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  The updated Volvo EX30 received a base version with a 150 hp engine

  Volvo introduced the 2026 EX30 model year — an updated version of the electric crossover, which is the most compact model in the brand lineup. The design has not changed, but the technical part and equipment have received a number of improvements.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 26, 2026, 9:27 p.m.
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  Subaru has begun mass production of the E-Outback electric vehicle

  Subaru has for the first time started assembling an electric vehicle for the global market at its own facility in Japan. The production of the E-Outback has started at the Subaru Yajima Plant, north of Tokyo.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 26, 2026, 8:04 p.m.
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  More than 40,000 Volvo EX30s will be recalled due to a battery defect

  Volvo Cars is recalling over 40,000 Volvo EX30 electric crossovers. The reason is the possibility of battery overheating, which can lead to a fire.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 25, 2026, 6:56 p.m.
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  More power and a new LFP battery have been added to the affordable Dacia Spring EV

  Dacia has updated the electric hatchback Spring. The model received new engines, a different battery, and changes in the suspension. The manufacturer claims that the innovations are aimed at improving dynamics and controllability.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 24, 2026, 6:08 p.m.
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  Lamborghini Lanzador: the EV project officially dead

  Lamborghini has abandoned its plans to release its first mass-produced electric vehicle. Instead, the sports car manufacturer will focus on developing plug-in hybrids.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 23, 2026, 7:56 p.m.
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  BMW M confirms simulated engine sound and gear shifts for electric vehicles

  BMW M head asserts that electric vehicles will not mimic internal combustion engines but will instead offer an emotional connection through simulated gear shifts and sounds.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 20, 2026, 9:58 p.m.
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  Mercedes-Benz will replace defective batteries in EQB

  Mercedes-Benz announced the third recall of the EQB electric crossover in the USA due to a possible high-voltage battery fire. The reason is the risk of a short circuit.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 19, 2026, 7:28 p.m.
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  Polestar hinted at an electric wagon

  After a record-breaking 2025, Polestar is launching the largest update of its model lineup: over three years, the company will introduce four new models. An unexpected addition will be the new version of the Polestar 4.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 19, 2026, 6:25 p.m.
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  Volvo EX30 now also has a Black Edition version

  Volvo launched the EX30 Black Edition electric crossover in the UK market. The model features glossy black exterior accents and an exclusive Indigo interior.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 17, 2026, 6:21 p.m.
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  German-Chinese AUDI unveils new SUV E7X

  The electric crossover AUDI E7X, developed by the SAIC Volkswagen joint venture, was officially unveiled during cold weather tests in China. It is a large model with a length of over five meters and a maximum total output of 500 kW (670 hp).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 16, 2026, 10:29 a.m.
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  Toyota introduced the new Highlander. Now it is an EV

  Toyota officially presented the new Highlander. The 2027 model is a three-row SUV, which will be assembled in the USA using American-made batteries.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 12, 2026, 8:30 p.m.
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  Kia EV2 performed well in winter tests in Norway

  The prototype of the compact electric vehicle Kia EV2 underwent rigorous winter testing in Norway as part of the annual El Prix Winter Test Drive conducted by the Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 11, 2026, 9:58 p.m.
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  Germany ranks second in the world for EV and PHEV production

  According to the Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), in 2025, Germany became the second largest producer of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) in the world, after China.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 11, 2026, 8:40 p.m.
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  Tesla Semi will go into mass production this year

  According to Elon Musk, Tesla will launch the Semi into mass production this year and begin deliveries to customers. It has been almost ten years since the model was first unveiled.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 10, 2026, 9:10 p.m.
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  Former Apple Chief Designer Jony Ive Designed the Interior of Ferrari’s First Electric Vehicle

  The interior of the Ferrari Luce, designed by former Apple Chief Designer Jony Ive, combines digital technologies with physical controls and elements of retro design.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 9, 2026, 9:11 p.m.
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  Toyota brings back the Highlander – now a fully electric SUV

  Toyota has confirmed the return of the Highlander, but in a completely new format. The 2027 model will be a fully electric three-row SUV.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 9, 2026, 9:03 p.m.
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  Skoda Epiq: New Details About the VW ID.Polo Brother

  The new Škoda Epiq was first presented to the public—albeit in camouflage coloring—on the streets of Porto, Portugal.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 9, 2026, 8:12 p.m.
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  Ford revealed some details about the electric pickup for $30,000

  Ford is developing a mid-sized electric pickup with an estimated price of $30,000, which will be the first model on the new Universal Electric Vehicle Platform (UEV). The company has not yet disclosed the design and specifications but has shown several photos of the production process.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 6, 2026, 9:47 p.m.
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  New BMW i3: pre-series production started

  The electric BMW i3 is on the final stretch to its official presentation. The company has started pre-series production of the model at its main plant in Munich.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 5, 2026, 10:02 p.m.
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  Toyota, Suzuki and Daihatsu created a small van with a range of 257 km on a single charge

  Toyota has started selling the Pixis Van BEV—a fully electric version of the popular commercial kei van for everyday work and last-mile delivery in Japanese cities.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 3, 2026, 9:42 p.m.