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BYD 2026 EVs: printed specs, open questions, 5-min charging

BYD's 2026 model-year changes split by proof: Europe's Atto 3 EVO arrives with a printed 800-volt, 220 kW spec sheet, while in Malaysia the Sealion 7 update is battery-and-price, the Atto 3 facelift carries the launch-reported Evo powertrain, and the 800-volt claims alone are left unconfirmed by the coverage. The five-minute flash charging, from the second-generation Blade Battery to the 1-megawatt Super e-Platform, remains documented in China only.

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Tesla accused of selling FSD to Korean owners who can’t legally use it

Tesla accused of selling FSD to Korean owners who can’t legally use it

A South Korean consumer group is asking regulators to stop Tesla from marketing “Full Self-Driving” to customers whose cars can’t legally run it. By Tesla’s own numbers, that covers 99% of the Teslas it sold in Korea last year. Citizens United for Consumer Sovereignty plans to file the complaint with the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) on Thursday, according to Reuters, which reviewed it. It comes just a week after a Seoul court threw out a refund lawsuit from Korean owners who paid for FSD. more…

Technology & OwnershipElectrek
Opel Grandland Electric Gets 22-kW Onboard Charger, Cutting Charging Times in Half

Opel Grandland Electric Gets 22-kW Onboard Charger, Cutting Charging Times in Half

Opel is making its all-electric SUV lineup more convenient with the introduction of a new 22-kW onboard charger for the Opel Grandland Electric. The upgrade makes the Grandland the first Opel passenger car to offer this charging technology, bringing significantly shorter AC charging times and greater flexibility for owners. The new 22-kW onboard charger is available across all three electric versions: the standard Grandland Electric , the Grandland Electric Long Range and the dual-motor Grandland Electric AWD . The upgrade is particularly useful for drivers who regularly charge at home, at wor

Technology & OwnershipElectric Cars Report
Tesla cuts FSD’s speed margin from 50% to 10% over the limit in Europe

Tesla cuts FSD’s speed margin from 50% to 10% over the limit in Europe

Tesla’s driver-assistance system in Europe can no longer be set to drive 50% over the speed limit. The Netherlands’ RDW, which approved the system in April, confirmed today that it signed off on an update capping the speed margin at 10% and officially renaming “FSD Supervised” to Tesla Assisted Driving. The changes land weeks before EU member states could vote on approving the system across the bloc, and they match the conditions Germany set last month. more…

Technology & OwnershipElectrek
BMW to Bring Advanced Level 2 Autonomous Driving Assistance to City Streets in 2027

BMW to Bring Advanced Level 2 Autonomous Driving Assistance to City Streets in 2027

BMW is preparing to take its partially automated driving technology into urban environments, with new Level 2 driver assistance functions scheduled to arrive in 2027. The expansion will allow compatible BMW models to assist with more complex city-driving situations, including turning, navigating roundabouts, changing lanes and handling priority intersections. The new technology will extend BMW’s navigation-guided assistance beyond motorways and rural roads, creating a more seamless driving experience from highways to city centres. Germany will be the first market to receive the upgraded system

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Kia EV4 Earns Five-Star Green NCAP Rating With Highest Score in Latest Tests

Kia EV4 Earns Five-Star Green NCAP Rating With Highest Score in Latest Tests

The Kia EV4 has earned a five-star sustainability rating from Green NCAP , achieving an impressive overall score of 90%. The result makes Kia’s first dedicated all-electric sedan the highest-scoring vehicle among the seven models evaluated in Green NCAP’s latest assessment round. Tested in Earth trim with an 81.4 kWh battery, the EV4 delivered strong results across all three environmental performance categories: Greenhouse Gases, Energy Efficiency, and Clean Air. Its performance highlights Kia’s efforts to combine long-range electric driving with lower environmental impact and everyday practic

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Toyota & Waymo Advance Autonomous Driving Collaboration for Safer Streets and Freedom of Movement for All

Toyota & Waymo Advance Autonomous Driving Collaboration for Safer Streets and Freedom of Movement for All

Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) and Waymo today announced the next phase of their autonomous driving collaboration, in pursuit of a world with safer streets and freedom of movement for all. Building on the preliminary agreement announced in April 2025, Toyota and Waymo will begin initial operations to test and validate ... [continued] The post Toyota & Waymo Advance Autonomous Driving Collaboration for Safer Streets and Freedom of Movement for All appeared first on CleanTechnica .

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Tesla drops car referral rewards, now pays owners in FSD for referrals

Tesla drops car referral rewards, now pays owners in FSD for referrals

Tesla has launched a new referral program in the US that pays owners in Full Self-Driving (Supervised) instead of rewarding car sales. A referred owner gets one free month of FSD, and the referrer gets a free month or a $99 Tesla Credit if that person starts paying. At the same time, Tesla’s Refer and Earn terms no longer list any vehicle as a qualifying purchase for buyer or referrer rewards. Buy a Tesla with a friend’s code today and neither of you gets anything. more…

Technology & OwnershipElectrek
Waymo’s next robotaxi is a purpose-built Toyota bZ4X

Waymo’s next robotaxi is a purpose-built Toyota bZ4X

Waymo announced today that it will use Toyota bZ4X electric vehicles that are assembled in Japan for a robotaxi service in Tokyo. The news builds on the strategic partnership between Waymo and Toyota which was first announced in April 2025 . The robotaxis will be built entirely under one roof at Toyota's Takaoka plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Instead of building regular cars and modifying them later, the factory will install Waymo's self-driving sensors and computers right on the assembly line as each car is made. A team-up between the world's largest automaker and the world's

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2027 Fiat Topolino Gets Street-Legal Capability, New Open Air Model and Fresh Colors

2027 Fiat Topolino Gets Street-Legal Capability, New Open Air Model and Fresh Colors

The tiny electric Fiat Topolino is preparing for a bigger role in the U.S. market. After attracting strong customer interest and selling through initial dealer allocations, Fiat is expanding its 2027 Topolino lineup with a new Open Air version, fresh exterior colors, an updated digital instrument cluster, and an important upgrade: street-legal Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) capability. Known as Fiat’s “little mouse,” the Topolino combines distinctive Italian styling with compact dimensions and simple electric mobility. Although its limited performance and driving range make it unsuitable for conventi

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