China is pushing for large-scale solid-state battery production by 2030, but CATL has cautioned that achieving volume is only part of the task. The larger challenge will be bringing the technology to market at an affordable cost.
Cadillac’s electric flagship will adopt the NACS charging connector for 2027 and receive an upgrade aimed at reducing home-charging time, extending GM’s broader shift to the Tesla-style port.
Mercedes-Benz’s electric alternative to the E-Class is reportedly set to leave the US range for 2027, alongside the range-topping EQS SUV and the AMG S-Class.
Germany is opening a path for EV owners to earn from electricity stored in parked vehicles, but participation will depend on cars and charging equipment supporting bidirectional power flow.
Volvo has withdrawn its full-year guidance after a sharp sales decline, with Europe the company’s lone comparatively resilient market while performance deteriorated elsewhere.
The pool of battery-electric cars rated for at least 300 miles of driving range has reached 47 models, expanding by five vehicles since the previous major update.
Toyota and Lexus moved further toward electrified powertrains in the third quarter, with hybrids, plug-in hybrids and EVs making up more than 60% of Toyota sales.
Toyota’s North American product-planning chief says the company’s electric-vehicle journey has been uneven, but now feels its broader approach is being validated amid shifting market conditions.
BMW is preparing a more affordable electric model for 2028 under its Neue Klasse programme, pairing the European-focused EV push with plans for a large gasoline SUV in the United States.
Volkswagen plans to produce lithium iron phosphate battery cells for mass-market electric vehicles through joint ventures with Chinese battery maker Gotion.
