In a major strategic shift to get its luxury electric vehicle plans back on track, India’s top EV maker, Tata Motors, is planning to license an automaking platform from Chinese auto giant Chery Automobile.

Thailand's vehicle production declined 0.44% year-on-year in April to 103,794 units as weaker domestic demand and export disruptions weighed on output, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Global automaker Stellantis has announced plans to launch a new, low-cost small electric vehicle for the European market in a bid to revive the region's shrinking entry-level car segment. Production of the compact, fully electric vehicle—currently dubbed the "E-Car"—is scheduled to begin in 2028 at the company's Pomigliano d'Arco plant in southern Italy.

BYD has shared updated figures for its flash charging business, reporting that as of May 6, it has established 5,924 flash charging stations across 311 cities, and the flash charging app has been downloaded over 1 million times.

India’s electric vehicle market recorded strong growth in April 2026, with electric passenger vehicle sales rising by more than 75% year on year, highlighting accelerating consumer demand for cleaner mobility solutions across the country.

Tesla has introduced a new Model 3 Premium RWD trim in Canada, starting at a record-low price of $39,490 CAD (around $29,000 USD). This price is made possible by sourcing the vehicle from Giga Shanghai instead of Fremont, California.

BYD has officially unveiled the updated Han 2027, an electric sedan featuring a next-generation battery and record-fast charging speeds.

BYD shares rose on Wednesday after China’s top electric vehicle maker clocked slightly better-than-feared earnings in the first quarter, while improving exports also offset steep declines in its domestic market.