E.ON and BYD have forged a strategic partnership to enhance electric mobility and energy solutions across Europe, launching their first joint offering in Germany in November 2026. The collaboration integrates electric vehicles and smart charging technologies for customers, aiming to streamline energy consumption and expand into other European markets while promoting bidirectional charging.

In August, electric vehicle sales in Australia surpassed petrol car sales for the first time, with over 27,000 battery electric vehicles sold, making up 24.9% of total new vehicle sales. The surge is attributed to lower running costs, broader model availability, government incentives, and a shift toward cleaner vehicles.

Electric vehicles (EVs) comprised 7.9% of U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in Q2 2026, a rise from the previous quarter but down 15% from Q2 2025. Light trucks made up 81% of EV sales. California led registrations. Public charging ports increased 3.2%, supporting around 7.8 million EVs on the roads.