BMW Group Australia has announced a national program to recycle high-voltage EV batteries from BMW and Mini vehicles, partnering with Victorian recycler EcoBatt. The scheme covers packs that are damaged or have reached end-of-life and will channel them through EcoBatt’s Campbellfield (Victoria) facilities for safe discharge, shredding, and material recovery. The move aligns BMW’s local … Read more
Here’s a summary of the recent milestones for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the passenger-car market, what’s driving it, and the implications. 🚗 What’s Happening In one year, the share of electric vehicles in total car sales has jumped to around 5 %, effectively doubling from the previous year. Although 5 % is still a modest … Read more
Mahindra & Mahindra is reportedly gearing up to launch another electric SUV soon — and speculation is rife about what it could be. With the Indian auto giant actively expanding its EV portfolio and making bold moves in the “born electric” space, several clues and leaks point to the likely identity and features of this … Read more
Here’s an overview of Norway’s plan to phase out electric-vehicle (EV) tax exemptions by 2027 — and what it could mean politically, economically, and for EV adoption. Background: Norway’s EV leadership via incentives Norway has long been a poster child for rapid EV adoption. Its success has hinged on generous incentives: EVs have historically been … Read more
There’s growing buzz in the Indian auto-media that Mahindra could unveil an electric version of the XUV700 (likely badged as XEV 7e) as early as November 2025. Below is a summary of what’s known so far — and what remains speculative. Why an XUV700 EV — and Timing Mahindra has already made its intentions clear … Read more