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Welcome back to Electric News Highlights! 🚗⚡ After a short break, here are the most important EV updates from around the world:
BMW iX3 & New Hungarian Factory: 800V system, 111 kWh battery, 800 km WLTP range, 400 kW charging – production starts October.
Volkswagen Production Pause: Zwickau, Hanover, and even the U.S. ID.4 plant hit by low demand.
Mercedes EQB Discontinued: Order books closed ahead of the next-gen EV in 2026.
Volvo EX90 (2026 Model Year): Gets 800V tech, faster charging (10–80% in ~20–25 min).
Tesla Cybertruck: Rear-wheel drive version canceled due to low demand.
Volkswagen ID. Polo (A290): New motor & battery options, promising charging times.
German EV Sales August 2025: Registrations down 45% YoY.
Charging Cable Thefts: Big problem at hyperchargers across Germany.
Tesla Multipass: Expands charging access beyond Superchargers.
Plus, news about upcoming press cars I’ll be testing on the channel (BMW i5 Touring, Ford Puma e, and Capri).
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00:00 Intro & Sponsor – EV Supply
01:05 BMW iX3 & new Hungarian factory
02:07 Volkswagen production pause (Zwickau, Hanover, U.S.)
03:04 Mercedes EQB discontinued
03:41 Volvo EX90 2026 update (800V charging)
04:59 Tesla Cybertruck RWD canceled
05:53 Volkswagen ID. Polo (A290) specs & charging
06:55 German EV sales August 2025
07:29 Charging cable theft in Germany
09:03 Tesla Multipass charging expansion
10:02 Channel updates – Polestar 4, BMW i5 Touring, Ford Puma e, Capri
11:02 Outro
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