Renault Kangoo E-Tech gains 52kW/h battery and 354km range
Automotive World reports that the Renault Kangoo E-Tech gains a 52kW/h battery and 354km range.
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Kia PV5 eligible for UK Electric Car Grant, lowering starting price
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.
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UK electric van sales reached a record 4,832 in September 2026
UK electric van sales hit a new monthly high while the broader light commercial vehicle market grew for a sixth straight month. The figures matter because battery-electric vans still remained below the ZEV Mandate target, according to the source.
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LG Energy Solution signs MoU with Indigotech on 46-series battery supply
LG Energy Solution has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with US startup Indigotech. The companies will explore supply of 46-series cylindrical batteries for commercial electric vans in the United States.
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Kia adds 71.2 kWh long-range battery to PV5 Chassis for European fleets
Kia has expanded the PV5 Chassis range with a 71.2 kWh Long Range battery, along with faster charging and new conversion options for European businesses. The update matters because it broadens the vehicle’s use case for fleet operators.
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Volkswagen delays U.S. return of ID. Buzz to 2028 model year
Volkswagen has delayed the ID. Buzz’s return to the U.S. by another model year. The change pushes the electric van’s comeback to next year as a 2028 model.
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