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Volkswagen has introduced the new ID. Tiguan, an electric model that is scheduled to succeed the ID.4 and ID.5 in early 2027. The change matters because it marks a new naming and product step for one of Volkswagen's electric crossover lines.
Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Tiguan, an all-electric version of its best-selling model. The vehicle is expected to go on sale in early 2027 and would replace the ID.4 and ID.5, with up to 372 miles of range cited in the source.
Solaris has presented the Urbino 40 electric, an electric bus developed specifically for the North American market. The launch signals a new model for the region, with an articulated Urbino 60 electric variant said to follow soon.
Irizar Group presented a new 15-meter version of its electric Class II Irizar i3 Normal Floor at the FIAA International Bus and Coach Trade Fair in Madrid. The model is described as aiming to maximize passenger capacity and has a claimed range of 500 km.
Audi has brought the A2 e-tron to the UK market. The model is listed with up to 397 miles of range, which is the main new sales detail in the source.
Hyundai has scrapped plans to launch the IONIQ 3 in Australia. Electrek said importing the electric hatch would be too costly to compete with low-priced Chinese EVs.
Jaguar unveiled the Type 01 in New York on 6 October 2026. The source describes it as a four-door electric grand tourer and the first production model on Jaguar Electric Architecture.
Hyundai says the IONIQ 3 is now available to order in the UK, with pricing from £18,495 after the £3,750 Electric Car Grant. The launch matters because it sets a lower entry price for the model and cites a range of up to 308 miles.
Solaris says its Urbino 40 electric will have its world premiere in Chicago on October 5 at 3 p.m. The launch matters because it introduces a 40-foot battery-electric bus for the North American market.
Ride1Up has launched the Prodigy V2 Eco, an e-bike priced at $1,295. The model uses a German-made Brose TF Sprinter mid-drive motor and a 504 Wh battery, which may matter to buyers looking for a lower-cost mid-drive option.
Hyundai has launched the Ioniq V electric sedan in China with a starting price of $14,820. The source says the model offers up to 650 km of CLTC range and 800V charging, and mentions advanced technology without further detail.
Electrek reports that at least 11 Tesla Semi trucks bearing customer logos were seen outside Tesla’s new Nevada factory. The source says this is a clear sign the automaker plans to parade fleet customers at a Semi launch event, but it does not confirm timing beyond the publication date or provide further details about orders or deliveries.
Hyundai has officially launched the electric Ioniq V in China with a limited-time starting price under $15,000. The source says the China rollout comes ahead of a planned global launch.
The 2026 FIAA show in Madrid included several new bus and coach products, according to the source. It matters because the event highlighted fresh models from multiple manufacturers for the European market.
Volkswagen said it will launch the ID. Tiguan at the beginning of 2027. The all-electric SUV is expected to replace the ID.4 and ID.5, while being sold alongside the combustion and plug-in hybrid Tiguan.
Kia Philippines has introduced the EV3 in the Philippines on September 21, pricing it at P1.898 million. The rollout expands its local EV lineup and adds a new battery-powered compact crossover option.
Sumida has introduced two surface-mount DC common-mode chokes rated up to 16 A. The parts are intended to suppress EMI on DC power lines in automotive power electronics and related applications.
Tesla said it has started high-volume production of the Tesla Semi at a dedicated factory in Nevada. The company says the plant can build 50,000 electric trucks per year, which may allow deliveries to begin now after earlier schedule delays.
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.