Today’s top stories

• Polestar Unlocks Up to €300 in Annual Home Charging Savings

• RAD: Rivian’s New Extreme Performance Playground

• China Tightens EV Cable Rules and Adds QR Tracking for E-Bikes

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Polestar just found a way to cut up to €300 a year from your home charging bill — and you don’t even need a special wallbox. With new grid rewards and car-controlled smart charging, your EV now chooses the cheapest, cleanest moments to power up.

Rivian just turned its most extreme off-road experiments into an official division called RAD — and it’s already rewriting what its trucks can do. From winning the Rebelle Rally to breaking records at Pikes Peak, this team pushes vehicles to the edge and feeds the lessons back through powerful software like RAD Tuner.

Want to know what EV drivers are actually buying right now? These top-selling charging essentials are flying off the shelves for a reason — they solve real-world problems, unlock more stations, and make daily charging easier.

Lamborghini is reshaping its electrification strategy and putting plug-in hybrids at the center of its future lineup. After unveiling the Lanzador EV concept, the brand now plans a fully hybrid range by 2030, backed by record sales and strong customer demand.

CATL and BMW just elevated their partnership with a bold move toward full battery transparency and carbon accountability. Through new Battery Passport pilots powered by Catena-X, the two industry giants aim to standardize trusted EV battery data across borders and reshape supply chain decarbonization.

Waymo just expanded its fully driverless ride-hailing service to four major U.S. cities in one bold move. With Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando joining its network, the company is rapidly scaling toward one million autonomous rides per week.

China just tightened its certification rules for EV charging cables and introduced mandatory QR traceability for key e-bike products. With new standards, strict conversion deadlines, and digital tracking requirements, manufacturers face a critical compliance window.

China’s EV and battery boom just became a $2.2 trillion economic powerhouse, driving over 90% of the nation’s investment growth last year. Electric vehicles are no longer just transforming transport — they are reshaping the country’s entire growth model.

A small detail, a big statement. Waymo’s autonomous ride opens its doors automatically — and the future suddenly feels very real.

🔋You’re now charged up!

Until Wednesday, stay charged and ready for your next drive!