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BMW iX3 M60 ADDS 450 kW POWER WITH 468-MILE RANGE
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NORWAY HITS 98.8% EV SALES AS TESLA TAKES A QUARTER
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EU EV SALES RISE 45% AS CHEAPER MODELS ARRIVE
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MG SETS UK SALES RECORD WITH 91.6% ELECTRIFIED
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CUPRA LOWERS TAVASCAN ENTRY PRICE TO £39,995
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TESLA DROPS FULL SELF-DRIVING NAME IN EUROPE
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FRANCE AND GERMANY SEEK TO WEAKEN EU 2035 CAR RULES
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EU-CHINA DEAL COULD HALVE PROJECTED HYBRID EXPORTS
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ELECTRA PASSES 800 ULTRA-FAST CHARGING SITES
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RENAULT AND EDF PLAN A NEW HOME-CHARGING OFFER
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BMW iX3 M60 ADDS 450 kW POWER WITH 468-MILE RANGE

BMW has introduced the iX3 M60 xDrive with 450 kW of power, a 108.7 kWh battery, 468 miles of WLTP range and 400 kW DC charging, allowing up to 211 miles of range to be added in ten minutes. The performance model accelerates to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds, sacrifices just 29 miles of range compared with the iX3 50, and will open for orders in early 2027, with its powertrain also destined for the new iX4.

NORWAY HITS 98.8% EV SALES AS TESLA TAKES A QUARTER

Battery-electric vehicles accounted for a record 98.8% of Norway's 18,733 new-car registrations in September 2026, with Tesla capturing 26.3% of the market, almost entirely through the Model Y. Although EVs represented 97.9% of new registrations across the first nine months, they account for just 35.3% of Norway's existing passenger-car fleet, demonstrating how much longer the transition of vehicles already on the road will take.

EU EV SALES RISE 45% AS CHEAPER MODELS ARRIVE

EU battery-electric sales increased 45% to 1.64 million vehicles between January and August 2026, reaching a 22% market share as manufacturers expanded their electric ranges and the number of models priced below €25,000 was expected to double. Transport & Environment attributes much of this growth to EU fleet-emissions regulations, arguing that weakening future targets could undermine the expansion of affordable electric vehicles.

MG SETS UK SALES RECORD WITH 91.6% ELECTRIFIED

MG achieved its biggest UK sales month in September, registering 18,026 vehicles, up 23.7% year-on-year, and becoming Britain's fourth-largest car brand for the month, with electrified models accounting for 91.6% of sales, including conventional hybrids and plug-in hybrids. Its battery-electric registrations grew 65.2% during the first nine months of 2026, more than twice the wider UK EV market's 30.3% growth, demonstrating how MG is gaining ground through both fully electric and hybrid vehicles.

CUPRA LOWERS TAVASCAN ENTRY PRICE TO £39,995

CUPRA has introduced a cheaper Tavascan Origin in the UK, priced from £39,995 with a 58 kWh battery, 140 kW motor, 273 miles of WLTP range and 105 kW DC charging capable of replenishing the battery from 10–80% in 26 minutes. The company has also reduced prices across its existing 77 kWh range, giving customers a lower-cost entry point while retaining longer-range and higher-performance alternatives.

TESLA DROPS FULL SELF-DRIVING NAME IN EUROPE

Tesla has renamed Full Self-Driving to Tesla Assisted Driving across its European websites following German objections that the original name misrepresented the driver's responsibility, with Germany indicating support for approval if the system also limits speeding to no more than 10% above posted limits. The software remains a supervised driver-assistance system, currently accepted in eight EU countries, while EU-wide approval requires support from at least 15 member states representing 65% of the population, with no vote expected before December.

FRANCE AND GERMANY SEEK TO WEAKEN EU 2035 CAR RULES

France and Germany have reportedly agreed to support weaker EU vehicle-emissions targets, potentially reducing the required CO₂ cut for new cars in 2035 from the current 100% to 80%, allowing more combustion-engine and hybrid vehicles to remain on sale. In exchange, Germany would support tougher European manufacturing requirements, while both countries favour more flexible emissions accounting, although any changes still require legislative approval.

EU-CHINA DEAL COULD HALVE PROJECTED HYBRID EXPORTS

The EU and China have reached an agreement that could halve projected Chinese hybrid exports to Europe over four years, potentially restricting the alternative route Chinese manufacturers developed after additional European tariffs on battery-electric vehicles in 2024. However, the reduction is measured against undisclosed future forecasts rather than current sales, and without published export limits, vehicle classifications or enforcement mechanisms, the agreement's actual impact remains impossible to determine.

ELECTRA PASSES 800 ULTRA-FAST CHARGING SITES

European charging operator Electra has expanded beyond 800 ultra-fast charging stations and 4,738 charging points across ten markets, up from just over 500 stations a year earlier, with equipment capable of delivering up to 600 kW. The company claims 99% network uptime and is targeting 1,000 stations next, with a longer-term ambition of 2,200 stations and 15,000 charging points by 2030, emphasising reliability alongside network expansion.

RENAULT AND EDF PLAN A NEW HOME-CHARGING OFFER

Renault and French energy company EDF are developing an integrated electric-car, home-charging and energy-management package for French households, scheduled for summer 2027, combining Renault dealership sales with EDF charger installation and smart-charging services. The scheme aims to support vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid functionality on compatible models including the Renault 5, Twingo and Dacia Spring, potentially reducing electricity bills by using vehicle batteries to supply homes or return energy to the grid.

BMW iX4 GAINS RANGE BY SACRIFICING SPACE
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AUDI BRINGS BACK A2 AS £32,200 ELECTRIC HATCH
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VOLKSWAGEN PUTS GTI BADGE ON ELECTRIC POLO
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MERCEDES EV SALES SURGE AS CHINA BUSINESS SHRINKS
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OCTOPUS OFFERS FLEETS UP TO 30% OFF PUBLIC CHARGING
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CHERY AND BYD TAKE BIGGER SLICE OF UK CAR SALES
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US ROOFTOP SOLAR BUYERS INCREASINGLY ADD BATTERIES
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ONVO PASSES 200,000 DELIVERIES AS SALES KEEP FALLING
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BYD SHOWS THIRD-GENERATION TANG WITH 850KM CLTC RANGE
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ZEEKR 7GT GETS AUSTRALIAN LAUNCH WINDOW
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CHINA AND EU AGREE PLAN TO CURB HYBRID EXPORTS
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US EXPERTS WARN CHINESE EV RESTRICTIONS COULD BACKFIRE
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CHINESE FIRMS SUPPLY 95% OF GRID STORAGE BATTERIES
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DEEPAL BOSS SAYS EV FRIDGES RARELY GET USED
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BMW iX4 GAINS RANGE BY SACRIFICING SPACE
BMW’s new iX4 electric SUV offers up to 514 miles of WLTP range, 17 miles more than the equivalent iX3 thanks to improved aerodynamics, but sacrifices 30 litres of boot space for its sloping roofline. UK deliveries begin in March 2027, with prices from £60,170, battery capacities up to 108.7 kWh and DC charging reaching 400 kW, demonstrating how aerodynamic improvements can extend range without increasing battery size.
AUDI BRINGS BACK A2 AS £32,200 ELECTRIC HATCH
Audi has revived the A2 as a compact electric hatchback starting at £32,200, offering up to 397 miles of WLTP range, three battery sizes from 52 to 84 kWh, charging at up to 183 kW and optional bidirectional charging. Arriving in early 2027, the Volkswagen MEB-based A2 prioritises aerodynamic efficiency and practicality, reviving a philosophy that struggled commercially 21 years ago but could prove more appealing in the electric era.
VOLKSWAGEN PUTS GTI BADGE ON ELECTRIC POLO
Volkswagen has opened German orders for its first fully electric GTI, the €39,995 ID. Polo GTI, featuring a 166 kW motor, 52 kWh usable battery, 431 km WLTP range and 105 kW charging. Arriving 50 years after the original Golf GTI, it combines performance-focused suspension and steering with nostalgic driving features, testing whether Volkswagen can transfer the GTI badge’s enthusiast appeal to electric motoring.
MERCEDES EV SALES SURGE AS CHINA BUSINESS SHRINKS
Mercedes-Benz achieved record quarterly electric passenger-car sales of 68,400 in Q3 2026, up 61% year on year, with European EV sales rising 78% and several new electric models already sold out for the remainder of 2026. However, total passenger-car sales fell 8% to 407,200 as Chinese sales collapsed 31%, exposing the growing tension between Mercedes’ successful electric transition and its weakening position in the world’s largest automotive market.
OCTOPUS OFFERS FLEETS UP TO 30% OFF PUBLIC CHARGING
Octopus Fleet has launched FleetBoost, offering UK electric fleets discounts of up to 30% on public charging through participating networks Ionity, Be.EV and MFG EV Power, with claimed annual savings reaching £730 per vehicle. The initiative targets one of fleet electrification’s biggest operating costs, although actual savings will depend on charger availability along drivers’ routes, and Octopus has not disclosed how its maximum savings estimate was calculated.
CHERY AND BYD TAKE BIGGER SLICE OF UK CAR SALES
Chinese manufacturers continued their rapid expansion in Britain during September, with Chery International UK registrations rising 171% to 32,823 vehicles and a 9.36% market share, while BYD grew 80% to 20,129 vehicles and 5.76% of the market. Crucially, their success extends beyond fully electric vehicles into hybrids and plug-in hybrids, allowing both companies to attract a wider customer base while investing in British retail networks and engineering operations.
US ROOFTOP SOLAR BUYERS INCREASINGLY ADD BATTERIES
Home battery storage accompanied 37% of new US residential solar installations in 2025, up from 25% in 2024, with California leading at 74% following changes that reduced payments for electricity exported to the grid. The figures from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory demonstrate how lower export compensation is encouraging households to store their solar generation for later consumption, strengthening the economic case for combining rooftop solar with battery storage.