EVwire

EVwire brief: The Tesla Cybercab's numbers are finally public. A 2026 EPA certification filing has surfaced, laying out the two-seat robotaxi's powertrain, weight, and range for the first time.

EVwire brief: Scania will supply 105 battery-electric trucks to Swedish logistics firm Wibax under a deal billed as the EU's biggest yet for electric bulk transport. The trucks come bundled with a support package spanning charging, solar generation, fleet optimization, and new business models aimed at lowering total operating costs. Once the fleet arrives, Wibax will rank among the Nordic region's biggest operators of electric heavy-duty vehicles.

EVwire brief: MG is preparing a play for Europe's small EV crowd, with a compact electric hatchback concept due to break cover at July's Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. A production version is slated to reach buyers in 2027 with the Volkswagen ID. Polo squarely in its sights. MG hasn't attached an official name to the car yet, though the smart money in automotive media is on MG2 EV.

EVwire brief: BMW has unveiled the M Concept Neue Klasse at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a world premiere that showcases the new BMW M design language and signals the performance brand's all-electric future. Underneath the show car sits BMW M eDrive, a drivetrain concept with four electric motors, 800-volt technology, and a high-voltage battery holding more than 100 kWh. ❝ The new BMW M design language forms the expressive spearhead of the Neue Klasse – determined and purposeful.

EVwire brief: The Tesla Model Y was Japan's No.1 most-registered imported car model for May 2026. The result marks the first time a Tesla model has topped the country's imported car sales charts. Roughly 1,700 Model Y units were registered in Japan during the month, ahead of the BMW Group's MINI, the long-time foreign leader by model, which logged 1,282 units. The Model Y’s ranking is based on data from the Japan Automobile Importers Association (JAIA).

EVwire brief: Waymo has launched Waymo Premier, an invite-only membership program for its most frequent riders priced at $29.99 per month. Members get priority pickups through prioritized vehicle matching, 10% Waymo Cash back on every trip (and more during busy times), early access to Waymo in new cities, and up to five free cancellations per month.

EVwire brief: Francis Energy has commissioned 100 Tesla Supercharger stalls across 17 sites in Oklahoma through the Tesla Superchargers for Business program. The company's Chief Strategy Officer Seth Christ confirmed the milestone on LinkedIn. The results have been dramatic.

EVwire brief: Ford's upcoming $30,000 electric pickup has been caught up close in new spy shots from The Autopian, and the prototype looks remarkably small. The camouflaged truck was photographed at a park in Long Beach, California, with the publication noting that the four-door appears even smaller than the Ford Maverick, which is already compact by today's standards.

EVwire brief: Stellantis has integrated Factorial's FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) solid-state battery cells into a Dodge Charger Daytona development vehicle and launched a road-testing program to verify performance, safety, and reliability. The milestone marks the first integration of solid-state cells into a Stellantis vehicle and, according to the companies, the first automotive integration of the technology in North America. ❝ “Battery development is a balancing act.

EVwire brief: ArcBest's less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight has purchased two Tesla Semi trucks, following a successful pilot completed in 2025. The Class 8 electric trucks will primarily run linehaul operations within California, with a planned extension into Reno, Nevada, and potentially other locations. That is a significant step up in lane coverage from the pilot, which focused mainly on the Reno to Sacramento corridor.