#electric-vehicle-industry-challenges
#electric-vehicle-industry-challenges

Cars

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

European startups

The great EV pullback: all the obstacles, cancellations, and delays

fromIndependent

Europe news

David W Higgins: To keep driving affordable, we need to embrace cheap Chinese electric cars

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

6 days ago

Electric car drivers hit with eye-watering energy costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rising energy costs amid the Middle East oil crisis are significantly increasing electric vehicle charging expenses, potentially deterring drivers from switching from fossil fuels.

3 hours ago

These 4 European EVs Could Give Tesla A Serious Run For Its Money In The States

America's electric car sales dropped 28% in Q1, while Europe saw a 30% increase in sales last year.

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.

European startups

The great EV pullback: all the obstacles, cancellations, and delays

US automakers are scaling back EV ambitions due to slowing demand, policy reversals, tariffs, and investment losses, while China dominates global EV development.

fromIndependent

David W Higgins: To keep driving affordable, we need to embrace cheap Chinese electric cars

Ireland needs to reassess its electric vehicle policies due to rising fuel prices and the cost-of-living crisis.

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

6 days ago

Electric car drivers hit with eye-watering energy costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rising energy costs amid the Middle East oil crisis are significantly increasing electric vehicle charging expenses, potentially deterring drivers from switching from fossil fuels.

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#tesla

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Toronto startup

Tesla's Little Miracle

Intellectual property law

Tesla Partially Succeeds at CAFC with Ruling Finding Some EV Charging Claims Obvious

fromTNW | China

Toronto startup

Tesla beats BYD in Q1 2026 EV sales but inventory build and Europe slump cloud the win

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.

fromTESLARATI

Tesla's Q1 delivery figures show Elon Musk was right

Tesla's Q1 2026 delivery figures show a shift towards Optimus, with traditional auto business becoming less central to its future.

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.

Intellectual property law

Tesla's Little Miracle

Tesla's Q1 sales fell short of expectations, but steady deliveries suggest potential market share gains despite challenges.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Tesla Partially Succeeds at CAFC with Ruling Finding Some EV Charging Claims Obvious

The CAFC affirmed, reversed, and vacated parts of the PTAB's decision regarding Tesla's challenge to Charge Fusion's patent on electric vehicle charging.

fromTNW | China

Tesla beats BYD in Q1 2026 EV sales but inventory build and Europe slump cloud the win

Tesla delivered 358,023 electric vehicles in Q1 2026, surpassing BYD but missing Wall Street expectations, leading to a significant stock drop.

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.

fromTESLARATI

Tesla's Q1 delivery figures show Elon Musk was right

Tesla's Q1 2026 delivery figures show a shift towards Optimus, with traditional auto business becoming less central to its future.

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.

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2 hours ago

Is the Slate Truck too minimal for its own good?

Slate Truck offers a surprisingly spacious interior despite its small size, emphasizing usability and accessibility in its minimalist design.

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30% due to the Middle East war, highlighting dependence on imported energy.

fromwww.thelocal.com

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30% due to the Middle East war, highlighting dependence on imported energy and inflation concerns.

fromThe Local France

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30% due to the Middle East war, highlighting dependence on imported energy.

fromwww.thelocal.com

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30% due to the Middle East war, highlighting dependence on imported energy and inflation concerns.

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.

#nio

Business

Nio Price Prediction: Where Will The Auto Stock Be In 2030?

Business

Nio Leaps 8% on Delivery Hopes and Battery Swap Momentum: 3 Reasons the Rally Could Have Legs

Toronto startup

Nio Rises 5% While Tesla Stalls: The EV Rivalry Just Got a Lot More Interesting

Nio Price Prediction: Where Will The Auto Stock Be In 2030?

NIO Inc. achieved its first quarterly GAAP net profit in Q4 2025, raising questions about its recovery in a competitive market.

Nio Leaps 8% on Delivery Hopes and Battery Swap Momentum: 3 Reasons the Rally Could Have Legs

Nio stock is rising due to strong delivery data, battery swap infrastructure, and a growing product pipeline.

Nio Rises 5% While Tesla Stalls: The EV Rivalry Just Got a Lot More Interesting

Nio's stock surged 5% after reporting its first-ever GAAP profit and record vehicle deliveries, showcasing significant operational momentum.

Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash | TechCrunch

Also partners with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, raising $200 million and achieving a valuation over $1 billion.

fromArs Technica

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.

Cars

#byd

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

BYD's global push is accelerating just as expensive gas jolts EV demand

BYD is rapidly expanding globally, aiming for 1.5 million overseas vehicle sales, driven by high gas prices and a diverse vehicle lineup.

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

BYD's global push is accelerating just as expensive gas jolts EV demand

BYD is rapidly expanding globally, aiming for 1.5 million overseas vehicle sales, driven by high gas prices and a diverse vehicle lineup.

DA Davidson Upgrades Rivian From Underperform - Here's What Still Has to Go Right

DA Davidson upgraded Rivian Automotive to Neutral from Underperform, citing valuation after a significant stock pullback.

#uber

Alternative transportation

Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US

Venture

Uber Can't Save Rivian

Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US

Uber offers $4,000 grants and additional discounts to drivers switching to electric vehicles to promote EV adoption among its drivers.

Venture

Uber Can't Save Rivian

Uber and Rivian's partnership announcement lacks substance and highlights Rivian's weak business model in the competitive EV market.

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.

Lucid Drops Near 52 Week Low On Ruined Prospects

Rising gas prices should boost EV attractiveness, yet Lucid's shares decline amid layoffs and significant losses.

fromFast Company

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.

What's going on with Donut Lab?

Donut Labs claims to have developed a revolutionary solid state battery, but skepticism surrounds its feasibility and proof of concept.

fromStreetsblog USA

Study: How Capping Vehicle Sizes Could Help Save the World - Streetsblog USA

Controlling vehicle size is essential to meet transportation goals and reduce emissions, fuel demand, and traffic deaths.

Lucid blames dip in Q1 sales on seat supplier issue | TechCrunch

Lucid Group experienced a sales drop in Q1 2026 due to supplier quality issues, despite increased production and reaffirmed production goals for the year.

fromWIRED

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Ontario 'dead against' Stellantis talks to build Chinese EVs at Brampton plant: Ford | CBC News

Doug Ford criticizes Stellantis for potential collaboration with a Chinese manufacturer to build electric vehicles in Ontario, citing concerns for local autoworkers.

Nissan's Turnaround Hinges On This Unique Hybrid System. It's Nothing Like Toyota's

Nissan's Rogue Hybrid e-Power will offer a unique driving experience, combining electric vehicle performance with hybrid fuel efficiency, launching in late 2026.

1 month ago

Ford and Rivian: BofA Reinstates Both as Regulatory Shift Reshapes the Auto Landscape

Bank of America rates Ford as a Buy with $17 target based on strong earnings fundamentals, while rating Rivian as Underperform with $14 target due to regulatory credit dependency and declining EV demand.

All the wrong EVs are getting cancelled

Automakers are discontinuing affordable EV models while continuing to produce expensive ones, undermining mass-market electric vehicle adoption.

'Chinese Cars Are Ready For Prime Time In America': Geely SUV Crushes Every U.S. Competitor In New Test

The Geely Galaxy M9 is a powerful plug-in hybrid SUV with impressive electric range and performance, ready to compete in the U.S. market.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

ALSO raises $200M Series C at $1B valuation

ALSO raised $200M in Series C funding, partnering with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles for last-mile logistics.

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

Five Underrated Used EVs To Help You Through The Impending Gas Crisis

Rising gas prices and EV depreciation create opportunities to purchase affordable used electric vehicles under $30,000, with an expanding market as leases end and fleet vehicles turn over.

Kia's compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range

Kia's EV3 compact electric SUV will launch in the US in late 2026 with updated features and configurations.

DoorDash partners with Rivian spinoff Also for autonomous delivery vehicles

DoorDash's investment in Also aims to develop and accelerate the deployment of autonomous delivery at scale, focusing on areas not yet fully solved for, including intersections of roadways and bike lanes.

Toronto startup

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Still Crushing It

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 achieved significant sales growth in Q1, outperforming competitors in the American EV market despite overall declines.

Honda Prologue's $7,500 Price Cut Means There's No Better Time To Buy

Honda has slashed the price of the 2026 Prologue by $7,500 across the board, essentially replacing the lost tax incentive and making the crossover a much better deal among its peers.

Cars

The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Coming With 320 Miles Of Range And A Huge Question Mark

The 2027 Kia EV3, an affordable subcompact electric crossover, will launch in the U.S. with a range of up to 320 miles.

Land Rover's China-Market 'Freelander' Is The Rivian R2 You Can't Have

Freelander is a new joint venture brand between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Automobile, featuring the Concept 97 SUV inspired by the original Freelander from 1997.

fromArs Technica

Polestar 3 production consolidated to the US to keep Volvo factory busy

Volvo consolidates Polestar 3 production in Charleston, enhancing efficiency and supporting growth in the US market.

6 days ago

The Chevy Silverado EV Is A Great Truck. Here's Why This YouTuber Is Selling His

The Chevrolet Silverado EV offers excellent towing capabilities but suffers from service issues and high insurance costs, leading to owner dissatisfaction.

1 week ago

New EV Sales Dropped 28%. But Used EVs Are Booming.

Used EV sales are thriving despite a decline in new EV sales due to the end of tax credits and regulations.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

A look at how EVs come with lower maintenance costs

Electric vehicles offer significantly lower maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles, eliminating oil changes, spark plug replacements, and engine tuneups.

fromBusiness Insider

Higher gas prices spark a surge of search interest in EVs

Online searches for electric vehicles have increased as gas prices rise, though this interest surge has not yet translated into higher EV sales.

3 weeks ago

Vetting A Used EV Battery Was About To Get Easier. Then Trump Happened

Electric vehicle batteries lack transparent health monitoring systems available in smartphones, creating consumer uncertainty about battery degradation and used EV purchase decisions.

3 weeks ago

Honda scraps 3 EVs planned for the US, blaming tariffs and Chinese competition | TechCrunch

Honda canceled three U.S. electric vehicles due to Trump's tariffs, Chinese EV competition, and slowing market growth, shifting focus to hybrid models instead.

3 weeks ago

GM figured out how to navigate EV uncertainty with the Chevy Bolt | TechCrunch

GM revived the Chevrolet Bolt by leveraging unused factory capacity, available EV-specific parts from its expanded electric lineup, and incremental improvements rather than expensive new platform development.

fromBusiness Insider

4 weeks ago

The EV graveyard: All the electric cars that automakers have axed this year

American EV sales collapsed 53.5% in January 2026 after federal tax credits ended, prompting automakers to discontinue or delay multiple electric vehicle models.

2 months ago

Report: Consumers Truly Have No Clue Who Makes Good EVs

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but that's pretty demonstrably false. It's a good reminder that consumer sentiment often lags the reality on the ground. Americans don't have a damned clue who makes good EVs. That's what I took away from the January, 2026 edition of the Electric Vehicle Intelligence Report, which measures consumer sentiment toward EV brands. Surveyed consumer sentiment toward EV brands seems to be based on vibes and internal-combustion car experience, not anything resembling reality.

Cars

2 months ago

Americans Still Worry About EV Range More Than EV Prices, Study Finds

Range anxiety and charging availability, more than price, are the leading barriers preventing Americans from buying electric vehicles.

1 month ago

Every Extended-Range EV Coming To America Soon

Extended-range electric vehicles combine electric drivetrains with onboard combustion generators to eliminate range anxiety while preserving charging flexibility.