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.

As electric vehicles transition from early adoption to mass market reality, charging time and infrastructure have emerged as the second most searched and critically evaluated theme by consumers.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is regaining momentum in the US electric vehicle market, with strong early year sales now matched by aggressive pricing incentives.

The global electric vehicle market witnessed another major shift at the beginning of 2026, as Tesla once again overtook BYD in quarterly battery electric vehicle sales.

BMW will recall 147,830 vehicles in China due to a manufacturing issue with the starter motor, which could cause difficulty starting the car or, in extreme cases, a fire risk, China’s market regulator said on Wednesday.

In the shifting landscape of the global electric vehicle market, one of the most striking developments in 2026 is the slide in Tesla’s sales performance in Europe amid rapid gains by Chinese competitor BYD.

Recently, the electric vehicle market in Europe has seen significant shifts, with one of the most discussed developments being that Volkswagen electric vehicles are outselling Tesla in the region.

Türkiye’s electric vehicle (EV) brand Togg is marking its third anniversary since its first model rolled off the assembly line in October 2022, while simultaneously launching sales in the European market.

Germany’s struggling auto market saw a modest rebound last month, thanks to a surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales, according to official data released Wednesday.