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GM has outlined an upcoming EV platform combining lithium manganese-rich batteries, revised electric drive units and a new computing architecture. The company says the changes are intended to improve range per unit of energy and simplify vehicle development and manufacturing.
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BMW says its new iX5 60 xDrive reached charging power of up to 460 kW in a demonstration with IONNA and Alpitronic. The company quotes a 22-minute 10–80% charge for the 141 kWh battery, but says the demonstration hardware is not commercially available in the US today.
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BMW Group has begun series production of its Gen6 high-voltage batteries in Shenyang, China, the third site in its global production network for the battery generation. The company says the cylindrical cells offer more than 20% higher energy density, while charging speed and range increase by up to 30% compared with the previous cell generation.
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Hyundai announced the IONIQ brand’s launch in China and unveiled the VENUS sedan concept and EARTH SUV concept at an event in Beijing. The company says China-specific production models and an electrification strategy will be detailed at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition.
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BMW has announced the iX3 M60 xDrive, a dual-motor electric SUV rated at 450 kW (612 hp) and up to 754 km of provisional WLTP range. Orders are due to open at the end of January 2027, with production scheduled to begin in spring 2027.
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Honda plans to exhibit a VR-based virtual ride-sharing experience, EV charging equipment and resource-circulation technologies at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026. Its dynamic wireless charging technology is still being prepared for further demonstration tests.
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Honda, Taisei and Taisei Rotec have developed underlying technology for roads that wirelessly transfer power to EVs while they are moving. The companies plan further durability and power-transfer tests, with public-road demonstrations scheduled from Japan’s FY2027 onward.
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BMW says its Munich plant will build the fully electric BMW M3, which it describes as the first high-performance model to use BMW M Neue Klasse technology. The announcement comes as the site prepares to switch to exclusively fully electric vehicle production from 2027.
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The UK registered 99,199 new battery-electric cars in September 2026, up 36.3% year on year, according to preliminary SMMT figures. Battery-electric vehicles made up 26.2% of registrations in the first nine months, below the 33% share set for 2026.
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BMW Group says its newly opened Irlbach-Straßkirchen plant has begun series production of sixth-generation high-voltage batteries, initially supplying the Munich factory for the new BMW i3. The company plans for the site to become a central battery supplier to its German vehicle plants.
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BMW says its 2027 electric i3 50 xDrive will start at $61,500 in the US, $4,400 below the gasoline M350 xDrive. That comparison is between the electric model and the gasoline range-topper: the entry-level 330 starts at $49,900.
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NIO agreed to issue a 30% stake in its battery-swapping and charging subsidiary, NIO Power, to a Geely Holding Group subsidiary in exchange for a battery-swapping company and RMB640 million. The proposed transaction values NIO Power at approximately RMB16 billion and is subject to regulatory clearances and customary closing conditions.
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Mercedes-Benz says its electric GLC has been named German Premium Car of the Year 2027. The award jury cited the vehicle’s overall concept and balanced, comfortable driving character.
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Mahindra says its Charge_iN network now has 50 live locations and 200 charging points across India. Its first station under a collaboration with HPCL is operating on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway.
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BMW says its Gen6 high-voltage battery received a technology award at the 2026 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in China. The battery combines cylindrical cells, a cell-to-pack design and BMW-developed energy-management hardware and software.
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Mahindra Last Mile Mobility has been selected as one of 15 finalists for The Earthshot Prize 2026, in the Clean Our Air category. The company reports that its electric vehicles have travelled more than 9 billion kilometres.
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Toyota plans to begin producing extended-range electric vehicles in China in spring, expanding its battery-electric lineup in the world’s largest EV market.
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Sunwoda says its mass-produced flash-charging battery can reach 80% state of charge in 10 minutes. The company also lists claims for low-temperature performance, safety and a one-million-kilometre lifespan.
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Slate says its electric vehicle is projected to deliver 205 miles with the standard battery pack. The company is prioritising a lighter, efficiency-focused design, while EPA-estimated figures remain pending.
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Porsche is offering optional wireless charging for the new-model-year Cayenne Electric, transferring energy at up to 11 kW with about 90% efficiency. The update also adds automatic electric doors and expanded personalisation options.
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Volkswagen has presented the Mission Efficiency, a near-production electric-car prototype with a claimed record drag coefficient of 0.158. On a 1,278.36-kilometre route, it recorded 6.89 kWh/100 km excluding charging losses.