Mercedes-Benz is pushing the boundaries of electric mobility with a new experimental vehicle. Codenamed ELF, this seemingly ordinary minivan is a mobile laboratory for the future of charging. It’s capable of absorbing 100 kWh of energy in just 10 minutes, a speed that could make charging an electric vehicle as quick as a conventional fuel stop and significantly alter the public perception of EV ownership.
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Tesla's €39,990 Model Y challenges European makers already under pressure from Chinese rivals. Past price cuts triggered market-wide reactions within months.
The decision for UK families seeking an affordable, spacious electric SUV just became significantly more complex. Geely, the automotive giant behind respected brands like Volvo and Lotus, has officially unleashed its own EX5 SUV on British soil. It arrives not just with a compelling sub-£32,000 price tag, but with a clear, ambitious message: the established order of the EV market has a serious new contender to reckon with.
Tesla has achieved its fastest quarterly expansion of charging infrastructure, opening 4,000 new Supercharger stalls worldwide during the third quarter of 2025. The milestone marks the largest three-month growth in the company's history and brings the global network to over 70,000 charging points. With 54 million charging sessions recorded and the rollout of 500 kW V4 technology, Tesla strengthens its position as the world's largest fast-charging network operator.
A colossal lithium deposit confirmed deep beneath German soil could reshape Europe's push for battery independence. The discovery of 43 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in the Altmark region promises a more environmentally friendly extraction method and a major strategic win for the continent's automotive industry.
While Tesla drivers in Europe have been seeing the new, taller V4 Supercharger stalls appearing across the continent, their performance has been a quiet disappointment for some. Despite the new hardware, charging speeds have remained capped at the familiar 250 kW of the previous V3 generation. However, recent developments in California signal that a significant power upgrade is finally materializing, raising a key question: when will Europe get the full potential of V4?
It was meant to be a salvation; now it's a struggle. The Volkswagen-Rivian venture was supposed to be a fast track out of the software issues plaguing models from Audi and Porsche. Instead, reports of a culture clash and technical nightmares are surfacing. What's going wrong inside the critical project?
The legendary Ford Focus hatchback is being discontinued in 2025. Explore the legacy of this European icon and find out why its famous name might soon reappear on an all-new electric crossover, marking a significant shift in Ford's strategy.
Tesla's new Model Y L secured 35,000 orders in a single day in China. We analyze why its success is not about tech specs, but a masterclass in market understanding—and what European automakers must learn from it.
In a move that underscores the immense pressure on legacy automakers, Toyota is leveraging a strategic partnership with Chinese technology powerhouse Huawei for its next major electric vehicle, the bZ7. This mid-to-large SUV, slated to arrive in Autumn 2025, represents a significant pivot for Toyota, which has faced challenges gaining traction in the hyper-competitive Chinese EV market. By tapping into Huawei's expertise, Toyota aims to bridge the gap in digital and powertrain technology where local brands have excelled.
