Daily EV news · Global · 8 November 2026
EV Charging
IndexBox report expects fleet electrification and smart charging to drive global EV charging equipment demand from 2026 to 2035
An IndexBox report on the global EV charging equipment market says the sector enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behaviour and a more regionally diversified supply base. Growth from 2026 to 2035 is expected to come from fleet electrification programmes, public charging buildouts tied to infrastructure policy, and a shift from standalone hardware to software-defined, grid-interactive systems. The report describes a split between an OEM-integrated segment for onboard chargers and port assemblies, and a fragmented aftermarket and public segment for wallboxes and charging stations. The excerpt gives no market size or growth figures.
Why it matters
Buyers should expect supplier selection to turn on validation burden and platform lifecycles in the OEM segment, and on uptime, interoperability and energy management software in public and aftermarket charging. For CPOs and procurement teams, software and grid capability look set to weigh as heavily as hardware specification in tenders.
French EV share reaches 41.5% in October as BYD sets a 503.17 km/h record and Automobile Propre becomes Bevolt
In its Sunday roundup, Regen reports that the BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme reached 503.17 km/h in Abu Dhabi, earning two Guinness records, including fastest production car of any powertrain. Electric vehicles took 41.5% of the French market in October, up 81.7%, while Xpeng confirmed its L05 family SUV for Europe in early 2027, priced from about 19,400 euros in China against 42,990 euros for the G6 in France. Automobile Propre, 18 years after its creation, has rebranded as Bevolt, and the headline also flags a Tesla Model 3 recall, Volkswagen cost cuts and a large charging hub under Paris, none of which is detailed in the excerpt.
Why it matters
A French EV market share of 41.5% in a single month points to sustained demand for public charging capacity in France. The reported hub under Paris is worth tracking as a possible dense urban charging format, though the excerpt gives no details to assess it.
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Electric Vehicles
Global plugin registrations reach about 2.16 million in September as pure electrics hit a record 1.54 million
According to a monthly global sales roundup, plugin registrations rose 3% year on year in September to around 2.16 million, just short of the record 2.17 million set last December. BEVs grew 8% to a record 1.54 million while PHEVs fell 9%, giving a 23% BEV share and a 32% plugin share for the month. The Tesla Model Y led the models with a record 165,000 units, up 17%, and the Tesla Model 3 took second place with 65,000 despite a 4% fall.
Why it matters
Year to date, BEVs are up 12% while PHEVs are down 10%, so the growth in the vehicle parc is coming from pure electrics that rely entirely on charging. That supports demand forecasts for public and depot charging, with 2026 plugin share now at 25%.
Volkswagen reveals ID. AURA L5 electric family saloon, to be built by FAW-VW joint venture in China
Volkswagen has revealed the ID. AURA L5, an Accord and Camry sized electric family car co-developed by its Chinese and German design teams and set to be built by the FAW-VW joint venture. It has a fastback-style power-operated rear hatch opening more than 70 degrees to a 39 inch wide aperture, frameless doors and a claimed 84.4% usable floor-area ratio. The article positions it as a mainstream rival to the Tesla Model 3 and argues its software is the real story.
Why it matters
A mass-market VW EV aimed at the Model 3 segment points to a larger pool of mainstream electric drivers who will rely on public charging. Procurement teams and CPOs should watch how its software shapes charging experience and network compatibility as the car is rolled out.
Opinion: Electric 125cc motorcycles deserve more attention than electric pickups and SUVs
An opinion piece argues that the North American EV conversation is dominated by electric SUVs and pickups, including startups such as Slate and TELO, while much of Asia relies on small displacement motorcycles like the Honda Click, CG125, Hero Splendor, Yamaha NMAX and YBR125. The author, who says they have covered this part of the EV space for nearly two decades, says these bikes serve as commuter vehicles, delivery vehicles and family transport, and calls for more electric 125cc models.
Why it matters
The piece is commentary rather than market data, and the excerpt does not discuss charging. It is a reminder that much of the world's everyday mobility is on small two wheelers, which may need different charging provision from car focused networks.
Ferrari says all planned 2027 deliveries of its first electric car, the Luce, are already allocated to customers
Ferrari chief executive Benedetto Vigna announced on 3 November, alongside the third quarter financial results, that every Luce the company plans to deliver in 2027 has been allocated, before buyer test drives have begun. New customers will wait around a year for delivery. The French-language report notes the car drew heavy criticism at its May 2026 unveiling, and that Ferrari has not said how many units it will build in 2027.
Why it matters
Strong order books for a premium electric model suggest demand among high-income buyers who will expect reliable, high-quality charging at home and on the road. Without a disclosed production volume, though, the scale of the resulting charging demand cannot yet be judged.