BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60 are proving single-charge performance in long-distance real-world driving, easing electric vehicle range anxiety. TechRadar reported the iX3 can indicate up to 480 miles of range when fully charged, rising to 550 miles in Max Range mode, and that a 10-minute charge can add 231 miles. Volvo’s EX60 targets 500 miles, with a 95 kWh model rated at 410 miles and a 117 kWh version planned for 503 miles.

Sweden\'s largest industrial union IF Metall is ending a 1,021-day strike against Tesla after the company did not accept demands for a Swedish-style collective agreement. The union said the action lost effectiveness after participating members were effectively removed from the workplace. Separately, competition in autonomous driving is moving beyond development into real-world safety and stability, with attention shifting to accident response, regulatory hurdles for Tesla FSD in China and Europe, and Waymo’s robotaxi production expansion.