETS UP FORTWO RETURN
Smart has unveiled the Smart #2 concept, a two-door, two-seat electric city car that revives the spirit of the original Fortwo, with a production model expected to launch in October 2026. Built on the Electric Compact Architecture platform, it offers an estimated 186-mile range — a dramatic leap over the old EQ Fortwo's 58-mile range — along with a 10–80% charge time of under 20 minutes and vehicle-to-load capability.
Expected to measure around 106 inches (2.7 metres) long, the Smart #2 would be smaller than the Dacia Spring and Renault Twingo, placing it among Europe's smallest new EVs at launch.
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ID. BUZZ ADDS AWD AND NEW TECH</

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CATL PUSHES SIX BATTERY BETS https://evne.ws/4u2R3Yf
CATL CLAIMS FASTER CHARGING THAN BYD https://evne.ws/4tWWWpF
CATL LAUNCHES THIRD-GENERATION QILIN BATTERY https://evne.ws/3QzVtqX
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CHANGAN TO MERGE AVATR, DEEPAL BACK ENDS https://evne.ws/4vIyPgb
LEAPMOTOR LAUNCHES D19 FROM 219,800 YUAN https://evne.ws/48e9UqN
VOLKSWAGEN ADDS TWO CHINA-MARKET NEVS https://evne.ws/4cA6Czn
VOLKSWAGEN ANHUI LAUNCHES ID. UNYX 08 https://evne.ws/3Qns976
VOLKSWAGEN USES JETTA FOR CHINA'S BUDGET EV PUSH https://evne.ws/42lM8FM
ONVO L90 HOLDS PRICE AS TECH RISES https://evne.ws/4eCgM5b

CHINA: CATL Makes Battery Breakthroughs, Leapmotor D19 and VW’s China EVs | 22 Apr 2026

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HYUNDAI REVEALS IONIQ 3 DETAILS https://evne.ws/4cUKnWi
HYUNDAI REVEALS PLEOS OS FOR FUTURE EVS https://evne.ws/3QASEpz
EU EV SALES SURGE IN MARCH https://evne.ws/4n14llT
U.S. USED EV SALES HIT RECORD IN MARCH https://evne.ws/3OCIq7E
AFEELA SCALES BACK AS SONY AND HONDA RETREAT https://evne.ws/41OaYOx
UK RAISES EV LUXURY TAX THRESHOLD https://evne.ws/4u0TJWj
FORD CUTS EXPLORER AND CAPRI PRICES https://evne.ws/4tAkalC
GERMANY EYES 8 MILLION BEVS BY 2030 https://evne.ws/4tlaBab
EV RANGE NOW OUTRUNS MOST DRIVERS https://evne.ws/48U40ez
DUTCH SCRAPPAGE SCHEME SHIFTS TO USED EVS https://evne.ws/3OAxyXK
NISSAN STACKS 23 SOLID-STATE CELL LAYERS https://evne.ws/4tulWF2

DAILY: IONIQ 3 Revealed, Euro EV Sales Surge Again and U.S. Used EVs Smash New Record | 21 Apr 2026

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HYUNDAI REVEALS IONIQ 3 DETAILS
Hyundai unveiled its first compact electric hatchback, the IONIQ 3, at Milan Design Week, featuring an "Aero Hatch" silhouette, E-GMP platform, and battery options of 42.2 kWh (213 miles) or 61 kWh (308 miles). At 4.15 metres long with a 441-litre boot, Android-based Pleos Connect infotainment, and an expected starting price of around £25,000, it will be built in Turkey with no US launch planned.
HYUNDAI REVEALS PLEOS OS FOR FUTURE EVS
Hyundai has unveiled Pleos OS, an Android Automotive-based software platform debuting on the Ioniq 3 before rolling out across future EVs, featuring a large map-based home screen and its own App Market rather than Google Automotive Services. The system adopts a zonal controller architecture to reduce wiring and complexity, while retaining physical controls for volume, temperature, and seat functions to address criticisms of Hyundai's ageing in-car software.
EU EV SALES SURGE IN MARCH
Battery EV registrations across 14 key EU and EFTA markets jumped 51% year-on-year in March 2026 to over 224,000 units, representing 22% of all new car sales. Q1 2026 saw more than 500,000 new EVs registered across the EU — up 33.5% from Q1 2025 — with Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Poland all posting year-to-date BEV growth above 40%.
U.S. USED EV SALES HIT RECORD IN MARCH
Americans purchased 42,924 used EVs in March 2026, setting a new all-time monthly record and marking a 27.7% year-on-year increase, driven by off-lease vehicles returning to dealerships and elevated petrol prices. This came as new EV sales fell nearly 25% year-on-year to around 83,000 units in the same month.
AFEELA SCALES BACK AS SONY AND HONDA RETREAT
Sony Honda Mobility is winding down its Afeela EV joint venture following the March 25 cancellation of its first two models — a sedan and a crossover SUV — with its roughly 400 employees set to return to Sony Corp. and Honda Motor Co. The retreat marks the end of a venture that had positioned Afeela as a software-defined vehicle brand blending Sony's tech expertise with Honda's manufacturing, with the Afeela 1 sedan having been due for delivery later in 2026.
UK RAISES EV LUXURY TAX THRESHOLD
The UK has raised the Expensive Car Supplement threshold from £40,000 to £50,000, removing an annual £425 charge that had applied to many electric cars since April 1, 2025. Over the five-year duration of the supplement, this represents a total saving of £2,125 for affected EV buyers.
FORD CUTS EXPLORER AND CAPRI PRICES
Ford has reduced prices on its Explorer and Capri EVs by up to £5,000, with the Explorer now starting at £35,185 and the AWD Premium variant dropping below £50,000. Both models gain a new LFP battery, upgraded motor, and increased Standard Range net capacity from 52 kWh to 58 kWh, adding 43 miles of WLTP range, while the Capri also gets a power boost to 140 kW via Volkswagen Group's new APP350 motor.
GERMANY EYES 8 MILLION BEVS BY 2030
Germany is targeting 8 million BEVs and 2.4 million PHEVs on its roads by 2030, forecasting annual BEV sales growth of 24% and electric vehicles taking around 70% of total new car sales by the end of the decade. The number of available BEV models is expected to rise 40% between 2026 and 2030, alongside growing adoption of bidirectional V2X charging to support grid stability.
EV RANGE NOW OUTRUNS MOST DRIVERS
The SMMT reports average BEV range has reached nearly 300 mil

BRIEFLY: IONIQ 3, EU Sales, US Used EVs & more | 21 Apr 2026

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FORD LOOKS TO BYD, NOT TESLA https://evne.ws/4sHXEGj
BYD SEALION 05 ADDS PHEV AND EV https://evne.ws/4tYcoSz
VW SAYS OIL SHOCK COULD SPEED CHINA NEVS https://evne.ws/3QxGk9B
CHINA NEV EXPORTS DOUBLED IN MARCH https://evne.ws/4cpwaAB
ZEEKR 8X STARTS FAST, EYES EXPORTS https://evne.ws/4vIVRDy
TANK 700 UPDATE ADDS TWO PHEV PATHS https://evne.ws/48bRJ53
SUNWODA PUSHES 15C LFP CHARGING https://evne.ws/4cWiywH
HONGQI UPDATES TIANGONG EVS WITH 800V CHARGING https://evne.ws/4thHjt4
ASIA TURNS TO EVS AS OIL JUMPS https://evne.ws/42lLh84
GEELY SETS OUT TWO-TRACK ROBOTAXI PLAN https://evne.ws/4tYcDgr
BEIJING SHOW MARKS CHINA’S PREMIUM EV TURN https://evne.ws/41Ifk9Z

CHINA: Ford Chasing The Chinese, BYD Sealion 05 Launched and VW Eyes Oil Shock China Sales | 21 Apr 2026

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2026 ONVO L90 ADDS LIDAR AND SHENJI https://evne.ws/4tmmT2b
THIRD-GEN NIO ES8 HITS 100,000 https://evne.ws/4cnrJGt
XIAOMI DELIVERIES HOLD, BUT YU7 MOMENTUM FADES https://evne.ws/41Jk3Is
BYD HITS 16 MILLION NEVS https://evne.ws/41LKkG1
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BYD SEEKS ACEA MEMBERSHIP https://evne.ws/48eH7lT
HESAI SHIFTS LIDAR FIGHT TO PERCEPTION https://evne.ws/3OC6jMt
AITO JOINS BMW-MERCEDES CHARGING VENTURE https://evne.ws/4tXJ4eL
JETTA X PREVIEWS CHINA ELECTRIFICATION SHIFT https://evne.ws/4cmqFCI
CATL SETS APRIL 21 TECH LAUNCH https://evne.ws/4vGbUCf

CHINA: ONVO L90 Fights Back, Xiaomi YU7 Fades and BYD 16 Million Milestone | 20 Apr 2026 

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MERCEDES PREVIEWS ELECTRIC C-CLASS CABIN https://evne.ws/41Ar7XP
MUSK COMPANIES PROPPED UP CYBERTRUCK Q4 https://evne.ws/4tL3pnu
MAZDA6E UK PRICED FROM £38,995 https://evne.ws/3OoZeyY
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FUEL SPIKE PUSHES DRIVERS TOWARDS EVS https://evne.ws/4tlNlce
RIVIAN MAKES FOUR RAN SITES NACS-ONLY https://evne.ws/4cgCLx4
HONDA SUPER-N SET FOR UK JULY LAUNCH https://evne.ws/3QvWctf
MAV SYSTEMS LAUNCHES BAYIQ FOR EV BAYS https://evne.ws/3OJx5mg

DAILY: Mercedes C-Class EV Preview, Musk Buys Cybertrucks For Himself and BMW Adds Plug&Charge | 17 Apr 2026 

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MERCEDES PREVIEWS ELECTRIC C-CLASS CABIN
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the interior of its first all-electric C-Class ahead of a full reveal on 20 April, showcasing a screen-dominated cabin featuring either a standard Superscreen or an optional 39.1-inch Hyperscreen spanning nearly the full dashboard width, with 10 colour schemes and matrix backlighting using nearly 10 million pixels. The EV platform frees up more interior space than any previous C-Class, and the car adds a new multi-source heat pump that heats the cabin twice as fast as combustion models while using roughly half the energy, alongside Vegan Society-certified upholstery, electropneumatic lumbar seats with massage and ventilation, an optional Burmester 4D system with seat exciters, and an optional Sky Control roof with 162 illuminated stars.
MUSK COMPANIES PROPPED UP CYBERTRUCK Q4
SpaceX purchased 1,279 Cybertrucks in Q4 2025, accounting for nearly 20% of all US Cybertruck registrations in the period, with Musk-owned entities including xAI, The Boring Company, and Neuralink collectively taking 1,339 units out of 7,071 total US registrations. Analysts estimated that without these affiliated-company purchases, Cybertruck registrations would have fallen more than 50% year-over-year, and Musk-linked companies continued buying in early 2026 with 158 units in January and 67 in February.
MAZDA6E UK PRICED FROM £38,995
Mazda will launch the all-electric Mazda6e in the UK this summer with orders open now, priced from £38,995 for the Takumi trim and £39,995 for the Takumi Plus, featuring a 78kWh LFP battery with up to 348 miles of WLTP range and a 10–80% DC fast charge time of just 24 minutes. Unlike mainland European versions, the UK model gets a single-battery setup, paired with a rear-mounted motor doing 0–62mph in 7.9 seconds, a five-door hatchback body, a 14.6-inch touchscreen, and an augmented reality head-up display.
BMW ADDS CONTRACT-FREE PLUG & CHARGE IN GERMANY
BMW Group has launched a contract-free Plug & Charge service in Germany, allowing drivers of compatible BMW and MINI EVs to authenticate at public DC charging points simply by plugging in, with billing going directly to the credit card stored on their BMW or MINI account. The first rollout covers over 1,400 charging points across Germany and Austria via partner Mer Germany using Hubject's system, and is the first time Plug & Charge has been extended to drivers without an existing charging contract, including tourists and fleet users.
BYD ADDS TWO SHARK 6 VARIANTS
BYD has expanded its Shark 6 ute range in Australia from one model to three, adding the Shark 6 Dynamic Cab-Chassis (from A$55,900) and the Shark 6 Performance (from A$62,900) alongside the existing Shark 6 Premium. All variants use BYD's Dual Mode Off-Road plug-in hybrid system combining a turbocharged petrol engine with front and rear electric motors and a Blade battery, with the Performance variant boosting towing capacity to 3,500kg and adding a dedicated Crawl Mode for off-road use.
ALLEGO ADDS SMART OVERNIGHT CHARGING IN DUTCH MARKET
Allego has launched a smart overnight charging scheme in the Netherlands using Deftpower technology, offering drivers a choice from 6 PM between immediate and smart charging, with the latter shifting sessions to off-peak hours to reduce grid strain during evening peaks. Drivers who opt in receive cashback rewards of up to 5% of charging costs, and Allego plans to expand the model from its initi

BRIEFLY: Mercedes C-Class, Cybtertrucks, Mazda 6E & more | 17 Apr 2026

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