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It's ev.news Briefly for Monday 12 October 2026, only todays headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.
CITROËN REVIVES 2CV WITH €15,000 ELECTRIC PLAN
Citroën has unveiled an electric 2CV concept at the Paris Motor Show, targeting European production in 2028 and a starting price of around €15,000, potentially undercutting the Renault Twingo and Dacia Spring. The lightweight city car aims to recreate the original's affordable, practical appeal, although its battery, range and charging specifications remain unconfirmed, and the target price may depend on proposed EU rules for small EVs.
VW’S FOUR SMALL EVS ATTRACT NEARLY 150,000 ORDERS
Volkswagen Group says its four new affordable electric cars — the ID. Polo, ID. Cross, CUPRA Raval and Škoda Epiq — have attracted almost 150,000 orders ahead of deliveries, demonstrating early demand for smaller European-built EVs. All four share the front-wheel-drive MEB+ platform, with over 80% common components, and will be manufactured in Spain as part of a €10 billion electrification programme designed to reduce costs through economies of scale.
EU PROJECT TESTS CCS BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGING
The four-year EV4EU European research project has successfully demonstrated bidirectional CCS DC charging, allowing electric vehicles to return electricity to homes and energy networks, with Portuguese trials reporting an average 8.6% reduction in household charging costs and up to 21.9% greater renewable-energy integration. Trials across four countries also explored virtual power plants and grid balancing, but widespread adoption still depends on compatible hardware, supportive regulations and financial incentives for vehicle owners.
ROAM OFFERS CASH TO REPLACE OLD UK EV CHARGERS
UK charging operator Roam is offering businesses £500 for replacing single-socket EV chargers and £1,000 for dual-socket units, providing modern replacement equipment and standard installation without upfront hardware costs. Targeting workplaces, hotels and residential developments, the scheme aims to improve charging reliability and interoperability, although participating businesses must enter long-term agreements with Roam rather than receiving unconditional grants.
XPENG CONFIRMS MONA L05 SUV FOR EUROPE IN 2027
XPeng will bring its larger Mona L05 SUV to Europe in early 2027, with Chinese specifications including a 71.1 kWh battery delivering up to 660 km of CLTC range, alongside a range-extender version offering up to 253 km of electric-only range. European pricing, production location and powertrain availability remain unconfirmed, with those decisions particularly important because Chinese-built battery EVs face an additional 20.7% EU import duty beyond the standard 10% tariff.
GEELY EXPANDS TO 100 DEALERS IN AUSTRALIA
Geely has expanded its Australian dealership network from 22 outlets in March 2025 to 100, establishing a presence across every state and territory while targeting further growth in regional areas. Having sold more than 15,000 EX5 electric SUVs, the company is combining wider distribution with promotional financing on its EX5 and EX2 models to strengthen its position in Australia's EV market.
SMART REVEALS TWO-SEAT #2 WITH 290 KM RANGE GOAL
Smart has unveiled its new two-seat #2 electric city car in Paris, returning to its original ultra-compact format with a 35.8 kWh LFP battery, a targeted 290 km WLTP range and 65 kW DC charging capable of 10–80% in a claimed 20 minutes. Measuring just 2.75 metres long, the rear-wheel-drive EV combines exceptional manoeuvrability with a versatile split tailgate, although European pricing and availability have yet to be announced.
VW CHIEF SEEKS EU HELP FOR GERMAN FACTORY OVERHAUL
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is calling for European policy support as the manufacturer undertakes its largest restructuring programme, potentially closing up to four German factories while cutting jobs to improve competitiveness against Chinese manufacturers. Blume supports Made in Europe policies favouring regional production, but VW faces the difficult task of reducing its German manufacturing footprint while investing in affordable EVs and better software to restore profitability.
MACRON WANTS EV SUBSIDIES LINKED TO EU PRODUCTION
French President Emmanuel Macron wants European EV subsidies tied to substantial EU-based manufacturing of vehicles, batteries and components, rather than rewarding imported cars receiving only final assembly in Europe. With just 26% of EVs purchased in France during 2025 manufactured domestically, Paris is pushing stronger local-content requirements, although Germany remains concerned about Chinese retaliation and reports of a compromise involving weaker 2035 emissions targets have been denied by the Élysée.

GEELY CONFIRMS CANADA ENTRY AS EV TARIFFS EASE
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BYD'S NEW SEAGULL GROWS BEFORE PRICE REVEAL
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LI AUTO SETS 28 OCTOBER UPGRADE FOR ITS BESTSELLER
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BYD'S OCEAN MPV EMERGES AHEAD OF YEAR-END DEBUT
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MAEXTRO BRAKE REPORTS PROMPT A YANGWANG RESPONSE
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GEELY BRINGS MONJARO PLUG-IN HYBRID TO PARIS
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BYD FLASH CHARGERS LOG 1.22 MILLION HOLIDAY SESSIONS
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NIO SWAP SITES AVERAGE THREE TIMES BYD'S PEAK-DAY VISITS
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TESLA SHANGHAI SALES RISE AS CHINA DELIVERIES FALL
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GEELY PLANS CANADIAN LAUNCH AS US MARKET STAYS SHUT
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VOLKSWAGEN TELLS 22,524 ID.4 OWNERS TO LIMIT CHARGING
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RIVIAN BRINGS GHOSTBUSTERS INTO ITS EV SOFTWARE
https://evne.ws/otruv
ZEEKR 9X HYBRID CLAIMS 10–80% CHARGING IN 9.5 MINUTES
https://evne.ws/od38a
FORD SAYS CAMERA FAULTS CHANGED ITS NEXT EV PLATFORM
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EU ASKED TO LET TRUCK FLEETS SHARE DEPOT CHARGERS
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CHERY LAUNCHES UK APPROVED USED SCHEME WITH BATTERY CHECKS
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DONUT LAB STILL HAS NO VERIFIED PRODUCTION BATTERY
https://evne.ws/8kl2m
MCLAREN PLANS MORE HYBRIDS AS SUPERCAR EVS RETREAT
https://evne.ws/boew1

It's ev.news Briefly for Sunday 11 October 2026, only todays headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.
GEELY PLANS CANADIAN LAUNCH AS US MARKET STAYS SHUT
Geely plans to enter Canada in 2027, establishing dealerships and service operations following an agreement between Ottawa and Beijing allowing limited Chinese EV imports, while US tariffs and restrictions continue to block Chinese manufacturers. With Geely's Chinese domestic sales down 23% and exports up 169% in the first nine months of 2026, international expansion is increasingly important, although Canadian launch models and sales dates remain unconfirmed.
VOLKSWAGEN TELLS 22,524 ID.4 OWNERS TO LIMIT CHARGING
Volkswagen is recalling 22,524 US ID.4 electric SUVs from model years 2023–2026 over a potential battery fire risk linked to charging above 80%, instructing affected owners to restrict charging while engineers investigate. Although Volkswagen estimates just 0.1% of recalled vehicles have the defect, it has not identified the root cause or developed a permanent remedy, leaving owners with reduced usable battery capacity and potentially shorter driving ranges.
RIVIAN BRINGS GHOSTBUSTERS INTO ITS EV SOFTWARE
Rivian has launched a Ghostbusters-themed Halloween software update for its R1S, R1T and R2 vehicles, featuring themed displays, sounds, lighting effects and an arcade game, accompanied by a promotional film starring Bill Murray and a specially modified Ecto-R1 SUV. Available until 2 November, the update demonstrates how software-defined vehicles allow manufacturers to introduce new experiences and seasonal features to existing cars without physical modifications.
ZEEKR 9X HYBRID CLAIMS 10–80% CHARGING IN 9.5 MINUTES
Zeekr has presented its €119,500 9X plug-in hybrid SUV in Germany, featuring a 55.1 kWh battery, claimed 179 km electric range and 900-volt architecture capable of 330 kW peak DC charging, potentially delivering 10–80% charging in just 9.5 minutes. The six-seat SUV uses a petrol engine exclusively as a generator, with European deliveries expected between December 2026 and early 2027, although its charging performance and technical specifications still await final European approval and real-world verification.
FORD SAYS CAMERA FAULTS CHANGED ITS NEXT EV PLATFORM
Ford CEO Jim Farley says recurring camera faults and disputes between suppliers convinced the company to bring more vehicle software development in-house, rather than relying on multiple companies to diagnose and resolve problems. Ford's forthcoming Universal Electric Vehicle platform introduces a 48-volt zonal electrical architecture and integrated software designed to simplify over-the-air updates, reduce repair complexity and give Ford greater control over vehicle reliability.
EU ASKED TO LET TRUCK FLEETS SHARE DEPOT CHARGERS
The International Road Transport Union and Transport & Environment are urging the EU to introduce a semi-public charging category that would allow electric truck operators to share privately owned depot chargers without becoming fully public charging providers. The proposal could reduce infrastructure costs for smaller hauliers, improve utilisation of existing grid connections and accelerate truck electrification, although regulatory changes and simpler planning and funding arrangements would be required.
CHERY LAUNCHES UK APPROVED USED SCHEME WITH BATTERY CHECKS
Chery has introduced a UK approved-used programme covering an initial 110 vehicles across 100 dealerships, offering comprehensive inspections, at least two years of warranty protection and battery-health certificates guaranteeing a minimum 90% state of health for qualifying hybrids. Having sold more than 39,000 vehicles in Britain, Chery hopes the scheme will strengthen buyer confidence, support residual values and establish a credible second-hand market alongside its growing new-car business.
DONUT LAB STILL HAS NO VERIFIED PRODUCTION BATTERY
Nearly nine months after claiming its solid-state battery was approaching production, Finnish company Donut Lab has still not provided an independently verified commercial battery demonstrating its extraordinary promises of 400 Wh/kg energy density, five-minute charging, 100,000 cycles and exceptional thermal safety. Independent tests have supported some individual prototype characteristics, including 409 Wh/kg energy density, but different cell versions were tested and no production battery has been independently examined to establish whether all the claimed properties can coexist in a commercially viable product.
MCLAREN PLANS MORE HYBRIDS AS SUPERCAR EVS RETREAT
McLaren is reportedly preparing a hybrid V6 coupé for 2027 and a hybrid V8 SUV for 2028, reinforcing the supercar industry's preference for electrified combustion engines rather than fully electric powertrains. With Ferrari reducing its 2030 pure-electric ambitions and Lamborghini already embracing hybrids, McLaren CEO Nick Collins says the company will build an electric supercar when customers demand one, signalling that full electrification remains a longer-term prospect for the segment.

VW ID. TIGUAN REPLACES ID.4 AND ID.5
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BMW SURVEY FINDS 42% WANT 300-MILE EV RANGE
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2027 BOLT HITS 280.3 MILES AT 60 MPH IN TEST
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HYUNDAI REPORTEDLY PLANS IONIQ 4 AND IONIQ 7
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BMW OPENS iX5 ORDERS IN EUROPE WITH 460 KW CHARGING
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EU AND CHINA REACH TENTATIVE HYBRID EXPORT DEAL
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JAGUAR PRIORITISES US AND CANADA FOR TYPE 01
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JAGUAR PLANS MORE MODELS BEYOND TYPE 01
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