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EV Digest: Tesla Robotaxis, New SUVs, and Global Sales Surge

Industry Highlights

    • EZO secures £176m contract in England’s Midlands, boosting local EV infrastructure.
    • Skoda teases Peaq, an all-electric seven-seater SUV, ahead of its global debut.
    • SpaceXAI launches kitchen app, merging AI with home cooking.
    • FIAT reveals Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback SUVs for global markets, expanding its electric lineup.
    • Leapmotor D99 detailed: a posh electric people-mover rivaling Zeekr 009 and Lexus LM with big range and high-tech cabin.
    • Volkswagen’s first affordable ID. Polo rolls off the line in Spain, aiming to electrify Europe.
    • Xpeng scrambles to boost GX SUV production as wait times hit 35 weeks.

    Tech & Innovation

    • Tesla Cybercab shows high efficiency but faces questions and hurdles.
    • Tesla expands unsupervised robotaxi service across Austin.
    • Tesla rolls out smarter driver monitoring with FSD update 2026.14.6.7.
    • FSD V14 coming soon to Australia & New Zealand, confirms Tesla.
    • Powerwall impedance limits the number of Powerwalls you can install.

    Sales & Adoption

    • Australia EV adoption hits 20% in May 2026, led by Model Y and Jaecoo J5.
    • An EV is sold every two minutes in Australia; ACT reaches 36.5% electric share.
    • Hyundai IONIQ 5 continues strong sales; IONIQ 9 surges nearly 300%.
    • BMW iX3 starts $5,000 cheaper than comparable BMW X3.
    • Subaru Solterra vs. Crosstrek Hybrid: even with advantages, the EV cost more to own.
    • Chevrolet Blazer EV road trip reveals gas cars can still be cheaper.

    Global Developments

    • Tesla Cybertruck to join emergency rescue fleet in Kazakhstan.
    • Advancing knowledge through transdisciplinary research to solve global housing crisis.
    • Engine oil cooler? – A technical query.
    • Do rear wheels of AWD EVs contribute to regen braking? – Another technical question.