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September 09, 2025

Read the latest EV news with Tuesday’s edition, including: 

  • Lucid secures $300M investment from Uber to develop robotaxis

  • Volkswagen Group unveils affordable “Electric Urban Car Family” for 2026

  • CATL launches Shenxing Pro battery breakthrough at IAA Mobility

  • VinFast reports Q2 2025 surge with 172% YoY growth

  • Chevrolet Blazer EV joins police fleets in Michigan

  • Honda showcases Acura RSX Prototype and home-to-grid energy solutions

  • Video: The New BMW iX3

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– Arthur Ashe

How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential

Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.

Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.

Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.

The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.

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Top EV News Stories Powered by EV.Careers

  1. Lucid has closed a $300M investment from Uber to co-develop a next-generation robotaxi program, with plans to deploy 20,000+ Lucid EVs on Uber’s platform over six years starting in 2026.

  2. Set to debut in 2026, the “Electric Urban Car Family” will bring four small EVs from Volkswagen, CUPRA, and Škoda starting at $29,373, as Volkswagen Group targets a 20% share of Europe’s entry-level EV market with the updated MEB+ platform, unified battery cells, premium tech, and ranges up to 279 miles.

  3. Unveiled at IAA Mobility 2025, Shenxing Pro is the world’s first LFP battery with sustained high-voltage safety, record-long lifespan, extended range, and superfast charging, positioning CATL as Europe’s optimal solution for accelerating EV adoption.

  4. In Q2 2025, VinFast delivered 35,837 EVs (up 172% YoY) and 72,167 in the first half (up 223% YoY), solidifying strong domestic momentum while expanding into key international markets including India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and North America.

  5. Sterling Heights, Michigan has become the first city to deploy the Chevrolet Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicle, showcasing a sustainable, pursuit-capable EV with 297 miles of range that combines performance, safety, and lower emissions while reinforcing GM’s long-standing partnership with law enforcement.

  6. At RE+ 25, Honda is showcasing the Acura RSX Prototype built on its new global EV platform, highlighted future vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid energy capabilities with Southern California Edison, and reaffirmed plans for Honda and Acura EVs to serve as mobile energy solutions that can power homes, reduce costs, and support grid stability.

  7. At IFA Berlin 2025, Dubai-based lifestyle tech brand ASTRAUX unveiled its Mini EV, Aimon Companion Robot, and Smart Glasses to massive crowds while announcing accelerated expansion into Germany, France, Italy, and Spain to meet growing demand for innovative green mobility and smart living solutions.

  8. At its Brand Day in Munich, AVATR debuted the VISION XPECTRA — the world’s first Emotive Intelligent vision car — alongside its star luxury EV models, showcasing its “Emotive Luxury” philosophy while accelerating global expansion into over 50 countries.

  9. In Q2 FY2026, revenue reached $99M with improved gross margins, 10% subscription growth, and a strengthened Eaton partnership to launch a new modular Express DC fast charging architecture aimed at lowering costs and boosting efficiency, according to ChargePoint.

  10. The new IslandDER™ meter socket adapter from ConnectDER streamlines residential solar and battery installs by enabling whole-home backup directly at the meter, cutting labor, costs, and PTO delays while remaining compatible with multiple leading battery systems.

The New BMW iX3

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