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GEELY CONFIRMS CANADA ENTRY AS EV TARIFFS EASE
https://evne.ws/r4rdi
BYD'S NEW SEAGULL GROWS BEFORE PRICE REVEAL
https://evne.ws/9s99z
LI AUTO SETS 28 OCTOBER UPGRADE FOR ITS BESTSELLER
https://evne.ws/rp32q
BYD'S OCEAN MPV EMERGES AHEAD OF YEAR-END DEBUT
https://evne.ws/82p22
MAEXTRO BRAKE REPORTS PROMPT A YANGWANG RESPONSE
https://evne.ws/38i8c
GEELY BRINGS MONJARO PLUG-IN HYBRID TO PARIS
https://evne.ws/9zonm
BYD FLASH CHARGERS LOG 1.22 MILLION HOLIDAY SESSIONS
https://evne.ws/e6qeq
NIO SWAP SITES AVERAGE THREE TIMES BYD'S PEAK-DAY VISITS
https://evne.ws/ly0wo
TESLA SHANGHAI SALES RISE AS CHINA DELIVERIES FALL
https://evne.ws/kc1xz

GEELY PLANS CANADIAN LAUNCH AS US MARKET STAYS SHUT
https://evne.ws/yg2rq
VOLKSWAGEN TELLS 22,524 ID.4 OWNERS TO LIMIT CHARGING
https://evne.ws/12wns
RIVIAN BRINGS GHOSTBUSTERS INTO ITS EV SOFTWARE
https://evne.ws/otruv
ZEEKR 9X HYBRID CLAIMS 10–80% CHARGING IN 9.5 MINUTES
https://evne.ws/od38a
FORD SAYS CAMERA FAULTS CHANGED ITS NEXT EV PLATFORM
https://evne.ws/9znsk
EU ASKED TO LET TRUCK FLEETS SHARE DEPOT CHARGERS
https://evne.ws/aonk2
CHERY LAUNCHES UK APPROVED USED SCHEME WITH BATTERY CHECKS
https://evne.ws/qrn8r
DONUT LAB STILL HAS NO VERIFIED PRODUCTION BATTERY
https://evne.ws/8kl2m
MCLAREN PLANS MORE HYBRIDS AS SUPERCAR EVS RETREAT
https://evne.ws/boew1

It's ev.news Briefly for Sunday 11 October 2026, only todays headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.
GEELY PLANS CANADIAN LAUNCH AS US MARKET STAYS SHUT
Geely plans to enter Canada in 2027, establishing dealerships and service operations following an agreement between Ottawa and Beijing allowing limited Chinese EV imports, while US tariffs and restrictions continue to block Chinese manufacturers. With Geely's Chinese domestic sales down 23% and exports up 169% in the first nine months of 2026, international expansion is increasingly important, although Canadian launch models and sales dates remain unconfirmed.
VOLKSWAGEN TELLS 22,524 ID.4 OWNERS TO LIMIT CHARGING
Volkswagen is recalling 22,524 US ID.4 electric SUVs from model years 2023–2026 over a potential battery fire risk linked to charging above 80%, instructing affected owners to restrict charging while engineers investigate. Although Volkswagen estimates just 0.1% of recalled vehicles have the defect, it has not identified the root cause or developed a permanent remedy, leaving owners with reduced usable battery capacity and potentially shorter driving ranges.
RIVIAN BRINGS GHOSTBUSTERS INTO ITS EV SOFTWARE
Rivian has launched a Ghostbusters-themed Halloween software update for its R1S, R1T and R2 vehicles, featuring themed displays, sounds, lighting effects and an arcade game, accompanied by a promotional film starring Bill Murray and a specially modified Ecto-R1 SUV. Available until 2 November, the update demonstrates how software-defined vehicles allow manufacturers to introduce new experiences and seasonal features to existing cars without physical modifications.
ZEEKR 9X HYBRID CLAIMS 10–80% CHARGING IN 9.5 MINUTES
Zeekr has presented its €119,500 9X plug-in hybrid SUV in Germany, featuring a 55.1 kWh battery, claimed 179 km electric range and 900-volt architecture capable of 330 kW peak DC charging, potentially delivering 10–80% charging in just 9.5 minutes. The six-seat SUV uses a petrol engine exclusively as a generator, with European deliveries expected between December 2026 and early 2027, although its charging performance and technical specifications still await final European approval and real-world verification.
FORD SAYS CAMERA FAULTS CHANGED ITS NEXT EV PLATFORM
Ford CEO Jim Farley says recurring camera faults and disputes between suppliers convinced the company to bring more vehicle software development in-house, rather than relying on multiple companies to diagnose and resolve problems. Ford's forthcoming Universal Electric Vehicle platform introduces a 48-volt zonal electrical architecture and integrated software designed to simplify over-the-air updates, reduce repair complexity and give Ford greater control over vehicle reliability.
EU ASKED TO LET TRUCK FLEETS SHARE DEPOT CHARGERS
The International Road Transport Union and Transport & Environment are urging the EU to introduce a semi-public charging category that would allow electric truck operators to share privately owned depot chargers without becoming fully public charging providers. The proposal could reduce infrastructure costs for smaller hauliers, improve utilisation of existing grid connections and accelerate truck electrification, although regulatory changes and simpler planning and funding arrangements would be required.
CHERY LAUNCHES UK APPROVED USED SCHEME WITH BATTERY CHECKS
Chery has introduced a UK approved-used programme covering an initial 110 vehicles across 100 dealerships, offering comprehensive inspections, at least two years of warranty protection and battery-health certificates guaranteeing a minimum 90% state of health for qualifying hybrids. Having sold more than 39,000 vehicles in Britain, Chery hopes the scheme will strengthen buyer confidence, support residual values and establish a credible second-hand market alongside its growing new-car business.
DONUT LAB STILL HAS NO VERIFIED PRODUCTION BATTERY
Nearly nine months after claiming its solid-state battery was approaching production, Finnish company Donut Lab has still not provided an independently verified commercial battery demonstrating its extraordinary promises of 400 Wh/kg energy density, five-minute charging, 100,000 cycles and exceptional thermal safety. Independent tests have supported some individual prototype characteristics, including 409 Wh/kg energy density, but different cell versions were tested and no production battery has been independently examined to establish whether all the claimed properties can coexist in a commercially viable product.
MCLAREN PLANS MORE HYBRIDS AS SUPERCAR EVS RETREAT
McLaren is reportedly preparing a hybrid V6 coupé for 2027 and a hybrid V8 SUV for 2028, reinforcing the supercar industry's preference for electrified combustion engines rather than fully electric powertrains. With Ferrari reducing its 2030 pure-electric ambitions and Lamborghini already embracing hybrids, McLaren CEO Nick Collins says the company will build an electric supercar when customers demand one, signalling that full electrification remains a longer-term prospect for the segment.

VW ID. TIGUAN REPLACES ID.4 AND ID.5
https://evne.ws/4va2r
BMW SURVEY FINDS 42% WANT 300-MILE EV RANGE
https://evne.ws/s6lid
2027 BOLT HITS 280.3 MILES AT 60 MPH IN TEST
https://evne.ws/y2eaj
HYUNDAI REPORTEDLY PLANS IONIQ 4 AND IONIQ 7
https://evne.ws/3k7pk
BMW OPENS iX5 ORDERS IN EUROPE WITH 460 KW CHARGING
https://evne.ws/n77tj
EU AND CHINA REACH TENTATIVE HYBRID EXPORT DEAL
https://evne.ws/shjhe
JAGUAR PRIORITISES US AND CANADA FOR TYPE 01
https://evne.ws/iptpr
JAGUAR PLANS MORE MODELS BEYOND TYPE 01
https://evne.ws/hit6b

VW ID. TIGUAN REPLACES ID.4 AND ID.5
Volkswagen is replacing the ID.4 and ID.5 with the ID. Tiguan, combining familiar SUV styling with redesigned interiors, physical climate controls, conventional door handles and steering-wheel buttons, addressing some of the biggest criticisms of its current electric models. Built on the updated MEB+ platform, it offers 58 kWh or 77 kWh batteries, power outputs from 140 kW to 220 kW, and up to 600 km of WLTP range, alongside standard one-pedal driving, vehicle-to-load capability and up to 2,000 kg towing capacity. German orders open on 13 October, starting at €42,695, with production in Emden and European deliveries expected in early 2027, followed by a planned US launch. Having sold more than 950,000 ID.4 and ID.5 vehicles since 2021, Volkswagen is now shifting away from making EVs feel fundamentally different from combustion cars, hoping the recognisable Tiguan name and more conventional ownership experience will help reverse a 28.2% decline in electric deliveries during the first half of 2026.
BMW SURVEY FINDS 42% WANT 300-MILE EV RANGE
A BMW survey of 1,005 Americans found that while 73% drive no more than 75 miles daily, 42% want at least 300 miles of EV range, demonstrating the gap between practical driving needs and purchasing expectations. Price remains the biggest obstacle for 51% of respondents, while 53% would be more interested in an EV capable of adding 150 miles in 10 minutes, suggesting affordability and charging speed could be as important as battery range.
2027 BOLT HITS 280.3 MILES AT 60 MPH IN TEST
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt exceeded its 262-mile EPA combined rating by travelling 280.3 miles at a steady 60 mph in an independent highway test, averaging 4.1 miles/kWh from its 65 kWh LFP battery. Separate tests produced 243.1 miles at 70 mph and 219.3 miles at 80 mph, demonstrating how significantly motorway speeds influence EV efficiency and the distance between charging stops.
HYUNDAI REPORTEDLY PLANS IONIQ 4 AND IONIQ 7
Hyundai is reportedly preparing two additional electric SUVs, with an IONIQ 4 positioned between the IONIQ 3 and IONIQ 5, and an IONIQ 7 offering a more conventional SUV alternative beneath the flagship IONIQ 9. The unconfirmed IONIQ 7 could offer 800V charging, at least 400 miles of WLTP range and pricing around $40,000–$45,000, potentially broadening Hyundai's electric range within the next 12–18 months.
BMW OPENS iX5 ORDERS IN EUROPE WITH 460 KW CHARGING
BMW has opened European orders for its electric iX5, featuring an 800V architecture, a 141 kWh battery, up to 850 km of WLTP range and 460 kW peak DC charging capable of replenishing the battery from 10–80% in 23 minutes. Starting at €102,800 in Germany, the iX5 combines BMW's sixth-generation electric technology with familiar X5 styling, while US production is planned by the end of 2026 ahead of an early 2027 American launch priced from $79,800 before destination charges.
EU AND CHINA REACH TENTATIVE HYBRID EXPORT DEAL
China has agreed in principle to restrict hybrid and plug-in hybrid exports to Europe, potentially reducing shipments by more than half after Chinese manufacturers expanded sales of vehicles exempt from the EU's additional battery-electric import tariffs. Chinese brands' European plug-in hybrid market share climbed from 2% to 25% between 2024 and the first half of 2026, but no binding quotas or enforcement arrangements have been published ahead of EU leaders discussing the agreement on 15–16 October.
JAGUAR PRIORITISES US AND CANADA FOR TYPE 01
Jaguar has identified the United States and Canada as its priority markets for the forthcoming Type 01 electric luxury GT, expected in early 2027 with approximately 746 kW of power and a starting price of $130,500. Despite weakening American EV demand and limited appetite for expensive electric sedans, Jaguar is betting that distinctive design, exclusivity and driving experience can re-establish the brand among younger affluent buyers rather than relying on substantial sales volumes.
JAGUAR PLANS MORE MODELS BEYOND TYPE 01
Jaguar has confirmed plans to expand its reinvented electric range beyond the $130,000 Type 01 luxury GT, with a future SUV or crossover considered likely but no additional models, specifications or launch dates officially announced. A larger model range could open considerably greater sales opportunities than the niche luxury sedan market, although Jaguar's immediate priority remains establishing its new identity through the Type 01 and a more personalised ownership experience.