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The latest electric and hybrid car launches, industry news and announcements.

• Ferrari Luce: the first electric Ferrari is already sold out for 2027

  830 kW, four motors, 530 km of range and an interior designed with Jony Ive: the Ferrari Luce, the brand's first electric car, has sold out its 2026 production and, according to Reuters, its 2027 production too. Specifications, price and what it means for the electric car market.

• Electric car market 2026: one in four new cars sold worldwide is electric

  9.4 million electric vehicles sold in six months, over half of the Chinese market, record sales for BYD: the latest figures show a fast but very uneven electric transition across the world. Analysis country by country.

• Euro 7: what the new standard changes for electric and hybrid cars

  The Euro 7 standard comes into force for new car models at the end of November 2026. For the first time, it regulates brake particles and battery durability. Here is what it means for electric and hybrid cars.

• Solid-state batteries: what they will really change for electric cars

  Faster charging, more range, better safety: solid-state batteries are often presented as the next revolution for EVs. Here is where the technology really stands and what drivers can expect.

• V2L, V2H, V2G: when your electric car becomes a power bank

  More and more electric cars can send electricity back out of their battery. Powering a laptop, your home or even the grid: here is what bidirectional charging can and cannot do.