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FIAT PREPARES SMALL EV ALONGSIDE PANDA
Fiat is developing an affordable small electric car, potentially named Koala, using a platform co-developed with Leapmotor and shared with Citroën's new 2CV project, with Italian production planned from 2028. Citroën is targeting a €15,000 price, although Fiat hasn't confirmed pricing, and both cars could benefit from proposed EU rules giving qualifying small EVs extra credit towards manu...
GEELY XINGYUAN PRODUCTION HITS 1 MILLION
Geely has produced its millionth Xingyuan just over two years after launch, although Chinese retail sales fell 9.6% to 310,391 in the first nine months of 2026. The affordable electric hatchback, priced from 61,800 yuan ($9,300) with up to 480 kilometres of CLTC range, is now sold in more than 30 countries as the E2 or EX2, with Brazilian production scheduled to begin in December.
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France and Germany want to loosen Europe’s 2035 car emissions rules while linking public support more closely to European production. In this ev.news Policy special, Martyn Lee explains the competing proposals, what they could mean for combustion engines and plug-in hybrids, and why a 90% emissions cut does not mean 90% electric car sales. EU law has not changed.
Electric car demand is growing, but Europe’s manufac...
VW OPENS ORDERS FOR €27,995 ID. CROSS
Volkswagen has opened German orders for the entry-level ID. Cross, priced at €27,995 with a 37 kWh battery, up to 324 km WLTP range and 10–80% DC charging in approximately 23 minutes, compared with €36,525 for the 52 kWh version offering up to 427 km. The compact SUV shares over 80% of its components with Volkswagen's new small-EV family, including the cheaper ID. Polo, which starts ...
It's ev.news Briefly for Tuesday 20 October 2026, only today's headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.
VW OPENS ORDERS FOR €27,995 ID. CROSS
Volkswagen has opened German orders for the entry-level ID. Cross, priced at €27,995 with a 37 kWh battery, up to 324 km WLTP range and 10–80% DC charging in approximately 23 minutes, compared with €36,525 for the 52 kWh version offeri...
LEAPMOTOR CHARGES MORE FOR COMFORT IN A10S
Leapmotor has launched the $13,900 A10s in China, charging 6,000 yuan more for upgraded seats and styling while retaining the A10's 505 km CLTC range, 16-minute fast charging and LiDAR-based driver assistance. The new variant follows a 24% monthly decline in A10 deliveries, despite record September sales for Leapmotor, which must now exceed its monthly delivery record throughout the f...
MERCEDES REVEALS AMG GT SUV WITH 12-MINUTE CHARGING
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its first in-house-developed full-size electric SUV, with the GT 55 and GT 63 offering 128 kWh batteries, up to 710 kW charging and a 10–80% charging time of just 12 minutes. Both target 620–700 km of WLTP range, while the flagship GT 63 produces up to 860 kW and accelerates from 0–60 mph in an estimated 2.6 seconds, with US deliver...
It's ev.news Briefly for Monday 19 October 2026, only today's headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.
MERCEDES REVEALS AMG GT SUV WITH 12-MINUTE CHARGING
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its first in-house-developed full-size electric SUV, with the GT 55 and GT 63 offering 128 kWh batteries, up to 710 kW charging and a 10–80% charging time of just 12 minutes. Both target 620&ndash...
BYD DAHAN FALLS SHORT OF XIAOMI IN HIGHWAY TEST
BYD’s DaHan achieved just 566.4 kilometres against its 1,008-kilometre CLTC rating in Autohome’s highway test, beaten by Xiaomi’s SU7 Pro at 678.6 kilometres despite having a larger battery, while Tesla’s Model 3 Long Range managed 527.8 kilometres. The results expose the gap between advertised and real-world motorway range, although BYD’s claimed ni...
A used electric car can cost much less to buy but come with more expensive finance. That matters for private buyers and fleets alike: the price the next driver will pay helps determine the cost of the first lease. Martyn Lee examines why past depreciation losses still shape lending decisions, even as used EV demand grows and values stabilise.
We explore how cheaper used finance, manufacturer support and second leases could mak...
Getting paid to plug in your electric car sounds appealing—but is vehicle-to-grid worth it for you? In Part Two of this V2G special, we examined the deal for the owner: how availability payments work, which hours qualify and what you give an energy provider permission to control. We explore offers from BMW and E.ON, Mercedes, Renault, Octopus and BYD, and We Drive Solar and Hegg, including the conditions behind the adve...
Your electric car’s battery could do much more than drive the wheels. In Part One of this vehicle-to-grid special, Martyn Lee explores how EVs can power appliances, supply a home or send electricity back to the grid. We explain AC and DC bidirectional charging, the differences between V2L, V2H and V2G, and why the car, charger and electricity supplier need to work together.
With manufacturers and energy companies bringin...
GLOBAL EV SALES FALL AS EUROPE SETS A RECORD
Global electric vehicle sales fell 2% in September to 2.15 million, despite Europe setting a new record with almost 600,000 vehicles sold, up 39%, while North American sales dropped 44% and China's declined 18%. China exported a record 558,000 new-energy passenger cars as domestic demand weakened, but proposed EU restrictions on Chinese hybrid imports could complicate its export str...
It's ev.news Briefly for Sunday 18 October 2026, only today's headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.
GLOBAL EV SALES FALL AS EUROPE SETS A RECORD
Global electric vehicle sales fell 2% in September to 2.15 million, despite Europe setting a new record with almost 600,000 vehicles sold, up 39%, while North American sales dropped 44% and China's declined 18%. China exported a record...
SLATE OPENS FIRST SHOWROOM FOR $26,400 ELECTRIC PICKUP
Slate has opened its first showroom in Chicago ahead of sales later this year, showcasing its $26,400 electric pickup, including destination fees, with a projected EPA range of 205 miles. Optional kits can convert the basic truck into a five-seat SUV, while servicing will use RepairPal’s independent network, including more than 100 workshops capable of working on...
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