https://demo.chargerhead.com/Every electric-car headline worth reading. Every link goes to the original publisher.en-gbSat, 17 Oct 2026 06:02:57 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/16/uk-chinese-electric-vehicle-ev-tariffs-eu-made-in-europe-schemehttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/16/uk-chinese-electric-vehicle-ev-tariffs-eu-made-in-europe-schemeChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 18:09:34 GMTBeijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe package No 10 has left the door open to imposing tariffs on… (The Guardian (EVs)) https://www.elektroauto-news.net/news/byd-atto-8-extrem-lader-europahttps://www.elektroauto-news.net/news/byd-atto-8-extrem-lader-europaChargerheadSat, 17 Oct 2026 03:28:19 GMTThe BYD Atto 8 arrives in Europe in 2027. The electric SUV features Flash Charging, a 115 kWh battery and extremely short charging times. (Elektroauto-News) https://chargedevs.com/newswire/swiss-startup-develops-a-system-that-wirelessly-charges-electric-buses-through-their-tireshttps://chargedevs.com/newswire/swiss-startup-develops-a-system-that-wirelessly-charges-electric-buses-through-their-tiresChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 15:23:36 GMTWireless charging is not just about convenience. For electric buses, it can enable operators to prolong battery life, to achieve the same range with a smaller battery pack, and… (Charged EVs) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/france-drops-opposition-to-uk-being-included-in-made-in-europe-legislationhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/france-drops-opposition-to-uk-being-included-in-made-in-europe-legislationChargerheadThu, 15 Oct 2026 19:28:34 GMTBritish government must however align with the European Union’s position over tariffs on Chinese EVs France has dropped its opposition to the UK being included in the EU’s “Made… (The Guardian (EVs)) https://www.electrive.com/2026/10/16/fastned-increases-charging-revenue-and-accelerates-network-expansionhttps://www.electrive.com/2026/10/16/fastned-increases-charging-revenue-and-accelerates-network-expansionChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMTFastned significantly increased its charging revenue in the third quarter of 2026 during a period of rapid expansion. (electrive) https://www.electrive.com/2026/10/15/porsche-cayenne-s-coupe-electric-test-the-ppe-has-moved-a-step-furtherhttps://www.electrive.com/2026/10/15/porsche-cayenne-s-coupe-electric-test-the-ppe-has-moved-a-step-furtherChargerheadThu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT390 kW at the fast charger, 16 minutes from ten to 80 per cent, and a chassis that confidently and surprisingly calmly handles over two and a half tons around corners: The Porsche… (electrive) https://www.electrive.com/2026/10/13/mercedes-benz-introduces-v2g-package-for-private-customershttps://www.electrive.com/2026/10/13/mercedes-benz-introduces-v2g-package-for-private-customersChargerheadTue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTMercedes is revealing its V2G ambitions for Germany. After introducing its new V1G home charging tariffs in September, the Stuttgart-based automaker is now launching a… (electrive) https://www.electrive.com/2026/10/16/vw-prepares-battery-recall-for-multiple-id-models-in-europehttps://www.electrive.com/2026/10/16/vw-prepares-battery-recall-for-multiple-id-models-in-europeChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 11:18:44 GMTVolkswagen is preparing a recall of several electric series in Germany and other European markets due to potential defects in high-voltage battery cells. (electrive) https://www.electrive.com/2026/10/16/france-and-germany-propose-90-per-cent-co%E2%82%82-cut-for-new-cars-by-2035https://www.electrive.com/2026/10/16/france-and-germany-propose-90-per-cent-co%E2%82%82-cut-for-new-cars-by-2035ChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:41 GMTGermany and France are set to propose that carmakers cut fleet CO₂ emissions by 90 per cent by 2035, rather than the currently planned 100 per cent - with no requirement to offset… (electrive) https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/ev-networks/global-ev-sales-hit-2-15-million-in-september-up-17-month-on-month-but-down-2-year-on-yearhttps://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/ev-networks/global-ev-sales-hit-2-15-million-in-september-up-17-month-on-month-but-down-2-year-on-yearChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 11:32:47 GMTIn the first nine months of the year, total EV sales reached 15.5 million, up from year-to-date sales of 13.4 million in August, and up 3% from the same period in 2025. (EV Infrastructure News) https://www.electrive.com/2026/10/16/spectacular-prototype-tesla-roadster-set-for-2028-releasehttps://www.electrive.com/2026/10/16/spectacular-prototype-tesla-roadster-set-for-2028-releaseChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTTesla has put on a big show for the presentation of its new Roadster. (electrive) https://www.electrive.net/2026/10/16/auto-paket-was-frankreich-und-deutschland-bei-den-co2-zielen-vorschlagenhttps://www.electrive.net/2026/10/16/auto-paket-was-frankreich-und-deutschland-bei-den-co2-zielen-vorschlagenChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 07:03:52 GMTA few days ago it leaked out that Germany and France have agreed a negotiating position that would soften the EU's targets for phasing out combustion engines, while at the same… (electrive.net (DE)) https://cleantechnica.com/2026/10/16/franco-german-car-deal-a-historic-mistake-that-weakens-climate-ambition-and-europes-car-industryhttps://cleantechnica.com/2026/10/16/franco-german-car-deal-a-historic-mistake-that-weakens-climate-ambition-and-europes-car-industryChargerheadSat, 17 Oct 2026 00:06:06 GMTDeal to loosen the EU’s car CO₂ standards and IAA requirements a ‘historic mistake’ that puts Europe’s position in the global EV and battery race in jeopardy. (CleanTechnica) https://www.electrive.com/2026/10/15/tesla-expands-supercharger-network-along-south-korean-highwayshttps://www.electrive.com/2026/10/15/tesla-expands-supercharger-network-along-south-korean-highwaysChargerheadThu, 15 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMTTesla is expanding its Supercharger network in South Korea. As part of a program by the Korea Expressway Corporation, new fast-charging locations will be built at 21 highway rest… (electrive) https://www.electrive.com/2026/10/16/new-entry-level-cupra-tavascan-launched-in-the-ukhttps://www.electrive.com/2026/10/16/new-entry-level-cupra-tavascan-launched-in-the-ukChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMTCupra has expanded its UK Tavascan line-up with the entry-level 'Origin' trim, a smaller 58 kWh battery option, and additional technology features. (electrive) https://electrek.co/2026/10/15/byds-electric-luxury-gt-major-update-europe-2027https://electrek.co/2026/10/15/byds-electric-luxury-gt-major-update-europe-2027ChargerheadThu, 15 Oct 2026 15:58:09 GMTBYD used the Denza Z9 GT to showcase its latest breakthrough technology, including its 5-minute Flash Charging. Next year, the luxury GT will get another major update in Europe. (Electrek) https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/charging-software/q-park-expands-greenflux-partnership-into-ireland-germanyhttps://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/charging-software/q-park-expands-greenflux-partnership-into-ireland-germanyChargerheadThu, 15 Oct 2026 13:44:31 GMTGreenFlux began managing Q-Park’s chargers in the Netherlands through its platform in 2024 and will now do the same in Ireland and Germany. (EV Infrastructure News) https://www.vaielettrico.it/auto-da-parigi-e-berlino-altra-picconata-agli-obiettivi-2035-te-storico-errorehttps://www.vaielettrico.it/auto-da-parigi-e-berlino-altra-picconata-agli-obiettivi-2035-te-storico-erroreChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 16:59:59 GMTAccordo tra Parigi e Berlino per rendere ancor più flessibili le regole e gli obiettivi europei 2035 sulle… L'articolo Auto, da Parigi e Berlino altra picconata agli obiettivi… (Vaielettrico) https://www.frandroid.com/marques/tesla/3288989_lequivalent-de-14-kg-de-tnt-derriere-les-sieges-du-tesla-roadster-pourquoi-elon-musk-met-lui-meme-en-garde-ses-clientshttps://www.frandroid.com/marques/tesla/3288989_lequivalent-de-14-kg-de-tnt-derriere-les-sieges-du-tesla-roadster-pourquoi-elon-musk-met-lui-meme-en-garde-ses-clientsChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 16:42:35 GMTTo go from 0 to 96 km/h in under a second, and even fly, the new Tesla Roadster carries up to 600 litres of compressed nitrogen, at a pressure comparable to that of hydrogen cars… (Frandroid Survoltés) https://www.numerama.com/vroom/2355407-fin-du-tout-electrique-en-2035-ce-que-cache-vraiment-laccord-franco-allemand-sur-la-voiture.htmlhttps://www.numerama.com/vroom/2355407-fin-du-tout-electrique-en-2035-ce-que-cache-vraiment-laccord-franco-allemand-sur-la-voiture.htmlChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 16:35:00 GMTWhile the European Union had committed to ending sales of new combustion-engine cars by 2035, an agreement struck between France and Germany has quietly changed the rules of the… (Numerama Vroom) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/16/elon-musk-reveals-worlds-first-flying-car-spacexhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/16/elon-musk-reveals-worlds-first-flying-car-spacexChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 11:53:04 GMTThe Tesla Roadster 2 drove up a curved ramp before using SpaceX rocket thrusters to fly, flip and land Elon Musk has revealed Tesla’s latest model, which he claims will be the… (The Guardian (EVs)) https://www.vaielettrico.it/ecco-il-nuovo-roadster-la-tesla-che-vola-anchehttps://www.vaielettrico.it/ecco-il-nuovo-roadster-la-tesla-che-vola-ancheChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 16:18:06 GMTHere's the new Roadster: the most powerful model in the Tesla range has been unveiled in Texas. (Vaielettrico) https://www.electrive.com/2026/10/13/byd-unveils-atto-8-flagship-suv-with-nine-minute-charginghttps://www.electrive.com/2026/10/13/byd-unveils-atto-8-flagship-suv-with-nine-minute-chargingChargerheadTue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMTBYD has unveiled the Atto 8 - a new flagship electric SUV with up to seven seats, a range of over 600 km and a 115 kWh battery. (electrive) https://www.numerama.com/vroom/2354857-tesla-roadster-voici-toutes-les-images-officielles-de-la-voiture-la-plus-dingue-du-siecle.htmlhttps://www.numerama.com/vroom/2354857-tesla-roadster-voici-toutes-les-images-officielles-de-la-voiture-la-plus-dingue-du-siecle.htmlChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 12:41:20 GMTTesla has unveiled the new Roadster after nine years of waiting, with a completely reworked design and literally high-flying performance. (Numerama Vroom) https://electrek.co/2026/10/16/volkswagen-is-recalling-thousands-of-evs-including-the-id-4https://electrek.co/2026/10/16/volkswagen-is-recalling-thousands-of-evs-including-the-id-4ChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 17:06:03 GMTVolkswagen is set to recall “several thousand” electric vehicles, including the ID.4 and ID. Buzz. The company is urging owners to limit charging to 80% until a fix is available. (Electrek) https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/16/vw-ford-tesla-batteries-deforestation-indigenous-landshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/16/vw-ford-tesla-batteries-deforestation-indigenous-landsChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:56 GMTMines in supply chains of western carmakers linked to widespread deforestation of primary rainforest in nickel-rich lands inhabited by Tolaki people in Indonesia Volkswagen, Ford… (The Guardian (EVs)) https://www.numerama.com/vroom/2354115-au-mondial-de-lauto-les-voitures-chinoises-ne-font-plus-peur-les-visiteurs-viennent-pour-acheter.htmlhttps://www.numerama.com/vroom/2354115-au-mondial-de-lauto-les-voitures-chinoises-ne-font-plus-peur-les-visiteurs-viennent-pour-acheter.htmlChargerheadSat, 17 Oct 2026 05:45:00 GMTAt the Paris Motor Show this week, the stands of Zeekr, XPeng, Denza or BYD are among the most visited at the show. (Numerama Vroom) https://forococheselectricos.com/noticias/estudio-baterias-coches-electricos-usados-averias-20261017-42480.htmlhttps://forococheselectricos.com/noticias/estudio-baterias-coches-electricos-usados-averias-20261017-42480.htmlChargerheadSat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMTWhen we want to buy a used electric car, there are always fears that the battery is damaged. But various studies indicate that there are very few chances of experiencing problems. (Forococheselectricos) https://www.frandroid.com/survoltes/voitures-electriques/3288073_fin-du-thermique-en-2035-pourquoi-la-france-vient-de-ceder-face-a-lallemagnehttps://www.frandroid.com/survoltes/voitures-electriques/3288073_fin-du-thermique-en-2035-pourquoi-la-france-vient-de-ceder-face-a-lallemagneChargerheadFri, 16 Oct 2026 09:36:06 GMTFrance and Germany have reached a provisional agreement on the future of the European car industry by 2035. (Frandroid Survoltés) https://insideevs.com/news/811664/byd-flash-charging-five-minuteshttps://insideevs.com/news/811664/byd-flash-charging-five-minutesChargerheadMon, 12 Oct 2026 18:51:12 GMTThe BYD Atto 8 can recharge from 10-70% in 5 minutes, and hit 97% in under 10. (InsideEVs)