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EV news: Nigeria, Africa and the world
What is happening with electric vehicles in Nigeria, across Africa and around the world, including the Chinese makers whose cars Nigerians import. We check news sites every 30 minutes and link to the original article.
Last checked 2 October at 20:00, Lagos time.
Tuesday 29 September
- Tesla Patents 'Electric Fan Car' Weeks Before Roadster Reveal (opens in a new tab)
InsideEVsNew models
- Porsche Macan 4 electric brings Porsche precision to EV power (opens in a new tab)
Autogefuel on MSNGeneral
- Philippines Boosts EV Infrastructure Budget as Charging Network Faces Expansion Test (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaCharging
- Op-Ed: Upcoming Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit is an Audit of National Policy (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaPolicy and imports
- Hyundai launches China-tailored Ioniq V electric sedan from under $15,000 (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostNew models
- BYD FCB Ti 9 arrives at showrooms across China as customer registration opens (opens in a new tab)
CarNewsChinaNew models
- BYD Da Han marks Dynasty lineup's 10 millionth vehicle ahead of October 13 launch (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostNew models
- VLA 2.0 vs. FSD in Amsterdam — Part 2: Tesla Model 3 (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaGeneral
- Ghana's SolarTaxi Targets Regional EV Exports, but AfCFTA Origin Rules Set a High Bar (opens in a new tab)
ecofinagencyGeneralNigeria and Africa
- Lynk & Co launches 20 compact electric SUV, reports over 14,663 firm orders in 1 hour (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostNew models
- Geely Gets 30% of NIO Power (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaGeneral
- Aito to open pre-sales of updated M8 SUV on September 30 with L3-ready architecture (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- Are Electric Trucks Cheaper To Operate Than Diesel? (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaGeneral
- Unlock Public EV Charging Price Transparency & Competition (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaCharging
Monday 28 September
- VW ID. ERA 8X EREV SUV opens for pre-sales in China, launch set for October 12 (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostNew models
- GAC plans to buy 50% of FAW Toyota to coordinate operations at Toyota's 2 China joint ventures (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- Electric Trucks Cheaper To Operate Than Diesel For Almost Half Of Trucks Sold In EU — New Analysis (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaGeneral
- Huawei-backed Luxeed launches updated R7 SUV with range of up to 855 km (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostNew models
- Stelato V8 starts pre-sales in China, taking Huawei-backed brand into MPV market (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- Huawei-backed Luxeed launches RX electric SUV in China, starting at $38,550 (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostNew models
- Gotion, VW plan $3.67 billion investment in European battery supply chain (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostBusiness
- BYD previews second-gen Seal 07 sedan with larger dimensions (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostNew models
- China unveils 5-year battery plan targeting large-scale all-solid-state use by 2030 (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostNew models
- Xpeng reportedly consolidates product lines to cut R&D costs (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- Tone-Deaf Trillionaire Launches $200,000 Electric Car Into Sour US Market (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaNew models
- XPENG VLA 2.0 vs. Tesla FSD in Amsterdam — Part 1: XPENG L03 (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaGeneral
- VW's Jetta brand opens pre-sales for M6 electric sedan in China, starting at about $11,900 (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- Momenta to develop advanced driver assistance for Peugeot, Jeep in China and overseas (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- Nio's William Li casts Geely tie-up as effort to curb cutthroat competition through shared infrastructure (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- Geely to take 30% stake in Nio Power with battery swap assets and cash (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
Sunday 27 September
Saturday 26 September
Friday 25 September
Thursday 24 September
- Next Beijing Auto Show set for March 27-April 5, 2027 (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- Dongfeng-Huawei brand Epicland launches X9, targeting large extended-range SUV market (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostNew models
- VW Anhui opens pre-sales for ID. UNYX 09 sedan from $29,620 (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- BYD unveils interior sketches of second-gen Seagull, offering glimpse of cabin design (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostNew models
- BYD teases China launch of Shark pickup over 2 years after overseas debut (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostNew models