The UK government has finalized a £1 billion (approximately $1.27 billion) funding deal to construct a new electric vehicle (EV) battery gigafactory in Sunderland, a move set to create 1,000 jobs and produce batteries for up to 100,000 EVs annually.…
Nissan Motor Co. has halted its $1.1 billion plan to construct an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Kitakyushu, Japan, as the company shifts focus to financial recovery amid a projected record net loss. Announced on May 9, 2025, this…
Mazda has taken a significant step in the electric vehicle (EV) landscape by partnering with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) launching in Japan from 2027 onward. This agreement, announced on…
Mitsubishi is making a bold return to the electric vehicle (EV) market, announcing a new battery-electric model set to launch in the United States and Canada in summer 2026. The automaker revealed this development in a press release on May…
Chinese billionaire Eric Li’s decision to privatize Zeekr, a New York-listed electric vehicle (EV) brand, marks a significant shift for the company just one year after its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). According to a Forbes report, parent company Geely…
Kia is gearing up to launch the global version of its EV5 electric SUV in the third quarter of 2025, bringing a refined contender to the electric vehicle market. With production slated at Kia’s Autoland Gwangju plant in South Korea,…
Lucid Motors has rolled out aggressive pricing and incentives for its 2025 Lucid Air lineup, making its luxury electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible to buyers. The updated pricing, detailed on Lucid Motors’ official website, positions the Air Pure, Air Touring,…
Renault’s electrified revival of the iconic 1980s R5 Turbo, unveiled as the Renault 5 Turbo 3E at the 2022 Paris Auto Show, has sparked significant enthusiasm among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts. The limited-edition hatchback, priced at 155,000 euros ($176,000), secured…
Slate Auto, an upstart electric vehicle manufacturer, is making waves with a $700 million fundraising haul backed by Jeff Bezos’s investment firm, Bezos Expeditions. The funding, confirmed by Newsweek, spans Series A and B rounds, with the final close in…
Tesla’s Director of Battery Technology and Powertrain Architecture, Vineet Mehta, announced his departure from the company after 18 years, marking the end of a pivotal era for Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) advancements. Mehta, who joined Tesla in 2007, shared his…
On May 8, 2025, the U.S. announced a significant reduction in tariffs on UK-made cars, including electric vehicles (EVs), dropping the rate from 27.5% to 10%. This decision, part of a broader economic deal with the UK, also eliminates tariffs…
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is setting its sights on global expansion, aiming for half of its sales to come from outside China by 2030, according to a recent report from CNEVPost. The company plans to drive growth primarily…
Tesla’s Model Y deliveries in Australia hit a record low of 280 units in April 2025, down 76% year-on-year, marking the brand’s weakest month in nearly three years, according to Drive. The updated 2025 Model Y, codenamed Juniper, launched in…
Canadian police forces are electrifying their fleets, with the Kensington Police Service in Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Peel Regional Police in Ontario integrating electric vehicles (EVs) for patrol duties. This week, Kensington reportedly introduced a Ford Mustang Mach-E, while…
On May 8, 2025, House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated that the $7,500 federal EV tax credit is more likely to be eliminated than retained, a decision that could impact electric vehicle adoption across the U.S. According to a report by…
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