Daily EV news · Global · 6 November 2026
Electric Vehicles
Apollo launches Dash, its lowest cost electric scooter, at $599 during Black Friday sale
Apollo has introduced the Dash, a $699 MSRP electric scooter that launches at $599 in a Black Friday sale running through November 30, as the brand moves from the premium end towards the mass market. It uses a 48V system with a 600W nominal, 1,200W peak Bosch motor, a 20 mph (32 km/h) top speed and a 480Wh battery rated for up to 25 miles (40 km) in Eco mode. The Dash weighs 43 lb (19.5 kg), has no suspension and caps rider weight at 220 lb (100 kg), and also features IP66 water resistance, according to the report.
Why it matters
A premium micromobility brand pushing a 48V design into a lower price tier points to wider consumer adoption of light electric vehicles, which can add to the base of small-battery charging demand. For CPOs and procurement teams, though, this is a plug-in consumer product and not a signal for public charging hardware demand.
BYD's Denza sets 12 November 2026 launch for N8 electric SUV with CLTC range of up to 1,003 km
Denza, BYD's luxury brand, announced on Weibo that the launch event for the N8 EV will be held on 12 November 2026, after preorders opened last week. The five seat SUV uses BYD's second generation Blade Batteries for a CLTC range of up to 1,003 km (623 miles), matching the combined CLTC range of the N8 PHEV it replaces. A reservation with a 2,000 RMB ($200) deposit currently earns a 5,000 RMB credit, and the vehicle is 5,150 mm long with a 3,075 mm wheelbase, slightly longer than the Kia EV9 and Hyundai IONIQ 9.
Why it matters
Another large premium EV from BYD heading to market adds to the supply of big, long range vehicles that charging networks will need to serve. The report gives only CLTC range and no charging speed or battery capacity, so real world energy demand per stop cannot yet be judged.
Infineon launches ENDOPACK Cell, embedding 1,200 V SiC MOSFETs directly in traction inverter PCBs
Infineon Technologies has introduced ENDOPACK Cell, which embeds its 1,200 V Automotive Gen2p CoolSiC MOSFETs in the printed circuit board structure instead of placing them on a substrate. The company says it is the industry's first automotive qualified, high voltage chip embedding solution designed for PCB integration, with development cycles up to three times faster than conventional designs. Infineon also claims inductance below 2 nH (against 20 nH), 30% lower switching losses and approximately 99.5% efficiency under CLTC conditions, with prototype and simulation data indicating peak power density of up to 200 kW/L, according to a newswire report dated 6 November 2026.
Why it matters
The release points to silicon carbide power electronics moving towards PCB embedded designs, which may shape component choices and supply chains that charger power module buyers also rely on. The performance figures are vendor claims based partly on prototype and simulation data, so they warrant scrutiny before they inform sourcing decisions.
LG Energy Solution opens Battery Innovation Contest 2026 to universities and research institutions worldwide
LG Energy Solution has launched the Battery Innovation Contest 2026, inviting universities and research institutions around the world to submit innovative battery research proposals. The submission window runs from October 29 to December 6. The contest aims to connect research ideas with industry needs, according to the announcement.
Why it matters
Battery research that reaches commercial partners can shape future cell performance and cost, which feeds through to storage and charging hardware over time. For procurement and CPO teams this is a longer term signal of where a major cell maker is looking for new technology, not an immediate change to product availability.
Kia to launch PV7 electric van next year, a larger sibling to the PV5 seating up to nine
Kia revealed the PV7 at IAA Transportation in Hanover in September, with launch planned for next year. It measures 5,350 mm long, 1,995 mm wide and 1,990 mm high on a 3,500 mm wheelbase, against 4,695 mm and a 2,995 mm wheelbase for the PV5, and it is longer than the Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB at 4,962 mm. The PV5 took 37% of European electric C-segment van sales in the first half of 2026, and Kia plans 23 body variants across the PBV range over the next few years, with the PV7 starting in Passenger and Cargo forms.
Why it matters
A larger electric van built on the same E-GMP.S platform as the PV5 points to growing fleet demand for bigger electric vans, which will shape depot and destination charging needs for operators. Procurement teams and CPOs serving fleets should plan for a wider mix of van sizes and use cases as Kia expands its variants.
Polestar 5 first drive: 800V electric grand tourer with 350kW charging from £89,500
In its first drive review, the Polestar 5 is described as the brand's first true grand tourer, aimed at the Porsche, Audi and Mercedes electric GT models. The Dual Motor starts at £89,500 with 748hp, a 112kWh battery and up to 416 miles of WLTP range, while the Performance version starts at £104,900 with 884hp and 351 miles. Both use an 800V system and accept 350kW DC fast charging, though the reviewer says both underperformed on range with enthusiastic driving on the test routes.
Why it matters
Another premium model built on 800V architecture and 350kW capability adds to the case for reliable, high power DC sites that can serve these cars. For CPOs and buyers, real world range under spirited driving suggests such drivers may lean on rapid charging more often than WLTP figures imply.
Around 5000 UK electric Volkswagen Group cars capped at 80% charge over battery fire risk
Volkswagen Group is preparing a recall of selected ID 3, ID 4, ID 7, ID Buzz and Cupra Born models built between 2022 and 2025, covering around 5000 cars in the UK out of some 85,000 worldwide, Autocar understands. The batteries come from an unnamed supplier and contain components that could overheat when charged above 80%, and an over-the-air update now limits affected cars to 80% until they are checked. Based on official WLTP figures for the ID 3, the 20% shortfall could mean between 40 and 70 miles of lost range, and VW reports no confirmed injuries but some property damage.
Why it matters
Affected drivers will have less usable range, which may raise demand for en-route and top-up charging and shorten dwell times at sites, since the cars cannot take a full charge. CPOs and fleet buyers with these models should check exposure and expect charging patterns to shift until the recall work is complete.
Energica relaunches under Singapore ownership, moving motorcycle production to Asia and targeting prices around 20% lower
Energica, the Italian electric motorcycle maker that ceased operations in 2024 after entering judicial liquidation, has been acquired by Energica Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based company backed by international private investors. Production will move to Asia, while design, engineering, research and development, and technical and quality standards stay in Italy under CTO Giampiero Testoni and designer Paolo Imeni. The company expects lower manufacturing costs to cut prices by around 20% against previous models, with the Experia sport-tourer returning first, followed by a phased restart of the Ego, Eva R and other models, as reported in the publication's coverage of the revival.
Why it matters
A relaunched premium electric motorcycle brand at lower prices could widen the base of electric two-wheelers needing charging access, which matters for CPOs planning site mix and connector support. Buyers and funders should note the shift to Asian manufacturing and a new ownership structure when judging supplier stability and long-term support.
BMW Group reports 20% of Q3 global sales were all-electric, 27.4% including plug-in hybrids
BMW Group, which covers the BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands, said all-electric models made up 20% of global sales in the third quarter, rising to 27.4% with plug-in hybrids included, according to its latest earnings report. Year to date through September, EVs account for 18.4% of sales and 26.1% with PHEVs. Europe leads with 34.7% EV share (46.9% electrified), while the United States trails at 4.7% EVs (11.4% with PHEVs), and China sits at 6.5%.
Why it matters
The sharp regional gap shows where BMW Group's charging demand is concentrating, with Europe far ahead of the United States and China. CPOs and procurement teams should weight their capacity planning and site pipelines accordingly, as US demand from this group leans heavily on plug-in hybrids.
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Hyundai Motor Group co-hosts FISITA World Mobility Summit 2026 in Hwaseong, Korea
Hyundai Motor Group is co-hosting the FISITA World Mobility Summit 2026 with the International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies, held on 4 and 5 November at Rolling Hills Hotel in Hwaseong. The biennial event, which covers topics such as artificial intelligence and vehicle electrification, is being held in Korea for the first time. Chang Hwan Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of the Electrification Energy Solutions Tech Unit at Hyundai Motor Group, is the first Korean to serve as FISITA President, and Manfred Harrer, President and Head of R&D Division, gave a keynote on the first day.
Why it matters
The summit is a technology and policy forum rather than a charging announcement, and the excerpt gives no charging specific commitments or figures. Procurement teams and CPOs may still want to track Hyundai's electrification direction, as it can shape future vehicle charging requirements and hardware compatibility.