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Canada and China are reportedly close to a deal to reduce or eliminate EV tariffs, a move driven by Trump's protectionist policies pushing allies towards other trade partners.

Despite media and political FUD, global EV sales *accelerated* in 2025, with 20.7 million units sold—a bigger jump than the year before.

Australia ended 2025 with a notable uptick in plugin vehicle sales, reaching 16.7% market penetration despite headwinds.

Beijing, once notorious for smog, now boasts its cleanest air on record, largely thanks to a massive shift to electric vehicles and strong government policies.

Dreame, a company known for robot vacuums, stunned CES 2026 by unveiling the 1,876hp Kosmera Nebula 1 electric supercar, aiming to be the world's fastest car.

Elon Musk and President Trump have rekindled their friendship, potentially bringing regulatory relief and favorable trade policies for Tesla's autonomous ambitions.

Tesla's dropping a fresh trade-in bonus in the UK for Model 3 and Model Y, looking to juice up those Q1 sales numbers.

While BYD emerged as the global BEV sales leader in 2025 with 28% growth, its December sales experienced an 8% drop, signaling nuanced market shifts for both its BEV and PHEV divisions, despite soaring commercial vehicle performance.

South Korea boosts its EV subsidies with new policies favoring domestic brands like Hyundai and Kia, aiming to counter the growing influence of Chinese EV manufacturers.

China introduces its first national standard for solid-state EV batteries, marking a significant step towards the mass production of this "holy grail" battery technology.

Hyundai introduces the IONIQ 3, a compact electric hatchback featuring a radical "Art of Steel" design, targeting affordability in the growing EV market.

Norway reached 97% EV sales in 2025, meeting its ambitious goal and proving that focused policy can drive rapid electrification.

The world's largest-ever EV winter test just wrapped up in Inner Mongolia, putting 67 EVs through sub-zero hell. The results confirm what we always suspected: extreme cold punishes range, but some EVs are built tougher than others, with Chinese brands dominating and the Tesla Model 3 holding its own.

Battery giant CATL just declared that sodium-ion batteries will hit the market in a big way by late 2026, promising cheaper, safer, and better cold-weather performance. This could be the 'salt' of the earth solution we've been waiting for to diversify beyond lithium and power everything from EVs to grid storage.

Bolivia is witnessing an unprecedented EV sales boom after its new president scrapped long-standing fuel subsidies, shifting consumer behavior and boosting local EV brands like Quantum.

BYD has achieved a remarkable milestone, capturing a staggering 20% of all cumulative plugin vehicle sales globally, cementing its position as a dominant force in the rapidly expanding electric vehicle market.

BYD celebrates a monumental milestone, reaching 15 million plugin vehicles produced, showcasing rapid growth in just 13 months since its last major achievement.

The Geely Xingyuan EV reaches 500,000 deliveries in just 14 months, dominating the Chinese market with its competitive pricing and design.

BYD is pushing EV charging speeds to insane new levels, with a video showing an EV adding nearly 250 miles of range in just five minutes, matching gas pump speeds.

BYD is launching a home charger sharing system, letting EV owners rent out their private chargers to other BYD drivers and earn money.

BYD OTA updates significantly improve PHEV range and efficiency, showcasing continuous vehicle optimization via software.

Global EV sales hit 25% in 2025, with emerging markets becoming key drivers in electric mobility adoption.

EU’s retreat on the 2035 gas car ban risks falling behind China and Tesla in EV development, with potential setbacks to climate goals and industry competitiveness.

Volkswagen is ready to shake up the European EV market with the ID. Polo, a sub-$30,000 electric hatchback offering impressive range and tech, aimed squarely at the mass market.

Hyundai's Elexio, its midsize electric SUV initially tailored for China, has been spotted in Melbourne, Australia, confirming its upcoming overseas launch in early 2026.

Europe is set to reverse its 2035 gas car sales ban and introduce a new 'E car' category with fewer safety mandates, aiming to make urban EVs more affordable and compete with China.

Tesla's Model Y dominates Hong Kong and reclaims top EV spot in Malaysia, driving strong year-end momentum across Asia-Pacific.

The EU plans a new "E car" category for affordable urban EVs, reducing safety features and offering tax breaks to counter Chinese competition.

Global EV sales jumped 21% in 2025, led by Europe's surge, while the U.S. market slowed due to expired tax credits, as China dominated.

BYD is bringing its ridiculously fast 1,000 kW Flash Charging system to Europe, aiming for 5-minute EV top-ups. They're hiring big to deploy this tech, which could change the charging game for good and challenge existing providers.

BYD is making a savvy move in Europe, launching the Atto 2 DM-i, a hybrid version of its popular EV, to navigate high EV import tariffs. This tactical shift allows BYD to offer an affordable, high-range plug-in hybrid, potentially disrupting the European market by competing with local brands that have abandoned compact segments.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is out here saying losing the $7,500 federal EV tax credit is actually a *win* for the company! He thinks it'll thin out the competition, especially those legacy automakers who were just doing crazy lease deals. While others retreat, Rivian sees clear road ahead!

China's GAC Group just broke the sound barrier in battery tech, firing up the first all-solid-state EV battery production line! This 'holy grail' promises to double your EV's range to over 600 miles and slash charging times. Move over, liquid electrolytes, the solids are here to party!

China's EV giant BYD is making an aggressive push into Europe, planning to double its sales network by next year as it aims for global domination beyond its home market.