Last Updated on: 2nd July 2025, 09:30 pm EVs are picking up in Europe, with some 305,000 plugin vehicles being registered in Europe in May. That’s up 34% year over year (YoY), its fastest growth rate since August 2023. The 2025 growth rate is also accelerating, now at +24% YoY, or 1.4 million units, which… Continue reading Clean Technica: Europe EV Sales Report — King Volkswagen Rules in a Fast Growing (+34% YoY) EV Market004084
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Independents ‘outpace’ franchised dealers in used market
Independent dealers are ‘outpacing’ franchised dealers in terms of sales performance, according to Auto Trader. The used car market has entered H2 with positivity in relation to consumer demand, speed of sale, and transactions. Consumer confidence rose in June as the global and political backdrop became less turbulent. Marc Palmer, Head of Strategy and Insights,… Continue reading Independents ‘outpace’ franchised dealers in used market
Why did Geely’s Lotus go so wrong?
The story of Geely entering the Western market began a positive one. It has been showered with praise for how it handled Volvo for its first decade in charge, making it a mainstream premium player more than ever before. But as time has gone on, there’s been little evidence to back up that early success… Continue reading Why did Geely’s Lotus go so wrong?
Volvo owner to launch Geely EV brand in UK
Geely, the Chinese firm that owns LEVC, Lotus, Polestar and Volvo, is launching its eponymous car brand in the UK. The first model bound for UK showrooms will be the Geely EX5, an electric crossover pitched against the Skoda Elroq, Kia EV3 and Renault Megane. UK specifications have yet to be confirmed, but Geely said the EX5… Continue reading Volvo owner to launch Geely EV brand in UK
Tesla, Trump alliance falls apart – but there’s BIG news for electric semi fleets
After a month off trying to wrap our heads around all the chaos surrounding EVs, solar, and everything else in Washington, we’re back with the biggest EV news stories of the day from Tesla, Ford, Volvo, and everyone else on today’s hiatus-busting episode of Quick Charge! It just gets worse and worse for the Tesla… Continue reading Tesla, Trump alliance falls apart – but there’s BIG news for electric semi fleets
Tata Motors Cedes Ground to MG and Mahindra in Electric PV Market
India’s electric passenger vehicle market is entering a pivotal phase, with the once-dominant Tata Motors steadily ceding ground to a new generation of electric players. In June 2025, e-PV registrations touched 13,033 units—an impressive 78% year-on-year jump over June 2024. EV penetration for the month is estimated at around 4%, underscoring the growing momentum for… Continue reading Tata Motors Cedes Ground to MG and Mahindra in Electric PV Market
New Kia EV4 hatchback brings 388-mile range for £37,695
The new Kia EV4 hatchback will be priced from £34,695 when the first examples land in the UK this autumn. Little changed from the concept shown in 2023, the EV4 shares its underpinnings with the smaller EV3 hatchback. The EV4 will be offered with both hatchback and saloon bodies, with the former roughly as large… Continue reading New Kia EV4 hatchback brings 388-mile range for £37,695
Hyundai to reveal new electric crossover in the “next few months”
Hyundai will reveal a electric crossover, likely an electric alternative to the Bayon, in “the next few months” as it pushes to expand its EV offerings. Understood by Autocar to be twinned with sibling brand Kia’s incoming EV2, the crossover will plug the gap between the incoming Inster and the Kona Electric. This size, thought to be near to… Continue reading Hyundai to reveal new electric crossover in the “next few months”
Latest News In Electric Vehicles – Lithium Advancements Propel Clean Energy Initiatives Forward
United Lithium Corp. recently conducted its annual general meeting where shareholders elected all nominated directors and approved the re-appointment of their auditing firm. This meeting reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing its lithium projects, which are key to supporting the growing demand for lithium crucial for electric vehicles (EVs). As lithium remains a vital… Continue reading Latest News In Electric Vehicles – Lithium Advancements Propel Clean Energy Initiatives Forward
New number of votes in AB Volvo
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The number of votes in AB Volvo has changed due to the conversion of a total of 175,000 Series A shares to a total of 175,000 Series B shares. The conversions were implemented with the support of the opportunity for Series A shareholders to request conversion of Series… Continue reading New number of votes in AB Volvo