Electric cars

Tech News

'Well, it worked': Elon Musk unveils new Tesla Roadster that can fly

Musk said the Roadster has "altitude control thrusters and main thrusters in the rear, so it can basically fly like a rocket."

16 October 2026

Business

Risk of electric battery fire: VW recalls thousands of cars again

Car maker Volkswagen is recalling more vehicles in Germany, this time electric models. Faulty batteries could, in the worst case, trigger fires.

16 October 2026

Economy

Citroën's iconic 2CV returns as an all-electric model

Nearly 40 years after production ended, the iconic 2CV returns at the Paris Motor Show as a fully electric city car, keeping things simple and affordable in an increasingly competitive market.

12 October 2026

Tech News

Citroën revives its classic 2CV with a new electric concept

Citroën has unveiled an all-electric concept inspired by its iconic 2CV, aiming to bring the classic model back to the road within the next two years. The compact vehicle combines retro styling with modern electric technology and is expected to start at around €15,000.

12 October 2026

Economy

Chinese carmaker BYD considers opening a factory in France

France is among the European countries where BYD is considering opening a plant. According to vice-president Stella Li, "France is on the shortlist".

12 October 2026

Economy

Paris motor show: Macron urges EU preference amid Chinese competition

On Monday, the French president will open his final Paris Motor Show, pushing his "Made in Europe" agenda: tying state aid for this key industry to genuinely EU-based production.

11 October 2026

Mobility

Rebranded Jaguar unveils its first electric sportscar: The Type 01EV

Hailed as the most technologically advanced and powerful Jaguar in the company’s history, it premiered in New York today, targeting a younger, wealthier and mostly American customer base.

7 October 2026

Business

Mercedes global sales fall 6% as electric car sales hit record high

Mercedes-Benz shares fell after the German carmaker reported a 6% fall in global sales, driven by weakness in China. Sales outside China edged higher, supported by growth in Europe and North America.

7 October 2026

Make it Work

EU funds help Swedes on lower incomes go electric

In partnership with the European Commission

A Swedish government scheme, part-funded by the EU's Social Climate Fund, is offering rural, lower-income drivers financial support to switch from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles.

30 September 2026

Business

Stellantis to halt four French plants for several days over supply shortage

The Italian-French-American carmaker has been hit by surging demand for electric vehicles, particularly from business customers.

29 September 2026

Ecotech

How old EV batteries could transform Europe’s struggling energy grid

Repurposing retired EV batteries could lower Europeans’ energy bills and prevent wind and solar farms from being switched off.

28 September 2026

Economy

Why Norwegians are buying more Chinese EVs despite growing scepticism

Electric cars account for more than 95% of new car registrations in Norway, the highest share in the world. About one in four new EVs registered there are from fully or partly Chinese-owned brands.

27 September 2026

Business

Bentley launches its first EV, and it could be its cheapest model

Bentley’s first fully electric car tests wealthy buyers’ appetite for luxury EVs, and it comes with a €408 million investment in its Crewe factory. The launch supports existing jobs at a time when several high-end rivals have delayed or dropped plans for electric models.

24 September 2026

Economy

EU electric car registrations jump 63% as Chinese brands gain ground

New electric car sales jumped by nearly two-thirds in August 2026 compared to their levels last year as fuel prices hit fresh records in the European Union. But German carmakers struggle to benefit from a broader recovery of the EU car market.

24 September 2026

Ecotech

Inside the ‘torture chambers’ pushing EV batteries to their limits

Battery ‘torture testing’ simulates car washes, sandstorms and wildfires for the benefit of the energy transition.

19 September 2026

Business

Jaguar Land Rover cuts 4,000 jobs worldwide in effort to save costs

JLR said it would cut around 4,000 roles worldwide over the next two years as part of its plan to simplify its organisation and generate £1.7 billion (€2bn) in savings.

8 September 2026