BRIEFLY: EV Sales Up 30%, Mercedes VLE, Long Range Coaches and more | 26 Sep 2025
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Electric vehicle sales are booming, with a 30% increase in new registrations across Europe. Mercedes-Benz is gearing up for the production of their all-electric VLE utility vehicle, while Volvo introduces a long-range coach capable of 420 miles. Innovative battery technologies are also in the spotlight, including electrode-to-pack advancements that enhance energy density. Additionally, new smart charging tariffs and subscription models for electricity are emerging in the UK, promising savings for EV owners. The episode wraps up with insights on the EV market's growth and the latest developments in electric powertrains.
It's EV News Briefly for Friday 26 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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VOLVO BZR COACH CHASSIS REVEALED WITH 720 KWH BATTERY
https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/volvo-unveils-electric-coach-chassis-with-700-km-range/
MERCEDES‑BENZ VITORIA FACTORY BEGINS VLE PRE‑SERIES PRODUCTION
https://media.mercedes-benz.com/article/ed72da54-3124-4bac-965d-cb93cb76563b
NEW 24M ELECTRODE-TO-PACK TECH INCREASES BATTERY ENERGY DENSITY
https://www.electrichybridvehicletechnology.com/news/new-battery-packaging-approach-could-extend-ev-range-by-50.html
IRON-DOPED HALIDE HAILED FOR SOLID-STATE BATTERIES
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-pure-lithium-recovery-batteries
BP PULSE AND MOTO ROLLING OUT TRUCK CHARGING HUBS
https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/24/bp-pulse-and-moto-to-roll-out-electric-truck-charging-on-uk-motorways/
UK EV DRIVERS MISSING £168.2M IN SAVINGS
https://www.energylivenews.com/2025/09/24/ev-drivers-missing-out-on-168-million-by-not-switching-to-smart-tariffs/
OVO LAUNCHES CHARGE ANYTIME EV PLANS IN THE UK
https://www.energylivenews.com/2025/09/25/ovo-launches-uks-first-ev-charging-subscription/
AUGUST 2025 SEES EUROPE EV REGISTRATION RISE 30.2%
https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/european-ev-registrations-rise-by-30-per-cent/
MERCEDES TO BUY STAKE IN QIANLI
https://motorillustrated.com/mercedes-benz-to-strengthen-geely-partnership-via-investment-in-autonomous-driving-company-qianli/163346/
MERCEDES C‑CLASS ELECTRIC PROTOTYPE SPOTTED
https://insideevs.com/news/773307/mercedes-c-class-ev-eq-spy-shots/
SUNRUN AND BGE LAUNCH V2G PILOT PROGRAM
https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/09/sunrun-deploys-1st-residential-vehicle-to-grid-plant-in-the-us/
VOLKSWAGEN JOINS IEA TASK 53 PROGRAM
https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/volkswagen-joins-task-53-programme-for-bidirectional-charging/
AMPERÉ’S CLÉON PLANT REACHES ONE MILLION POWERTRAINS
https://electriccarsreport.com/2025/09/amperes-cleon-plant-produces-its-1000000th-electric-motor/
Mercedes-Benz Cclass
"But that's from the car makers association themselves. So as if they can be trusting. Yeah, I think this is good data, but we're always told by the media. No one wants to buy these anymore. What new Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been spotted looking like it's almost fully baked. We should see more of that soon. And congratulations to Renault's Ampere division made its one millionth electric powertrain now that briefly. The number one resolution for people last year was to save more money, but nearly half gave up by February. Don't let that be you download rocket money to reach your financial goals this year. Track your spending, cut waste and automate savings in one simple app."
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