Daily EV news · France · 5 November 2026
EV Charging
Volkswagen subsidiary Elli to phase out its own home wallboxes and focus on digital and energy services
In an interview published by electrive on 3 November, the head of Elli, the Volkswagen group subsidiary, said the company will gradually withdraw from the charging hardware it makes or sells under its own name. It will concentrate on digital and energy services such as apps, charging control and energy related offers. Existing wallboxes will see no change to use, customer service or maintenance, and remaining stock will be sold before new orders stop, with no single last order date given in the published material.
Why it matters
A major automaker backed brand stepping back from residential hardware leaves space for other wallbox suppliers and shows value shifting towards software and energy services. Buyers and installers who specified Elli units should confirm support and stock availability, as supply will vary by retailer and will not last indefinitely.
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Electric Vehicles
XPeng passes 10,000 deliveries in France two years after launch, but trails BYD, MG and Jaecoo
XPeng says it has delivered more than 10,000 electric cars in France since arriving in 2024, according to a French-language report. NGC-Data figures show 6,254 registrations between January and October 2026, up 154.12% year on year, led by the G6 with 4,858 units, then the G9 with 1,148 and the P7+ with 248. The same report notes that XPeng remains well behind BYD, MG and newcomer Jaecoo, and that some buyers have switched from Tesla.
Why it matters
A fast-growing Chinese brand adding thousands of fast-charging-capable cars a year expands the demand base for public rapid charging in France, though volumes remain modest next to the market leaders. CPOs and procurement teams should treat XPeng as a rising but still niche driver segment, with the G6 dominating the mix.