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UK OFF-PEAK EV CHARGING COSTS 2.3P PER MILE IN NEW ANALYSIS https://evne.ws/yfnby

VOLKSWAGEN OFFERS $12,500 TO CLEAR REMAINING US ID.4 STOCK https://evne.ws/egknf

VOLVO ELECTRIC TRUCK RANGE WINS INTERNATIONAL TRUCK OF THE YEAR 2027 https://evne.ws/fuv7u

MERCEDES-AMG NEEDS REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO START CHARGING AT TEST EVENT https://evne.ws/2wu0z

EXPLOREN PLANS MORE THAN 600 FAST CHARGERS ACROSS AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/qbivr

NEW ZEALAND REPORT FINDS CCS2 VEHICLE-TO-GRID SUPPORT LIMITED TO TRIALS https://evne.ws/xs3io

UK OFF-PEAK EV CHARGING COSTS 2.3P PER MILE IN NEW ANALYSIS
Carbon Brief estimates UK EVs charged overnight at home cost about 2.3p per mile, versus 20.1p for petrol and 21p for diesel, while charging at the domestic price cap costs around 7p per mile. The advantage depends heavily on access to home charging and off-peak tariffs, and although electricity prices and a planned 3p-per-mile EV tax from April 2028 will narrow the gap, EVs are still expected to retain a substantial energy-cost advantage.

VOLKSWAGEN OFFERS $12,500 TO CLEAR REMAINING US ID.4 STOCK
Volkswagen is offering US buyers and lessees $12,500 on remaining 2025 ID.4s until 2 November, after first-half 2026 sales fell 77.2% to 2,205 and production at its Chattanooga factory ended in April. The large incentive is intended to clear very limited stock while Volkswagen prepares a future North American replacement, expected to adopt the ID. Tiguan name but with no announced launch timetable.

VOLVO ELECTRIC TRUCK RANGE WINS INTERNATIONAL TRUCK OF THE YEAR 2027
Volvo’s FH Electric, FM Electric, FMX Electric and FH Aero Electric have won International Truck of the Year 2027, with judges highlighting improvements in range, efficiency, payload and suitability for different heavy-transport roles. Production of the next generation began in Gothenburg on 14 September, with the FH, FM and FMX Electric offering up to 470 kilometres of range and further production planned in Belgium.

MERCEDES-AMG NEEDS REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO START CHARGING AT TEST EVENT
A Mercedes-AMG needed several attempts to establish communication with a charger during CharIN Testival 2026, illustrating the interoperability challenges created by technologies including Plug & Charge, bidirectional charging and megawatt charging. The controlled test does not show how common such failures are for consumers, but CharIN says compatibility, connector locking and vehicle-to-grid implementation still need improvement even as ISO 15118-20 standards mature.

EXPLOREN PLANS MORE THAN 600 FAST CHARGERS ACROSS AUSTRALIA
Exploren will invest A$30 million over two years to install more than 600 DC fast chargers across Australia, with many offering 200 kW or more alongside contactless payment and upgrades to existing sites. The expansion builds on the company’s acquisition of Engie’s Australian and New Zealand charging network in 2025, adding new hardware while also improving maintenance and ease of use across its existing network.

NEW ZEALAND REPORT FINDS CCS2 VEHICLE-TO-GRID SUPPORT LIMITED TO TRIALS
A New Zealand government-backed readiness report finds that CCS2 vehicle-to-grid support remains largely restricted to approved trials, with BYD and NordEast requiring individual vehicle approval and only StarCharge Halo and SigenStor EV DC chargers meeting the report’s stated requirements. Wider adoption could begin from mid-2027 if BYD introduces standard-warranty V2G support as planned, while current trials are already testing enhanced export payments of up to NZ$0.70 per kWh in grid-constrained areas.

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TESLA OPENS NEVADA SEMI FACTORY WITH 50,000-A-YEAR PLAN https://evne.ws/0jazg

TRUMP OPEN TO CHINESE CAR FACTORIES IN THE US https://evne.ws/dtjup

EV REGISTRATIONS RISE IN 47 US STATES https://evne.ws/rexu9

EMBER REPORT BACKS HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIFICATION https://evne.ws/1bjyk

INSTAVOLT COMMITS TO CHADEMO AT EVERY UK SITE https://evne.ws/4yxjc

LEPAS PREVIEWS L4 AND L6 ELECTRIC SUVS IN SPAIN https://evne.ws/49jnr

EVERYTHING ELECTRIC SYDNEY DRAWS RECORD 37,421 VISITORS https://evne.ws/r7ftt

TESLA OPENS NEVADA SEMI FACTORY WITH 50,000-A-YEAR PLAN

Tesla has opened its first high-volume Semi factory in Nevada, targeting eventual production of 50,000 electric trucks a year as customers including ZET SCALE and Einride wait for thousands of vehicles. Tesla claims up to 500 miles of range and 98% fleet uptime, but the production ramp, dedicated service network and promised autonomous driving capability are still works in progress.

TRUMP OPEN TO CHINESE CAR FACTORIES IN THE US

President Donald Trump says he would accept Chinese carmakers building vehicles in the US if they employ American workers, potentially offering manufacturers a route around tariffs that effectively exclude direct Chinese imports. US automakers and lawmakers are pushing in the opposite direction, arguing that Chinese manufacturers should be blocked from domestic production as their growing European market share demonstrates the competitive pressure they could bring.

EV REGISTRATIONS RISE IN 47 US STATES

EV registrations increased in 47 US states during the second quarter of 2026, with electric vehicles reaching 7.9% of national sales, although market share declined year-on-year in several leading EV states including California, Washington and Oregon. Rising petrol prices and continued state support provide favourable conditions for adoption, but the data does not establish what caused either the broader registration growth or the declining shares in those leading markets.

EMBER REPORT BACKS HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIFICATION

Ember argues that combining EVs, heat pumps, rooftop solar and home batteries can reduce UK household exposure to volatile fossil-fuel prices as clean electricity increasingly supplies the grid. Adoption of these technologies is accelerating, and Ember estimates rooftop solar can cut annual EV charging costs by more than £500 while batteries allow households to use more of their own generation.

INSTAVOLT COMMITS TO CHADEMO AT EVERY UK SITE

InstaVolt has committed to keeping at least one CHAdeMO connector at every existing and future UK charging site, protecting access for thousands of older EVs as other operators phase out the standard. The commitment is particularly important for used Nissan Leaf owners, showing how charging networks will need to support legacy vehicles long after manufacturers have moved to CCS.

LEPAS PREVIEWS L4 AND L6 ELECTRIC SUVS IN SPAIN

Lepas has previewed its L4 and L6 electric SUVs in Spain, both using 65 kWh LFP batteries with claimed WLTP range of up to 450 kilometres and maximum charging power of 120 kW. The models expand Lepas beyond its existing L8 and indicate a broader European EV and plug-in hybrid range, although the vehicles shown were static and some production specifications remain unconfirmed.

EVERYTHING ELECTRIC SYDNEY DRAWS RECORD 37,421 VISITORS

Everything Electric Sydney attracted a record 37,421 visitors and more than 5,300 EV test drives, with attendance around 20% higher than the previous Sydney event. Twelve major vehicle launches and a broader range of home-energy technology suggest growing Australian consumer interest not just in electric cars but in combining transport with cleaner household energy generation and storage.

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VOLKSWAGEN OPENS ORDERS FOR LONGER ID. BUZZ CARGO https://evne.ws/nznke

ALPINE ADDS COLLECTION PACKAGE TO ELECTRIC A290 https://evne.ws/068mk

AUDI A6 E-TRON CLAIMS 831-MILE SINGLE-CHARGE RECORD https://evne.ws/hi5hx

DACIA HIPSTER PRODUCTION PLANNED FOR 2027 AT EXPECTED £9,500 https://evne.ws/evqt4

EU WILL NOT VOTE ON TESLA FSD ON 6 OCTOBER https://evne.ws/eug53

INDEPENDENT USED-CAR DEALERS GET FREE EV TRAINING https://evne.ws/xsu0g

RENAULT PLANS €600 MILLION SPANISH FACTORY INVESTMENT https://evne.ws/k503v

US SENATORS DELAY BID FOR PERMANENT CHINESE VEHICLE BAN https://evne.ws/rwvd5

SLOVENIA WILL END ELECTRIC-CAR PURCHASE SUBSIDIES https://evne.ws/fijld

ROLLS-ROYCE ELECTRIC SUV PROTOTYPE SHOWS SPLIT BONNET SEAM https://evne.ws/c8br8