DIGITIMES Electric Vehicles news

Feb 13

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

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.

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

Feb 13

Taiwan opens auto market to US vehicles under new trade pact

Feb 13

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

Feb 13

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

Feb 13

MORE NEWS

MOBILITYCommentary: Foxtron targets 1,500 Bria deliveries by 1Q26 amid Luxgen acquisition

Feb 14, 03:27

One of the biggest stories in Taiwan's auto market toward the end of 2025 is Foxtron's official announcement to acquire 100% of Luxgen, with the deal expected to close in the first quarter of 2026. This move marks Foxtron's shift from solely product design and development toward vertical integration, gaining full control over its brand and distribution channels—the critical "export gateway."

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

Feb 13

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.

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

Feb 13

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.

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

Feb 12

BYD plans to intensify its push into the German market in 2026 by expanding its dealer network and implementing steep price cuts to target more than 50,000 annual vehicle sales and overtake SAIC MG as the leading Chinese automotive brand in Europe.

MOBILITYCanada prepares safeguards ahead of Chinese EV imports

Feb 12

The first wave of Chinese electric vehicles is expected to enter the Canadian market in February 2026 under a new trade arrangement. But alongside the arrival of lower-cost cars comes a surge of anxiety in Western capitals over data security, remote-control capabilities, and the geopolitical risks embedded in connected vehicles.

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

Feb 12

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.

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.

BATTERYProLogium breaks ground on solid-state battery gigafactory in Dunkirk

Feb 12

On February 10, ProLogium Technology held a groundbreaking ceremony for its planned gigafactory in Dunkirk, marking the start of on-site construction for its first manufacturing facility outside Taiwan. The plant will produce the company's "superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic batteries" and represents a significant step toward establishing a localized battery supply chain in Europe.

AUTOMOTIVE ICADAS proves harder to sell than automakers expected

Feb 12

For much of the past decade, artificial intelligence served as a premium badge—an easy way for carmakers to justify higher prices and signal technological leadership. But as these systems move from promise to practice, the costs of overestimating algorithms are becoming harder to ignore. In some cases, the market itself is pushing back.

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.

More coverage

TOPICS

FOXTRON ACQUIRES LUXGEN FROM YULON

THE END OF APPLE CAR

INTERVIEWS