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The latest EVs news, distilled by AI into sharp ~100-word summaries covering electric vehicles, autonomous driving and the future of transport. ByteBrief scans dozens of tech sources and surfaces only what matters, updated hourly. Tap any story for the full brief, or open the original source.
Mazda launches its second electric vehicle, the CX-6e, in Thailand via CBU imports from its Changan joint venture. Priced at 1.259 million baht or 1.299 million baht, the car features a 77.9 kWh battery and 0 to 100 kph acceleration in 7.9 seconds.
Green SM, owned by Vietnam's Vingroup, launches an all-electric taxi service in Los Angeles with 500 VinFast VF 8 SUVs. The firm hires full-time drivers unlike gig platforms. New users receive half off their first five rides up to $12 a trip.
Kia India integrates the Jio-bp charging network into its MyKia app, adding over 7000 charging points across 300 cities. This move brings the total available points on the K-Charge platform to 23,500, enhancing electric vehicle accessibility in India.
Subaru revealed details of its in-house EV platform arriving in 2029, featuring 510 horsepower and a 25 percent lighter battery with 4000 cells. The system aims to preserve Subaru identity by developing its own electric architecture instead of relying on Toyota.
Huawei's automotive unit Yinwang signed a framework agreement with CATL on Monday to join its 2,520-station Choco-swap network. The deal covers swappable battery packs and automated station access for vehicles running Huawei's Qiankun smart driving systems, aiming for 3,000 stations by year-end.
Volkswagen Anhui updates ID. Unyx 06 and 07 with LiDAR and a 77.5-kWh battery. Prices drop 20,000 Yuan from May 2026 launch. The ID. Unyx 07 starts at 109,900 Yuan, while the 06 starts at 129,900 Yuan. A Double 11 promotion lowers the 07 Lite to 99,900 Yuan.
Tesla filed a proxy for its Dec. 3 annual meeting seeking shareholder approval to re-elect CEO Elon Musk and two directors. The ballot includes an advisory vote on Musk's $158 billion 2025 pay but contains no vote on a merger with SpaceX. The meeting begins at 3 p.m. CT at Gigafactory Texas.
SpaceX and Tesla report third-quarter results on Tuesday and Wednesday, testing if Starlink growth and Tesla profits can fund a merger. SpaceX expects $12.74 billion revenue and 14 cents earnings, while Tesla anticipates $27.88 billion revenue and 43 cents adjusted earnings. SpaceX absorbed Musk's xAI in February and Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in third quarter.
Foxconn pays $727 million to acquire a 50% stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, closing October 1, 2027. The deal values the business at $2 billion to develop EV platforms in Japan, targeting $6.3 billion in revenue by 2030.