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Hyundai Opens Orders for the Electric IONIQ 3 at a Price Starting at Around $30,000

Hyundai has begun accepting orders for the IONIQ 3 in the United Kingdom and Europe, with an approximate starting price of £22,245 for the entry-level version. The car offers two battery options with a range of up to 308 miles according to the WLTP standard, and is expected to reach showrooms in late September 2026.

2026-08-17

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Upgraded Version of BYD’s Cheapest Electric Cars Spotted with a Large Interior Screen

BYD is preparing to update its Seagull electric car, known as the Dolphin Surf in Europe and the Dolphin Mini in other markets, with a redesigned cabin, a more powerful motor, and possibly advanced driver-assistance equipment. The company has not yet revealed battery details or the final launch date.

2026-08-17

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Kia Launches the EV3 GT Electric Vehicle in the United States with a Starting Price of $45,890

Kia’s highest-specification EV3 GT sports version joins the U.S. electric vehicle market with two motors, all-wheel drive, and 288 horsepower, along with dedicated design and technology features. Its price starts at $45,890, while the base model starts at $29,890.

2026-08-17

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Ferrari’s First Electric Car Sold for $40 Million at Charity Auction

Ferrari’s first electric car, known as Luce and bearing Chassis 0, sold for $40 million at the RM Sotheby’s auction in Monterey—more than 36 times its presale estimate. The entire amount will go to the Ferrari Foundation, while delivery to the buyer is expected in the first quarter of 2027.

2026-08-16

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Tesla Enables Vehicle-to-Load Power Delivery in Model Y Premium via an $80 Adapter

Compatible Tesla Model Y Premium vehicles in the United States and Puerto Rico can now deliver up to 2.4 kilowatts of power through an adapter that attaches to the Mobile Connector charging cable. The feature does not include all Model Y versions and does not yet provide a backup function to power a home during a power outage.

2026-08-15

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WETOX Launches D2 Adapter to Turn Tesla and Mustang Mach-E Cars into Portable Power Sources

WETOX introduces the D2 adapter to enable a number of electric vehicles, including Tesla models and the Ford Mustang Mach-E, to power devices through V2L technology using the original charging port. The company says the product received the world’s first SGS certification report for the ISO 15118-20 standard covering next-generation V2X communications.

2026-08-15

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DAF to Integrate Einride Level 4 Autonomous Driving System into Its Electric Trucks

DAF, a PACCAR company, announced a partnership with Einride to integrate the Einride Driver Level 4 autonomous driving system into its X-class heavy-duty electric truck platforms. The move aims to accelerate the commercial-scale deployment of autonomous electric freight trucks, although the two companies did not specify a production or delivery timeline.

2026-08-15

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Tesla May Showcase the “Flying” Roadster This Month Without a Driver Inside

According to a report by The Information, Tesla is preparing to showcase a Roadster prototype at a SpaceX test facility in Texas, lifting the car off the ground using cold-gas thrusters and operating it remotely. The demonstration appears likely to be limited compared with the initial concept, while the test version will not be street-legal.

2026-08-14

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All GM Electric Vehicles for 2027 Will Connect Directly to Tesla Superchargers

General Motors will equip its entire 2027 model-year lineup with the native NACS port, eliminating the need for an adapter when using compatible Tesla Superchargers. Most 2026 electric vehicles still use the CCS1 port and require a NACS adapter, while the company continues to unify access to charging networks through its apps.

2026-08-14

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Waymo Receives California Approval to Expand Autonomous Robotaxi Service to 18 Counties

The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo’s request to allow it to charge for fully driverless trips in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, and to open two new markets in Sacramento and San Diego. The expansion will proceed gradually under the company’s safety framework.

2026-08-14

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Ford Fathom Electric Pickup to Enter Production in the First Quarter of 2027 with a Starting Price of $28,350

Ford is preparing to launch its midsize electric Fathom pickup in early 2027, with production beginning at the Louisville Assembly plant during the first quarter of the same year. The pickup is based on the Universal EV platform and a new manufacturing system that the company says will reduce assembly time by 40%.

2026-08-13

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Kia Sells More Than 8,000 EV2 Vehicles During Its First Three Full Months

Kia recorded sales of 8,567 EV2 vehicles in the first half of 2026, with more than 8,000 units sold between May and July after the small electric vehicle went on sale. The model emerged as Kia’s second-best-selling electric vehicle in Europe during June.

2026-08-13

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Report: Porsche Could End Taycan Production by 2030 Despite Earlier Statements That It Would Continue

WirtschaftsWoche says Porsche’s works council has reached a preliminary agreement with management to gradually end Taycan production by 2030, but the agreement has not yet been documented and the company has not confirmed the report. This comes weeks after CEO Michael Leiters said the company was not planning to discontinue the model in the short term.

2026-08-13

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IONNA Network Tops U.S. Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Ratings

IONNA received the highest rating among eligible fast-charging networks in J.D. Power’s 2026 study, despite having begun operations less than two years ago. The study showed an overall improvement in the fast-charging experience, alongside declining user satisfaction with Level 2 charging.

2026-08-13

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Global Electric Vehicle Sales Rise 9% in July, Excluding North America

Global electric vehicle sales rose to approximately 1.85 million vehicles in July 2026, driven by strong growth in Europe and the rest of the world, while declining in North America. The decline in China masks an accelerating shift toward fully electric vehicles, despite a drop in sales of plug-in hybrid and extended-range vehicles.

2026-08-12

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Samsung SDI Takes Full Ownership of Indiana Battery Plant After General Motors Exit

Samsung SDI is purchasing General Motors’ 49.99% stake in a joint battery plant venture in Indiana, becoming the sole owner of the $3.5 billion facility. The shift comes as electric vehicle demand growth slows, while the company plans to add a line for producing energy storage batteries.

2026-08-11

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McLaren P1 Battery Gets Massive Upgrade with Triple the Original Capacity

V Engineering has developed a replacement battery for the McLaren P1 plug-in hybrid, increasing capacity from 4.72 to 12.4 kilowatt-hours and reducing weight by approximately 23 kilograms. Installation for customers is scheduled to begin next spring.

2026-08-11

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Toyota to Develop Lower-Cost, Better-Performing Hybrid Batteries Starting Next Year

Toyota plans to convert existing battery production lines in Japan to produce a new generation of high-voltage batteries, with capacity sufficient for approximately 600,000 vehicles. This comes as the company expects global hybrid vehicle sales to exceed five million units this year, while continuing to develop longer-range batteries for electric vehicles and solid-state batteries.

2026-08-04