BRIEFLY: EV Loyalty, GM Leasing, Porsche Cayenne, EREVs & more | 21 Sep 2025
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BRIEFLY: EV Loyalty, GM Leasing, Porsche Cayenne, EREVs & more | 21 Sep 2025
EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs · Sep 21, 2025
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It's EV News briefly for Sunday, September 21st, everything EV in less than five minutes.
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a week before anybody else. Check out the Patreon pages. If you're interested, no worries,
if not, patreon.com slash EV News Daily. An annual EV driver survey of 3,900 people
in the UK and key European markets finds very high brand retention amongst EV drivers in the UK.
93% would be very likely to plonk for the same brand all over again. 87% in Spain, 86% in Germany.
General Motors will extend EV lease incentives for Chevy, GMC and Cadillac through to the end of the
year, protecting deals signed before September 30th, when of course the federal tax credit expires.
The Porsche Cayenne has a twin, well a digital twin at least. The Cayenne will debut before the
end of the year, but Porsche engineers talking about how they developed the vehicle using
extensive AI and digital twinning simulations, building the whole thing virtually, which meant
that they could speed up the development time by 20%. Of course they still had to build prototypes
for things like hot and cold weather, charge testing to validate their simulations.
Renault UK has been surveying potentially EV buyers and 35% of them say that the inclusion
now of the government's electric car grant make them more likely, especially young buyers and
especially men that they asked as well, more likely to go for an EV now that they are cheaper.
New research revealing that many car buyers don't know what an EREV is. Yep, I could have
answered that piece of research before they asked a single person. An extended range electric vehicle,
even I don't know if there's an official definition. It tends to be a petrol engine that
doesn't drive the traction wheel, so some do. It always has a plug socket,
although I've seen Nissan with their e-power technology calling them EREVs. Now, well that
hasn't got a plug socket on the side. You have to put dirty fossil juice inside it to even make
the thing move, although it's an extended range vehicle in the terms that the engine is a generator.
Look, it's really confusing. Are we surprised that not even the average car buyer, you and I,
probably confused. Knows what an EREV is? Tesla is partnering with Uber Freight
to deploy the electric semis on freight routes, aiming for broader EV truck adoption.
Meanwhile, Tesla has quietly settled two lawsuits involving crashes and autopilot coming after a
major Florida verdict over Tesla's FST failures. Munich Airport is open for various largest EV
charging park. 275 AC chargers up to 22 kilowatts, paired with over 7,000
PV modules to power them with renewable energy from the sunshine. EV Realty is building EV
truck charging hubs by identifying the best place to put them. Using the latest algorithms and AI,
a bit like they do when you model where a data center should go. You look at the grid,
you work out where there's land, you work out where the grid isn't being fully utilized,
and there's hundreds of megawatts of unused grid capacity out there. Well, now they're doing the
same with commercial truck charging hubs, finding the places on the grid and the places where trucks
need to recharge, aligning them together. Sounds like a really smart business. They're raising a
ton of money as well. Spain's surging EV adoption is all about the nation's power grid, coping at
the moment, but experts say that future upgrades might be needed for heavy-duty vehicle
truck charging hubs. Iceland is not exactly the world's biggest car market, but guess what?
Only 20% of it is now petrol and diesel combined, actually. Bebs and lucky hybrids doing really
well. And here in the UK in Southampton, as stones throw in that direction for me on the
terminal at Southampton to handle the surge of Chinese EV imports, they predict are going to
happen over the coming decades. And that's briefly.
About this episode
A recent survey reveals strong brand loyalty among UK EV drivers, with 93% likely to choose the same brand again. General Motors is extending EV lease incentives through year-end, while Porsche discusses using AI for the Cayenne's development. Renault's survey shows government grants boost EV interest, especially among young buyers. Confusion surrounds the definition of EREVs, and Tesla partners with Uber Freight for electric semi deployment. Munich Airport opens a large EV charging park, and EV Realty is optimizing truck charging hub locations using AI. Spain's EV adoption is rising, and Southampton prepares for increased Chinese EV imports.
Original notes
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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.
Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily
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.
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