EV Industry Pulse

The push toward solid-state and sodium-ion batteries is gaining real traction, with events and launches highlighting paths to cheaper, safer EVs.

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Even as the Trump administration pushes back against EV growth, Bojangles has installed its first public chargers in Savannah, Georgia, with plans to...

Rising fuel costs and incentives are nudging more buyers toward EVs, with gas-to-EV trade-ins climbing to 72.1% and loyalty jumping to 35.4%. High...

U.S. EV sales remain stagnant at around 10% market share while global sales hit 25% and surpassed 20 million units, driven by China and emerging...

Two very different launch perspectives highlight what's shaping premium EV appeal right now.

• Skoda Epiq First Edition brings accessible European...

Chinese automakers are accelerating vision-only autonomy and radical vehicle ideas at the 2026 Beijing show.

• XPeng GX Robotaxi skips LiDAR...

OEMs are scaling production and supply chains while governments roll out major incentives, signaling faster heavy-duty EV adoption ahead.

• Rivian...

Gas prices up 40% since April 2025 coincided with a 5% jump in gas-to-EV trade-ins during early 2026, yet experts note this mainly influences buyers...

The GMC Sierra EV AT4 proves full-size electric pickups can deliver serious capability without range compromise.

• Range leader: 205 kWh battery and...

Chinese manufacturers are delivering tangible progress on two fronts that directly boost EV range, safety, and usability.

• Greater Bay Technology...

• As of early April 2026, 77.6% of NIO's charging sessions came from owners of competing EV brands.
• Network grew steadily with new stations added...

A fresh YouTube review and walkaround delivers early impressions of the new 2026 BYD Great Tang EV.

Public EV charging delivers real savings versus gas in top tiers, though inconvenience and fees complicate the picture.

• Cost edge: Tier 1 examples...

Hyundai is cutting prices on four EV models by as much as $14,500 to stimulate sales and clear inventory amid rising competition. The moves directly target rivals like Tesla and BYD in key markets.

The Volvo EX60 delivers a standout 503-mile range on the flagship P12, outpacing the BMW iX3 and Tesla Model Y while offering 16-minute fast charging...

India is considering incentives exceeding $1 billion to drive private-sector adoption of electric buses and trucks, targeting its largely privately...

Europe's EV market is heating up fast, with new registrations jumping 34% in April as the Iran conflict drives petrol prices higher. Used EV demand is climbing sharply too.

EV Market Growth and Sales

• Europe EV Sales Surge: Sales of fully electric cars in Europe's main auto markets surged in April with subsidies,...

Industry and IEA projections both point to EVs and plug-in hybrids capturing nearly 30% of car sales this year amid continued strong growth.

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Chery’s new solid-state battery claims up to 1500km range with ultra-high energy density, faster charging, and improved safety. If real, this could challenge lithium-ion dominance and push major EV players toward higher range and safety standards.