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According to Electric Cars Report, the JAECOO 7 topped the UK car sales charts again in September. The source also says Chinese automakers are gaining market share and that plug-in hybrid demand continues to rise.
Kia’s 7-seat PV5 electric van has become eligible for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant. The change lowers its starting price to £35,495, which may make the model more accessible in the UK market.
The KGM Torres EVX now qualifies for the UK’s £1,500 Electric Car Grant, adding a second KGM battery-electric model to the list of grant-eligible vehicles. This matters because the support can lower purchase cost for buyers in the UK.
Suzuki’s e SKY is expected to be the company’s first electric kei car and to start at around $13,500. The source says it is expected to undercut BYD’s Racco as Japan’s cheapest mini EV.
MG Motor UK said it sold 18,026 vehicles in September, its best monthly result in the UK. The company said EV sales were up 65.2% in 2026 and that electrified models are driving growth.
Suzuki says its e Sky mini EV will go on sale in Japan in November. The model is intended to persuade gasoline mini-car drivers to switch to electric driving by emphasizing energy consumption.
Hyundai’s IONIQ 3 has gone on sale, according to the source. The source says the starting price is about $25,000 and the range is up to 308 miles.
Hyundai has opened orders for the Ioniq 3 in the UK. The model now also qualifies for the full UK Electric Car Grant, alongside the Hyundai Kona Electric.
Renault has opened UK orders for updated versions of its Scenic E-Tech and Megane E-Tech electric models. The starting prices include the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, which lowers the entry cost for buyers.
Dukosi has made its DK-NFLNK contactless communication solution available for sampling by key customers. The company says the system is intended to replace traditional wiring and connectors between battery AFEs and the BMS.
Sinotruk is preparing to enter the European market with electric and diesel trucks after showing European-oriented models at IAA Transportation 2026. The company says initial small-batch deliveries are expected in early 2027, with support services and possible European assembly still being developed.