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ev.news China: Tesla Hits Year High, Jetta Previews New Sedan and Nio ES8 Tops Loyalty Rankings | 05 Aug 2026 Aug 05, 2026

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TESLA CHINA HITS 2026 HIGH IN JULY https://evne.ws/ihvbn
LEAPMOTOR A05 SET FOR 10 AUGUST DEBUT https://evne.ws/iw978
ES8 TOPS CHINA OWNER LOYALTY RANKING https://evne.ws/atri4
JETTA PREVIEWS M6 ELECTRIC SALOON https://evne.ws/spdsm
CHINA PLANS 40 MILLION CHARGERS BY 2030 https://evne.ws/9w6ph
CHINA JULY NEV WHOLESALES HIT 1.47 MILLION https://evne.ws/81tiy
CHINA SETS FIRST NATIONAL ADS SAFETY RULES https://evne.ws/8exe8
XPENG SHOWS G9L CABIN AS GLOBAL FLAGSHIP https://evne.ws/osk00
CHINA EV PREMIUM BRANDS STUMBLE IN JULY https://evne.ws/kt87m

ev.news Daily: Ireland Sets EV Sales Record, Volvo EX50 & French BEV Share 35% | 04 Aug 2026 Aug 05, 2026

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EVS TAKE THE LEAD IN IRELAND'S NEW-CAR MARKET AS JULY HITS NEW RECORD https://evne.ws/cikqn
VOLVO EX50 SET FOR US IN 2027 https://evne.ws/jzb95
HYUNDAI AND KIA TOP 100,000 EUROPE EVS https://evne.ws/qnsng
FRENCH BEV SHARE HITS 35% IN JULY https://evne.ws/tpghj
NORWAY HITS 97.6% EV SHARE IN JULY https://evne.ws/wot6b
ALSO STARTS TM-B DELIVERIES AFTER DELAY https://evne.ws/n4kcs
NISSAN SHOWS INTERSTAR-E ELECTRIC CAMPERVAN https://evne.ws/dy51s
CHUNG CHECKS IONIQ 3 TURKEY LAUNCH https://evne.ws/h9hnq
FARIZON CUTS AUSTRALIAN SV VAN PRICES https://evne.ws/dif9q
MASSACHUSETTS TARGETS EVS FOR GRID PAYMENTS https://evne.ws/fxmd1
QUEENSLAND E-BIKE CRACKDOWN NETS 991 TICKETS https://evne.ws/0ovnt
ROMANIAN POWER CRUNCH STOPS FORD AND DACIA https://evne.ws/yv1my
TESLA MODEL 3 POWERS HANDMADE MINI JETBOAT https://evne.ws/1erzr

ev.news Briefly: Irish EV Sales, Volvo EX50, Hyundai & more | 04 Aug 2026 Aug 04, 2026

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EVS TAKE THE LEAD IN IRELAND'S NEW-CAR MARKET AS JULY HITS NEW RECORD
Battery electric vehicles have become Ireland's top new-car fuel type, with July setting a record of 9,682 BEV registrations, up 97.67% year on year, taking the seven-month total to 29,840 units, a 61.06% rise on 2025. EVs held 26.1% of the market over that period, ahead of petrol-electric hybrids at 24.6%, petrol at 20.4%, PHEVs at 14.5% and diesel at 12.5%, with Nevo's Derek Reilly crediting lower running costs, newer technology and models priced between €20,000 and €30,000 for reaching the tipping point.
VOLVO EX50 SET FOR US IN 2027
Volvo will bring the EX50 compact electric crossover to US and Canadian showrooms in autumn 2027 at a price in the high $40,000s, replacing the EX40 as its entry-level US EV and filling a gap left when the EX30 and EX30 Cross Country exit after the 2026 model year. Production starts in spring 2027 at Volvo's $1.3 billion, 250,000-unit Kosice plant in Slovakia, using the SPA3 modular platform with an 800-volt system for faster charging, better efficiency and flexible battery and motor combinations.
HYUNDAI AND KIA TOP 100,000 EUROPE EVS
Hyundai and Kia sold a combined 131,032 EVs in Europe in H1 2026, their first half-year above 100,000, putting them on course to beat 2025's full-year 183,912, as European BEV registrations rose 33.7% to over 1.24 million and took roughly 22% of the market. The Kia EV3 led with 27,121 units from around €36,000, while cheaper models filled out the range: the Hyundai Inster sold 16,594 units, the Kia EV2 launched in Germany in March at €26,600, and the EV4 added 14,502 units during its ramp-up.
FRENCH BEV SHARE HITS 35% IN JULY
Battery-electric cars took 35% of French new-car registrations in July 2026, with the PFA recording 44,378 BEVs from a market of 126,808 units that grew 9% year on year, roughly double the share of two years earlier. The rise coincided with Round 3 of France's social leasing scheme, reopened on July 16, which covers 29% of purchase price up to €6,500, rising to €9,000 for EEA-built vehicles and batteries plus €500 for an EEA motor, caps payments at €200 a month with no deposit, and has drawn offers such as the Citroën ë-C3 from €94 a month and Renault Twingo from €130.
NORWAY HITS 97.6% EV SHARE IN JULY
Norway registered 9,609 new passenger cars in July, up 0.5% year on year, of which 9,379 were battery-electric, a 97.6% share up from 96.9% in June, while Østfold reached 99.6% with 672 of 675 registrations. Used-market data followed suit, with private ownership transfers of used EVs up 8% in July against falls of 5.7% for diesel and 6.7% for petrol, and year-to-date used EV transfers up 43.2% to 103,892, now ahead of diesel overall.
ALSO STARTS TM-B DELIVERIES AFTER DELAY
Also will deliver its first Launch Edition TM-B electric bikes this week through mid-September, ending a delay caused by an industry-wide surge in demand for raw materials and electronic components that left the bike short of key parts and stalled its manufacturing ramp-up. The TM-B uses a pedal-by-wire system in which pedalling spins a generator that communicates with the motor, with no mechanical link to the wheel, alongside a slick interface, over-the-air updates and a modular frame that accepts different seats and cargo racks.
NISSAN SHOWS INTERSTAR-E ELECTRIC CAMPERVAN
Nissan and German converter Eifelland will debut the Interstar-e Relax electric campervan at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf this month, using a Truma Eezy parking heater powered by vehicle-to-load from the 87 kWh traction battery, removing the need for a campsite hookup, diesel generator or engine idling. The donor van is rated at up to 255 miles (410 km) WLTP unladen, though the conversion's added weight will cut that materially, with 130 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging, a fixed bed, 90-litre fridge, induction hob, sink, wood trim and portable toilet, priced at €89,900 (about $102,000).
CHUNG CHECKS IONIQ 3 TURKEY LAUNCH
Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Eui-sun toured the group's Izmit plant near Istanbul on July 30 to check production readiness and quality control ahead of Ioniq 3 mass production in mid-August, also visiting Hyundai Mobis's Battery System Assembly plant and urging staff to make the car one of Europe's safest. The Ioniq 3 is Hyundai's first subcompact BEV built for Europe and the first EV made at Izmit, which has built combustion compacts since 1997, and it will roll out across Europe in H2 2026 as the first Hyundai there with the next-generation Pleos Connect infotainment system.
FARIZON CUTS AUSTRALIAN SV VAN PRICES
Farizon has cut prices by up to A$8,500 (US$5,570) across its SV electric van range in Australia, extending EV price competition into the light commercial segment, with revised pricing now starting at A$62,990 (US$41,260) before on-road costs for the SWB. The mid-size SV, with roughly 1t to 1.2t of payload, previously came in SWB low roof, LWB low roof and LWB high roof forms with an 83 kWh LFP battery, and has been joined by an SLWB high roof variant using a 106 kWh NMC pack.
MASSACHUSETTS TARGETS EVS FOR GRID PAYMENTS
Massachusetts plans to add electric cars to its virtual power plant under the next phase of ConnectedSolutions, paying owners to export power at peak times and extending vehicle-to-grid from school buses and commercial fleets into private driveways. The state's 150,000-plus EVs represent a notional 11.25GWh of storage at 75kWh each, though depth-of-discharge limits, charger power and everyday driving needs reduce that considerably; eligible models at launch are the Ford F-150 Lightning, Nissan Leaf, Kia EV9, Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90, paying $275 per average kilowatt delivered during summer events, or roughly $1,375 to $2,750 a season.
QUEENSLAND E-BIKE CRACKDOWN NETS 991 TICKETS
Queensland police issued 991 traffic infringement notices to e-bike riders in the first month of Operation Yankee Surety, which began on 1 July, averaging 32 a day, alongside 249 impounded illegal machines and 24 people charged with drink-riding. The crackdown rests on new laws allowing roadside seizure of non-compliant devices and breath-testing, with devices capable of exceeding 25km/h (15.5mph) banned outright and motors required to be restricted to that limit.
ROMANIAN POWER CRUNCH STOPS FORD AND DACIA
Ford and Dacia have halted production at their Romanian factories through Aug. 19 after severe electricity shortages hit the country. Ford has suspended production of the Puma Gen E in Craiova, 230 km (134 miles) west of Bucharest.
TESLA MODEL 3 POWERS HANDMADE MINI JETBOAT
YouTuber Tyler Fever spent three years stripping a 2021 Tesla Model 3 and fitting its drivetrain into a handbuilt aluminium mini jetboat hull, machining a custom output shaft to bypass the 9:1 reduction and couple the rotor directly to the jet pump, since the motor's roughly 18,000 rpm gave around 2,000 rpm against the 6,000–8,000 rpm impellers need. He used a standard-range pack for its smaller footprint, mounting four modules of about 150 lbs (68 kg) each vertically in laser-cut enclosures, and had to replace the factory BMS and motor controller with an Orion BMS and third-party inverter after they failed to communicate, with the series covering a successful lake run and later testing in Nashville.

ev.news China: NIO Sets Date For 5th Gen Swaps, XPeng Teases G9L SUV & Chery Buys Into Korea | 04 Aug 2026 Aug 04, 2026

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NIO SETS AUGUST 7 FOR 4,000TH SWAP STATION https://evne.ws/h2xx1
NIO’S JULY PRICING HOLDS ABOVE PREMIUM LINE https://evne.ws/264h2
XPENG TEASES G9L GLOBAL TECH SUV https://evne.ws/j7dov
CHERY TAKES 10% PATH INTO KG MOBILITY https://evne.ws/zoyay
CHINA CITIES RENEW CAR BUYING SUBSIDIES https://evne.ws/f3yun
CHINESE EV FIRMS KEEP GAINING GROUND https://evne.ws/8zuuf
CHINESE SUPPLIERS CLIMB THE GLOBAL RANKING https://evne.ws/0ixax
FANGCHENGBAO TEASES BYD TI 9 FLAGSHIP SUV https://evne.ws/v0xs6
GEELY SETS UP GROUP SALES COMPANY https://evne.ws/l1x7p
LEAPMOTOR A05 CHINA SALES SET FOR AUGUST 10 https://evne.ws/1u7jm
BYD PRICES YANGWANG U8L AGAINST ROLLS-ROYCE https://evne.ws/boo41

ev.news Daily: Denmark Hits 80% EV Share, Ford Warns On China & Solar Sets Records | 03 Aug 2026 Aug 03, 2026

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DENMARK EVS TAKE 80.2% OF JULY MARKET https://evne.ws/5vnih
FORD SETS FIVE- TO 10-YEAR CLOCK ON CHINA https://evne.ws/aj7rb
SOLAR SETS JULY POWER RECORD IN GREAT BRITAIN https://evne.ws/rrrlh
GENESIS GV90 KEEPS COACH DOORS https://evne.ws/0w0xc
GENESIS GV90 STARTS AUSTRALIAN ROAD TESTS https://evne.ws/o7hyj
IONIQ 5 MULE HINTS AT PLEOS CABIN https://evne.ws/z8xu1
NSW TO PRESS AHEAD WITH EV ROAD CHARGE https://evne.ws/o0tn2
BYD TI7 ARRIVES IN UK AT £47,995 https://evne.ws/r048s
CHINESE BRANDS FORCE UK CAR DISCOUNTS https://evne.ws/86ctd
ALLEGO PLOTS £100 MILLION UK CHARGER PUSH https://evne.ws/vlw6n
DS PINS UK HOPES ON N°3 https://evne.ws/jdwpz
LUCID LOCKS SALVAGE AIRS INTO SERVICE MODE https://evne.ws/zvb0a

ev.news Briefly: Denmark, Ford, Solar & more | 03 Aug 2026 Aug 03, 2026

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BYD JULY SALES HIT 419,211 https://evne.ws/w1k09
CHERY EXPORTS TOP 200,000 IN JULY https://evne.ws/l4nft
GEELY JULY SALES HIT RECORD ON EXPORT BOOM https://evne.ws/clwkq
LEAPMOTOR TOPS 100,000 JULY DELIVERIES https://evne.ws/myzb0
NIO SETS AUGUST DEBUT FOR FIFTH-GEN SWAP https://evne.ws/d4rnr
XIAOMI EV JULY DELIVERIES TOP 30,000 https://evne.ws/t3gan
ZEEKR HITS FOURTH MONTHLY DELIVERY RECORD https://evne.ws/b005h
CHINA SETS EV BATTERY HEALTH DISPLAY STANDARD https://evne.ws/1ls6r
BYD BATTERY ROW SHIFTS TO POLICE https://evne.ws/c1w2j

ev.news China: July EV Sales Records, Export Growth Continues & China's New Battery Health Standard | 03 Aug 2026 Aug 03, 2026

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BYD JULY SALES HIT 419,211 https://evne.ws/w1k09
CHERY EXPORTS TOP 200,000 IN JULY https://evne.ws/l4nft
GEELY JULY SALES HIT RECORD ON EXPORT BOOM https://evne.ws/clwkq
LEAPMOTOR TOPS 100,000 JULY DELIVERIES https://evne.ws/myzb0
NIO SETS AUGUST DEBUT FOR FIFTH-GEN SWAP https://evne.ws/d4rnr
XIAOMI EV JULY DELIVERIES TOP 30,000 https://evne.ws/t3gan
ZEEKR HITS FOURTH MONTHLY DELIVERY RECORD https://evne.ws/b005h
CHINA SETS EV BATTERY HEALTH DISPLAY STANDARD https://evne.ws/1ls6r
BYD BATTERY ROW SHIFTS TO POLICE https://evne.ws/c1w2j

ev.news Daily: EV Sales Spread, Rivian R2 Starts Strong and VW Wants More Tariffs | 01 Aug 2026 Aug 01, 2026

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EV SALES SPREAD AS CHINA SLOWS https://evne.ws/dsw5n
EUROPEAN BEV SHARE HITS RECORD IN JUNE https://www.jato.com/resources/media-and-press-releases/bevs-overtake-25-of-the-european-market-as-june-delivers-the-strongest-month-of-2026
RIVIAN BEATS, BUT R2 COSTS MOUNT https://evne.ws/4dehj
RIVIAN SEES STRONG EARLY R2 CONVERSION https://evne.ws/rlsis
VW URGES FAST EU TARIFFS ON CHINESE PHEVS https://evne.ws/43251
DENZA OPENS UK BAO 5 ORDERS https://electriccarsreport.com/2026/07/denza-bao-5-uk-price-specs-and-range-confirmed/
MERCEDES FACES YEARS OF CHINA PRICE PRESSURE https://evne.ws/vcrf8
GENESIS PRICES GV60 MAGMA AT $71,495 https://evne.ws/9cese
CHINESE TRUCK MAKERS USE EUROPE’S FACTORIES https://evne.ws/8130s
VATTENFALL TESTS OPEN EV CHARGING BAYS https://evne.ws/mtoeh
MAN STARTS MCS-READY ELECTRIC TRUCK PRODUCTION https://evne.ws/aslzg
NEXT MX-5 READIES FOR ELECTRIC FUTURE https://evne.ws/xownl

ev.news Briefly: EV Sales, Rivian, VW & more | 01 Aug 2026 Aug 01, 2026

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EV SALES SPREAD AS CHINA SLOWS
Global EV sales rose 35% in Q2 2026 with record sales in 50 countries, while more than 90 countries posted year-on-year growth despite a 5% decline in overall car sales. The IEA now forecasts EVs will account for 29% of global sales in 2026, driven by growth beyond China and the US in markets like Australia, Brazil, India, Korea and Vietnam, though China's EV sales are expected to stagnate year-on-year for the first time this decade while still representing over 60% of new cars sold there.
EUROPEAN BEV SHARE HITS RECORD IN JUNE
European new car registrations rose 13% year-on-year in June with BEV registrations climbing 50.7% to capture a record 25.7% market share of 359,300 units. Combustion vehicles fell 13.6% to 27% market share, while Tesla led EV rankings but growth broadened across Renault, BMW, Skoda, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Volvo and BYD.
RIVIAN BEATS, BUT R2 COSTS MOUNT
Rivian posted Q2 2026 revenue of $1.658 billion with record gross profit of $179 million and 11% gross margin, improving for five consecutive quarters, but the R2 mid-size SUV ramp added $100 million in extra costs. The company raised full-year delivery guidance to 65,000-70,000 vehicles and narrowed adjusted EBITDA loss guidance to $1.8-2.0 billion, requiring roughly 42,000-47,000 deliveries in the second half.
RIVIAN SEES STRONG EARLY R2 CONVERSION
Rivian reported R2 Launch Edition reservation-to-order conversion is running meaningfully above expectations, signaling strong demand at the premium price point. The company expects broader R2 trim availability in early 2027, which could drive better momentum when lower-priced versions become available.
VW URGES FAST EU TARIFFS ON CHINESE PHEVS
VW Group CEO Oliver Blume called for the EU to quickly apply 35% tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrids similar to those on Chinese battery electric vehicles, citing undercutting of European car makers. Chinese brand sales in Europe rose 101% in H1 2026 to 685,990 units with 9.5% market share, up from 5% a year earlier, with BYD models dominating the PHEV top sellers list.
DENZA OPENS UK BAO 5 ORDERS
DENZA opened UK orders for the BAO 5 plug-in hybrid SUV priced from £69,500 to £78,880, featuring a dual-motor system delivering 544PS combined power with 62 miles of electric range and up to 100kW DC charging. The entry Elegance trim includes premium features like a 15.6-inch central screen with Google, leather upholstery, panoramic roof and a 18-speaker Devialet audio system.
MERCEDES FACES YEARS OF CHINA PRICE PRESSURE
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius warned that China's EV pricing war will persist for years as Chinese brands like BYD push aggressively into the luxury segment, challenging models such as the S-Class and G-Class. Mercedes recorded a 30% second-quarter sales drop in China, though the company is cutting costs and maintaining strength in its top-end luxury and AMG segments.
GENESIS PRICES GV60 MAGMA AT $71,495
Genesis priced its first performance EV, the GV60 Magma, at $71,495 with deliveries starting in select US states, targeting Mercedes-AMG and BMW M buyers with 600hp in normal use and 641hp in Boost Mode for under four-second 0-60mph acceleration. The car uses an 84kWh battery with 800V architecture enabling 10-80% charging in about 20 minutes and features an electronic limited-slip differential, Drift Mode and simulated engine sounds.
CHINESE TRUCK MAKERS USE EUROPE'S FACTORIES
Chinese truck makers SuperPanther and Sinotruk are entering Europe through contract manufacturing at existing plants rather than building new factories, using the semi-knocked-down method to speed market entry and reduce costs. Steyr Automotive in Austria now assembles SuperPanther's eTopas 600 and Sinotruk's vehicles, with plans to expand to cab production and painting as volumes rise.
VATTENFALL TESTS OPEN EV CHARGING BAYS
Vattenfall InCharge is piloting 300 public chargers in North Brabant and Limburg from August 2026 to January 2027, splitting them between 150 open bays for all vehicles and 150 standard bays reserved for EVs to test faster deployment by removing exclusive EV parking restrictions. The trial addresses an administrative bottleneck rather than a technical one, testing whether chargers can be installed faster without requiring traffic rulings and public objection periods.
MAN STARTS MCS-READY ELECTRIC TRUCK PRODUCTION
MAN started series production of MCS-ready electric trucks, the eTGX and eTGS, at its Munich plant as the first series-produced European electric trucks supporting Megawatt Charging System at up to 750kW via MCS. With configurations of 534kWh or 623kWh usable capacity, the trucks achieve 20-80% charges in under 30-40 minutes, fitting within legally required driver breaks for long-haul use.
NEXT MX-5 READIES FOR ELECTRIC FUTURE
Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro said the next MX-5 Miata will be designed with electrification in mind, marking a shift from earlier statements emphasizing the internal combustion engine as the current path forward. Patents from 2025 show Mazda exploring batteries running through the transmission tunnel to support a flexible chassis, with the company aiming to preserve the Miata's core character during its transition to electric power.

ev.news Daily: Mercedes Reveals GLA, Ferrari Hits EV Targets Early and Renault Surges On EV Success | 31 Jul 2026 Jul 31, 2026

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MERCEDES LAUNCHES ELECTRIC GLA FIRST https://evne.ws/jnyta
FERRARI LUCE BEATS 2026 SALES TARGET https://evne.ws/i2gia
RENAULT PROFITS BEAT ON EVS AND CUTS https://evne.ws/qdabj
WALMART BUILDS OUT US FAST CHARGING https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-29/why-walmart-is-quickly-adding-charging-stations-to-its-stores
CANADA’S FAST CHARGERS OUTPACE DEMAND https://evne.ws/zo6p5
FORMER VW ENGINEERS CHARGED OVER RIVIAN DEAL TRADES https://evne.ws/bvddj
IONIQ 3 OPENS UK AND EUROPE ORDERS https://evne.ws/29nle
KIA COMMITS $649 MILLION TO MEXICO EVS https://evne.ws/m66ns
V2G COULD DWARF MANAGED CHARGING VALUE https://evne.ws/qs3mu
SC01 SET FOR UK ARRIVAL IN 2027 https://evne.ws/wsx0m

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