Here’s the quick “what’s hot right now” snapshot of the EV world:
October/November 2025
Here’s a summary of some recent EV / electric-vehicle news (Oct / Nov period and around that) plus specs for various models, and what is known so far about the Renault 4 EV (E-Tech). The state of “news” is fluid, so some items are recent announcements or interviews.
- Porsche Cayenne EV
The Cayenne EV is expected to be fully revealed in November 2025, with new tech for charging, chassis, infotainment, etc. (Edmunds) - Tesla Model Y Performance (2025 / UK market)
- Output: ~ 460 bhp
- 0–60 mph in ~ 3.3 seconds
- Estimated range: ~ 360 miles (WLTP / equivalent) (The Electric Car Scheme)
- Renault 4 E-Tech (Renault’s revived small EV)
This one is quite interesting, as it’s a new electric version of an old icon. Here are its known / reported specs: Spec Value / Detail Battery 52 kWh Li-ion (NMC) for most versions (Electrifying.com) Motor / Power ~ 150 hp (≈ 110 kW) (Top Gear) Torque ~ 245 Nm (carwow.co.uk) 0–60 mph (≈ 0–100 km/h) ~ 8.2 seconds (carwow.co.uk) Range (WLTP / equivalent) ~ 241–247 miles (~ ≈ 388–398 km) (Electrifying.com) Alternative / lower spec “Entry” version rumored with 40 kWh battery and 90 kW motor, theoretical ~ 308 km range in some markets (CarExpert) Dimensions & weight ~ 4,144 mm length (compared to R5’s 3,922 mm) (carmagazine.co.uk) < 1,500 kg gross / curb weight in many trims (carmagazine.co.uk) Charging Up to 100 kW DC fast charge (10–80%) (Electrifying.com) Other features Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability standard (Electrifying.com) Also, concept or variant info:- Renault revealed a Renault 4 Savane 4×4 concept with all-wheel drive. The regular Renault 4 has ~ 148 hp (110 kW) and ~ 245 Nm torque. (InsideEVs)
- Renault itself advertises up to 150 hp, 247 miles range in some markets on its site. (renault.co.uk)
Additional EV Models / Updates with Known Specs
Here are some other EVs / models with relatively recent spec data (some from 2025, some announced or updated):
- XPeng G6
- Battery options: 66 kWh LFP, 68.5 kWh LFP, 80.8 kWh LFP, or 80.8 / 87.5 kWh NMC depending on market (Wikipedia)
- Motor output: 190–218 kW (single / RWD) or up to 358 kW (AWD version) (Wikipedia)
- Range (CLTC): ~ 580–755 km depending on battery / trim (Wikipedia)
- Charging: AC 11 kW, DC fast charging 215–280 kW (Wikipedia)
- Leapmotor B10
- BYD Tang L (EV variant)
September/October 2025
Europe
- BYD just outsold Tesla in the EU for the 2nd straight month (Aug sales), as PHEVs + BEVs drove a broader market rebound; Tesla’s EU share fell while BYD ticked up. (Reuters)
- EU BEV share YTD sits ~15.8% and registrations are stabilising; ACEA’s fresh report dropped this week. (acea.auto)
- Tariffs & supply chain chess: CATL says it’s open to helping EU battery startups despite Chinese tech export controls—Europe wants local cells to cut costs/risks. (Financial Times)
China / wider Asia
- China’s EV penetration is at/near majority: multiple trackers put 2025 share ~50–60% (plugins), with August retail penetration ~55%. Xiaomi and XPeng are surging into Q4. (IEA)
- BYD’s halo moment: its Yangwang U9 “Xtreme” just claimed the world’s fastest production-car top-speed—first time an EV holds the crown. (Business Insider)
- BYD Europe build-out: Hungary car plant targeted to start by end-2025; adviser says EU battery production is next to support ~500k local capacity incl. Turkey. (Reuters)
South Korea
- Korea’s EV share is climbing: EVs are now ~1 in 5 new cars; BEV sales up ~48% YTD Jan–Aug on the back of new, more affordable models. (koreaherald.com)
- New model momentum: Kia EV5 pricing for Europe/Korea lands (~£39k UK) ahead of wider deliveries; Hyundai IONIQ 9 keeps racking up awards. (EV Powered)
United States
- Federal EV tax credits end next week (Sep 30). IRS has posted final guidance; a late-September pull-forward is boosting sales now, but a post-credit dip is widely expected. (irs.gov)
- Record U.S. EV month anyway: August hit a new high (~146k EVs; ~9.9% share) as buyers rushed before credits expire. (Cox Automotive Inc.)
- Policy/industry shifts: Automakers asked EPA to ease 2027–2032 tailpipe rules; meanwhile Honda is ending Acura ZDX production amid “market conditions.” (Reuters)
August/September – 2025
- New platforms & flagships (800 V, big range, fast DC) Porsche Macan Electric and Audi Q6 e-tron are the first on the shared PPE platform: 800 V, up to 270 kW DC and ~21 min 10–80%—this is the new mainstream premium benchmark. (Porsche Newsroom)
- BMW’s Neue Klasse is next BMW’s all-new EV architecture (first up: the next iX3/“Neue Klasse”) promises up to 30% more range, 30% faster charging and 25% better efficiency vs today’s cars; production in Debrecen (HU) ramps from late 2025. (Audi MediaCenter)
- Affordable EV wave (Europe) Kia EV3: compact SUV with up to ~600 km WLTP and ~30–31 min 10–80% on 400 V (≈128 kW peak). Renault 5 E-Tech: ~100 kW DC, priced from ~€25k in many markets. Citroën ë-C3: sub-€25k city crossover, ~44 kWh, ~100 kW DC. (kiapressoffice.com)
- Ultra-fast charging records Lotus Emeya has set the current headline figure: 10–80% in 14 min, peaking around 402 kW in independent P3 testing—evidence that >350 kW charging is now real in the wild. (lotuscars.com)
- Battery tech leaps (near-term impact likely in Chinese and EU-built models) CATL Shenxing Plus (LFP) claims 600 km of range added in 10 min and up to 1,000 km CLTC packs—expect more 4C fast-charge cars to appear on this chemistry. (Claims from CATL; rollout depends on automaker adoption.) (catl.com)
- Driver-assist & autonomy Mercedes DRIVE PILOT (SAE Level 3) approved up to 95 km/h on German motorways (eyes-off in defined conditions). Polestar 4 is slated to add Mobileye Chauffeur (future eyes-off highway capability) on top of SuperVision. (Mercedes-Benz Group)
- Policy & infrastructure (EU) AFIR is kicking in: from 2025, fast-charging (≥150 kW total per site) every 60 km along the TEN-T core network—good news for real-world road-tripping. EU Battery Regulation brings battery passports from Feb 2027; Volvo EX90 is launching one early. (IEA)
- Market & geopolitics The EU has imposed extra tariffs (up to ~38%) on China-built EVs; in parallel, Chinese brands localize: BYD says its Hungary plant starts production by end-2025 (reports of possible staging/slow ramp). (Reuters)