Electric vehicle news covering new EV launches, battery technology, charging infrastructure, range tests, and manufacturer updates from Tesla, Rivian, and BYD.
German BEV registrations jumped 66.2% year-over-year in March 2026 to capture 24% market share. BYD grew 644.5% and Tesla 160% as China's EV brands reshape the European market.
Tesla's Q1 2026 production outpaced deliveries by 50,363 units as national gas prices crossed $4 per gallon. U.S. EV sales fell 19.4% in February while Europe rose 22%, exposing a policy-driven demand gap.
Volkswagen Group unveils 10 electrified models including 4 world premieres at Auto China 2026, committing to a new vehicle every two weeks in China as global EV sales slow.
Tesla began Cybercab production in April 2026, a fully autonomous robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals priced under $30,000, targeting commercial fleet deployment before 2027 consumer launch.
Hyundai is unveiling two new electric vehicle concepts on April 10: Earth, a boxy utility SUV with Y-shaped LED lighting, and Venus, a sleek fastback. Both preview production models targeting 2027-2028 launches.
Soaring petrol prices driven by the Iran conflict have pushed European drivers toward used electric vehicles, with secondhand EV sales up 41 percent year over year.
New electric vehicle registrations fell 28 percent in Q1 2026, but the used EV market hit an all-time high as budget-conscious buyers snap up affordable models.
From GM to Mercedes, automakers are shelving or pushing back EV models amid softening demand, tariff uncertainty, and a strategic pivot back toward hybrids.
