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It's EV News Briefly for Friday 10 October 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

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RENAULT TWINGO E‑TECH TO LAUNCH IN NOVEMBER https://evne.ws/4mQlpJj

THE ELETTRICA, FERRARI’S FIRST EV, WILL BE A FOUR-MOTOR FOUR-DOOR NON-SUPERCAR https://evne.ws/4h2DgeR

RIVIAN SWAPS AMAZON’S ALEXA FOR GOOGLE'S GEMINI https://evne.ws/4n2R6PV

RIVIAN CEO RJ SCARINGE CLAIMS CONFIDENCE AHEAD OF 2026 LAUNCH OF $45,000 R2 https://evne.ws/47hwK0v

NEXT GENERATION VOLVO EX40 WILL USE SPA3 PLATFORM https://evne.ws/3KB8fTn

TESLA'S NEW BASE MODEL 3 EVEN CUTS POWER MIRRORS https://evne.ws/4oaQad9

BYD SALES SURGE IN GERMANY AND OVERSEAS https://evne.ws/3KKZXYU

SKODA OVERTAKES BMW IN GERMAN BEV SALES https://evne.ws/48VaJFW

NISSAN TO LAUNCH THIRD-GENERATION LEAF ORDERS IN JAPAN https://evne.ws/4o51E1Q

IONITY LAUNCHES POWER 365 AND MOTION 365 SUBCRIPTION OFFERS https://evne.ws/4mZ8xRl

FEDEX AUSTRALIA ADDS 55 ELECTRIC DELIVERY VEHICLES https://evne.ws/4mXWlQO

FUELL COMPANY, IP SOLD FOR $170,000 https://evne.ws/4h11vdk

PAKISTAN EV BIKES MOSTLY USE FAKE “GRAPHENE” BATTERIES https://evne.ws/3VUkXim

Renault Twingo E‑Tech launch  
Renault will unveil the new Twingo E‑Tech on 6 November, starting below £17,000 with UK deliveries in 2026. Built on the Ampr Small platform and targeting 6.2 miles per kWh, it aims to combine efficiency, affordability, and rapid production turnaround. 

Ferrari Elettrica revealed 
Ferrari’s first EV, the Elettrica, is a four‑door, four‑motor GT producing over 1,000 hp and 0–62 mph in 2.5 seconds. With 323‑mile range and advanced in‑house engineering, it showcases Ferrari’s blend of luxury innovation in electric form.  

Rivian adopts Google Gemini AI  
Rivian is replacing Alexa with Google’s Gemini AI for a more advanced in‑vehicle assistant that manages navigation, messaging, and media naturally. The new system keeps Rivian’s software platform independent while enhancing control and integration.  

Rivian CEO confident for R2 
CEO RJ Scaringe says development of Rivian’s $45,000 R2 compact EV is on track for 2026, marking his highest confidence in the company’s future. Backed by Amazon and Volkswagen, Rivian aims to expand EV accessibility through advanced, software‑led design.  

Volvo EX40 to use SPA3 
Volvo’s upcoming EX40 will debut the SPA3 platform with cell‑to‑body batteries, new motors and megacasting for major cost and efficiency gains. Launching in 2027 under $50,000, it will offer up to 350 miles of range and support future‑ready tech.  

Tesla trims Model 3 features 
Tesla’s new base Model 3 and Model Y remove certain comfort and powered features to cut cost and entry price. The pared‑back design lowers prices to make ownership more accessible, though with slightly reduced performance and range.  

BYD sales surge overseas 
BYD’s September German registrations jumped 2,225% year‑on‑year, driving European growth d