EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs Oct 7, 2025

BRIEFLY: UK EV Records, Tesla Standard Models, Euro EV Sales & more | 07 Oct 2025

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Term

EV

EV means electric vehicle. These cars run on electricity instead of gasoline or diesel, making them more environmentally friendly.

Term

BEV

BEV means Battery Electric Vehicle. These cars are powered only by batteries and do not use any gasoline or diesel, so they don't produce exhaust fumes.

Car

Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y is an electric SUV made by Tesla. It has a lot of space inside and uses electricity instead of gas, which is better for the environment.

Term

plug-in hybrid

A plug-in hybrid is a car that can run on electricity or gasoline. You can charge it like an electric car, but it also has a regular engine for when you need to drive farther.

Brand

Audi

Audi is a car brand from Germany that makes luxury cars. They are also starting to produce electric cars.

Brand

Cadillac

Cadillac is a brand that makes luxury cars in the United States. They are known for their stylish and high-end vehicles.

Concept

federal tax credits

Federal tax credits are discounts from the government that help lower the price of electric cars. They make it cheaper for people to buy these vehicles.

Car

The Dacia Spring is a low-cost electric car that is popular because it's one of the cheapest options available. It's a good choice for people who want an electric vehicle without spending a lot of money.

Term

DC fast charging

DC fast charging is a way to quickly charge electric cars. It helps recharge the battery much faster than regular charging methods, making it easier to travel long distances.

Term

WLTP

WLTP is a test used to measure how far electric cars can go on a single charge. It helps people understand the range of the vehicle.

Term

LFP chemistry

LFP chemistry refers to a specific type of battery used in electric cars. It is safe and lasts a long time, making it a good choice for EVs.

Brand

Dacia

Dacia is a car brand that makes inexpensive cars. They are popular in Europe for being affordable and practical.

Brand

Kia

Kia is a car company from South Korea that makes many types of vehicles, including cars and SUVs. They are known for providing good value for money.

Term

DC charging

DC charging is a way to charge electric cars quickly. It uses direct current, which is faster than regular charging methods.

Car

Kia PV5

The Kia PV5 is a new electric car that will come in different styles and battery sizes, making it versatile for different needs.

Term

flat rate charging model

A flat rate charging model means you pay a set amount to charge your electric car, no matter how much electricity you actually use. It makes it easier to know how much you'll spend.

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October 7th, everything EV in less than five minutes. If you stuff for time, let's get you up to

speed. Sorry I've been away for a couple of days. Kids bought homes six sickness from school and

nursery and it took me down over the weekend, lost my voice, but I've been writing the show.

So now that I can just about do this, I'll be adding them back in to the back catalog. UK

electric car registration surged last month in September to 73,000 EV registrations and over

half of the market is electrified in some way, but we care about zero emission vehicles. Well,

so far year to date, it's 22% of the UK car market is pure Bev diesel 4%. I can't believe in just

but the blink of an eye really. We've seen those high diesel rates 50 60%. Now that 4% of the market.

Tesla have been teasing their new standard range model Y. There'll be a bonus show later on in

your feed all about those vehicles when we get all of the details, but for fewer features and a

little less money, would you take the jump in Germany? Bev registrations rose 32% year over

year, but Tesla's numbers fell 9.4% in September. So Germany is really recovering as an EV market.

Unfortunately, the Germans at the moment, even though they have their own gigafactory,

isn't really falling in love with Tesla again. European plug-in sales climbing 36% year over

year. Now this is the August number that is all finally in the books, not September. But again,

outpacing the overall car market. France saw a big jump last month in September. Almost 30%

of sales were plugins and nearly all of those are Bevs. By the way, France is really a pure

bear market and not a plug-in hybrid market unlike other places. Audi's US EV sales were

surging up to 18,000 units in the third quarter of the year. So 230% increase electric cars 40%

of Audi in the United States. Cadillac also delivering a new record in Q3 of their total

vehicles that record since 2013. That's incredible, isn't it? And how did Cadillac hit that 12 year

record of Q3 deliveries? You guessed it, with electric vehicles. BMW and Stellantis are both

doing their version of the federal tax credits, $7,500 off their EVs. You've normally got to

get them by about early November, so maybe in a month's grace or so. Dacia are upgrading the spring,

and that's a big deal because the spring is the cheapest EV in many places. Cheapest EV I can buy

at £12,000, but it's also the slowest accelerating to 60 miles an hour, and the slowest DC fast

charging car on the market, by the way. And they're changing all of that. It now charges at 40 kilowatts

DC. Again, not amazing, but what's this car going to be used for? 140 miles WLTP. The pack moves to

LFP chemistry, and they're giving it a 100 horsepower motor, which makes usable driving,

overtaking normally 50 to 70 if you're on the motorway. It becomes a much more usable car for

even occasional short trips as well, but they're maintaining the price, and I can get that Dacia

spring for maybe £12,500 here with some offers at the moment, with the outgoing one as well. I

wouldn't really recommend it because for about £1,000 more you get the leap motor, but it could be

worth a look. Scania launching their high-floor battery electric coach platform, 600 kilometers of

range for things like coaches and bus travel. Kia talking about their new PV5 on the dedicated

EGMP-S platform. Multiple body styles, battery options up to 260 miles, DC charging 150 kilowatts,

production is now underway in Korea. Illinois launching a flat rate charging model.

Some charges in Illinois now do $15 for a session. Now, I don't love that for DC charging because

you should unplug 80 or 90% when it really slows down, let somebody else move on, but I guess in

a shopping center or big car park, if you leave your car all day, $15 full charge could be good.

And Rivian advertising for engineers with experience in LiDAR to integrate LiDAR

into their autonomy suite of their next vehicles. That's briefly.

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About this episode

UK electric vehicle registrations soared to 73,000 in September, marking over half of the market as electrified. Tesla teased a new standard range Model Y, while German EV registrations increased by 32%, despite a 9.4% drop in Tesla sales. European plug-in sales rose 36% year-over-year, with France seeing nearly 30% of sales as pure BEVs. Audi and Cadillac reported significant increases in EV sales, while Dacia upgraded their budget-friendly Spring EV. The episode also covers new charging models and developments from Kia and Rivian.

Audi BEV Cadillac Dacia DC charging DC fast charging EV federal tax credit flat rate charging model Kia

Dacia Spring Electric Cargo Tesla Model Y

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UK EV SALES REACH RECORD LEVELS https://evne.ws/46QfDBv
TESLA TEASES OCTOBER 7 MODEL Y REVEAL https://evne.ws/46WT3Hs
TESLA GERMANY SEPTEMBER SALES AND BYD SURGE https://evne.ws/4mRi9gM
EUROPE EV SALES RISE IN AUGUST https://evne.ws/46Vqpqm
FRANCE SEPTEMBER EV MARKET UPDATE https://evne.ws/48NVMp9
AUDI US EV SALES SURGE Q3 2025 https://evne.ws/48jHD30
CADILLAC Q3 EV SALES SURGE https://evne.ws/4nI8z1c
BMW AND STELLANTIS MATCH FEDERAL EV CREDIT https://evne.ws/4q3L9VG
DACIA SPRING UPGRADED WITH MORE POWER AND LFP https://evne.ws/4hiK8oN
SCANIA HIGH-FLOOR ELECTRIC COACH PLATFORM https://evne.ws/4374rPM
KIA PV5: ELECTRIC LIGHT COMMERCIAL VAN https://evne.ws/48PS12r
ILLINOIS EV FAST CHARGING: $15 FLAT https://evne.ws/3KBE8uY
RIVIAN ADDS LIDAR TO AUTONOMY PLATFORM https://evne.ws/4h1hacD

UK EV SALES REACH RECORD LEVELS
UK electric car registrations surged nearly 33% in September to 72,779 units, with over half of new vehicles electrified and the majority purchased by businesses or fleets. Government grants and incentives have widened adoption, and zero-emission vehicles now account for over 22% of new cars registered in 2025, while diesel registrations plummeted to historic lows.
TESLA TEASES OCTOBER 7 MODEL Y REVEAL
Tesla released a teaser for an October 7 Model Y reveal, sparking speculation over a more affordable variant intended to boost sales momentum and address product aging. The event is pivotal as Tesla faces pressure from competition and expiring federal incentives; analysts expect production ramp-up of the lower-cost Model Y in Q4.
TESLA GERMANY SEPTEMBER SALES AND BYD SURGE
In Germany, BEV registrations rose 31.9% year-over-year, but Tesla’s numbers fell 9.4% in September and halved since January, while Chinese rival BYD saw registrations soar beyond twenty-fold for the month. The rise of competitors and market diversification are accelerating electrification, prompting legacy automakers to refresh offerings despite Tesla’s updated Model Y achieving stronger results in other parts of Europe.
EUROPE EV SALES RISE IN AUGUST
European plug-in vehicle sales climbed 36% year-over-year in August to about 246,000 units, outpacing overall market growth and raising BEV share to 21%. Popular models like Tesla’s Model Y, Skoda Elroq, and Model 3 contributed to momentum, reinforcing investment in charging infrastructure and fleet electrification.
FRANCE SEPTEMBER EV MARKET UPDATE
France saw 140,090 total registrations in September with plug-in vehicles making up 29% of sales, as BEVs and PHEVs increased their market share compared to last year. The Tesla Model Y led the month’s results with its best French volume in two years, pointing to strengthening Q3 demand for electrification despite a slight year-to-date shortfall.
AUDI US EV SALES SURGE Q3 2025
Audi’s U.S. EV sales leaped 232% to 18,071 units in Q3 2025, with electrics making up 39% of the brand’s quarterly volume as the Q6 e-tron outsold its ICE sibling Q5. The shift signals consumer preference for electric variants, but ongoing growth depends on scaled production, dealer readiness, and effective ownership economics.
CADILLAC Q3 EV SALES SURGE
Cadillac delivered 18,383 EVs in Q3—a record since 2013—boosted by expiring tax credits, with electric models chosen by 40% of buyers in the period. Q3 EV deliveries rose 154% year-over-year, though upcoming quarters will test Cadillac’s ability to sustain the momentum.
BMW AND STELLANTIS MATCH FEDERAL EV CREDIT
BMW and Stellantis are offsetting the loss of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit by applying equivalent discounts to eligible electric and plug‑in hybrid models. The offers, restricted to dealer inventory and requiring delivery by early November, are intended to prevent immediate price hikes and maintain sales amidst changing incentives.
DACIA SPRING UPGRADED WITH MORE POWER AND LFP
Dacia’s upgraded Spring city car features new, more powerful motors and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that improves cost and safety while maintaining a WLTP range of 140 miles. The revised models, now quicker and more efficient, are priced from £15,000 to £17,000 and arrive early next year.
SCANIA HIGH-FLOOR ELECTRIC COACH PLATFORM
Scania has launched a high-floor battery-electric coach platform with up to 600 km range, supporting multiple body types and maintaining luggage space comparable to conventional coaches. The new platform comes with integrated smart charging services and aims to advance commercial vehicle electrification across Europe.
KIA PV5: ELECTRIC LIGHT COMMERCIAL VAN
Kia’s new PV5 electric van, built on a dedicated E-GMP.S platform, offers multiple body styles, battery options up to 258 miles, and fast DC charging of up to 150 kW. Integrated fleet management and warranty features support commercial use, with mass production underway in Korea.
ILLINOIS EV FAST CHARGING: $15 FLAT
Universal EV Chargers now provide flat-rate, $15-per-session DC fast charging across Illinois, eliminating time-based pricing and surprise surcharges. Drivers use CCS or NACS connectors, scan to start, and benefit from predictable costs with a growing statewide coverage.
RIVIAN ADDS LIDAR TO AUTONOMY PLATFORM
Rivian will incorporate LiDAR sensors into its next-generation vehicles to bolster their autonomy platform, reflecting industry trends as costs for the technology decrease. Recent hires and tech stack updates align with CEO RJ Scaringe’s statements about Rivian’s long-term focus on advanced driver-assistance systems.

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