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Volkswagen Group will temporarily halt production of the Audi Q4 E-Tron, ID.4, and ID.7 at its Zwickau and Emden plants in Germany. Weak demand, tariff-related pricing challenges, and rising competition are forcing the automaker to scale back despite recent sales gains.

Stellantis has revealed its Intelligent Battery Integrated System (IBIS), which embeds the charger and inverter directly into the pack. The design improves efficiency by 10%, boosts output by 15%, trims weight, and shortens charging times, with production targeted for decade’s end.

Kia is adding Plug & Charge to the 2025 EV6 and 2026 EV9, allowing drivers to plug in and charge without apps or cards. With NACS ports for Tesla Superchargers and support from Electrify America, Kia owners will soon enjoy a faster, simpler EV charging experience.

Subaru’s 2026 Solterra gets a serious upgrade: 288 miles of range, more horsepower, refined ride, and faster charging with Supercharger access. Even better, prices stay nearly the same, making this AWD EV a compelling choice against rivals like Toyota’s bZ4X.

Voltpost’s new Air charger turns streetlights into EV charging hubs. Mounted high with retractable cables, it delivers 9.6 kW per vehicle. With quick, low-cost installation and pilot programs, it could expand charging access in crowded cities.

Lucid is ramping up Gravity SUV production while the $7,500 federal EV credit expires. To ease delays, Lucid offers its own $7,500 discount on qualifying leases through December, boosting momentum for its flagship SUV.

For the first time, EVs briefly cost less than gas cars in the U.S., averaging $600 cheaper in summer 2025. But with federal tax credits expiring and automakers set to pull back on incentives, the window of price parity may close quickly.

September 2025 offers some of the best EV lease deals in years, with Tesla, Hyundai, Ford, and more slashing prices before the $7,500 lease credit expires. From budget crossovers to luxury EVs, buyers have a rare chance to save big.

BYD’s YangWang U9 Extreme has become the world’s fastest production car, hitting 308.4 mph. With 2,977 hp, advanced battery tech, and limited production, it proves China’s EVs can rival and even surpass European hypercars.