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It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 16 October 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon 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 RIVIAN BOOSTS R2 ANNUAL CAPACITY TO 175,000 VEHICLES https://evne.ws/495HBvP GLOBAL SEPTEMBER PLUG-IN SALES REACH RECORD 2.1M https://evne.ws/47qJnX9 GM TAKES $1.6B CHARGE ON CUTTING BACK EV CAPACITY https://evne.ws/47aqeY6 SK ON EXPANDS LFP PRODUCTION IN GEORGIA https://evne.ws/4qb869n GREAT WALL MOTORS RELAUNCHES IN EUROPE WITH FOCUS ON HAVAL https://evne.ws/46TL3sb EV INCENTIVES AND DEALS STILL EXIST MID-OCTOBER  https://evne.ws/4780lZb CHINA SEEKS WTO TALKS OVER INDIA'S EV SUBSIDIES https://evne.ws/4nVy8fl EVS IN THE UK COST £350+ LESS TO RUN YEARLY https://evne.ws/4nOZraX FACTORY IN ROMANIA STARTS GLC ELECTRIC DRIVE ASSEMBLY https://evne.ws/4nRUb6z NEW YORK INVESTS NEARLY $80M IN ZERO-EMISSION BUSES https://evne.ws/48slD60 FIRST U.S. HOME INSTALLATIONS OF BIDIRECTIONAL WALLBOX CHARGERS https://evne.ws/4qht4DI OREGON’S FIRST SOLAR-PLUS-STORAGE FAST CHARGERS https://evne.ws/46TA0za EVERYTHING ELECTRIC FARNBOROUGH: 25,703 ATTENDEES WEEKEND https://evne.ws/43fUyzl WARATAH SUPER BATTERY REACHES FULL OUTPUT https://evne.ws/3W858oq

It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 15 October 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon 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 REFRESHED JEEP GRAND WAGONEER GETS A RANGE-EXTENDED HYBRID VARIANT https://evne.ws/48r05GZ MERCEDES REVEALS VISION ICONIC CONCEPT IN SHANGHAI https://evne.ws/3LboTJa GENESIS GV70 ADDING HYBRID AND EREV https://evne.ws/3W69OLw APTERA SECURES $75M AHEAD OF NASDAQ LISTING https://evne.ws/46U8Jg4 US CANCELS $7.6BN CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT GRANTS https://evne.ws/4n5pRnM CALIFORNIA EVS REACH 29.1% OF NEW SALES https://evne.ws/4nPtD5M SIEMENS LAUNCHES SICHARGE FLEX MEGAWATT DC CHARGING https://evne.ws/4q7Zwbg NISSAN LEAF GETS ANOTHER RECALL OVER ITS BATTERIES https://evne.ws/3W58OqU US AVERAGE NEW CAR PRICE TOPS $50,000 https://evne.ws/3IIjuJ6 GM ENDS HYDROTEC NEXT-GENERATION HYDROGEN DEVELOPMENT https://evne.ws/3J4aq1c TESLA RAMPS SHANGHAI OUTPUT FOR Q4 2025 https://evne.ws/4oEryKf VW TESTS QUANTUMSCAPE SOLID-STATE BATTERY IN DUCATI https://evne.ws/4q1ffZI LUCID AIR SAPPHIRE WINS 2026 GERMAN PERFORMANCE CAR OF THE YEAR https://evne.ws/4ojTHG6

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 DURACELL LAUNCHES UK ULTRA-FAST EV NETWORK https://evne.ws/3W5RKB7 POLESTAR Q3 2025 SEES SALES RISE DESPITE CHINA EXIT https://evne.ws/48tWCrc CYBERTRUCK U.S. SALES DROP IN Q3 https://evne.ws/4n3rvpV TESLA REPLACES AUTOPILOT WHEEL ICON WITH LABEL https://evne.ws/47n1SvE TESLA SWEDEN FACES NEW LABOUR ACTION AS STRIKE STRETCHES TO TWO YEARS https://evne.ws/4n4WKkv CHINA TIGHTENS NEV TAX AND EFFICIENCY RULES https://evne.ws/4n2xsTU IRELAND FUNDS 90 HIGH-POWER EV CHARGING HUBS https://evne.ws/4q8G9Pj SPY SHOTS OF 2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 3 REVEAL UNIQUE HEADLIGHTS https://evne.ws/3J8ytvM VINFAST UNVEILS TWO ELECTRIC BUSES IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/47aDz2V SILENCE LAUNCHES 14 PARIS BATTERY SWAP STATIONS https://evne.ws/4ohdHsO LI AUTO L9 ENGINE FAILURE AFTER 190,000 MILES https://evne.ws/475MZwy JAECOO 8 SUV COMING TO UK NEXT YEAR https://evne.ws/4nM0FDL

 It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 14 October 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon 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 DURACELL LAUNCHES UK ULTRA-FAST EV NETWORK https://evne.ws/3W5RKB7 POLESTAR Q3 2025 SEES SALES RISE DESPITE CHINA EXIT https://evne.ws/48tWCrc CYBERTRUCK U.S. SALES DROP IN Q3 https://evne.ws/4n3rvpV TESLA REPLACES AUTOPILOT WHEEL ICON WITH LABEL https://evne.ws/47n1SvE TESLA SWEDEN FACES NEW LABOUR ACTION AS STRIKE STRETCHES TO TWO YEARS https://evne.ws/4n4WKkv CHINA TIGHTENS NEV TAX AND EFFICIENCY RULES https://evne.ws/4n2xsTU IRELAND FUNDS 90 HIGH-POWER EV CHARGING HUBS https://evne.ws/4q8G9Pj SPY SHOTS OF 2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 3 REVEAL UNIQUE HEADLIGHTS https://evne.ws/3J8ytvM VINFAST UNVEILS TWO ELECTRIC BUSES IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/47aDz2V SILENCE LAUNCHES 14 PARIS BATTERY SWAP STATIONS https://evne.ws/4ohdHsO LI AUTO L9 ENGINE FAILURE AFTER 190,000 MILES https://evne.ws/475MZwy JAECOO 8 SUV COMING TO UK NEXT YEAR https://evne.ws/4nM0FDL

[Archive] 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 U.S. EV SALES REACH 438,487 IN Q3 https://evne.ws/4nKgdId VW GROUP Q3 2025 EV DELIVERY UPDATE https://evne.ws/4oljhuv CLA TO INCLUDE GEMINI AI BY END OF 2025 https://evne.ws/4q6K9jx MERCEDES ELF: 1 MW AND WIRELESS CHARGING https://evne.ws/4o9Ynyi NISSAN ARIYA GETS SUBTLE FACELIFT https://evne.ws/42BZDSs AUTOMAKERS END PROGRAMS USING EV TAX CREDIT LOOPHOLE https://evne.ws/3ILtscG FORD CUTS PRICES ON F-150 LIGHTNING TRIMS https://evne.ws/4n0zS5q TESLA ADDS TRON: ARES VISUALS TO CARS https://evne.ws/4hhb2gI

[Archive] It's EV News Briefly for Sunday 12 October 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon 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 U.S. EV SALES REACH 438,487 IN Q3 https://evne.ws/4nKgdId VW GROUP Q3 2025 EV DELIVERY UPDATE https://evne.ws/4oljhuv CLA TO INCLUDE GEMINI AI BY END OF 2025 https://evne.ws/4q6K9jx MERCEDES ELF: 1 MW AND WIRELESS CHARGING https://evne.ws/4o9Ynyi NISSAN ARIYA GETS SUBTLE FACELIFT https://evne.ws/42BZDSs AUTOMAKERS END PROGRAMS USING EV TAX CREDIT LOOPHOLE https://evne.ws/3ILtscG FORD CUTS PRICES ON F-150 LIGHTNING TRIMS https://evne.ws/4n0zS5q TESLA ADDS TRON: ARES VISUALS TO CARS https://evne.ws/4hhb2gI

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 2027 CHEVY BOLT MAKES ITS DEBUT  https://evne.ws/3IIHko2 GERMANY COMMITS €3BN EV PURCHASE INCENTIVES https://evne.ws/473AT6W NHTSA PROBES 2.88M TESLAS WITH FSD https://evne.ws/4oe1Xra KIA TRIALS CELL-LEVEL BATTERY PASSPORT https://evne.ws/4q6GMcb AUDI A4 RETURNING AS EV IN 2028 https://evne.ws/4h65DZv BMW GROUP SEES PLUG-IN SALES IN Q3 AND YTD 2025 RISE https://evne.ws/3KKp5PK NISSAN LEAF UK PRICING, SPECS AND TIMELINE ANNOUNCED https://evne.ws/4mYMCcO EUROPEAN EXECUTIVES DEMAND FIRM 2035 ZERO-EMISSION TARGET https://evne.ws/4ocVoFh BUSWORLD FEATURES A NUMBER OF LONG-RANGE ELECTRIC COACHES DEBUTS https://evne.ws/3W0LBGf VOLVO’S MULTI-ADAPTIVE SAFETY BELT RECOGNIZED BY TIME https://evne.ws/4h6gP8v UK EV CHARGING NETWORK EXPANDS 22% IN Q3 https://evne.ws/472yMjE EV BATTERIES SHOW LOW DEGRADATION OVER TIME https://evne.ws/3W3lcHU

It's EV News Briefly for Saturday 11 October 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon 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 2027 CHEVY BOLT MAKES ITS DEBUT  https://evne.ws/3IIHko2 GERMANY COMMITS €3BN EV PURCHASE INCENTIVES https://evne.ws/473AT6W NHTSA PROBES 2.88M TESLAS WITH FSD https://evne.ws/4oe1Xra KIA TRIALS CELL-LEVEL BATTERY PASSPORT https://evne.ws/4q6GMcb AUDI A4 RETURNING AS EV IN 2028 https://evne.ws/4h65DZv BMW GROUP SEES PLUG-IN SALES IN Q3 AND YTD 2025 RISE https://evne.ws/3KKp5PK NISSAN LEAF UK PRICING, SPECS AND TIMELINE ANNOUNCED https://evne.ws/4mYMCcO EUROPEAN EXECUTIVES DEMAND FIRM 2035 ZERO-EMISSION TARGET https://evne.ws/4ocVoFh BUSWORLD FEATURES A NUMBER OF LONG-RANGE ELECTRIC COACHES DEBUTS https://evne.ws/3W0LBGf VOLVO’S MULTI-ADAPTIVE SAFETY BELT RECOGNIZED BY TIME https://evne.ws/4h6gP8v UK EV CHARGING NETWORK EXPANDS 22% IN Q3 https://evne.ws/472yMjE EV BATTERIES SHOW LOW DEGRADATION OVER TIME https://evne.ws/3W3lcHU

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 RENAULT TWINGO E‑TECH TO LAUNCH IN NOVEMBER https://evne.ws/4mQlpJj THE ELETTRICA, FERRARI’S FIRST EV, WILL BE A FOUR-MOTOR FOUR-DOOR NON-SUPERCAR https://evne.ws/4h2DgeR RIVIAN SWAPS AMAZON’S ALEXA FOR GOOGLE'S GEMINI https://evne.ws/4n2R6PV RIVIAN CEO RJ SCARINGE CLAIMS CONFIDENCE AHEAD OF 2026 LAUNCH OF $45,000 R2 https://evne.ws/47hwK0v NEXT GENERATION VOLVO EX40 WILL USE SPA3 PLATFORM https://evne.ws/3KB8fTn TESLA'S NEW BASE MODEL 3 EVEN CUTS POWER MIRRORS https://evne.ws/4oaQad9 BYD SALES SURGE IN GERMANY AND OVERSEAS https://evne.ws/3KKZXYU SKODA OVERTAKES BMW IN GERMAN BEV SALES https://evne.ws/48VaJFW NISSAN TO LAUNCH THIRD-GENERATION LEAF ORDERS IN JAPAN https://evne.ws/4o51E1Q IONITY LAUNCHES POWER 365 AND MOTION 365 SUBCRIPTION OFFERS https://evne.ws/4mZ8xRl FEDEX AUSTRALIA ADDS 55 ELECTRIC DELIVERY VEHICLES https://evne.ws/4mXWlQO FUELL COMPANY, IP SOLD FOR $170,000 https://evne.ws/4h11vdk PAKISTAN EV BIKES MOSTLY USE FAKE “GRAPHENE” BATTERIES https://evne.ws/3VUkXim

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. Patreon 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 RENAULT TWINGO E‑TECH TO LAUNCH IN NOVEMBER https://evne.ws/4mQlpJj THE ELETTRICA, FERRARI’S FIRST EV, WILL BE A FOUR-MOTOR FOUR-DOOR NON-SUPERCAR https://evne.ws/4h2DgeR RIVIAN SWAPS AMAZON’S ALEXA FOR GOOGLE'S GEMINI https://evne.ws/4n2R6PV RIVIAN CEO RJ SCARINGE CLAIMS CONFIDENCE AHEAD OF 2026 LAUNCH OF $45,000 R2 https://evne.ws/47hwK0v NEXT GENERATION VOLVO EX40 WILL USE SPA3 PLATFORM https://evne.ws/3KB8fTn TESLA'S NEW BASE MODEL 3 EVEN CUTS POWER MIRRORS https://evne.ws/4oaQad9 BYD SALES SURGE IN GERMANY AND OVERSEAS https://evne.ws/3KKZXYU SKODA OVERTAKES BMW IN GERMAN BEV SALES https://evne.ws/48VaJFW NISSAN TO LAUNCH THIRD-GENERATION LEAF ORDERS IN JAPAN https://evne.ws/4o51E1Q IONITY LAUNCHES POWER 365 AND MOTION 365 SUBCRIPTION OFFERS https://evne.ws/4mZ8xRl FEDEX AUSTRALIA ADDS 55 ELECTRIC DELIVERY VEHICLES https://evne.ws/4mXWlQO FUELL COMPANY, IP SOLD FOR $170,000 https://evne.ws/4h11vdk PAKISTAN EV BIKES MOSTLY USE FAKE “GRAPHENE” BATTERIES https://evne.ws/3VUkXim Renault Twingo E‑Tech launch   Renault 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.  Ferrari Elettrica revealed  Ferrari’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.   Rivian adopts Google Gemini AI   Rivian 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.   Rivian CEO confident for R2  CEO 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.   Volvo EX40 to use SPA3  Volvo’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.   Tesla trims Model 3 features  Tesla’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.   BYD sales surge overseas  BYD’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.   Skoda overtakes BMW in German BEV sales   Skoda 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.   Nissan third‑generation Leaf orders   Nissan 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.   Ionity launches subscription plans   Ionity’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.   FedEx Australia adds 55 electric vehicles   FedEx 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.   Fuell assets sold   Fuell, 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.   Pakistan’s fake “graphene” batteries issue   About 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.