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BMW's U.S. release says an iX5 60 xDrive can add up to 182 miles in 10 minutes at 460 kW. The global release prints 226 miles and a 141 kWh pack
China's passenger-car association forecasts about 1.07 million NEV retail sales in October, with penetration near 66.9 percent
EasyPark adds EV charging to its parking app in Belgium, with a 15% fee capped at 2 euros
Hon Hai and Mitsubishi Electric agreed to split Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, at an expected 115 billion yen for 50 percent
Chinese outlets say Jetta's first electric sedan, the M6, passed 10,000 orders within 19 hours of going on sale
Li Auto says the 2026 i6 covered 811 km in an urban range test ahead of its 28 October launch
Kelley Blue Book's later third-quarter file puts Rivian at 19,239 U.S. EV sales, second to Tesla, in a market of 262,649
Tesla opens four Singapore fast chargers to other EVs, while SimplyGo adds charging search and pay
UK ZEV mandate consultation closes with 2030 car target options from 80% down to 50%
Volkswagen Anhui launches the Xpeng-developed ID. UNYX 09 sedan from 179,900 yuan
China exported 337,104 new-energy vehicles to Brazil in the first eight months of 2026, up 159.4 percent, Xinhua reported
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Batteries October 26, 2026

Li Auto says the 2026 i6 covered 811 km in an urban range test ahead of its 28 October launch

Li Auto ran a livestreamed range test of the 2026 i6, which CarNewsChina says covered 811 km at 11.8 kWh/100 km on a 96 kWh in-house battery. The car's CLTC rating is 780 km.