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CHINA: Chinese OEMs Lead In Software, Shanghai EV Exports Grow and GAC Launches AION UT In Milan | 15 Apr 2026 Apr 15, 2026

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CHINESE OEMS PULL FURTHER AHEAD IN SOFTWARE https://evne.ws/4vtwXaW
SHANGHAI NEV EXPORTS TOP 400,000 IN Q1 https://evne.ws/47X024I
GAC LAUNCHES AION UT IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/4sAwbXe
GAC LAUNCHES AION UT IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/4sAwbXe
BYD LAUNCHES LINGHUI E7 FOR FLEETS https://evne.ws/4cuHA4Q
BYD SHOWS SEAL 08 CABIN AHEAD OF LAUNCH https://evne.ws/3O5vc3b
BYD UNVEILS SEAL 08 DM-P PHEV https://evne.ws/4tT2h1w
2026 MG4 DEBUTS AHEAD OF BEIJING SHOW https://evne.ws/3OqLpQu
RENAULT TO CUT UP TO 2,400 ENGINEERING ROLES https://evne.ws/4mx9XUC
SGMW OPENS BINGUO PRO PRE-SALES https://evne.ws/4teEjhh

DAILY: Mercedes Updates EQS, Nissan Reveal Juke EV and Europe EV Sales Hit March Record | 14 Apr 2026 Apr 15, 2026

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MERCEDES-BENZ GIVES EQS ITS BIGGEST UPDATE https://evne.ws/3QDQc1x
NISSAN CONFIRMS ELECTRIC JUKE FOR EUROPE IN 2027 https://evne.ws/4myW2gS
EUROPE EV SALES HIT MARCH RECORD https://evne.ws/4sqOs97
KIA CONFIRMS EV1 FOR 2027 https://evne.ws/3Q715c8
FRANCE PREPARES THIRD EV SOCIAL LEASING ROUND https://evne.ws/48ko6yH
FRANCE TIES ELECTRIFICATION TO ENERGY SECURITY https://evne.ws/4swljta
US SOLAR SURGE DEEPENS COAL DECLINE https://evne.ws/4dRChyN
VOLVO TRUCKS PUSHES ELECTRIC HEAVY HAULAGE FURTHER https://evne.ws/3Q9YRbZ
2026 EQS ADDS RANGE AND 800V CHARGING https://evne.ws/3Qb1uu2

BRIEFLY: Mercedes EQS, Nissan Juke EV, Europe Sales & more | 14 Apr 2026 Apr 15, 2026

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It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 14 April 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

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MERCEDES-BENZ GIVES EQS ITS BIGGEST UPDATE https://evne.ws/3QDQc1x
NISSAN CONFIRMS ELECTRIC JUKE FOR EUROPE IN 2027 https://evne.ws/4myW2gS
EUROPE EV SALES HIT MARCH RECORD https://evne.ws/4sqOs97
KIA CONFIRMS EV1 FOR 2027 https://evne.ws/3Q715c8
FRANCE PREPARES THIRD EV SOCIAL LEASING ROUND https://evne.ws/48ko6yH
FRANCE TIES ELECTRIFICATION TO ENERGY SECURITY https://evne.ws/4swljta
US SOLAR SURGE DEEPENS COAL DECLINE https://evne.ws/4dRChyN
VOLVO TRUCKS PUSHES ELECTRIC HEAVY HAULAGE FURTHER https://evne.ws/3Q9YRbZ
2026 EQS ADDS RANGE AND 800V CHARGING https://evne.ws/3Qb1uu2
MERCEDES-BENZ GIVES EQS ITS BIGGEST UPDATE
The updated Mercedes-Benz EQS is the most comprehensively overhauled version since the car's 2021 launch, with more than a quarter of its components newly developed or reworked, headlined by a new 800V architecture enabling 350 kW DC charging and a WLTP range of 926 km (575 miles) on the EQS 450+. Key new technologies include steer-by-wire — a first for a German production car — bidirectional charging, silicon oxide-graphite anodes pushing usable battery capacity to 122 kWh, a rear two-speed gearbox, and 385 kW regenerative braking, with a new entry-level EQS 400 starting at around £80,500 in the UK.
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NISSAN CONFIRMS ELECTRIC JUKE FOR EUROPE IN 2027
Nissan has revealed the third-generation Juke as a fully electric model, built at its Sunderland factory and going on sale exclusively in Europe in 2027, based on the CMF-EV platform shared with the new Nissan Leaf. The EV Juke will run alongside a continuing petrol version due to uncertainty around EV adoption, and is expected to offer up to 622 km (386 miles) of WLTP range with the larger 75.1 kWh battery option, though official specs have not yet been confirmed.
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EUROPE EV SALES HIT MARCH RECORD
European BEV and plug-in hybrid registrations hit a monthly all-time high of nearly 540,000 units in March 2026, up 37% year-on-year, driven partly by sharp fuel price rises following the disruption of shipping routes at the start of the Iran war in late February. Global EV registrations also rose 3% to over 1.7 million in March, though China bucked the trend with a 14% fall in BEV sales after the end of purchase tax exemptions and trade-in subsidies.
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KIA CONFIRMS EV1 FOR 2027
Kia has confirmed a 2027 launch for its most affordable EV yet, expected to wear the EV1 badge, targeting the segment occupied by the BYD Dolphin and Renault 5 EV with European pricing expected around €25,000 (~£21,200). Built on the 400V E-GMP platform, it will offer two battery options — 42.2 kWh and 61 kWh — and is also set to replace Kia's last entry-level combustion car, the petrol Picanto.
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FRANCE PREPARES THIRD EV SOCIAL LEASING ROUND
France will launch its third social EV leasing round in June, maintaining a quota of 50,000 contracts aimed at helping low-income households switch to EVs, with Prime Minister Lecornu citing EV running costs of just €2–3 per 100 km versus around €11 for diesel. The government has also set targets for Renault and Stellantis to produce 400,000 electric cars per year by 2027 and one million by 2030, alongside a new 50,000-contract programme for high-mileage middle-income workers such as carers and nurses.
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FRANCE TIES ELECTRIFICATION TO ENERGY SECURITY
France has become the first country to announce a major national electrification package directly in response to the Strait of Hormuz energy crisis, doubling annual state support from €5.5 billion to €10 billion through 2030 and targeting fossil dependence in both transport and heating. The plan includes banning gas heating in new buildings from late 2026 or 2027, subsidising 50,000 EVs for high-mileage drivers, offering businesses up to €100,000 per electric truck or van, and building 1 million domestically manufactured heat pumps per year by 2030.
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US SOLAR SURGE DEEPENS COAL DECLINE
The US Energy Information Administration forecast on 6 April that solar energy generation will rise 17% this summer compared to 2025 levels, with solar projected to grow from 293 billion kWh in 2025 to 415 billion kWh in 2027, while coal generation is expected to fall roughly 10% in the first half of 2026. Over 90% of net new US generating capacity in 2026 is forecast to come from solar, wind, and battery storage, though rising solar shares are already exposing grids to sharper afternoon price swings and driving increased investment in battery storage alongside new capacity.
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VOLVO TRUCKS PUSHES ELECTRIC HEAVY HAULAGE FURTHER
Volvo Trucks has launched the FH Aero Electric with up to 700 km of range, 460 kW output, MCS charging at 700 kW (20–80% in around 50 minutes), and support for gross combination weights of up to 48 tonnes, directly targeting the range and payload objections that have held back heavy electric freight. Alongside it, updated FH, FM, and FMX Electric models for regional and construction work offer up to 470 km range, a new dual-motor driveline producing up to 540 kW, and an integrated gearbox PTO capable of driving equipment such as concrete mixers and cranes, with market rollout beginning in phases from 2026.

CHINA: VW’s China EV Slump, Xpeng GX Interior and Ford’s Farley Warns On China | 14 Apr 2026 Apr 14, 2026

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VOLKSWAGEN’S CHINA EV SLUMP https://evne.ws/4elfI5u
XPENG SHOWS GX CABIN BEFORE LAUNCH https://evne.ws/41zbnUV
FARLEY WARNS ON CHINESE CARS https://evne.ws/4dLTREm
FANG CHENG BAO TO SHOW FIRST SEDAN https://evne.ws/4sqBxUF
FIREFLY BACKS DOWN ON UPGRADE PRICING https://evne.ws/4emsNvn
GREATER BAY SHOWS A-SAMPLE SOLID-STATE CELLS https://evne.ws/4dMIig8
CADILLAC SETS 22 APRIL FOR VISTIQ LAUNCH https://evne.ws/421ylnM
LEPAS L6 SET FOR UK IN 2026 https://evne.ws/4tH3DMm
JD.COM TAKES DEEPAL L06 SALES ONLINE https://evne.ws/3OBw4g0

DAILY: EV Enquiries Jump Again, US EV Sales Get ‘Reset’ and VW Says Lessons Learned | 13 Apr 2026 Apr 13, 2026

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EV ENQUIRIES JUMP AS FUEL PRICES SPIKE https://evne.ws/4sy2vtL
US EV SALES DROP 27% IN Q1 https://evne.ws/3Q5K0iJ
VOLKSWAGEN ADMITS ITS EVS LOST THE PLOT https://evne.ws/4ckUm5B
VOLKSWAGEN Q1 DELIVERIES FALL 4% https://evne.ws/41yNOeT
CYBERTRUCK US SALES HIT NEW LOW https://evne.ws/4tGywAF
SLATE AUTO RAISES $650 MILLION https://evne.ws/4eennCI
SÁNCHEZ COURTS XIAOMI AS SPAIN EYES EV ROLE https://evne.ws/4c8b7SR
GERMANY SEEKS SOFTER EU EMISSIONS RULES https://evne.ws/4tJ05cy
GERMANY PUSHES TO WEAKEN EU CO₂ RULES https://evne.ws/4t8nSTl
KIA PASSES 100,000 UK EV SALES https://evne.ws/4cs0IAx
POLESTAR POSTS BEST-EVER FIRST QUARTER https://evne.ws/41rJuhB
EUROPCAR UK EV RENTALS JUMP 93% https://evne.ws/4moeFnk

BRIEFLY: EV Interest, US Sales and VW Fixes Past Mistakes | 13 Apr 2026 Apr 13, 2026

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It's EV News Briefly for Monday 13 April 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

EV ENQUIRIES JUMP AS FUEL PRICES SPIKE https://evne.ws/4sy2vtL
US EV SALES DROP 27% IN Q1 https://evne.ws/3Q5K0iJ
VOLKSWAGEN ADMITS ITS EVS LOST THE PLOT https://evne.ws/4ckUm5B
VOLKSWAGEN Q1 DELIVERIES FALL 4% https://evne.ws/41yNOeT
CYBERTRUCK US SALES HIT NEW LOW https://evne.ws/4tGywAF
SLATE AUTO RAISES $650 MILLION https://evne.ws/4eennCI
SÁNCHEZ COURTS XIAOMI AS SPAIN EYES EV ROLE https://evne.ws/4c8b7SR
GERMANY SEEKS SOFTER EU EMISSIONS RULES https://evne.ws/4tJ05cy
GERMANY PUSHES TO WEAKEN EU CO₂ RULES https://evne.ws/4t8nSTl
KIA PASSES 100,000 UK EV SALES https://evne.ws/4cs0IAx
POLESTAR POSTS BEST-EVER FIRST QUARTER https://evne.ws/41rJuhB
EUROPCAR UK EV RENTALS JUMP 93% https://evne.ws/4moeFnk

CHINA: BYD Wants 6,000 Overseas Chargers, Chery Seeks Euro Partners and NIO Wants Industry Standards | 13 Apr 2026 Apr 13, 2026

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BYD WANTS 6,000 OVERSEAS CHARGERS TIED TO DENZA LAUNCH https://evne.ws/3OlT2HU
BYD DOMESTIC PICKUP SHOWS UP IN CHINA https://evne.ws/4t9kI1W
CHERY SEEKS MORE EUROPEAN FACTORY PARTNERS https://evne.ws/4couI02
NIO WANTS STANDARDS FOR BATTERY AND CHIP SUPPLY https://evne.ws/4mAYwev
CHERY SETS OUT NEW JOINT VENTURE MODEL WITH FREELANDER https://evne.ws/41vlcmH
XPENG SETS 15 APRIL GX TECH DEBUT https://evne.ws/4mnKvAG
CHINA SEES EVS TAKING 90% SHARE BY 2040 https://evne.ws/4dKzMOI
LEAPMOTOR SETS 24 APRIL FOR LAFA 5 ULTRA https://evne.ws/47RTGUc
BUICK REVEALS ELECTRA E7 SPECIFICATION https://evne.ws/4mqACCp
LI AUTO CHIEF ACCUSES NISSAN RIVAL OF TROLLING https://evne.ws/4t1iAJo

CHINA: Xiaomi SU7 Reviews, EV Exports Surge and Audi A6L Etron | 26 Mar 2026 Mar 27, 2026

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XIAOMI SU7 FACELIFT GETS GOOD FIRST REVIEWS https://evne.ws/4uSOoS6
XIAOMI BECOMES BYD’S TOP OUTSIDE BATTERY BUYER https://evne.ws/4c5v6BA
CHINA’S VEHICLE EXPORTS SURGE IN FEBRUARY https://evne.ws/3NCIVhz
AUDI OPENS A6L E-TRON PRE-SALES IN CHINA https://evne.ws/4dcewB1
AION UT JOINS GAC OUTPUT AT GRAZ https://evne.ws/41fsWt7
CHERY OPENS FULWIN T9L PRE-SALES https://evne.ws/4dJkf1h
CHINA’S SHOOTING BRAKES CROWD INTO VIEW https://evne.ws/4dc4Q9D
CHINESE CARMAKERS OVERTAKE JAPAN GLOBALLY https://evne.ws/3NGEEty

DAILY: Sony Honda Scraps Afeela, MG Teases Solid State For Europe and EV Cars Become Vans | 25 Mar 2026 Mar 26, 2026

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AFEELA EV PROGRAMME SCRAPPED https://evne.ws/47PAQgg
MG TEASES SOLIDCORE BATTERY https://evne.ws/40OT3Xw
EV CAR/VAN CONVERSIONS FROM RENAULT AND VOLVO https://evne.ws/4t5SG6X
AUSTRALIAN FUEL SHORTAGES SPREAD WITHOUT SUPPLY LOSS https://evne.ws/4uQBVOI
VAUXHALL ASTRA FACELIFT STARTS AT £29,995 https://evne.ws/3Pyu0pa
UK PLEDGES £1 BILLION FOR FLEET ELECTRIFICATION https://evne.ws/47Sm8oI
SK SIGNET STARTS TEXAS BUILD OF 400-KW CHARGER https://evne.ws/4uQBqUQ
ROLLS-ROYCE OPENS ELECTRIC COACHBUILD PROGRAMME https://evne.ws/4t4DXZT
FERRARI TUNES LUCE FOR FEEL, NOT FIGURES https://evne.ws/4bxsmNg
XPENG AUSTRALIA DISTRIBUTOR ENTERS ADMINISTRATION https://evne.ws/4c2I5nw

BRIEFLY: Sony/Honda, MG, EV Vans & more | 25 Mar 2026 Mar 26, 2026

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It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 25 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

AFEELA EV PROGRAMME SCRAPPED
Sony Honda Mobility has scrapped its Afeela EV programme after Honda's broader EV strategy reassessment — which included a writedown of up to 2.5 trillion yen ($15.7 billion) — left the joint venture with no viable route to market. The Afeela 1, priced from $89,900 with deliveries planned for late 2026, has been cancelled alongside a second model targeting 2028, with California reservation holders receiving full refunds.
MG TEASES SOLIDCORE BATTERY
MG Motor has opened a third European engineering centre in Frankfurt and unveiled SolidCore, a semi-solid-state battery cell using a manganese-based cathode, semi-solid electrolyte shield, and graphite anode — claiming improvements in safety, range, durability and cold-weather performance without providing specific figures. MG claims to be the first automaker to mass-produce a semi-solid-state battery, though the distinction from a similar cell already in China-market MG4s since December 2025 remains unclear; SolidCore is expected in European EVs by end of 2026.
EV CAR/VAN CONVERSIONS FROM RENAULT AND VOLVO
Renault has revealed an electric Twingo van conversion developed for EDF, doubling load capacity from 360 to 797 litres via a removable rear seat, mesh bulkhead, and cargo cage — though the concept remains unlikely to reach UK sale. Volvo UK is already in market with the EX30 Cargo, a fleet-only compact van offering 1,000 litres of capacity, 390kg payload, and a top dual-motor variant producing 423bhp with a 0–62mph time of 3.6 seconds.
AUSTRALIAN FUEL SHORTAGES SPREAD WITHOUT SUPPLY LOSS
Panic buying — not supply disruption — has left over 500 petrol stations across Australia short of at least one fuel grade, with New South Wales worst affected at 289 sites, including 164 diesel-dry locations pushing diesel prices above $3 per litre. Authorities have not declared a national fuel emergency or introduced rationing, with Victoria's Energy Minister confirming the strain is entirely driven by consumer behaviour rather than any import disruption.
VAUXHALL ASTRA FACELIFT STARTS AT £29,995
The facelifted Vauxhall Astra starts at £29,995 across mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full EV variants in both hatchback and Sports Tourer estate, with the PHEV's battery growing from 12.4kWh to 17.2kWh for 52 miles of official electric range and a BiK rate of 10% — undercutting the Golf eHybrid by £6,490. The Astra Electric uses a 154bhp motor with 55.4kWh usable battery, 281 miles of quoted range, and 100kW DC charging covering 20–80% in around 30 minutes.
UK PLEDGES £1 BILLION FOR FLEET ELECTRIFICATION
The UK government has committed £1 billion to commercial fleet electrification, with the Zero Emissions Truck and Van scheme covering up to 40% of purchase costs — reaching £81,000 for the heaviest electric trucks and £5,000 for vans, though reduced from a previous maximum of £120,000 for trucks over 26 tonnes. A separate £170 million uplift to the Depot Charging Scheme allows businesses to reclaim up to 70% of depot charging installation costs, capped at £1 million per application.
SK SIGNET STARTS TEXAS BUILD OF 400-KW CHARGER
SK Signet has begun production of a 400-kW all-in-one DC fast charger at its Texas facility, using silicon carbide electronics to achieve 96.5% conversion efficiency while reducing its physical footprint by up to 54% versus its predecessor. A modular design offers 320–400kW output tiers, supports one to four CCS1/NACS ports delivering a stable 150–250kW per vehicle simultaneously, and features a 32-inch outdoor touchscreen with Plug & Charge, credit card, and RFID payment support.
ROLLS-ROYCE OPENS ELECTRIC COACHBUILD PROGRAMME
Rolls-Royce has launched the Coachbuild Collection, a new electric coachbuilding programme for ultra-high-net-worth clients, with every vehicle fully road-legal and homologated — unlike predecessors Sweptail, Boatail, and Droptail. The first model will be fully electric, with powertrain, design, and interior details expected later in 2026, supported by a Private Office Network across Dubai, Seoul, Shanghai, New York, and Goodwood.
FERRARI TUNES LUCE FOR FEEL, NOT FIGURES
Ferrari says its first fully electric car, the Luce, will prioritise driver feel over headline performance figures, with CEO Benedetto Vigna consulting NASA and medical centres to identify the point at which EV acceleration becomes neurologically disturbing. Ferrari identified five distinct generators of driving thrills and is focusing on issues such as battery placement to address the mismatch between visual and vestibular cues in cornering caused by heavy EV battery packs.
XPENG AUSTRALIA DISTRIBUTOR ENTERS ADMINISTRATION
XPeng's sole Australian distributor, Sydney-based TrueEV, has entered external administration after a lender stepped in over unmet financing arrangements, with insolvency specialists now managing and selling close to 200 G6 vehicles across Melbourne, Brisbane, Wollongong, and Fremantle. A simultaneous legal dispute between TrueEV and XPeng has escalated to court action, leaving the brand's planned 2026 Australian expansion — including the X9 and G9 models — in serious doubt with no clarity offered to existing customers.

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