On August 21, Opel announced the opening of order for the new Grandland Electric AWD in South Africa, its first all-wheel drive electric SUV. It combines strong performance with zero local emissions, offering system output of 325 hp and up to 509 Nm of torque plus a towing capacity of 1,350 kg.
The SUV is designed fo

On August 19, the Portuguese government, AICEP (Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade of Portugal), and Volkswagen have signed an agreement to produce the new ID.Every1 electric car at the Volkswagen Autoeuropa Palmela plant. The signing took place after a visit to the factory’s new large press and paint shop.
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On August 18, Changan Auto launched the 2026 Deepal L07 midsize intelligent sedan. The model is available in two range-extended electric (REEV) and four battery electric (EV) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 135,900 to CNY 159,900.
The 2026 Deepal L07 REEV is equipped with a 1.5L super range extender, the next-

On August 21, 2025, Toyota Motor Thailand introduced the new Yaris Ativ HEV, bringing hybrid efficiency to its popular subcompact sedan. Offered in two variants, HEV Premium and HEV GR Sport, the HEV Premium combines a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid engine paired with a Lithium-ion battery and an E-CVT automatic transmi

On August 20, Kia announced the start of series production of its first fully electric vehicle manufactured in Europe, the five-door Kia EV4, at its AutoLand Slovakia facility in Žilina.
The EV4 is built on the Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform and offers battery options of 58.3 kWh, and 81.4 kWh, providing a rang

Electrify America and Royal Farms have announced a collaboration to install more than 55 Hyper-Fast chargers across eight convenience store locations in Maryland. The chargers, capable of speeds up to 350 kW, can add significant range in as little as 20 minutes, meeting growing demand for accessible, high-speed EV ch

On August 19, Porsche announced that it uses advanced components such as the hairpin stator and a two-speed rear transmission to improve efficiency and driving dynamics, setting new standards in electric performance. 
Porsche chooses permanent magnet synchronous motors (PSMs) for their many advantages i.e., powered b

On August 20, Opel announced that it will reveal the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, a show car at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich (September 8–14, 2025). The model is built on the STLA Small platform, the concept has the footprint of a Corsa but is lower and wider in design.
The car uses two 350 kW electric motors, o

On August 18, SAIC-Audi started accepting pre-orders for the E5 Sportback midsize battery electric hatchback. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 235,900 to CNY 319,900.
The E5 Sportback features an RWD or Quattro 4WD layout. Powered by a single 220kW/300kW motor and a 76kWh or 100kW

On August 19, multiple sources reported that the president of Xiaomi stated during Q2 earnings call that the company will officially enter the European electric vehicle (EV) market in 2027.
The company is also exploring additional international markets as part of its long-term growth vision.
Based on multiple sources

Reported on August 15, 2025, electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating in the Philippines, supported by government policies aimed at modernizing transportation.
Sales are rising steadily, driven by incentives such as tariff exemptions on EVs and components for five years, as well as programs modernizing public t

On August 19, Tesla started accepting pre-orders for the Model Y L large 6-seater battery electric SUV in China, with a starting pre-order price of CNY 339,000. Deliveries will start in September.
The Model Y L adopts an aerodynamic exterior design and measures 4,976mm long, 2,129mm wide, and 1,668mm high, with a whe

On August 19, 2025, the all-new Jaecoo 5 EV was officially launched in Thailand.
Available in two variants, Long Range Dynamic and Long Range Max, the model is offered at special early-bird prices starting from THB 549,000 and THB 599,000 respectively.
Designed to handle both urban roads and light off-road conditions

Karma Automotive unveiled the Gyesera, a luxury hybrid EREV four-seat Grande Coupé and successor to the Revero, at Monterey Car Week 2025. Set for production in Q4 2025 with a starting price of USD 165,000, the Gyesera blends lightweight aluminum and carbon composite construction with advanced design elements like th

On August 14, it was reported that the Mexican government expects the first fleet from Olinia, the country’s first manufacturer of mini electric vehicles, to be ready by June 2026.
The company plans to introduce two affordable models, both priced under USD 8,055, designed to serve as safer, more comfortable, and more

Nissan announced pricing details for the 2026 Nissan Leaf electric compact crossover. Initially, the Nissan Leaf will feature three trim levels in the U.S. at launch in fall 2025 with the Leaf S+, Leaf SV+, and Leaf Platinum+. The Leaf S+ will have an MSRP of USD 29,990, representing the lowest MSRP of a new EV curre

Nova Bus announced that it was awarded a contract to provide 120 LFSe+ electric city buses for Calgary Transit, complementing its current fleet of CNG and diesel buses. Production of the LFSe+ buses for Calgary Transit is expected to begin in 2027 at Nova Bus’s manufacturing plants in St-Eustache, Quebec and St-Franc

On August 19, EKA Mobility and Chartered Speed announced their partnership to deploy 1,135 electric buses across India under the Government of India's Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Yojana (Sewa Scheme).
The companies have recently received the letter of confirmation of quantity (LOCQ) for 235 buses, adding to an earlier confi

On August 19, smart announced that it will present its full vehicle line-up at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich from September 8–14, 2025, including the European debut of the mid-size SUV, smart #5.
The smart #5 is powered by an 800-Volt platform, enabling longer range, fast charging, advanced driver assistance, and an in