Daily EV news · Global · 23 January 2026
EV Charging
Porsche Engineering launches chargepoint management system for automakers
Porsche Engineering has added a high voltage charging management system (CMS) to its offering for automotive manufacturers. The modular software solution handles charge planning, power detection, vehicle authentication, infrastructure communication, charging flap control and mobile app data provision, and is compatible with most global specifications. Porsche Engineering operates as a technology partner within Porsche SE, the investment holding company that owns a majority of Volkswagen AG.
Why it matters
Automakers seeking integrated charging software can now procure a turnkey CMS from an established automotive engineering partner, potentially accelerating deployment timelines. The global compatibility claim suggests manufacturers can standardise charging management across multiple markets with a single supplier.
Electric Vehicles
BYD Sealion 5 plug-in hybrid targets 85,000 UK sales in 2025 as brand climbs to 17th place
BYD has launched the Sealion 5 DM-i, a C-segment plug-in hybrid SUV positioned against the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage, as part of plans to sell 85,000 vehicles in the UK this year, up from 51,000 in 2024. The Chinese manufacturer has risen from 31st to 17th largest brand in the UK within a year and will introduce four new models in 2025, including the Sealion 5. The plug-in model sits below the larger Seal U DM-i in BYD's expanding lineup of nine cars launched over three years.
Why it matters
BYD's rapid UK expansion and aggressive volume targets signal growing competition in the mass-market plug-in segment, potentially driving demand for public and workplace charging infrastructure as the brand scales its PHEV fleet. The focus on affordable plug-in technology in high-volume segments like C-SUVs may accelerate charging point requirements in retail and destination locations where these vehicles typically charge.
Study shows average EV battery degradation of 2.3% per year
A new analysis has found that electric vehicle batteries degrade at an average rate of 2.3% per year. The research, reported by Future Transport News, provides updated data on battery longevity across the EV fleet. The findings offer insight into the long term performance expectations for electric vehicle batteries in operation.
Why it matters
Battery degradation rates directly affect total cost of ownership calculations and residual values that underpin fleet procurement decisions. Understanding the 2.3% annual decline helps charge point operators and fleet managers plan for capacity requirements and vehicle replacement cycles.