Electric Car

BYD said its Japan-specific small electric car built for the kei-car segment, Racco, had received more than 700 orders after its July 28 launch. Japanese industry data counted only 125 sales during Racco’s first four days, but BYD said most were dealer-registered test-drive vehicles and argued that the order count…

Take a look at almost any electric vehicle from the front; something seems to be missing. There’s no large mesh opening, no chrome-covered air intake, and often no obvious grille at all. Instead, many EVs have a smooth, nearly solid panel where a traditional car would have a spot for…

Record electric vehicle (EV) sales are spreading across the world as high fuel prices push more drivers toward electric cars. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), second-quarter sales of electric cars in 2026 reached record levels in 50 countries. Global EV sales had fallen in the first three months…

BYD sells more electric cars than anyone. Next month, it wants to sell you one using a robot. China’s biggest EV maker will unveil its first humanoid robot in August, at its Di Space experience centres in Zhengzhou, the company told the South China Morning Post. It will be a…

Soaring fuel prices due to the Mideast war have supercharged sales of electric cars in the second quarter. — AFP pic First Published: Thursday, 30 Jul 2026 9:00 PM MYT PARIS, July 30 — Soaring fuel prices due to the Mideast war have supercharged sales of electric cars in the…

The spiking price of oil helped increase global sales of electric cars in the second quarter of 2026 despite total car sales falling, a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report shows. The IEA's latest update on the market for electric cars said sales increased by 4% in the second quarter,…

* Now the world's largest NEV exporter, China is rapidly reshaping its global strategy, shifting from product exports to localized, ecosystem-driven global development. * For many countries, this shift means more than just affordable electric cars. It brings fresh investment, local jobs, and a faster track toward their own green…

Now the world’s largest NEV exporter, China is rapidly reshaping its global strategy, shifting from product exports to localized, ecosystem-driven global development. For many countries, this shift means more than just affordable electric cars. It brings fresh investment, local jobs, and a faster track toward their own green transition. For…

Outwardly, car manufacturers celebrate electric mobility, but behind the scenes, they are fighting to keep the internal combustion engine alive for as long as possible. Together with the oil industry, they are investing millions in lobbying and PR, watering down climate regulations and sowing doubt about electric cars. As a…

New study analyzes EV purchase prices and market trends in Germany, Europe's largest car market (Berlin) July 20, 2026 – In Europe's largest automotive market, battery electric cars became about 18 percent cheaper in real terms between 2020 and 2025, even as average prices appeared to rise as a result…