Dodge Charger Daytona EV sales fall to less than 800 deliveries
InsideEVs reported that Dodge Charger Daytona EV sales dropped nearly 90% compared with last year, to less than 800 deliveries this year.
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Mercedes-Benz sold 78,100 electric vehicles in the third quarter
Mercedes-Benz Group said it sold 78,100 electric vehicles in the third quarter, equal to 16% of all Mercedes cars and vans sold worldwide. The company said China remains an extremely challenging market.
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Škoda Octavia becomes brand’s first full hybrid model
Škoda says the Octavia is its first full hybrid model. The move adds electrification without requiring a charger, positioning the car between combustion and battery-electric models.
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REMO expands Kempower fast-charging network in Spain and Portugal
Portuguese charge point operator REMO is expanding deployment of Kempower fast chargers across Iberia. The network is intended for public and depot charging for electric trucks, buses and passenger cars.
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BMW teases production-bound electric M3 in lighter camouflage
BMW has shown a new teaser of the electric M3 with lighter camouflage than before. The image gives the clearest look yet at the production-bound sports sedan, but no technical details were provided.
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Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan reportedly out of the picture for 2027
InsideEVs reports that the Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan is out of the picture for 2027. The same report says the top-spec EQS SUV and AMG S-Class are also affected.
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Kia says EV sales in Europe rose 58%
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.
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Renault Megane E-Tech Electric priced from £28,245 in the UK
Renault has set UK pricing for the new Megane E-Tech Electric at £28,245, with the £3,750 ECG applied. The pricing update highlights the model’s claimed 306-mile range and 165 kW charging, which are key selling points for buyers.
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Tesla's electric SUVs helped drive Norway's September EV sales
Norway recorded 18,511 new electric car sales in September, and the EV share of new vehicle sales rose to 98.8 percent. The source says the result was largely thanks to Tesla's electric SUVs, and that electric passenger cars now lead across the country's existing fleet.
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Electric Vehicle Council urges Australia to extend NVES
The Electric Vehicle Council says Australia should extend the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard beyond 2029. The issue matters because the policy is tied to the pace of vehicle electrification in the market.
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BMW i3 reported to bring Neue Klasse technology to the 3 Series
Electric Cars Report says the new BMW i3 brings Neue Klasse technology to the 3 Series. The report cites up to 912 km of WLTP range, 400 kW charging, and 469 hp for the i3 50 xDrive.
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Hyundai launches electric Ioniq V in China at a limited-time starting price under $15,000
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.
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FAW-Volkswagen opens pre-sales for Jetta M6 electric sedan in China
Jetta, a brand from FAW-Volkswagen, has begun pre-sales for the M6 electric sedan in China. The launch marks Jetta’s first all-electric model ahead of its planned market debut in mid-October.
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