Porsche Expands Plug & Charge Access to Tesla Superchargers
Porsche is making electric driving even easier. Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has announced that Plug & Charge functionality is now available for all Macan Electric models and 2026 Taycan vehicles on the Tesla Supercharger network through Porsche Charging Service. With this integration, Porsche EV drivers gain access to more than 27,500 Tesla Superchargers across […]
Fully electric BMW M models arrive in 2027 with four electric motors
BMW M is preparing to bring its “Ultimate Driving Machine” ethos into the electric era. Beginning in 2027, the BMW M Neue Klasse will mark a new chapter for high‑performance vehicles, translating the brand’s motto into a fully electric reality. According to BMW M GmbH Managing Director Franciscus van Meel, this next generation will set […]
Kia EV4 sedan priced for Australia: Korean contender undercuts Tesla Model 3, challenges BYD Seal
Kia Australia has confirmed pricing for the new Kia EV4 sedan ahead of its arrival in local showrooms later this month. The brand’s newest electric passenger car, fresh from finishing third in the European Car of the Year, has been positioned directly against established rivals the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal. The EV4 sedan […]
Electric Car Sales December 2025: Brand-wise EV Market Share
India’s electric four-wheeler (E4W) market closed December 2025 on a softer note, with total registrations easing to 17,438 units, down 5% month-on-month from November’s 18,374 units. The slowdown reflects a typical year-end correction after the festive buying cycle, combined with delivery batching and inventory realignments across OEMs. Despite the moderation, market leadership remained unchanged. Tata.ev, […]
Dongfeng Nissan unveils electric SUV with 5C fast charging
The NX8 measures 4.87 metres in length, 1.92 metres in width and 1.68 metres in height. Dongfeng Nissan states that the five-seater has a wheelbase of 2.92 metres. The wheelbase is not the only similarity to the electric sedan N7, which was introduced last year: the new NX8 also adopts the design language, which differs […]
GAC Aion UT electric hatchback confirmed for Australia
GAC, a recent Australian-arrival automotive giant from China, last November unveiled an electric hatchback with a big range, which we predicted was destined for international markets. That was in the form of the Aion UT. Now, the brand has confirmed that it will be the second electric model to join its growing lineup of local […]
VinFast Just Rolled Out Four New Electric Scooters — And Tightened Its Grip On Vietnam
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. VinFast has rolled out four new electric scooter models in Vietnam, and this is not a routine product refresh. It is a coordinated escalation across hardware, software, pricing, and energy infrastructure, designed to lock in domestic market dominance before foreign platforms — most notably Gogoro […]
GM’s CEO Just Admitted An Uncomfortable Truth About Plug-In Hybrids
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company remains committed to an “an EV future,” despite industry headwinds. The automaker is looking at hybrid options in the meantime, Barra said, as it currently offers none. There’s just one problem with plug-in hybrids, and that’s making sure people actually plug them in. On paper, China’s Chevrolet […]
Tesla gives stock option package worth over $200 million to rare non-Elon ‘critical exec’
Tesla has granted Tom Zhu, its Senior Vice President of Automotive and one of the most critical executives at the company, a massive new stock option package covering over $226 million worth of shares. According to a new SEC filing released yesterday, Zhu received 520,021 stock options with a strike price of $435.80. The grant […]
EV Charger Installation Cost in 2026
Two properties on the same street can have very different installation prices. This is because several site-specific factors directly affect the final cost. 1) Cable Distance – Standard installations usually include up to 10 metres of cabling. Additional cable length typically costs £10–£20 per metre, and longer routes may require thicker, more expensive cabling. […]