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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 19:00, Lagos time.
Today
- Cambustion launches powertrain-in-the-loop testing for electrified vehicle development (opens in a new tab)
Charged EVsNew models
- FlixBus launches long-distance electric bus route between Vienna and Bratislava (opens in a new tab)
electriveNew models
- Punjab Launches Electric Buses on 2 Routes in Gujranwala (opens in a new tab)
ProPakistaniNew models
Yesterday
- XPENG To Launch Its Next-Gen AI Flagship G9L SUV & Showcase Its Physical AI Lineup At The 2026 Paris Motor Show (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaNew models
- Lucid launches ‘Certified Pre-owned’ programme in Europe (opens in a new tab)
electriveNew models
- Tesla postpones Roadster unveiling due to weather (opens in a new tab)
electriveNew models
Wednesday 30 September
- Xiaomi officially launches Sky Nomad series in China (opens in a new tab)
electriveNew models
- Nissan UK launches autonomous driving research project (opens in a new tab)
electriveNew models
- Second-gen BYD Seagull revealed massaged driver’s seat & 94L frunk (opens in a new tab)
CarNewsChinaNew models
- Hyundai could introduce Ioniq 4 and Ioniq 7 ‘soon’ (opens in a new tab)
electriveNew models
- Chery Q arrives in Nigeria as Carloha expands electric mobility line-up (opens in a new tab)
The Guardian NigeriaNew modelsNigeria and Africa
- Chery’s iCaur V27 EREV with 300 km EV range launched in China, starting at 28,300 USD (opens in a new tab)
CarNewsChinaNew models
Tuesday 29 September
- Tesla Patents 'Electric Fan Car' Weeks Before Roadster Reveal (opens in a new tab)
InsideEVsNew models
- 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)
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- Lynk & Co launches 20 compact electric SUV, reports over 14,663 firm orders in 1 hour (opens in a new tab)
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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)
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- Huawei-backed Luxeed launches updated R7 SUV with range of up to 855 km (opens in a new tab)
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- Huawei-backed Luxeed launches RX electric SUV in China, starting at $38,550 (opens in a new tab)
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- BYD previews second-gen Seal 07 sedan with larger dimensions (opens in a new tab)
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- China unveils 5-year battery plan targeting large-scale all-solid-state use by 2030 (opens in a new tab)
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- Tone-Deaf Trillionaire Launches $200,000 Electric Car Into Sour US Market (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaNew models
Saturday 26 September
Friday 25 September
Thursday 24 September
- Dongfeng-Huawei brand Epicland launches X9, targeting large extended-range SUV market (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostNew models
- BYD unveils interior sketches of second-gen Seagull, offering glimpse of cabin design (opens in a new tab)
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- BYD teases China launch of Shark pickup over 2 years after overseas debut (opens in a new tab)
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- Changan Nevo launches Q06 SUV with limited-time starting price of $20,140 (opens in a new tab)
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- IM Motors launches next-gen LS6 from $29,320 with up to 782 km range (opens in a new tab)
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- GAC-Huawei brand Aistaland launches GX7, targeting extended-range SUV market (opens in a new tab)
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