Audi opens UK orders for A2 e-tron from £32,200
Audi has opened UK order books for the A2 e-tron, with prices starting at £32,200 on the road. Deliveries to UK customers are expected from early 2027.
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ALSO e-bikes begin reaching first customers after delays
Rivian spinout ALSO has started delivering its electric bikes to initial customers after months of delays and missed delivery windows. The first handovers mark movement from reservation to real-world use, though early feedback is mixed.
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Leapmotor reports record September deliveries of 105,656 vehicles
Leapmotor said it delivered a record 105,656 vehicles in September. The result pushed its 2026 deliveries above 666,000, according to the source.
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Rivian reports Q3 2026 deliveries and says R2 SUV production is ramping up
Rivian said it delivered 19,248 vehicles in Q3 2026, a 46% increase year over year. The company also reaffirmed its 65,000-70,000 full-year target as R2 SUV production ramps up.
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Tesla reports Q3 deliveries of 486,532 vehicles
Tesla said it delivered 486,532 vehicles in Q3, and the report says European sales rebounded. The delivery total is the main measurable update in the source.
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BYD reports 463,561 NEV deliveries in September
BYD said it delivered 463,561 new energy vehicles in September, its strongest month of 2026 so far. The company said all-electric deliveries rose while plug-in hybrid deliveries declined, with exports to Europe and other markets playing a key role.
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Rivian reports third-quarter production and delivery figures as R2 ramp continues
Rivian said its third-quarter production and delivery numbers keep it on track for annual targets, including the R2 ramp. The update matters because it comes amid slower growth in the US electric vehicle market.
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NIO and XPeng report September 2026 deliveries
NIO and XPeng reported strong September 2026 EV deliveries, highlighting continued growth in China’s electric-car market. The figures matter because they show both automakers expanding volume as competition intensifies.
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NIO reports third-quarter deliveries of 109,178 electric vehicles
NIO said third-quarter deliveries rose 25.4% year over year to 109,178 vehicles, meeting its guidance range. September growth slowed to 7.7%, which may indicate weaker momentum entering the final quarter.
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