{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"BRIEFLY: Renault Twingo, Ferrari Elettrica, Google AI & more | 10 Oct 2025","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/briefly-renault-twingo-ferrari-elettrica-google-ai-more-10-oct-2025","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8789703.mp3?modified=1760093531&sid=5051980&source=rss","description":"It's EV News Briefly for Friday 10 October 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.\n\nPatreon 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\n\n\nRENAULT TWINGO E‑TECH TO LAUNCH IN NOVEMBER https://evne.ws/4mQlpJj\n\n\nTHE ELETTRICA, FERRARI’S FIRST EV, WILL BE A FOUR-MOTOR FOUR-DOOR NON-SUPERCAR https://evne.ws/4h2DgeR\n\n\nRIVIAN SWAPS AMAZON’S ALEXA FOR GOOGLE'S GEMINI https://evne.ws/4n2R6PV\n\n\nRIVIAN CEO RJ SCARINGE CLAIMS CONFIDENCE AHEAD OF 2026 LAUNCH OF $45,000 R2 https://evne.ws/47hwK0v\n\n\nNEXT GENERATION VOLVO EX40 WILL USE SPA3 PLATFORM https://evne.ws/3KB8fTn\n\n\nTESLA'S NEW BASE MODEL 3 EVEN CUTS POWER MIRRORS https://evne.ws/4oaQad9\n\n\nBYD SALES SURGE IN GERMANY AND OVERSEAS https://evne.ws/3KKZXYU\n\n\nSKODA OVERTAKES BMW IN GERMAN BEV SALES https://evne.ws/48VaJFW\n\n\nNISSAN TO LAUNCH THIRD-GENERATION LEAF ORDERS IN JAPAN https://evne.ws/4o51E1Q\n\n\nIONITY LAUNCHES POWER 365 AND MOTION 365 SUBCRIPTION OFFERS https://evne.ws/4mZ8xRl\n\n\nFEDEX AUSTRALIA ADDS 55 ELECTRIC DELIVERY VEHICLES https://evne.ws/4mXWlQO\n\n\nFUELL COMPANY, IP SOLD FOR $170,000 https://evne.ws/4h11vdk\n\n\nPAKISTAN EV BIKES MOSTLY USE FAKE “GRAPHENE” BATTERIES https://evne.ws/3VUkXim\n\n\n\nRenault Twingo E‑Tech launch  \nRenault will unveil the new Twingo E‑Tech on 6 November, starting below £17,000 with UK deliveries in 2026. Built on the Ampr Small platform and targeting 6.2 miles per kWh, it aims to combine efficiency, affordability, and rapid production turnaround. \n\nFerrari Elettrica revealed \nFerrari’s first EV, the Elettrica, is a four‑door, four‑motor GT producing over 1,000 hp and 0–62 mph in 2.5 seconds. With 323‑mile range and advanced in‑house engineering, it showcases Ferrari’s blend of luxury innovation in electric form.  \n\nRivian adopts Google Gemini AI  \nRivian is replacing Alexa with Google’s Gemini AI for a more advanced in‑vehicle assistant that manages navigation, messaging, and media naturally. The new system keeps Rivian’s software platform independent while enhancing control and integration.  \n\nRivian CEO confident for R2 \nCEO RJ Scaringe says development of Rivian’s $45,000 R2 compact EV is on track for 2026, marking his highest confidence in the company’s future. Backed by Amazon and Volkswagen, Rivian aims to expand EV accessibility through advanced, software‑led design.  \n\nVolvo EX40 to use SPA3 \nVolvo’s upcoming EX40 will debut the SPA3 platform with cell‑to‑body batteries, new motors and megacasting for major cost and efficiency gains. Launching in 2027 under $50,000, it will offer up to 350 miles of range and support future‑ready tech.  \n\nTesla trims Model 3 features \nTesla’s new base Model 3 and Model Y remove certain comfort and powered features to cut cost and entry price. The pared‑back design lowers prices to make ownership more accessible, though with slightly reduced performance and range.  \n\nBYD sales surge overseas \nBYD’s September German registrations jumped 2,225% year‑on‑year, driving European growth despite softer China demand. Overseas sales rose 123% to 697,000 units this year, reinforced by upcoming local assembly plants in Hungary, Brazil, and Uzbekistan.  \n\nSkoda overtakes BMW in German BEV sales  \nSkoda has climbed to second place in Germany’s BEV market behind Volkswagen with 34,567 sales, edging out BMW. Higher discounts and more choice are boosting EV market share while Tesla stabilizes after earlier dips.  \n\nNissan third‑generation Leaf orders  \nNissan will open Japan orders for its redesigned Leaf on 17 October, offering 702 km range and faster 35‑minute charging. Priced from about ¥5.2 million before subsidies, it signals Nissan’s renewed push for global EV leadership.  \n\nIonity launches subscription plans  \nIonity’s new Power 365 and Motion 365 plans offer fixed‑rate, transparent ultra‑rapid charging across Europe for 12 months at the price of 10. With access to 5,000 chargers, the subscriptions make long‑distance EV travel simpler and more predictable.  \n\nFedEx Australia adds 55 electric vehicles  \nFedEx has deployed 55 electric delivery vehicles across Australian cities, marking a shift from trials to daily operations. Using Fuso eCanters and Mercedes eSprinters, the rollout supports FedEx’s goal to fully electrify its fleet by 2040.  \n\nFuell assets sold  \nFuell, Erik Buell’s electric mobility firm, sold its assets for just $170,000 following bankruptcy and low awareness. The sale concludes a once‑promising venture, though a new owner could yet revive the innovative brand.  \n\nPakistan’s fake “graphene” batteries issue  \nAbout 90% of Pakistan’s e‑bikes reportedly use mislabeled lead‑acid “graphene” batteries, undermining EV subsidy goals. Industry leaders are urging the government to shift incentives toward true lithium‑ion systems for quality and consumer protection.\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":6.76,"endTime":9.7,"type":"car","title":"Renault Twingo","url":"/cars/renault/twingo","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3c/1997_Renault_Twingo_1.15.jpg","quote":"I'll kick off with news about this brilliant Renault Twingo that's coming. Renault will unveil the Twingo E-Tec very soon...","canonicalId":"car:renault:twingo","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Renault Twingo is a small city car known for its compact design and maneuverability. The upcoming Twingo E-Tec is an electric version that aims to provide an affordable and efficient driving experience.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Renault Twingo is a small car that's easy to drive in cities. 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