Why The 6th Generation Toyota RAV4 Is Important For The EV Revolution
The sixth generation Toyota RAV4 will come with a hybrid powertrain standard and a plug-in hybrid optional.
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California EV Sales Stay Strong, Model Choice Skyrockets
The California electric vehicle market continues to be one of the best in the world. It’s not on a growth spurt at the moment, but even with Tesla sales drooping in their (original) home state, 20.8% of auto sales were full electric vehicle (ZEV) sales in the first quarter. For … [continued]
Honda Changes Course On EVs, Will Switch Focus To Hybrids
Honda, under the stewardship of CEO Toshihiro Mibe, seems to be suffering from multiple personality disorder. One day it is going to build EVs with General Motors, then it is not. One day it is going to join forces with Nissan, then it is not. One day it is going … [continued]
Queensland Makes Electric Vehicle Progress Despite Government Shift to the Right
Late in 2024, Queensland citizens voted out the left-leaning Labour state government and voted in the more conservative Liberal National Party. Electric vehicle purchases by government agencies have been affected. From the official website: “The QFleet Vehicle Emissions Reduction Strategy 2025-2030 (ER Strategy) was introduced on 10 March 2025, replacing … [continued]
Is BYD Touching Its Demand Ceiling at Home? — April 2025 Sales Report
I just reported on the top selling electric models in China. Now, let’s have a look at the top selling EV brands and auto groups. Looking at the overall manufacturer ranking (not just electrics), I believe the most relevant fact could be that BYD has found out the demand ceiling … [continued]
Geely Xingyuan Takes Top Spot in China! — April 2025 Sales Report
BEVs represented close to a third of the total Chinese car market in March. April saw the continuation of the never ending growth of the Chinese EV market, with plugins scoring over 900,000 units in April (in a 1.8-million-unit overall market). They grew over 30% YoY, a positive outcome in … [continued]
EV Sales in Australia — April Update
Compared with March 2025, plug-in vehicle sales dropped slightly in both New Zealand and Australia in April. In Australia, 8,628 cars with a plug were sold, making up 9.3% of the market (6.4% BEV — 6027 units; 2.9% PHEV — 2601 units). In New Zealand, 649 cars with a plug … [continued]
Volvo’s 1st Extended-Range Electric Vehicle Coming Soon
The new Volvo XC70 mid-size SUV is Volvo Cars’ first extended-range plug-in hybrid. It provides a pure electric range of up to 200 kilometres*, making it Volvo Cars’ longest-range plug-in hybrid to date. Built on the new SMA** platform, a premium extended-range plug-in hybrid architecture, the XC70 represents an important … [continued]
EVs Take 28.8% Share In Germany — Volkswagen ID.7 Unassailable
April saw plugin EVs take 28.8% share in Germany, up from 18.4% year on year. BEVs volumes have recovered from their incentive-cut trauma, and PHEVs are also up. Overall auto volume was 242,728 units, flat YoY. The best-selling BEV in April remained the Volkswagen ID.7. The April auto market saw … [continued]
EVs Take 32.1% Share In The UK — Volkswagen Leads
April’s auto market saw plugin EVs take 32.1% share in the UK, up from 24.7% year on year. BEVs grew decently, though PHEVs grew more. Overall auto volume was 120,331 units, down some 10% YoY. The UK’s leading BEV brand in April was Volkswagen, with 10.5% of the BEV market. … [continued]
