From The Electric Viking. Trojan Horse! VW Chinese EVs Will Undercut European Rivals with Zero Tariffs Volkswagen’s China-built EVs could enter Europe tariff-free, acting as a Trojan horse that undercuts local rivals on price. The move risks intensifying Europe’s EV price war while exposing how deeply Chinese supply chains are reshaping the global auto industry.…

From The Electric Viking. $70 MILLION ELECTRIC TRUCK DEAL! Government Backs Volvo to Slash EV Truck Prices A $70 million government-backed deal is helping Volvo aggressively cut prices on its electric trucks, accelerating fleet adoption and lowering total ownership costs. The move signals growing public support for heavy-duty EVs as governments push to decarbonize freight…

From The Electric Viking. THE 18% MILESTONE! Global EV Sales Explode 40%—But China is Dominating Global electric vehicle sales have surged more than 40%, pushing EVs to a historic 18% share of the worldwide auto market. While adoption is accelerating everywhere, China is driving the bulk of growth, cementing its dominance in production, sales, and…

From The Electric Viking. The Sad Demise of Vinfast in the United States – Owners Left Stranded VinFast’s U.S. ambitions are unraveling as weak sales, service gaps, and reliability concerns leave owners frustrated and stranded. What was meant to be a bold EV expansion is turning into a cautionary tale about scaling too fast in…

From The Electric Viking. STELLANTIS CRISIS! MASSIVE Inventory of Cars They CAN’T SELL! (What Now?) Stellantis is facing a growing crisis as unsold vehicle inventory piles up across key markets, signaling weakening demand and pricing pressure. The situation raises serious questions about production strategy, incentives, and whether deep discounts or factory slowdowns are coming next.…

From The Electric Viking. Petrol and diesel loses marketshare in Australia as Hybrid and Electric Car Sales Rise Petrol and diesel vehicles are rapidly losing market share in Australia as hybrid and electric car sales continue to climb. Rising fuel costs, improved EV choices, and government incentives are accelerating the shift toward electrified vehicles across…

From The Electric Viking. SECOND LIFE BATTERY REVOLUTION! Nissan Uses Old LEAF Batteries to Power Factories Nissan is giving old LEAF EV batteries a second life by repurposing them to store energy and power its factories, cutting costs and reducing emissions. The move highlights how retired EV batteries can become a key pillar of industrial…

From The Electric Viking. GM Is Dumping Them! $30,000 Off GM’s Huge Electric Van! GM is slashing up to $30,000 off its large electric van, signaling weak demand, high inventory, and growing pressure inside the commercial EV market. The massive discount shows GM is urgently trying to move units as fleets hesitate and competition intensifies…

From The Electric Viking. Rivian CEO Says There is ONLY 1 Electric Car Worth Buying – its NOT a Rivian! Rivian’s CEO sparks controversy by claiming there’s only one electric car truly worth buying—and surprisingly, it isn’t a Rivian. His bold remark highlights the harsh realities of today’s EV competition and the growing pressure on…

From The Electric Viking. 300 MILE EV WAR! Subaru’s New Electric SUV Undercuts Tesla & Toyota on Price Subaru’s new 300-mile electric SUV fires a direct shot at Tesla and Toyota by offering longer range and a lower starting price. With competitive tech, aggressive pricing, and strong brand loyalty, Subaru is positioning itself as a…

From The Electric Viking. Hardware and Software Problems are Killing Lucid in the United States Lucid is struggling in the U.S. as hardware failures, software glitches, and quality-control issues undermine customer confidence and slow sales. Despite strong performance credentials, the brand’s growing reliability concerns are threatening its long-term survival in an increasingly competitive EV market.…

From The Electric Viking. GHOST COAL PLANT! Utah’s Largest Coal Plant SHUTS DOWN — But Legislators Won’t Let It Die! Utah’s largest coal plant is officially shutting down, but state legislators are fighting to keep it alive through policy loopholes, subsidies, and emergency extensions. The result is a “ghost coal plant” that refuses to die,…

From The Electric Viking. BYD’s 2026 Seal 06 GT Hot Hatch gains 75 kW and Minor Upgrades The 2026 BYD Seal 06 GT hot hatch receives a major performance bump with a new 240 kW motor—up 75 kW from before—along with minor design tweaks and an optional LiDAR system for advanced driver assistance. While dimensions…

From The Electric Viking. This is How California is Going to TAX Every EV Driver in the State… California is preparing to replace gas taxes with a new mileage-based fee that charges every EV driver for the roads they use. Supporters say it’s fair and necessary as fuel-tax revenue collapses, while critics warn it could…

From The Electric Viking. A U.S. federal judge has officially blocked Donald Trump’s ban on offshore wind projects — a massive victory for renewable energy. This ruling clears the way for continued wind development, major investment, and America’s clean energy transition. Sign up for my newsletter here ► https://theelectricviking.com/newsletter/ 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification…