Electric vehicles
EV charging from Baku to Ganja and Guba: five stops with published power ratings
Five stops, two routes: operators list different connectors, power ratings and prices. A 30 kWh top-up at the selected locations costs AZN 8.10 to AZN 9.00.
Hyundai adds previous driving scores to certified used-car information
The South Korean service adds driving scores with prior-owner consent, official maintenance records and more detailed EV battery diagnostics.
Share of Pure Petrol Cars Falls Below 50% of Global Sales for First Time
In the first half of 2026, the share of cars with pure petrol engines fell below half of global sales for the first time, to 49%. Electric vehicle sales rose by 12%.
BYD Launches Fang Cheng Bao Formula S and Formula S GT Electric Vehicles in China
BYD has introduced two new models under its Fang Cheng Bao brand in China: the Formula S liftback and the Formula S GT sporty hatchback. Prices start at $27,900 and $32,000 respectively.
Iran to Accelerate Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Production to Reduce Gasoline Consumption
The Iranian government has ordered a ramp-up in the production of hybrid, bi-fuel, and electric vehicles as part of a strategy to manage energy consumption and reduce gasoline imports.
BYD Plans to Boost Electric Vehicle Production in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov met with BYD's Managing Director for Central Asia and the Caucasus Cao Shuang to discuss expanding EV production.