BRIEFLY: EU Sales, GM, Range Rover & more | 23 Jul 2026

BRIEFLY: EU Sales, GM, Range Rover & more | 23 Jul 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs · Jul 26, 2026

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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is one of Tesla’s main electric cars. The episode is saying it’s selling strongly again, which matters because it’s one of the biggest EVs in the lineup.

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The T3 is a small electric car made by Leapmotor. It’s designed for everyday driving, especially in cities, using an electric motor instead of a gasoline engine. In EV news, it’s mentioned because it represents a push toward more affordable electric vehicles.

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Renault 5

Renault 5 is a small hatchback that’s coming back as an electric car. In this segment, it’s mentioned as one of the EVs gaining attention in Europe.

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Leap Motor T03

The Leap Motor T03 is a small, lower-cost electric car. The episode brings it up because cars like this help boost EV sales volume.

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electric crossover

This is a crossover (SUV-like) car, but designed to feel more like a sporty “GT” car. The idea is a lower, sleeker shape and a more comfortable, long-distance driving vibe.

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EMA platform

An “EMA platform” is basically the EV “foundation” the automaker uses to build cars. Sharing a platform lets the company make different electric models more efficiently.

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Superchargers are Tesla’s fast public charging stations for electric cars. This segment is saying one particular location is especially busy and powerful.

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gigawatt hours

Gigawatt-hours are a way to measure how much electricity gets used. Here it’s used to show how much energy that charging location has delivered overall.

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plug-in vehicles

Plug-in vehicles are cars you can charge using an outlet or charging station. The segment is talking about how big that category is in the market.

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BEVs

BEVs are fully electric cars that don’t use gasoline. The episode is saying the sales growth in Q2 was mostly from these fully electric vehicles.

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plug-in hybrid

A plug-in hybrid is part-electric and part-gas. You can charge it like an EV, but it also has a gas engine as backup.

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rural-focused incentives for EVs

The show mentions new government-style incentives aimed at rural EV buyers. The point is to help more people afford or adopt EVs even if they live farther from charging infrastructure.

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EX40

The Volvo EX40 is Volvo’s electric SUV. It’s popular enough that the host says it’s the top-selling electric model in this context.

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True VW

“True VW” is Volkswagen’s name for a new plan or strategy. In this segment, the host is basically saying it’s about how Volkswagen wants to present itself and its cars.

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280 miles of range

Range means how far the car can go on one full charge. The host is saying this model can go up to about 280 miles before needing to charge.

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250-watt motors

250-watt motors describe how strong the electric assist is on an e-bike. The host mentions it because it ties into legal limits for e-bikes.

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25 kph limit

The 25 kph limit is the maximum speed the bike’s electric assist is allowed to provide. It’s mentioned because it helps the e-bike stay legal for normal street riding.

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radar-assisted rear view

A radar-assisted rear view is a safety feature that helps you see what’s behind you. It’s meant to be easier and safer than using tiny mirrors on a bike.

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head-up display glasses

Head-up display glasses show information in front of you, without you looking down. The idea is to bring some of the same safety tech from cars to bikes.

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vehicle to X-platform

Vehicle-to-X means an EV can interact with things around it—like your home or the power system. The goal is to let the vehicle’s battery support other energy needs, not just driving.

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all-day energy

All Day Energy is Hyundai’s name for an energy service. It’s meant to bring together related EV energy features in one place, starting in the UK.

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It's EV news briefly for the 23rd of July, everything EV in less than five minutes.

If you haven't got time for the full podcast, let's get you up to speed.

European EV sales rose 52% in June, with volume models up 59%, and premium models up 31%,

pushing year-to-date growth by 35%.

Tesla led the market model-wise back on top Model 3, just behind, also doing well.

Renault 5's got an ENIAC and the little Leap Motor T03.

General Motors and their shift away from their aggressive EV expansions now cost them $10.9 billion,

a new $2.3 billion charge, tied to reducing their capacity for batteries and retooling factories

to move back to combustion.

We'll see how that plays out in the long term.

Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new low-slung electric GT crossover.

It's the least Range Rover-y looking Range Rover ever.

Well, it's a GT car.

It blends SUV design elements, but with a saloon design on their electric EMA platform as well.

Production version comes within the next year.

Tesla's Hollywood Diner has now been confirmed that the supercharger side there is the busiest in its global network,

delivering 21.2 gigawatt hours and averaging 1,600 daily charging sessions.

The location isn't the biggest Tesla supercharging station, but it is the biggest in terms of delivered power.

The location significantly outperforms other sites in the weekly energy delivered,

highlighting demand for high traffic charging hubs and maybe the proof of concept that you want to go out and get a snack or a burger

while you're charging your car as well.

Let's go to Sweden.

Plug-in vehicles released reached a 67% market share

in the second quarter of the year.

Q2s in the books, driven by BEVs.

BEVs rising to 42% and plug-in hybrids making up the rest overall.

Car sales were growing as well.

There's new rural-focused incentives for EVs and the Volvo's in Sweden.

Obviously, EX40 is still the top-selling BEV.

Volkswagen's all-new ID Polo, or can we just call it the electric Polo,

but may insist on having ID in there.

Right, starting price for you, £23,945 of your great British pounds.

So £24,000, making a key model in its new strategy called True VW.

I'd call it Fixed VW.

So the improved design looks like a VW, the usability, the physical controls,

offering up to 280 miles of range and modern tech across the trims,

balancing affordability, practicality,

an everyday performance, really competitive segment that it sits in.

Volkswagen has also backed a new e-bike line, 250-watt motors

and a 25 kph limit to keep it legal on the streets over here.

But focusing on safety and urban usability, a radar-assisted rear view,

little screen, or if you look down at the handlebars,

and it'll show you the camera view from behind.

I think it's stabilized and it's better than looking in little bike mirrors,

I guess, an optional smart helmet with head-up display glasses

to bring car-style safety tech to bicycles.

Hyundai has launched All Day Energy, a unified vehicle to X-platform

that combines its systems into a single global service name.

It'll start in the UK as its first roll-out market

for EVs to supply batteries to homes, buildings, and other vehicles.

Here in the UK, we have a new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.

His first order of business was to cut the VAT,

the value-added tax we pay on home electricity.

Great news for those that can charge their EV at home.

It sounds unfair to me to those that can't charge their EV at home.

Illinois will relaunch its EV rebate program on August 1st

with $4 million in funding, offering $4,000 of a brand new EV in Illinois.

And that's briefly.

About this episode

European EV momentum is strong, with June sales up sharply and Sweden pushing plug-in share higher. The hosts also unpack GM’s costly retreat from aggressive EV expansion, plus JLR’s new low-slung electric GT crossover on an EMA platform. Charging gets a spotlight via Tesla’s Hollywood Diner, claimed as the busiest Supercharger site globally. The show then covers shifting market mix and incentives, including the UK’s VAT cut for home charging and Illinois relaunching an EV rebate.

250-watt motors 25 kph limit 280 miles of range all-day energy BEVs electric crossover EMA platform gigawatt hours head-up display glasses plug‑in hybrid

Leapmotor T3 Renault 5 Tesla Model 3

Original notes

EUROPEAN EV SALES JUMP 52% IN JUNE
European EV sales rose 52% in June, with volume models up 59% and premium models up 31%, pushing year-to-date growth to 35% overall. Tesla led the market with the Model Y and Model 3, while models like the Renault 5, Skoda Enyaq, and Leapmotor T03 showed strong gains, and BMW topped the slower-growing premium segment.
GM EV RESET COSTS $10.9 BILLION
GM’s shift away from aggressive EV expansion has now cost $10.9 billion, including a new $2.3 billion charge tied to reducing battery capacity and retooling factories for more petrol vehicles. The reversal follows weaker EV demand and missed targets against Tesla, mirroring similar multi-billion-dollar pullbacks by Ford, Stellantis, and Volkswagen.
RANGE ROVER SHOWS ELECTRIC GT PROTOTYPE
JLR has unveiled a low-slung electric GT-style crossover as a fifth Range Rover model, blending SUV and saloon design on its EMA platform. A production version is expected next year with likely dual-motor AWD, though performance and range figures remain undisclosed.
HOLLYWOOD TESLA DINER TOPS GLOBAL SUPERCHARGER NETWORK
Tesla’s Hollywood diner and Supercharger site became the busiest in its global network within a year, delivering 21.2 GWh and averaging about 1,600 daily charging sessions. The location significantly outperforms other sites in weekly energy delivered, highlighting demand for high-traffic charging hubs.
SWEDEN EV SHARE HITS 67% IN Q2
Plug-in vehicles reached a 67% market share in Sweden in Q2 2026, driven mainly by BEVs rising to 42% while PHEVs declined slightly. Overall car sales grew 22%, supported by new rural-focused incentives, with the Volvo EX40 remaining the top-selling BEV.
VOLKSWAGEN ID. POLO STARTS AT £23,945
Volkswagen’s new all-electric ID. Polo will start at £23,945, marking a key model in its “True VW” strategy with improved design, usability, and physical controls. Offering up to 280 miles of range and modern tech across trims, it aims to balance affordability, practicality, and everyday performance.
VOLKSWAGEN BACKS SAFETY-LED E-BIKE RANGE
Volkswagen has backed a premium e-bike line featuring 250W motors and a 25 km/h limit, focused on safety and urban usability rather than speed. Key features include a radar-assisted rear-view system, integrated lighting, and optional smart helmet and HUD glasses to bring car-style safety tech into micromobility.
HYUNDAI UNITES V2X UNDER ALL DAY ENERGY
Hyundai has launched All Day Energy, a unified V2X platform that combines its regional systems into a single global service accessible via vehicle apps. The system enables EVs to supply power to homes, buildings, other vehicles, and the grid, with the UK set as the first rollout market.
BURNHAM CUTS POWER VAT, WIDENS EV CHARGING GAP
The UK will remove VAT on domestic electricity from October, cutting bills and benefiting EV owners who charge at home while leaving public charging taxed at 20%. This widens the cost gap for the 32% of households without driveways, intensifying calls for equalised charging taxes.
ABARTH 500E GETS UK GRANT
The Abarth 500e now qualifies for a £3,750 UK government grant, reducing its price to £24,245 and making the electric hot hatch more accessible. The incentive aims to broaden its appeal beyond early adopters since its 2023 launch.
ILLINOIS EV REBATES RETURN ON AUGUST 1
Illinois will relaunch its EV rebate program on August 1 with $14 million in funding, offering up to $4,000 for low-income buyers and $2,000 standard rebates. The program runs until funds are exhausted, with strict eligibility rules including price caps, dealer requirements, and no leases.
USED EVS KEEP MORE BATTERY THAN FEARED
A Swedish study of nearly 10,000 tests found many EVs retain 95–97% battery capacity after over 100,000 km, challenging common concerns about degradation. Models like the Kia e-Niro and Hyundai Kona performed best, while battery chemistry and supplier differences also significantly affected long-term health.

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