Briefly | 04 Jun 2025

EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs

Martyn Lee

Business, Leisure, Technology, Automotive

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🗓️ 4 June 2025

⏱️ 4 minutes

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It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 04 June 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

I'll be back later but Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily

POLESTAR 7 PREMIUM EV CROSSOVER LAUNCH https://evne.ws/4kTNJdv

NIO’S SEVEN-MARKET EUROPEAN PUSH https://evne.ws/3FvCoRN

VW DEVELOPING ELECTRIC GOLF GTI https://evne.ws/4jDqeEl

RIVIAN OTA UPDATE ENABLES MANUAL BATTERY PRECONDITIONING https://evne.ws/4kpEWAb

SHELL’S HAMBURG MEGAWATT CHARGING LAB https://evne.ws/43ODpfX

KIA UK ELECTRIC EXPERIENCE TOUR https://evne.ws/3FD1oGL

USED EV PRICES DROP, DEMAND JUMPS https://evne.ws/3SuupY2

POLESTAR SLAMS LONDON’S EV CONGESTION CHARGE https://evne.ws/3SutU06

PORT MOVES TO ZERO-EMISSION DRAYAGE TRUCKS https://evne.ws/3ZgA3Rf

AFFORDABLE VW ID BUZZ CAMPER PODS https://evne.ws/4klun0J

UNSOLD TESLAS PILING UP AT PLAZA https://evne.ws/3Syqhq0

XIAOMI EV EYES PROFIT H2 2025 https://evne.ws/4dLhFpv

Transcript

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0:00.0	It's EV News briefly for Wednesday 4th of June.
0:02.5	Everything EV in less than 5 minutes.
0:04.2	If you haven't got time for the full podcast, Patreon supporters get the show's ad-free.
0:07.8	Be like them by clicking on a link in the show notes.
0:10.8	Polestar is gearing up to launch the Polestar 7, its first volume market model aiming to boost sales while maintaining the premium dynamic character.
0:19.3	Europe-focused electric crossover will debut a bolder design language built at a European
0:24.3	site soon, TBC.
0:26.6	According to the CEO, the new model will deliver an unmistakable pole star experience with
0:31.5	less minimalism and more confidence in its styling, he says.
0:34.9	Neo is set for major growth, entering Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland and Romania by next year. In these new markets, Neo will offer five models ES6, ES8-85, and Firefly's compact SUV. The Firefly sub-brand designed for affordability will soon launch its first first car in Europe right-hand drive for the UK coming in October.
0:57.6	Volkswagen is developing its first all-electric golf GTI, described by CEO Thomas Schaefer, as a monster car.
1:04.9	The new GTI will have front-wheel drive and over 300 horsepower, while the upcoming Gulf R will add all-wheel drive and more electric power.
1:13.4	The electric GTI comes in 2026, and they say we'll be retaining the iconic golf DNA.
1:20.6	Rivian's latest software update brings manual battery preconditioning for faster DC charging,
1:25.7	eliminating the need to set a destination in the navigation.
1:28.7	Owners now get real-time battery status and guidance on when to unplug, reducing charging
1:33.6	times. The update also boosts charging speeds for both first and second-gen, R1S's and R1T,
1:40.4	with future updates promising vehicle-to-home power delivery. Shell is building a state-of-the-art charging test centre in Hamburg,
1:47.4	opening by the end of this year to support up to 5 megawatt charging for trucks, buses,
1:52.0	and even electric ships.
1:54.8	It will feature advanced climate chambers and test benches to ensure safety and interoperability.
2:00.7	Kia in the UK will host a nationwide electric experience.
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