August 07, 2025

School’s almost back in session, but first, dive into the latest Mobility EVo for what’s new. Thursday’s news includes: 

• GM breaks EV range world record

• Lucid’s Q2 results are in

• Ford opens massive EV campus in California

• MINI showcases electric performance cars in Munich.

• Two EV giveaway campaigns: Toyota and BYD

• U Power partners with Chia Tai and ICBC Thai

• Video: Rivian Gen 2 Quad

Subscribe today and be the first to get the news! 

“Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.

The Daily Newsletter for Intellectually Curious Readers

Join over 4 million Americans who start their day with 1440 – your daily digest for unbiased, fact-centric news. From politics to sports, we cover it all by analyzing over 100 sources. Our concise, 5-minute read lands in your inbox each morning at no cost. Experience news without the noise; let 1440 help you make up your own mind. Sign up now and invite your friends and family to be part of the informed.

Join for free today!

Top EV News Stories Powered by EV.Careers

1. The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck broke the EV world range record by driving 1,059.2 miles on a single charge—far surpassing the previous 749-mile record.

2. In Q2 2025, Lucid delivered 3,309 vehicles (up 38.2% year‑over‑year), generated $259.4 million in revenue, ended with $4.86 billion in liquidity, and revised its 2025 production outlook to 18,000–20,000 vehicles while advancing an Uber robotaxi partnership using 20,000 Gravity SUVs with Level 4 autonomy.

3. A newly opened 250,000‑square‑foot Electric Vehicle Development Campus in Long Beach, California, now serves as Ford’s main Southern California hub for designing and testing next‑generation EVs.

4. At IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, MINI will premiere two exclusive John Cooper Works showcars and showcase its all-electric lineup—including the MINI John Cooper Works Electric, Aceman SE, and Countryman SE ALL4—highlighting the brand’s racing heritage and commitment to high-performance electric mobility with opportunities for test drives in the city.

5. The Special Olympics Toyota bZ Sweepstakes offers U.S. participants a chance to win a 2026 Toyota bZ.

6. Royal Caribbean partnered with EV leader BYD to launch a giveaway campaign offering Singapore guests the chance to win a BYD Sealion 7 by booking cruises between August 1 and October 1, 2025, with the winner announced in October.

7. Building on its EV battery‑swapping technology, U Power signed an MOU with Chia Tai and ICBC Thai to deploy battery‑swapping‑compatible agricultural drones in Thailand, advancing smart, sustainable farming while expanding its energy ecosystem beyond electric vehicles.

8. Detailing advances in Indigenous partnerships, low‑carbon nickel production, and carbon storage technology capable of sequestering 1.5 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, the 2024 ESG report highlights Canada Nickel’s role in sustainably supplying critical minerals essential for EV batteries and Canada’s clean energy transition.

9. Through its annual charitable giving program, the Honda USA Foundation awarded over $16.5 million to 223 U.S. programs supporting education, environment, mobility, traffic safety, and community initiatives—including training in EV technology—positively impacting more than 35 million people nationwide.

10. The 2025 World Intelligent Vehicle Conference in Chongqing brought together global leaders and showcased advancements in electric, autonomous, and connected vehicles, emphasizing collaboration to accelerate intelligent mobility and new energy vehicle adoption worldwide.

Rivian Gen 2 Quad

*If you’re using Outlook, click “Read Online” at the top to see the video links above.

EV Jobs

Mobility EVo is a sister brand of EPG, a company that focuses on helping electric and autonomous vehicle clients hire the best people through superior industry and product-specific staffing expertise.

• Check out our EV education course!

• Share our sign-up page with your friends, family, and colleagues!