BRIEFLY: EV Loyalty, GM Leasing, Porsche Cayenne, EREVs & more | 21 Sep 2025

It's EV News Briefly for Sunday 21 September 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

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EUROPEAN EV BRAND LOYALTY AND CHARGING TRENDS https://evne.ws/4muN2HT
GM EXTENDS EV LEASE INCENTIVES THROUGH YEAR-END https://evne.ws/4nFU2m2
PORSCHE CAYENNE EV DEVELOPED WITH SIMULATIONS https://evne.ws/4pA9z8W
35% OF UK DRIVERS LIKELY TO CHOOSE EVS https://evne.ws/422H7SW
EREVS: CONSUMER MISUNDERSTANDING AND OPPORTUNITY https://evne.ws/47TxSIA
TESLA-UBER FREIGHT TO DRIVE SEMI ADOPTION https://evne.ws/4ndDW3g
TESLA SETTLES TWO 2019 AUTOPILOT LAWSUITS https://evne.ws/4mkObS5
MUNICH AIRPORT OPENS 275-POINT EV CHARGING PARK https://evne.ws/42ECC12
EV REALTY BUILDS TRUCK CHARGING HUBS https://evne.ws/4mv0MCd
SPAIN 2025 GRID AND EV CHARGING https://evne.ws/46hgVXn
ICELAND NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS RISE, EVS LEAD https://evne.ws/46M0QsJ
U.S. EV CHARGING NETWORK GROWTH SLOWS https://evne.ws/4gz8mdZ
UK PLANS £500M SOUTHAMPTON EV TERMINAL https://evne.ws/4nIRgg1

EUROPEAN EV BRAND LOYALTY AND CHARGING TRENDS
An annual EV Driver Survey of 3,900 people across the UK and key European markets, finds high brand retention among current electric vehicle drivers: 93% in the UK, 87% in Spain, and 86% in Germany say they are likely to buy the same brand again.
GM EXTENDS EV LEASE INCENTIVES THROUGH YEAR-END
GM will extend EV lease incentives for Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac through December 31, protecting deals signed before September 30 despite the federal tax credit expiry. The program lets buyers lock in rebates for vehicles already in transit, with lease prices expected to rise after the commercial-credit route closes.
PORSCHE CAYENNE EV DEVELOPED WITH SIMULATIONS
Porsche’s Cayenne EV, due for debut at the end of the year, was developed using extensive AI and digital simulations that cut development time and prototype count by 20%. The SUV, built on the 800V SSP platform, targets a fast charge from 10% to 80% in 16 minutes and offers wireless charging as an option.
35% OF UK DRIVERS LIKELY TO CHOOSE EVS
Renault UK’s survey finds 35% of British drivers are likely to choose an EV following the government’s Electric Car Grant, especially younger buyers and men. Barriers include charging, range, and cost, but all Renault’s EVs now qualify for grant thresholds, starting from £21,495.
EREVS: CONSUMER MISUNDERSTANDING AND OPPORTUNITY
Escalent research reveals most car buyers lack awareness of Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs), but favorability rises after learning about their hybrid nature. Automakers see EREVs as a bridge to EV adoption for hesitant buyers, and models like Ram’s pickup and VW Scout are attracting more deposits than BEVs.
TESLA-UBER FREIGHT TO DRIVE SEMI ADOPTION
Tesla is partnering with Uber Freight to deploy electric Semis on freight routes, aiming to drive broader EV truck adoption and highlight operating cost benefits. Uber’s network helps reduce uncertainties for operators, positioning Tesla’s Semi to compete in commercial shipping lanes with “no compromises”.
TESLA SETTLES TWO 2019 AUTOPILOT LAWSUITS
Tesla discreetly settled two lawsuits from 2019 California crashes involving Autopilot; these come after a major Florida verdict against Tesla over FSD failures. The settlements underscore legal risks around Tesla’s self-driving technology, which is central to the company’s trillion-dollar valuation narrative.
MUNICH AIRPORT OPENS 275-POINT EV CHARGING PARK
Munich Airport opened Bavaria’s largest EV charging park with 275 stations and a solar array of 7,216 modules generating up to 3 MW of renewable power. The €5.2 million project gives passengers 138 accessible EV chargers and supports broader adoption in Germany.
EV REALTY BUILDS TRUCK CHARGING HUBS
EV Realty is addressing grid limitations for electric trucks by building multi-fleet fast-charging hubs in California, using proprietary software to optimize site selection near industrial centers. The company raised $75 million for expansion, modelling its facilities after data centers and targeting hundreds of megawatts of unused grid capacity.
SPAIN 2025 GRID AND EV CHARGING
Spain’s surging EV adoption in 2025 is stressing the nation’s power grid, with current charging sites capable of 1–3 MW but future upgrades needed for heavy-duty vehicles and rural coverage. Experts warn grid upgrades must precede mass charge point rollouts to avoid bottlenecks as demand grows.
ICELAND NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS RISE, EVS LEAD
Iceland’s new car registrations jumped 28% year-on-year, mostly driven by rental companies, with 80% of sales classified as “new energy” vehicles. Fully electric cars accounted for a third of registrations, hybrids 24%, plug-in hybrids 21%, and petrol/diesel just 20%.
U.S. EV CHARGING NETWORK GROWTH SLOWS
U.S. EV charging infrastructure growth slowed to 19% in the past year, even as demand rises, and total charging output increased 52%. A survey found 53% of U.S. respondents cited lacking charging access as the biggest barrier to EV adoption.
UK PLANS £500M SOUTHAMPTON EV TERMINAL
ABP plans a £500 million electric vehicle terminal at Southampton to handle surging imports of Chinese EVs, projecting over 100,000 vehicles in 2026—20% of UK car trade through the port. Expansion plans include multi-storey storage, new berths, and capacity to meet demand, as the UK takes a more open approach than the EU or US on Asian EV imports.