BYD topples Tesla as world’s top EV seller
- 5 January 2026
China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world’s bestselling EV carmaker after sales dropped at the American EV giant for the second year running.
China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world’s bestselling EV carmaker after sales dropped at the American EV giant for the second year running.
Volkswagen has uncovered the interior of its upcoming ID. Polo electric supermini, giving a preview into the new-look design for all future ID. electric models.
A dramatic EV concept developed by Renault has set an electric efficiency record in everyday driving conditions.
Europe’s new car market recorded moderate growth in October, driven predominantly by battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
Fleet World Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Harris as editor of Fleet World and EV Fleet World, effective 5 January 2026.
Fleets can now benefit from a complete EV energy and fleet management system, without the need to replace any existing infrastructure, thanks to a new collaboration between Webfleet, Bia Power and ChargeBroker.
The European Union has confirmed it will water down its 2035 combustion engine ban in new proposals to offer more flexibility for carmakers in the switch to lower-emission transport.
Nissan’s all-new Leaf electric SUV is now rolling off the lines at the transformed Sunderland plant, bringing the brand’s EV36Zero vision to life.
The all-electric Smart #2 city car has started road tests in the latest progress towards its world premiere next year.
The European Commission is expected to officially scrap its 2035 combustion engine ban tomorrow (16 December) following in-depth lobbying from domestic carmakers.
Mitsubishi is kicking off its return to the UK market with the news that its latest Outlander PHEV and L200 pickup will go on sale in summer 2026.
Ford has struck a partnership agreement with Renault Group to develop passenger and commercial vehicles in a major new product offensive.
Kia has debuted the PV5 Chassis Cab at the Solutrans 2025 show in France, marking the next stage in the rollout of the brand’s PBV eLCV and ecosystem portfolio.
Octopus Electric Vehicles has extended and upsized its funding line from global banks to get more electric vehicles on roads.
ChargePoint has launched its new-generation software platform to manage any EV charging operation.
Corporate fleets across Europe are making “tangible” progress in cutting emissions and going electric, but the pace of change varies significantly between sectors.
Renault has officially uncovered its reborn Twingo city car, which will launch in the UK in 2027 with a 163-mile range and sub-£20k pricing. John Challen looks at the main highlights.
Roam, a leading operator of electric vehicle infrastructure, has raised £65m in one of the first corporate debt deals for EV fast charging in the UK.
Renault will unveil the production version of the new Trafic E-Tech and its new Converted By Renault off-the-shelf programme alongside the R4 E-Tech Van at next week’s Solutrans 2025 event.
Kia’s first chassis cab, part of the growing PV5 electric van portfolio, will make its world premiere next week at Solutrans 2025.