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Ultraviolette Automotive’s Chief Product Officer Vinayak Bhat outlined why the company began with high-performance electric two-wheelers instead of mass-market models. He also discussed the company’s 100-volt architecture, upcoming models and lessons from its expansion into Europe.
Jeep says it plans a six-model European range by 2030. The plan keeps several powertrain options open, reflecting uncertainty over how quickly Europe will move to electric vehicles.
A first test drive of the Leapmotor B03X, published by the source on 2026-10-07, presents the small electric SUV as focused on space and clever ideas while noting a lack of polish. The source also says Leapmotor is growing in Europe with Stellantis backing.
SuperPanther has begun commercial operations of the eTopas 600 in Europe following the start of series production in Austria. The company says it is targeting around 100 deliveries in Europe by the end of 2026 and 1,000 in 2027.
The source says the British government is apparently drawing up a regulation on special tariffs for Chinese electric cars. It also mentions, in speculative terms, the EU’s upcoming “Made in Europe” initiative.
Nissan has appointed Takahiro Kuze as Design Director for Europe. The move matters because it places a designer linked to the electric Juke in charge of the company’s European design work in London.
Leapmotor said it delivered a record 105,656 vehicles in September. The result pushed its 2026 deliveries above 666,000, according to the source.
SANY said it is expanding its European electric truck range with five battery-electric models shown at IAA Transportation 2026. The lineup covers long-haul, regional, construction and municipal applications.
Lucid has introduced its Recharged Certified Pre-Owned program in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Norway. The move expands access to used Lucid vehicles and includes warranty coverage and roadside assistance.
Kia reported a 58% rise in electric vehicle sales in Europe, which it says helped make the brand the fastest-growing among Europe’s top 10 passenger car brands this year. The report points to the impact of Kia’s expanding EV lineup on its regional performance.
Polestar is expanding its public charging offer in Europe with two subscription tiers, Plus and Pro. The move adds discounted access at selected fast-charging networks for a monthly fee.
OCSiAl is contributing its TUBALL single-wall carbon nanotubes to ELEVATE, a Horizon Europe project. The project aims to develop aviation-grade battery cells exceeding 400 Wh/kg in specific energy.
GAC is entering Denmark and Norway with the Aion UT electric hatchback through an importer. The move expands the brand in Europe without building its own sales network.
Li Auto’s source says the all-electric Li i9 had its world premiere in China and is its largest SUV yet at 5.25 meters long. The source also says Li Auto is on the verge of expanding into Europe and will unveil the Li 6 for Europe at the Paris Motor Show in October.
OCSiAl is supplying single-wall carbon nanotubes to the ELEVATE Horizon Europe project, which is developing battery cells above 400 Wh/kg for electric regional aircraft. The work is aimed at supporting silicon-rich anodes and dry-coated electrodes for higher-energy batteries.
Volkswagen will make LFP batteries for mass-market electric vehicles through joint ventures with China’s Gotion. The move points to a push for lower-cost battery supply in Europe.
CleanTechnica summarizes a new total cost of ownership analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E) covering major truck markets in the EU.
Volkswagen and Gotion High-tech are set to deepen cooperation through three joint ventures, including the battery cell factory under construction by PowerCo in Sagunto, Spain. The deal could affect battery projects in Slovakia and Morocco, but its implementation still depends on approval from the relevant authorities.
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.
Brussels is said to be pushing London to align its trade policy on China more closely with the EU, which could mean higher import tariffs on Chinese electric cars. The British government has left open the possibility of changes.
A British media report says Dacia plans to offer an electric microcar called Hipster in Europe from 2027. The reported launch would extend a concept shown about a year earlier into a production vehicle.
NISSAN Motor Corporation announced on September 23, 2026, the all-new Nissan Pixo electric city car for Europe. The company linked the model to its “Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life” roadmap and said it is aimed at lower entry barriers for urban electric mobility.