KINETA reaches 8,888 EV charger sales in Malaysia, targets 10,000 units by mid-2025 Announced on May 5, 2025, KINETA has achieved a significant milestone, with sales of over 8,888 EV chargers across Malaysia. Demonstrating sustained growth and a clear strategic direction, the company is now progressing steadily toward its target of 10,000 units by mid-2025. Additionally, KINETA has confirmed its participation in the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 202...

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local manufacturing and distribution capabilities with SGM Wuling’s electric vehicle expertise. The partnership was formalized at a signing ceremony attended by key executives and Malaysia’s Minister of Transport. Branded locally as TQ Wuling, its first model for the Malaysian market, the Bingo EV, is a compact, affordable electric car designed for urban use, set to launch in Q4/2025 at under MYR 100,000. The TQ Wuling Bingo and future models...

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Hyundai simplifies and improves EV charging in U.S. On May 6, Hyundai Motor America announced the availability of a pair of new charging features that greatly simplify and improve the public charging experience for a wide range of newer Hyundai EVs.  These intuitive public charging features, along with the Hyundai Home marketplace, give owners increased flexibility and new options to control their charging experience with ease. “With the intro...

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Mercedes-Benz partners with The Mobility House to launch smart, bidirectional EV charging across Europe On May 6, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has collaborated with The Mobility House to create advanced charging solutions that link electric vehicles (EVs) with the energy grid across Europe. The partnership includes smart charging offers for private households, providing both unidirectional (Vehicle-1-Grid/V1G) and bidirectional (Vehicle-2-Grid...

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VW Group advances EUR 25,000 EV project in collaboration with SEAT On May 2, Volkswagen announced that its Group's volume brands are making steady progress on the “Electric Urban Car Family” project. Led by Seat/CUPRA, the initiative will introduce four affordable EVs priced around EUR 25,000 starting in 2026—two from Volkswagen and one each from CUPRA and Škoda. All will be produced in Spain at the Martorell and Pamplona plants. The colla...

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JSW MG Motor, India launches Windsor PRO EV with 52.9 kWh battery On May 6, JSW MG Motor India launched the Windsor PRO EV, priced at an introductory battery-as-a-service (BaaS) rate of INR 1.25 million plus INR 4.5/km and an ex-showroom price of INR 1.75 million, applicable for the first 8,000 bookings. The Windsor PRO now comes equipped with a 52.9 kWh battery pack, offering a certified range of 449 km (as per MIDC P1 + P2 standards). The elect...

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Stellantis to launch EV Brand Leapmotor in India On April 29, Stellantis India announced that Leapmotor will join its India portfolio as the fourth brand, following Jeep, Citroën, and Maserati. This development is part of Stellantis’ ongoing business expansion in India. Leapmotor is a global electric vehicle manufacturer. In 2024, it delivered nearly 300,000 vehicles worldwide. It is now preparing to enter the Indian market under the Stellanti...

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Infineon presents trench based SiC superjunction (TSJ) technology concept On May 6, Infineon introduced a trench-based SiC superjunction (TSJ) technology concept to expand the technological capabilities of silicon carbide. The combination of trench and superjunction technology enables higher efficiency and more compact designs. Infineon will gradually expand its CoolSiC product portfolio, leveraging SiC TSJ technology. This expansion will encompa...

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Nexperia, Netherlands launches 1200 V silicon carbide MOSFETs in D2PAK-7 packaging On May 6, Nexperia introduced a range of highly efficient and robust automotive-qualified silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs with RDS(on) values of 30, 40, and 60 mΩ. These devices were previously offered in industrial grade and have now been awarded AEC-Q101 certification. This makes them suitable for automotive applications like onboard chargers (OBC) and traction in...

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MAHLE to present EV charging solutions at Power2Drive in Munich, Germany MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) announced that its subsidiary, MAHLE chargeBIG, will present its charging solutions at the Power2Drive event in Munich, Germany, from May 7 to 9, 2025. The highlights will include (i) the latest generation of the scalable centralized charging system chargeCLUSTER, which is available in 2 (size S), 6 (M) or 36 (L) charging points, (ii) the mobile charging s...

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VinFast secures USD 190 million loan for EV plant in Indonesia On May 2, 2025, VinFast announced the signing of a long-term syndicated loan agreement worth IDR 1.85 trillion (approximately USD 110 million), with an additional USD 80 million accordion facility. The agreement was made in collaboration with Indonesia's state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and PT Bank Maybank Indonesia Tbk (Maybank). The funds will be used to finance the construct...

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MAS 2025: Chery’s iCar brand to make Malaysian debut as iCaur Announced on May 1, 2025, iCaur is set to make its official Malaysian debut at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025), taking place from May 9 to 15 at MAEPS Serdang. The event will feature a comprehensive preview of the brand’s dynamic EV lineup, including the 03 and V23 models. iCaur is Chery’s iCar, rebranded for international markets. The brand made its global debut at Auto Sh...

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U POWER and partners launch Southeast Asia’s first battery-swap taxi fleet in Phuket, Thailand Announced on May 6, 2025, U POWER Limited (NASDAQ: UCAR) and global partners including UNEX EV, AUTO DRIVE, and Sumitomo Corporation Leasing launched Southeast Asia’s first battery-swap taxi fleet in Phuket, Thailand, on April 30. The initial rollout includes 21 UNEX EV-MG taxis, marking a major step in Thailand’s push for green and low-carbon tra...

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Proton e.MAS 7 EV presented in Singapore, marking its first ASEAN export market Announced on May 3, 2025, Proton returned to the Singaporean market after more than a decade, unveiling its first EV model, the e.MAS 7, at The Car Expo 2025. The launch marks a new partnership with the authorized distributor VINCAR Group, which will oversee Proton’s EV retail operations under the e.MAS brand, offering high-quality EVs for urban drivers. Proton is c...

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TMT Motors announces plan to set up 30,000 EV charging stations across Vietnam Announced on April 29, 2025, TMT Motors, Vietnam unveiled its plan to build 30,000 EV charging stations nationwide in two phases, starting in major cities and expanding to rural areas. The network will include various station types—fast, standard, and multi-service. TMT is actively seeking strategic partners to accelerate the project.Following its partnership with SG...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: Dongfeng Forthing launches Xinghai S7 REEV sedan On April 24, at the Auto Shanghai 2025, Dongfeng Forthing launched the Xinghai S7 REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) mid-to-large sedan. The model is available in two variants priced at CNY 129,900 and CNY 139,900, respectively. The Xinghai S7 REEV measures 4,935mm long, 1,915mm wide, and 1,495mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,915mm. It has a 1.9-square-meter large panoramic su...

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pts a front-wheel drive (FWD) layout. Its motor delivers a maximum power of 95/105kW and a peak torque of 200Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 9/9.4 seconds and has a top speed of 150km/h. Powered by a 42.8/53.95kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, the sedan offers a CLTC range of 450/520km in EV mode. The battery can be charged from 30% to 80% in 30 minutes. It also supports 3.3kW Vehicle to Load (VTOL) mobile power station function. Standa...

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Rivian invests USD 120 million in supplier park in Normal, Illinois On May 5, Rivian Automotive announced it is investing nearly USD 120 million to construct a supplier park in Normal, Illinois near its EV manufacturing plant, which is already underway and expected to be completed in 2026.  Co-locating key suppliers in Normal is expected to benefit Rivian operations by reducing imports and cross-country shipping, logistics and warehousing costs,...

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Hyundai launches U.S.-built 2026 IONIQ 9 EV in U.S. On May 1, Hyundai Motor America revealed pricing for its new 2026 IONIQ 9 EV family. IONIQ 9 is a premium three-row SUV, as it is set to arrive at U.S. dealerships by early May. All 2026 IONIQ 9 models sold in the United States will be built at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) facility in Bryan County, Georgia. IONIQ 9 is eligible for the current full USD 7,500 federal tax credi...

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ise Honda dealers. “We have an anti-competition statute, and if a manufacturer has franchisees, it has to use franchisees to sell vehicles,” he said. Sony-Honda argues it is a separate company, despite plans to manufacture the Afeela 1 at a Honda plants in Ohio, on a Honda-engineered, dedicated EV platform.  Reservations for the Afeela 1 with a USD 200 fee started in January for California residents only. Sony-Honda said deliveries of the EV...

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