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New car sales in Europe rose 5.9% in July as a jump in Germany outweighed drops in Britain, France and Italy, European Automobile Manufacturers Association data showed on Thursday. Tesla lost market share for a seventh consecutive month despite a rise in overall sales of electric cars, and trailed competitor BYD, which was included in the monthly sales data for the first time. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Domestic carmakers such as Volkswagen are studying new launches to fend off Chinese competitors in Europe's growing EV market and comply in a profitable manner with regulations that encourage adoption of the vehicles.

Model Years & Price Range Used BYD Han models in Dubai and across the UAE now start around AED 95,000 to AED 125,000 for 2024 production years.

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. There’s a lot of electric vehicle growth and development happening in smaller markets that have traditionally not gotten much attention. We here at CleanTechnica are trying to cover this growth, but, admittedly, it’s hard to track it all. The good ... [continued]

BYD's Strategic Shift to Thai Production and EV Exports to Europe: A New Era for Southeast Asia's EV Ecosystem

Some 960 BYD Dolphins shipped to Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium.

A sleek red Yangwang U9 Track Edition ripped across the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany on August 8, 2025, hitting 472.41 km/h (293.54 mph). BYD’s ultra-luxury sub-brand Yangwang has dethroned the Rimac Nevera R, becoming the world’s fastest electric vehicle. The U9 Track Edition is powered by four electric motors, each producing 744 horsepower (555 kilowatt). That’s a total of over 2,960 horsepower, or 3,000 horsepower according to some claims. That’s 1,200 hp per tonne, beating the Rimac Nevera R’s 1,989 hp and 978 hp per tonne. Marc Basseng, who also drove the Nevera R to its previous

While 3000hp+ hypercars setting records can seem pointless to many, the technological development and testing can benefit more practical EVs. Racing can also go a long way toward changing consumer perceptions and building excitement for the transition to electric vehicles.

BYD on Tuesday announced that its high-end sub-brand Yangwang has set a new global benchmark for electric vehicle performance. On August 8, the Yangwang U9 Track Edition supercar hit a verified top speed of 472.41 km/h (294 mph) at Germany’s ATP proving grounds, making it the fastest production EV in the world. The U9 Track | BYD on Tuesday announced that its high-end sub-brand Yangwang has set a new global benchmark for electric vehicle performance. On August 8, the Yangwang U9 Track Edition supercar hit a verified top speed of 472.41 km/h (294 mph) at Germany’s ATP proving grounds, making it the fastest production EV in the world. The U9 Track

The battle of the compact electric saloons is heating up – which EV comes out on top?

Demand for EVs has been in decline globally for over a year, and hybrids may be eating into sales; however, electric cars continue to push the boundaries