DIGITIMES Electric Vehicles news

Feb 12

China dominates 90% of South Korea's EV fast-charger modules

South Korea is moving to domestically produce key components for electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers, as Chinese-made power modules account for more than 90% of those installed in the country, according to a Hankyung report.

BYD launches aggressive 2026 push in Germany, aiming to eclipse SAIC MG and reshape pricing

Feb 12

Canada prepares safeguards ahead of Chinese EV imports

Feb 12

ProLogium breaks ground on solid-state battery gigafactory in Dunkirk

Feb 12

ADAS proves harder to sell than automakers expected

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V2XStellantis scraps two EU gigafactories after €2.1bn hit, pivots toward Asian batteries

Feb 13, 12:09

Stellantis NV has officially abandoned plans to build two lithium battery gigafactories in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and Termoli, Italy, the company's CEO, Antonio Filosa, said, following a EUR2.1 billion (US$2.49 billion) asset impairment tied to its ACC joint venture with TotalEnergies and Mercedes‑Benz.

V2XTaiwan opens auto market to US vehicles under new trade pact

Feb 13, 11:54

Taiwan and the US concluded an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) that will reduce tariffs on US-manufactured passenger cars to zero, the Executive Yuan said on February 13. Mercedes‑Benz Taiwan announced price reductions for five US-produced models in line with the agreement.

MOBILITYTesla adopts wait-and-see stance in Taiwan after US tariff deal

Feb 13, 11:49

Tesla Taiwan reiterated that prices for models imported from the US will not be adjusted until Taiwanese government regulations are clarified and confirmed. It said there are no current plans to move production for Germany-imported models.

MOBILITYTariff-free US-made vehicles to shift Taiwan market dynamics, industry says

Feb 13, 11:26

Taiwan's Executive Yuan announced that US-made vehicles will face zero tariffs and no import quantity restrictions after a trade agreement with the US. Automotive industry representatives warned that the move will create opportunities for imports while posing challenges for domestically produced and European-spec models.

V2XTaiwan to lift US vehicle import limits, raising safety inspection debate

Feb 13, 10:50

Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) said it will remove longstanding import quantity limits on US-spec vehicles, a move officials frame as aligning trade practice with international standards, but that has prompted scrutiny over differing safety inspection regimes.

BATTERYCommentary: Stellantis pause on ACC gigafactories clouds EU plans for manufacturing sovereignty and risks thousands of jobs

Feb 13, 09:50

The European Commission plans to unveil its "localization ratio" policy by late February 2026 to shape Europe's manufacturing sovereignty. Yet Stellantis's abrupt halt to construction of ACC's lithium battery gigafactories in Germany and Italy has injected immediate uncertainty into that agenda.

MOBILITYVolkswagen leads way as EU replaces China BEV tariffs with minimum price commitment

Feb 13, 09:46

As the European Union-China trade dispute over battery electric vehicles (BEVs) drags on, the EU is on track to replace punitive tariffs of up to 35% with a "minimum price commitment" mechanism starting in January 2026. Volkswagen Group has become the first automaker to formally engage with the new approach, applying the pricing scheme to its Cupra Tavascan model produced in Anhui, China—an early indication of how European manufacturers may adapt to the EU's evolving trade defense strategy.

MOBILITYMinimum price plan may only delay China's auto advance in Europe, industry insiders say

Feb 12

The EU proposed a minimum price commitment for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in January 2026, replacing punitive tariffs of up to 35%. Still, major Chinese automakers such as BYD have not reacted decisively, according to supply-chain sources.

AUTO COMPONENTSYoung Optics narrows losses as it shifts toward AI-focused products

Feb 12

After a series of operational adjustments, Young Optics narrowed its losses sharply in 2025, benefiting from an improved product mix and higher capacity utilization. The Taiwanese optical components maker reported a full-year net loss of about NT$9 million (approx. US$284,600), a dramatic improvement from the year before.

BATTERYTesla expands charging network in Taiwan as policy questions persist

Feb 12

Tesla opened Taiwan's largest V4 Supercharger station on Tuesday, expanding its fast-charging network even as questions linger over potential tariff changes and vehicle sourcing.

AUTO COMPONENTSLaster banks on China subsidies, Tesla and Zeekr wins amid margin push

Feb 12

LED automotive lighting module maker Laster said it expects China's car purchase subsidies and trade-in programs to stimulate domestic demand in the first quarter of 2026, and that overall end-market automotive demand should remain relatively robust.

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