EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs
Martyn Lee
Last episode 18 days agoDaily news about the technology and business driving electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and sustainable e-mobility. Daily 20-minute episodes, concise updates, and expert commentary.
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EV News China | China EV Bloodbath Predicted, XPeng G7 Arrives and BYD Denza For UK | 04 Jul 2025
Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart CHINESE TO SEE MAJOR CONSOLIDATION BY 2030 https://evne.ws/45VMTbY XPENG LAUNCHES G7 SUV WITH ADVANCED L3 AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGY https://evne.ws/45Vkp1Y XPENG G7 SUV GETS QUICK 10,000 ORDERS AFTER LAUNCH https://evne.ws/4eFpbmE BYD DENZA B5 HYBRID SUV TARGETS UK'S PREMIUM OFF-ROAD MARKET https://evne.ws/4nwwrVB BYD REACHES MILLIONTH HAN DELIVERY, SHOWS ADVANCED EV TECHNOLOGIES https://evne.ws/4nzsa3T ANWA PRODUCES FIRST SOLID-STATE BATTERY SAMPLES WITH CHERY SUPPORT https://evne.ws/4evOB5O CHANGAN TO ESTABLISH EUROPE-BASED EV PRODUCTION BY 2030 https://evne.ws/3IwcJt2 XIAOMI PLANS GLOBAL EV SALES EXPANSION BY 2027 https://evne.ws/3GsIzGC XIAOMI EXPANDS APPLE COMPATIBILITY FOR YU7 ELECTRIC SUV https://evne.ws/45SJESp GWM TARGETS TOYOTA WITH 2025 HAVAL H6 PHEV IN AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/44LLaEO
Hyundai’s Euro Success, UK Fights EV Lies and Polestar 7 Confirmed | 03 Jul 2025
Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart HYUNDAI AND KIA STRENGTHEN EV MARKET POSITION IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/4ewOO97 UK AUTOMOTIVE GROUPS UNITE AGAINST EV MISINFORMATION https://evne.ws/44geF1q GEELY TO LAUNCH EX5 ELECTRIC SUV IN UK MARKET https://evne.ws/3GuuEjd POLESTAR CONFIRMS EUROPEAN PRODUCTION OF COMPACT CROSSOVER FOR 2028 https://evne.ws/3GqoMHV EV BUYERS INCREASINGLY PREFER EMERGING BRANDS https://evne.ws/4nwRFmv RIVIAN DELIVERIES DROP DUE TO TARIFFS AND LOWER EV INCENTIVES https://evne.ws/4eCN2mO SK ON COUNTS ON SLATE EV BATTERY AGREEMENT FOR TURNAROUND https://evne.ws/3IczJgH COALITION PRESSES EU TO PRESERVE BATTERY SUPPLY CHAIN DUE DILIGENCE https://evne.ws/3TIt80d DIDI LAUNCHES 1,600 KW MEGAWATT EV SUPERCHARGING STATION IN CHINA https://evne.ws/44KwN3D LEASING BOOM TO BOOST USED EV MARKET BY 2025 https://evne.ws/45TNZF4 RECHARGE COMPLETES CARD READER INSTALLATIONS https://evne.ws/44JhF6C JOE ROGAN HIGHLIGHTS SUPERIOR SUSPENSION TECH IN NIO ET9 https://evne.ws/4lX4i8X
Briefly | 03 Jul 2025
It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 03 July 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. I'll be back later but Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily HYUNDAI AND KIA STRENGTHEN EV MARKET POSITION IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/4ewOO97 UK AUTOMOTIVE GROUPS UNITE AGAINST EV MISINFORMATION https://evne.ws/44geF1q GEELY TO LAUNCH EX5 ELECTRIC SUV IN UK MARKET https://evne.ws/3GuuEjd POLESTAR CONFIRMS EUROPEAN PRODUCTION OF COMPACT CROSSOVER FOR 2028 https://evne.ws/3GqoMHV EV BUYERS INCREASINGLY PREFER EMERGING BRANDS https://evne.ws/4nwRFmv RIVIAN DELIVERIES DROP DUE TO TARIFFS AND LOWER EV INCENTIVES https://evne.ws/4eCN2mO SK ON COUNTS ON SLATE EV BATTERY AGREEMENT FOR TURNAROUND https://evne.ws/3IczJgH COALITION PRESSES EU TO PRESERVE BATTERY SUPPLY CHAIN DUE DILIGENCE https://evne.ws/3TIt80d DIDI LAUNCHES 1,600 KW MEGAWATT EV SUPERCHARGING STATION IN CHINA https://evne.ws/44KwN3D LEASING BOOM TO BOOST USED EV MARKET BY 2025 https://evne.ws/45TNZF4 RECHARGE COMPLETES CARD READER INSTALLATIONS https://evne.ws/44JhF6C JOE ROGAN HIGHLIGHTS SUPERIOR SUSPENSION TECH IN NIO ET9 https://evne.ws/4lX4i8X
EV News China | China NEV’s Rise, Startups Struggle and BYD In Mexico | 03 Jul 2025
Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart CHINA'S JUNE NEV WHOLESALE SALES RISE SHARPLY BY 29 PERCENT https://evne.ws/44qVwbW NEV STARTUPS STRUGGLE TO MEET AMBITIOUS 2025 SALES TARGETS https://evne.ws/46p2Kje XIAOMI YU7 EV GETS STRONG PRE-ORDERS, AIMS AT TESLA MARKET https://evne.ws/3ItciQc XIAOMI CEO PRAISES TESLA SELF-DRIVING AMID GROWING COMPETITION https://evne.ws/3IqyYR7 BYD HALTS MEXICO PLANT AMID GEOPOLITICAL CONCERNS, EXPANDS IN BRAZIL https://evne.ws/45ODX89 LEAPMOTOR BEGINS PRE-SALES OF UPDATED C11 SUV IN BEV AND EREV VERSIONS https://evne.ws/4eDdKvI AUDI LAUNCHES A5L SPORTBACK WITH HUAWEI AUTOMATED DRIVING TECH https://evne.ws/3I8jjpx
Norway’s New EV Record, Allego Adds Kempower Chargers and Renault 4 On Sale | 02 Jul 2025
Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart NORWAY ACHIEVES RECORD 97% EV SHARE https://evne.ws/4lAqBAR ALLEGO AND KEMPOWER PARTNER FOR EXPANDED FAST CHARGING IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/4lGrVT4 RENAULT 4 E-TECH ELECTRIC NOW AVAILABLE WITH COMPETITIVE PRICING https://evne.ws/4luIG3a MUSK TAKES CONTROL OF SALES IN U.S., EUROPE https://evne.ws/4knYVhJ MERCEDES-BENZ VLE COMPLETES 1,100KM JOURNEY https://evne.ws/4lX4aX1 CHARGEPOINT INTRODUCES NEW EV CHARGER FOR EUROPE’S COMPANY CAR FLEETS https://evne.ws/44vpITs HYUNDAI ANNOUNCES AFFORDABLE IONIQ 2 ELECTRIC CROSSOVER LAUNCHING IN 2026 https://evne.ws/4lcHF0d HONDA-SONY LUXURY EV PROJECT FACES DEEPENING FINANCIAL LOSSES https://evne.ws/4lmXkd6 HONDA'S CUV E: ELECTRIC SCOOTER TARGETS EUROPEAN URBAN RIDERS https://evne.ws/4kryAiT GLOBAL EV BATTERY DEMAND INCREASES 38.5% YEAR-ON-YEAR https://evne.ws/4lIkr1T SWISSPORT INVESTS €1.5BN FOR ELECTRIC GROUND HANDLING FLEET EXPANSION https://evne.ws/4lcdDJV RELIABLE EV CHARGING VITAL FOR JULY 4 TRAVEL SURGE https://evne.ws/4ey2TmF
Briefly | 02 Jul 2025
It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 02 July 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. I'll be back later but Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily NORWAY ACHIEVES RECORD 97% EV SHARE https://evne.ws/4lAqBAR ALLEGO AND KEMPOWER PARTNER FOR EXPANDED FAST CHARGING IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/4lGrVT4 RENAULT 4 E-TECH ELECTRIC NOW AVAILABLE WITH COMPETITIVE PRICING https://evne.ws/4luIG3a MUSK TAKES CONTROL OF SALES IN U.S., EUROPE https://evne.ws/4knYVhJ MERCEDES-BENZ VLE COMPLETES 1,100KM JOURNEY https://evne.ws/4lX4aX1 CHARGEPOINT INTRODUCES NEW EV CHARGER FOR EUROPE’S COMPANY CAR FLEETS https://evne.ws/44vpITs HYUNDAI ANNOUNCES AFFORDABLE IONIQ 2 ELECTRIC CROSSOVER LAUNCHING IN 2026 https://evne.ws/4lcHF0d HONDA-SONY LUXURY EV PROJECT FACES DEEPENING FINANCIAL LOSSES https://evne.ws/4lmXkd6 HONDA'S CUV E: ELECTRIC SCOOTER TARGETS EUROPEAN URBAN RIDERS https://evne.ws/4kryAiT GLOBAL EV BATTERY DEMAND INCREASES 38.5% YEAR-ON-YEAR https://evne.ws/4lIkr1T SWISSPORT INVESTS €1.5BN FOR ELECTRIC GROUND HANDLING FLEET EXPANSION https://evne.ws/4lcdDJV RELIABLE EV CHARGING VITAL FOR JULY 4 TRAVEL SURGE https://evne.ws/4ey2TmF
EV News China | Record Deliveries, Stellantis Success and Solid State MG’s | 02 Jul 2025
Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart CHINESE NEV MAKERS REPORT RECORD DELIVERIES IN FIRST HALF 2025 https://evne.ws/3I8hWXV BYD COMPLETES FIRST BRAZILIAN EV FROM BAHIA FACTORY https://evne.ws/4eAEoW3 BYD SURPASSES TESLA SALES IN AUSTRALIAN EV MARKET SURGE https://evne.ws/4km0s7V LEAPMOTOR ACHIEVES RECORD SALES, STRENGTHENS STELLANTIS PARTNERSHIP https://evne.ws/4kEAZqF LEAPMOTOR UPDATES C11 SUV, PRE-SALES START JULY 3, 2025 https://evne.ws/44fJUd7 SECOND-GEN MG4 TO LAUNCH WITH SEMI-SOLID-STATE BATTERY TECHNOLOGY https://evne.ws/4nAYjbu TESLA UPDATES MODEL 3 AND MODEL Y SPECIFICATIONS IN CHINA https://evne.ws/4nxDwVU HUAWEI MAEXTRO S800 RECEIVES STRONG ORDERS, OFFERS ADVANCED LUXURY https://evne.ws/3THHnSZ FIREFLY EV BEGINS CUSTOMER TESTING IN NETHERLANDS AND NORWAY https://evne.ws/4lB0XMs WERIDE BEGINS AUTONOMOUS LOGISTICS TESTING IN GUANGZHOU HUANGPU DISTRICT https://evne.ws/4lbvnoA
Ford EV Sales Down, GM EV Sales Up and Kia EV4 UK Pricing | 01 Jul 2025
Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart FORD EV SALES DROP AMID RECALL ISSUES https://evne.ws/44ozl7H GM EV SALES SURGE AMID TESLA DECLINE IN Q2 2025 https://evne.ws/3GtEHFe KIA LAUNCHES EV4 HATCHBACK WITH 388-MILE RANGE IN UK https://evne.ws/4kr0xr4 TESLA NEARS COMPLETION OF US LFP BATTERY FACTORY IN NEVADA https://evne.ws/4eucniE UK EV HOME CHARGING COSTS REDUCED FROM JULY 1 https://evne.ws/4009obV STARCHARGE LAUNCHES HALO V2G BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGER IN AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/4euVzYN TRITIUM PARTNERS WITH HUBJECT FOR PLUG & CHARGE IMPLEMENTATION https://evne.ws/40xgdli UK POISED FOR MAJOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE PRODUCTION GROWTH BY 2035 https://evne.ws/40D4stA POLESTAR RECORD EV SALES IN SWEDEN - BEATS TESLA https://evne.ws/3GsD0rF GEOTAB STUDY SHOWS HIGH ELECTRIC POTENTIAL FOR TRUCKING FLEETS https://evne.ws/3ZZz9Jj VOLKSWAGEN EXPANDS ELECTRIC LINEUP WITH SHUTTLE AND KOMBI VANS https://evne.ws/4leQHK5
Briefly | 01 Jul 2025
It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 01 July 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. I'll be back later but Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily FORD EV SALES DROP AMID RECALL ISSUES https://evne.ws/44ozl7H GM EV SALES SURGE AMID TESLA DECLINE IN Q2 2025 https://evne.ws/3GtEHFe KIA LAUNCHES EV4 HATCHBACK WITH 388-MILE RANGE IN UK https://evne.ws/4kr0xr4 TESLA NEARS COMPLETION OF US LFP BATTERY FACTORY IN NEVADA https://evne.ws/4eucniE UK EV HOME CHARGING COSTS REDUCED FROM JULY 1 https://evne.ws/4009obV STARCHARGE LAUNCHES HALO V2G BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGER IN AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/4euVzYN TRITIUM PARTNERS WITH HUBJECT FOR PLUG & CHARGE IMPLEMENTATION https://evne.ws/40xgdli UK POISED FOR MAJOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE PRODUCTION GROWTH BY 2035 https://evne.ws/40D4stA POLESTAR RECORD EV SALES IN SWEDEN - BEATS TESLA https://evne.ws/3GsD0rF GEOTAB STUDY SHOWS HIGH ELECTRIC POTENTIAL FOR TRUCKING FLEETS https://evne.ws/3ZZz9Jj VOLKSWAGEN EXPANDS ELECTRIC LINEUP WITH SHUTTLE AND KOMBI VANS https://evne.ws/4leQHK5
EV News China | BYD Sales Records, Tesla Superchargers and Ford CEO’s Admiration | 01 Jul 2025
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Rivian’s Billion Dollar Boost, Dealers Fight For EVs and Hyundai’s Million Milestone | 30 Jun 2025
Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart VOLKSWAGEN INVESTS $1 BILLION IN RIVIAN https://evne.ws/3ZXWfA2 DEALERSHIP COALITION URGES CONGRESS TO PRESERVE EV TAX INCENTIVES https://evne.ws/45UdQg9 HYUNDAI-KIA SURPASS 1 MILLION DEDICATED PLATFORM EV SALES https://evne.ws/4kimEjk VOLKSWAGEN UK REVEALS AWD PHEV MULTIVAN AND CALIFORNIA https://evne.ws/3ImIODz ELECTRIC BMW M3 PROTOTYPE SPOTTED TESTING WITH 700 HP POWERTRAIN https://evne.ws/44IKyQg ELECTRIC UTILITY VEHICLE MARKET SET TO EXPLODE https://evne.ws/3IpiEA4 SKODA TO REVEAL ELECTRIC OCTAVIA PROTOTYPE WITH NEW SSP PLATFORM https://evne.ws/44H4jYv U.S. CUTS TARIFFS FOR U.K. CAR AND AEROSPACE EXPORTS https://evne.ws/4etZ4i5 INTEL TO CLOSE AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION AMID RESTRUCTURING https://evne.ws/4kl2jd8 VOLVO DELIVERS 5,000TH ELECTRIC TRUCK, LEADING TESLA https://evne.ws/3GnRSri
Briefly | 30 Jun 2025
It's EV News Briefly for Monday 30 June 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. I'll be back later but Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily VOLKSWAGEN INVESTS $1 BILLION IN RIVIAN https://evne.ws/3ZXWfA2 DEALERSHIP COALITION URGES CONGRESS TO PRESERVE EV TAX INCENTIVES https://evne.ws/45UdQg9 HYUNDAI-KIA SURPASS 1 MILLION DEDICATED PLATFORM EV SALES https://evne.ws/4kimEjk VOLKSWAGEN UK REVEALS AWD PHEV MULTIVAN AND CALIFORNIA https://evne.ws/3ImIODz ELECTRIC BMW M3 PROTOTYPE SPOTTED TESTING WITH 700 HP POWERTRAIN https://evne.ws/44IKyQg ELECTRIC UTILITY VEHICLE MARKET SET TO EXPLODE https://evne.ws/3IpiEA4 SKODA TO REVEAL ELECTRIC OCTAVIA PROTOTYPE WITH NEW SSP PLATFORM https://evne.ws/44H4jYv U.S. CUTS TARIFFS FOR U.K. CAR AND AEROSPACE EXPORTS https://evne.ws/4etZ4i5 INTEL TO CLOSE AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION AMID RESTRUCTURING https://evne.ws/4kl2jd8 VOLVO DELIVERS 5,000TH ELECTRIC TRUCK, LEADING TESLA https://evne.ws/3GnRSri
[ARCHIVE] UK EV Sales Soar Again, Mercedes Begins CLA Production and IONITY’s Megawatt Chargers | 06 Jun 2025
[ARCHIVE EDITION] Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart AESC LAUNCHES 10GWH EV BATTERY PLANT IN FRANCE https://evne.ws/45GZ63O MERCEDES BEGINS ALL-ELECTRIC CLA PRODUCTION https://evne.ws/4mMPWJi EUROPE’S FIRST MEGAWATT EV CHARGERS https://evne.ws/43OvAqr BYD’S MEGAWATT EV CHARGING IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/3HIdX43 CHINA NEV SALES TOP 1.24M IN MAY https://evne.ws/43MdDZH GERMAN CAR REGISTRATIONS RISE; EVS SURGE https://evne.ws/4mOtdfO UK EV REGISTRATIONS RISE 28% IN MAY https://evne.ws/45JgUeF TESLA UK SALES COLLAPSE 45% https://evne.ws/4kN2mPr MOROCCO AIMS 107,000 EVS BY 2025 https://evne.ws/4kVbBNO MORNING MIDAS VEHICLE CARRIER FIRE https://evne.ws/45GZj76 BYD SUITS INFLUENCERS OVER DISINFORMATION https://evne.ws/3SF4q03
[ARCHIVE] Briefly | 06 Jun 2025
[ARCHIVE EDITION] It's EV News Briefly for Friday 06 June 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. I'll be back later but Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily AESC LAUNCHES 10GWH EV BATTERY PLANT IN FRANCE https://evne.ws/45GZ63O MERCEDES BEGINS ALL-ELECTRIC CLA PRODUCTION https://evne.ws/4mMPWJi EUROPE’S FIRST MEGAWATT EV CHARGERS https://evne.ws/43OvAqr BYD’S MEGAWATT EV CHARGING IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/3HIdX43 CHINA NEV SALES TOP 1.24M IN MAY https://evne.ws/43MdDZH GERMAN CAR REGISTRATIONS RISE; EVS SURGE https://evne.ws/4mOtdfO UK EV REGISTRATIONS RISE 28% IN MAY https://evne.ws/45JgUeF TESLA UK SALES COLLAPSE 45% https://evne.ws/4kN2mPr MOROCCO AIMS 107,000 EVS BY 2025 https://evne.ws/4kVbBNO MORNING MIDAS VEHICLE CARRIER FIRE https://evne.ws/45GZj76 BYD SUITS INFLUENCERS OVER DISINFORMATION https://evne.ws/3SF4q03
Rivian Testing R2 Models, Model Y Drove Itself To Customer and Audi EVs Get Gaming | 29 Jun 2025
Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart RIVIAN R2 VALIDATION AND REAL-WORLD TESTING UNDERWAY https://evne.ws/45P503g TESLA MODEL Y D RIVES ITSELF TO CUSTOMER FOR DELIVERY https://evne.ws/4eqzmeq GLOBAL ELECTRIC VEHICLES REACH 55.8 MILLION, CHINA DOMINATES MARKET https://evne.ws/4kmgBKH ELECTRIC AMG CLA PROTOTYPE SPIED TESTING AT NURBURGRING https://evne.ws/4kk4NZg 2026 GMC SIERRA EV OFFERS LOWER PRICES AND BETTER FEATURES https://evne.ws/4khKLyI FORD OPENS EV TRAINING FACILITY AT HENRY FORD ACADEMY https://evne.ws/4kfLu3a SENATE DECISION IMPACTS USPS ELECTRIC FLEET TRANSITION PLANS https://evne.ws/45PDpPq LOTUS SHIFTS UK PRODUCTION TO US AMID SALES DECLINE https://evne.ws/4khLgsA WESFARMERS RECEIVES $100M LOAN FOR CLEAN ENERGY EXPANSION https://evne.ws/40wUPMZ BP PULSE OPENS SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT EV CHARGING HUB https://evne.ws/44aexRc ZAPHEAP ELECTRIC VEHICLE BUILD-OFF WELCOMES CO-HOST COLIN FURZE https://evne.ws/4epyTJm
[ARCHIVE] EU-China Deal Progresses, Chevy Drops RWD Blazer and BYD Made Us A Minivan | 11 Jun
[ARCHIVE EDITION] Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart EU-CHINA ELECTRIC VEHICLE PRICING TALKS PROGRESSING https://evne.ws/3SK1JdK CHEVY DROPS RWD BLAZER EV FROM LINEUP FOR 2026 https://evne.ws/3FQaYWL BYD M9 MINIVAN TO LAUNCH OVERSEAS https://evne.ws/4l4YpGd BYD LAUNCHES AFFORDABLE SEAL 06 EV https://evne.ws/43TrUUb BUICK UNVEILS UPDATED ELECTRA E5 SUV https://evne.ws/4dZSPCL SPAIN'S ELECTRIC VEHICLE MARKET IS SURGING https://evne.ws/3HCtN09 GERMANY BOOSTS EV ADOPTION WITH NEW INCENTIVES https://evne.ws/4dVFuLz U.S. TARIFFS HIT AUTO IMPORTS HARD https://evne.ws/4jN1vNL RIVIAN SOFTWARE PARTNERSHIP BOOSTS VOLKSWAGEN'S EV AMBITIONS https://evne.ws/4kYU1sa MACBETH PROJECT AIMS TO BOOST ELECTRIC TRUCK ADOPTION ACROSS THE EU https://evne.ws/4jGcloL WINCANTON AND DAIMLER TRUCK ARE BOOSTING THE EUROPEAN TRUCKING INDUSTRY https://evne.ws/4jMzXrY TESLA FACES CHALLENGES FROM SHIFTING CREDIT MARKETS https://evne.ws/3SME0cW
Briefly | 29 Jun 2025
It's EV News Briefly for Sunday 29 June 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. I'll be back later but Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily RIVIAN R2 VALIDATION AND REAL-WORLD TESTING UNDERWAY https://evne.ws/45P503g TESLA MODEL Y D RIVES ITSELF TO CUSTOMER FOR DELIVERY https://evne.ws/4eqzmeq GLOBAL ELECTRIC VEHICLES REACH 55.8 MILLION, CHINA DOMINATES MARKET https://evne.ws/4kmgBKH ELECTRIC AMG CLA PROTOTYPE SPIED TESTING AT NURBURGRING https://evne.ws/4kk4NZg 2026 GMC SIERRA EV OFFERS LOWER PRICES AND BETTER FEATURES https://evne.ws/4khKLyI FORD OPENS EV TRAINING FACILITY AT HENRY FORD ACADEMY https://evne.ws/4kfLu3a SENATE DECISION IMPACTS USPS ELECTRIC FLEET TRANSITION PLANS https://evne.ws/45PDpPq LOTUS SHIFTS UK PRODUCTION TO US AMID SALES DECLINE https://evne.ws/4khLgsA WESFARMERS RECEIVES $100M LOAN FOR CLEAN ENERGY EXPANSION https://evne.ws/40wUPMZ BP PULSE OPENS SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT EV CHARGING HUB https://evne.ws/44aexRc ZAPHEAP ELECTRIC VEHICLE BUILD-OFF WELCOMES CO-HOST COLIN FURZE https://evne.ws/4epyTJm
[ARCHIVE] Briefly | 11 Jun 2025
[ARCHIVE EDITION] It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 11 June 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. I'll be back later but Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily EU-CHINA ELECTRIC VEHICLE PRICING TALKS PROGRESSING https://evne.ws/3SK1JdK CHEVY DROPS RWD BLAZER EV FROM LINEUP FOR 2026 https://evne.ws/3FQaYWL BYD M9 MINIVAN TO LAUNCH OVERSEAS https://evne.ws/4l4YpGd BYD LAUNCHES AFFORDABLE SEAL 06 EV https://evne.ws/43TrUUb BUICK UNVEILS UPDATED ELECTRA E5 SUV https://evne.ws/4dZSPCL SPAIN'S ELECTRIC VEHICLE MARKET IS SURGING https://evne.ws/3HCtN09 GERMANY BOOSTS EV ADOPTION WITH NEW INCENTIVES https://evne.ws/4dVFuLz U.S. TARIFFS HIT AUTO IMPORTS HARD https://evne.ws/4jN1vNL RIVIAN SOFTWARE PARTNERSHIP BOOSTS VOLKSWAGEN'S EV AMBITIONS https://evne.ws/4kYU1sa MACBETH PROJECT AIMS TO BOOST ELECTRIC TRUCK ADOPTION ACROSS THE EU https://evne.ws/4jGcloL WINCANTON AND DAIMLER TRUCK ARE BOOSTING THE EUROPEAN TRUCKING INDUSTRY https://evne.ws/4jMzXrY TESLA FACES CHALLENGES FROM SHIFTING CREDIT MARKETS https://evne.ws/3SME0cW
[ARCHIVE] Cadillac’s High Performance OPTIQ-V, Opel Rocks and GM Double EV Sales | 10 Jun 2025
[ARCHIVE EDITION] Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart CADILLAC INTRODUCES OPTIQ-V, A NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE ELECTRIC SUV https://evne.ws/3ZSTj7E OPEL ROCKS COMPACT ELECTRIC CITY CAR LAUNCHES https://evne.ws/4mTmvVW GM DOUBLES EV SALES AND MARKET SHARE IN EARLY 2025 https://evne.ws/4kX4aFO TESLA CHINA SALES AND MARKET SHARE FALL AGAIN https://evne.ws/45cwz6d BYD SURPASSES TESLA IN EUROPEAN ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALES https://evne.ws/4mUoglE CHINA'S EV EXPORTS SURGE IN 2025 https://evne.ws/4dPK4La CHINESE AUTOMAKERS SEE INCREASING ACCEPTANCE IN UNITED KINGDOM https://evne.ws/4dV69rH VINFAST SALES CLIMB BUT LOSSES CONTINUE https://evne.ws/43AE9X6 EV APP USE GROWS AS FEATURES IMPROVE https://evne.ws/45LDJ1k INACCURATE EV NARRATIVES HINDER SALES GROWTH https://evne.ws/3ZqcCFk UK TO BOOST EV FUNDING IN UPCOMING SPENDING BILL https://evne.ws/4jFc8Ck TOKYO LAUNCHING EV BATTERY SWAP NETWORK https://evne.ws/446KZ6G
[ARCHIVE] Briefly | 10 Jun 2025
[ARCHIVE EDITION] It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 10 June 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. I'll be back later but Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily CADILLAC INTRODUCES OPTIQ-V, A NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE ELECTRIC SUV https://evne.ws/3ZSTj7E OPEL ROCKS COMPACT ELECTRIC CITY CAR LAUNCHES https://evne.ws/4mTmvVW GM DOUBLES EV SALES AND MARKET SHARE IN EARLY 2025 https://evne.ws/4kX4aFO TESLA CHINA SALES AND MARKET SHARE FALL AGAIN https://evne.ws/45cwz6d BYD SURPASSES TESLA IN EUROPEAN ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALES https://evne.ws/4mUoglE CHINA'S EV EXPORTS SURGE IN 2025 https://evne.ws/4dPK4La CHINESE AUTOMAKERS SEE INCREASING ACCEPTANCE IN UNITED KINGDOM https://evne.ws/4dV69rH VINFAST SALES CLIMB BUT LOSSES CONTINUE https://evne.ws/43AE9X6 EV APP USE GROWS AS FEATURES IMPROVE https://evne.ws/45LDJ1k INACCURATE EV NARRATIVES HINDER SALES GROWTH https://evne.ws/3ZqcCFk UK TO BOOST EV FUNDING IN UPCOMING SPENDING BILL https://evne.ws/4jFc8Ck TOKYO LAUNCHING EV BATTERY SWAP NETWORK https://evne.ws/446KZ6G
[ARCHIVE] Tesla’s Project Halo, Euro Battery Swapping and Xiaomi YU7 Arrives In Style | 27 June 2025
[ARCHIVE EDITION] Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart TESLA’S PROJECT HALO PROGRAM ADDS BLACK BOX FOR ROBOTAXI DUTY https://evne.ws/4lcpaZu CATL EYES EUROPEAN BATTERY SWAP EXPANSION https://evne.ws/3IfxVDw XIAOMI YU7 FIRST DRIVE: FERRARI LOOKS AND PERFORMANCE FOR LESS THAN A TESLA MODEL Y https://evne.ws/3TdZSy6 XIAOMI YU7 SUV GETS 200,000 ORDERS IN THREE MINUTES https://evne.ws/3GimUki FOUR NEW CHINESE EV SUVS ARRIVING TO COMPETE WITH TESLA MODEL Y https://evne.ws/40dYEa3 TESLA SALES EXEC DEPARTS THE COMPANY https://evne.ws/4nnJCZ6 VOLVO TEASES 2026 EX60 ELECTRIC SUV https://evne.ws/3FXJT4f NIO OFFERS SIX-MONTH RETURN OPTION IN GERMANY https://evne.ws/4k4hebr LOW-COST EV LEASING PLANNED FOR LOWER-INCOME GERMANS https://evne.ws/45Jiygv NASCENT MATERIALS BOOSTS LFP CATHODE EFFICIENCY https://evne.ws/3ZT8uxH
[ARCHIVE] Briefly | 27 Jun 2025
[ARCHIVE EDITION] It's EV News Briefly for Friday 27 June 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. I'll be back later but Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily TESLA’S PROJECT HALO PROGRAM ADDS BLACK BOX FOR ROBOTAXI DUTY https://evne.ws/4lcpaZu CATL EYES EUROPEAN BATTERY SWAP EXPANSION https://evne.ws/3IfxVDw XIAOMI YU7 FIRST DRIVE: FERRARI LOOKS AND PERFORMANCE FOR LESS THAN A TESLA MODEL Y https://evne.ws/3TdZSy6 XIAOMI YU7 SUV GETS 200,000 ORDERS IN THREE MINUTES https://evne.ws/3GimUki FOUR NEW CHINESE EV SUVS ARRIVING TO COMPETE WITH TESLA MODEL Y https://evne.ws/40dYEa3 TESLA SALES EXEC DEPARTS THE COMPANY https://evne.ws/4nnJCZ6 VOLVO TEASES 2026 EX60 ELECTRIC SUV https://evne.ws/3FXJT4f NIO OFFERS SIX-MONTH RETURN OPTION IN GERMANY https://evne.ws/4k4hebr LOW-COST EV LEASING PLANNED FOR LOWER-INCOME GERMANS https://evne.ws/45Jiygv NASCENT MATERIALS BOOSTS LFP CATHODE EFFICIENCY https://evne.ws/3ZT8uxH
Xiaomi YU7 Sells Out, Ford’s Homegrown Batteries and Charging Costs Fall | 28 Jun 2025
Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart XIAOMI'S YU7 EV SECURES MASSIVE PRE-ORDERS, SOLD OUT UNTIL 2027 https://evne.ws/4epVfug FORD’S MICHIGAN EV BATTERY FACTORY AVOIDS CHINESE RAW MATERIALS https://evne.ws/463Z86n BMW RECALLS OVER 70,000 EV MODELS https://evne.ws/3IlvOhu EV CHARGING COSTS FALL AS FUEL PRICES RISE AMID TENSIONS https://evne.ws/44ibeGk REDWOOD MATERIALS IS USING USED EV BATTERIES TO TAKE DATA CENTERS OFF GRID https://evne.ws/4keny0e TESLA HITS 70,000 GLOBAL SUPERCHARGER STALL MILESTONE https://evne.ws/3GqwSjA TESLA TESTS VIRTUAL QUEUING TO PREVENT SUPERCHARGER LINE CUTTING https://evne.ws/4lvz8Fj BYD EXPANDS EV MANUFACTURING CAPACITY IN HUNGARY https://evne.ws/3ZP5F0M BYD EXPANDS SHIPPING FLEET WITH SIXTH RO-RO VEHICLE CARRIER https://evne.ws/4ltuBTO MERCEDES EQS STYLING ARRIVED TOO EARLY, SAYS CHIEF DESIGNER https://evne.ws/45Gdppu IRELAND LAUNCHES GREEN REGISTRATION PLATES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES https://evne.ws/45HjfHf GOTHENBURG TESTS PLUG-FREE WIRELESS EV CHARGING FOR TAXI FLEET https://evne.ws/44soAQs
Briefly | 28 Jun 2025
It's EV News Briefly for Saturday 28 June 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. I'll be back later but Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily XIAOMI'S YU7 EV SECURES MASSIVE PRE-ORDERS, SOLD OUT UNTIL 2027 https://evne.ws/4epVfug FORD’S MICHIGAN EV BATTERY FACTORY AVOIDS CHINESE RAW MATERIALS https://evne.ws/463Z86n BMW RECALLS OVER 70,000 EV MODELS https://evne.ws/3IlvOhu EV CHARGING COSTS FALL AS FUEL PRICES RISE AMID TENSIONS https://evne.ws/44ibeGk REDWOOD MATERIALS IS USING USED EV BATTERIES TO TAKE DATA CENTERS OFF GRID https://evne.ws/4keny0e TESLA HITS 70,000 GLOBAL SUPERCHARGER STALL MILESTONE https://evne.ws/3GqwSjA TESLA TESTS VIRTUAL QUEUING TO PREVENT SUPERCHARGER LINE CUTTING https://evne.ws/4lvz8Fj BYD EXPANDS EV MANUFACTURING CAPACITY IN HUNGARY https://evne.ws/3ZP5F0M BYD EXPANDS SHIPPING FLEET WITH SIXTH RO-RO VEHICLE CARRIER https://evne.ws/4ltuBTO MERCEDES EQS STYLING ARRIVED TOO EARLY, SAYS CHIEF DESIGNER https://evne.ws/45Gdppu IRELAND LAUNCHES GREEN REGISTRATION PLATES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES https://evne.ws/45HjfHf GOTHENBURG TESTS PLUG-FREE WIRELESS EV CHARGING FOR TAXI FLEET https://evne.ws/44soAQs
A New Podcast Mini Series! Welcome to…EV NEWS CHINA
Welcome to pilot episode, or probably better to call it Episode Zero of EV News China – a limited-run of podcasts I’ll be doing from next Monday and then every weekday in July. I’ll be sharing insights into China's EV revolution for listeners worldwide. I'm Martyn Lee, and EV News China is not replacing EV News Daily. Let me say first up, I’ll be here with the usual global take on the EV industry. Instead, this will be series of bonus shows, which I hope will be essential listening for anyone interested in, or doing business with, the world's electric vehicle superpower. I wanted to drop a pilot episode to explain my thinking, and what a moment to launch. China has just reached an historic milestone that changes everything in the global automotive industry. In May 2025, plugin electric vehicles captured 53% of China's passenger car market – meaning electric vehicles are now outselling traditional gasoline cars for the first time in history. Think about that for a moment. The world's largest car market has just tipped electric. This isn't a prediction anymore – it's reality. After 7 years of doing this podcast, pretty much every day apart from some breaks when we had two new additions to our family, or some mental health breaks, I’ve been doing this 7 days a week. And I can’t tell you a time when I’ve been more fascinated about how the rest of the world views the Chinese EV market. And in many cases, how it’s still a blind spot for them. The Numbers That Matter Let me put this in perspective with some hard data that business leaders need to understand. Plugin vehicle sales in China topped one million units in May alone – in a market of 1.9 million total passenger vehicles. That breaks down to 31% pure battery electric vehicles and 22% plug-in hybrids and range extenders. For the year so far, China has already sold over 4.3 million plugin vehicles, putting the country on track to exceed 10 million units by year-end – in China alone. To put that in global context, that's more than the rest of the world combined. The leader? BYD dominates with 28.9% of the plugin market, delivering over 376,000 vehicles in May – a 14% year-over-year increase. Meanwhile, Tesla's China market share has dropped to just 4.6%, ranking fifth behind Chinese competitors. The Tesla Reality Check Speaking of Tesla, the numbers tell a sobering story for Elon Musk's company in China. Tesla sold about 58,000 vehicles in China during April 2025, down 6% from the previous year. More concerning, Tesla's retail sales to Chinese customers in the first eight weeks of Q2 2025 dropped 23% year-over-year. This reflects a broader trend – Chinese consumers are increasingly choosing domestic brands. Tesla's China market share in the BEV segment fell from 11.15% to 6.36%, while Chinese rivals like XPeng delivered 33,525 vehicles in May, up 230% year-over-year. The Financial Impact The financial implications are staggering. BYD doubled its Q1 2025 net profit to 9.15 billion yuan, with operating revenue reaching 170.36 billion yuan, up from 124.94 billion yuan the previous year. But it's not just about one company. The Chinese EV trio – NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto – are expected to see explosive growth in 2025: NIO deliveries expected to double to 450,000 units XPeng projected to reach 400,000 units, up 110% Li Auto forecasted at 700,000 units, up 40% These aren't small startups anymore – these are major industrial players reshaping global automotive supply chains. The Technology Revolution What's driving this transformation isn't just price – it's technology. Chinese companies are leading in areas that will define the future of mobility. Solid-state batteries are moving from lab to production. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology included all-solid-state batteries in core industrial standards for the first time in 2025, signaling this technology has moved from corporate R&D to national strategic priority. Artificial intelligence integration is accelerating rapidly. Over two dozen Chinese automakers, including BYD, are incorporating DeepSeek AI technology into their vehicles. BYD plans to offer preliminary self-driving capabilities in nearly all its models at no additional cost – making autonomous driving features accessible to mass-market consumers. Ultra-fast charging is becoming standard. Chinese companies like XPeng offer five-minute charging delivering 210 kilometers of range, while the industry moves toward 800V architectures that handle high current flow for rapid charging. Global Trade War Implications But this technological leadership is creating geopolitical tensions. The United States now imposes a 247.5% tariff on Chinese EVs – that's 145% from recent tariffs, plus 100% from Biden-era levies, plus standard duties. Anyone trying to import BYD's $7,800 Seagull to the US would pay an extra $19,300 in tariffs. Europe is taking a different approach, but Chinese brands still doubled their European market share in April 2025 despite tariffs reaching up to 35%. BYD faces a 17% EU tariff, yet still recorded 400% sales growth in the UK, where no tariffs apply. The contrast is stark: in tariff-free markets, Chinese EVs are winning on merit. The Infrastructure Foundation Supporting this EV revolution is massive infrastructure investment. China aims to complete an expressway charging network by end of 2025, with over 5,800 out of 6,000 expressway rest areas already equipped with charging facilities. The government has extended its vehicle trade-in subsidy scheme for 2025, offering up to RMB 20,000 for EV purchases when scrapping older vehicles. This policy has already attracted over 4 million applicants in its first six months. What This Means for Global Business So what does this mean for you – someone who might be an enthusiast of the EV transition, or maybe you work in the business of EVs or charging? First, China is no longer an emerging EV market – it's the dominant one. Any global automotive strategy that doesn't account for Chinese competition is already obsolete. Second, the technology gap is widening in China's favor. Chinese companies can design and launch new models in six months while German competitors require two years. Third, supply chain dependencies are shifting. China controls a large share of battery-grade chemical production, and Chinese companies are rapidly expanding globally – BYD now operates in over 70 countries. Looking Ahead Over the coming 20 episodes of EV News China, during this limited run of podcasts, we'll dive deeper into these trends. We'll analyze quarterly earnings, decode policy changes, and track the technological innovations reshaping not just China, but the global automotive industry. We'll help you understand what these developments mean for your business, your investments, and your strategic planning. Because in a world where China has achieved 53% EV market share, the question isn't whether electric vehicles will dominate – it's how quickly the rest of the world can adapt. That's all for today's pilot episode of EV News China. Starting Monday, I’ll be here every weekday with the latest developments from the world's electric vehicle superpower. Sometimes it will just be a news show, sometimes we’ll dive into a specific topic. Remember, EV News China is essential listening for anyone interested in, or doing business with, the world's electric vehicle superpower.