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Massive UK study finds high-mileage electric cars more durable than petrol
A study of millions of UK vehicles shows that electric cars stay on the road longer than petrol cars, and the gap widens as mileage increases. more…
Kia reveals EV3 offers and deals, including a $1,500 customer cash discount
The EV3 starts at $29,890 as Kia’s most affordable electric SUV, so how much does it cost to lease? more…
Geely one-ups BYD with 2.2MW charger, allowing 4-minute EV charges
Geely plans to unveil an advanced electric car battery and charging system on Wednesday, allowing for 4 minute charges and charging speeds that are about 50% faster than Chinese rival BYD’s newest “Flash Charging 2.0”…
Ceer unveils its EXOBOT EVs, Saudi Arabia’s first electric SUV and sedan
Ceer revealed EXOBOT on Monday, the new flagship electric SUV and sedan from Saudi Arabia’s first EV brand and auto manufacturer. more…
Toyota joins the extended-range EV race, but not as you’d expect
Toyota is the latest carmaker with plans to launch an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), expected to arrive next year. more…
Tesla goes to trial over racism claims against Black workers at ‘plantation’
Tesla goes on trial today over allegations that its flagship Fremont factory subjected thousands of Black workers to racial slurs, segregation, and lower pay. The case is brought by the state of California, covers more…
Chevrolet Bolt EV 2026 Review: Can the new powertrain save it?
I drove 854.2 km (530.8 miles) with the 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2RS, with a brand-new powertrain for its rebirth, over a week. Back roads, cities, and highways were on the menu, with the usual fast charging from very low…
BYD’s $10,000 EV has a big sibling on the way, and here’s our first look [Images]
The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable EV, starting at about $10,000 in China. In Europe, the UK, and other markets, it’s sold as the Dolphin Surf or Mini, but BYD is preparing to launch a larger variant that may be an…
Volkswagen’s new ID. Cross brings a more affordable electric SUV to the lineup
The ID. Cross is a “true Volkswagen,” adding a more affordable electric SUV to the lineup with prices starting at around $32,000. more…
Musk pitches 200-mph Austin-San Antonio ‘Hyperloop’ tunnel, again
Elon Musk says the Boring Company is working on a 200-mph “Hyperloop” tunnel between Austin and San Antonio that would cut the drive to under 30 minutes. He posted the claim on X this weekend with no route, no timeline,…
Tesla and Sunrun’s virtual power plant dispatch record 580 MW to California grid
Sunrun and Tesla pulled a record 580 megawatts of power from home batteries onto California’s grid during a heat wave on September 9, the largest residential distributed power plant event ever recorded. The dispatch…
European AUDI dealers could be facing a lawsuit from … Audi
A joint venture between Chinese carmaker SAIC and German car brand Audi, the all-electric AUDI (all caps) brand has been turning heads in the Chinese market with solid all-weather performance, reasonable prices and…
Tesla reopens $50,000 Roadster reservations ahead of October 1 unveil
Tesla has reopened reservations for its next-generation Roadster, asking buyers for a $50,000 deposit about two weeks before the car is even unveiled. The reserve page went live this week ahead of an October 1 reveal…
Cadillac’s go-fast electric SUV arrives makes its way Down Under
Following the debut of its Formula 1 team earlier this year, GM’s global ambitions for flagship luxury brand Cadillac continue to unfold in the 2027 model year as the ultra-hot V-series Lyriq-V EV makes its way to…
As diesel hits $10/gal., rumors swirl that stations are running out
Last week, a number of diesel stations in California appeared on social media with the prices pinned at 9.99 – the highest number the pumps could display. Today, the pictures are showing something different: gas…
From 10-97% SOC in 9 minutes: Sunwoda joins the flash charging race
Chinese battery brand Sunwoda has just revealed a new EV battery charging system that can add 100 km (~62 miles) of range to an EV every minute, and can take a battery from from 10-97% SOC in less than 10 minutes. At…
SONDORS’ abandoned 3-wheeled electric car just showed up for sale on eBay
If you’ve ever wanted to own a genuine piece of electric vehicle vaporware history, now might be your chance. One of the most interesting artifacts from SONDORS’ more ambitious days has just surfaced for sale on eBay:…
Here’s all the dumb oil wars that electric cars have nothing to do with
We’ve all heard about the Strait of Hormuz, currently closed to most ship traffic as a result of a now six month long war of choice that seems to have no real strategy attached. But that’s just one of many oil conflicts…
Climate XChange is giving away more EVs than ever before in its 11th Annual EV Raffle
What would you choose with up to $120,000 to spend on a fully customized EV – a Lucid Air, Rivian R1S, Porsche Macan Electric, BMW i7, or perhaps two EVs instead of one? more…
E-quipment highlight: 4,400 hp Wabtec FLXDrive electric locomotive [update]
After nearly a year of operation on a dedicated track line at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Australia, BHP is proving that these 4,400 hp battery-electric powered heavy-haul locomotives are ready for prime time. UPDATE…
Swaptopus inches towards reality as CATL reveals new semi truck battery
In a move that challenges Orange Juicer and Buick Electra for the highly coveted Best Name in the EV Business title, a new venture between CATL and Octopus Energy called “Swaptopus” has been formed to build out a…
It’s finally here: Porsche puts wireless EV charging into production [video]
Buried in a press release titled, “Even more colours and even greater convenience for the Cayenne Electric” was news that Porsche, for the first time, would be offering electrically wireless inductive charging on its…
New self-loading tech for bulk cargo vessels cuts freight emissions in HALF
Moving millions of tons of coal, sugar, and other bulk cargo is serious business, and decarbonizing that business presents a number of unique challenges – especially when loading and unloading. That’s what makes the new…
Toyota’s new electric SUVs are catching on, with nearly 5,000 sold in August
Toyota led US new EV sales growth last month with a refreshed lineup of electric SUVs. more…
Podcast: Tesla Roadster gets a date, VW XL1 comes back electric, BYD’s new Tesla fighter, and more
In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster getting a reveal date, VW XL1 coming back electric,…
Want to get off gas? Learn how at Drive Electric Month events across the US
Drive Electric Month continues this week with over 150 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles through most of September and the start of October. Events will be held for the next few weekends, with…
Hyundai warns the US may be next in line for a wave of cheaper Chinese EVs
Chinese automakers like BYD are quickly taking over global markets with low-cost electric vehicles, and Hyundai Motor’s CEO Jose Munoz warned the US could be next without safeguards. more…
BMW begins iX3 deliveries early in the US as demand surges
BMW can’t build the new iX3 fast enough, with over 100,000 orders and production now running around the clock. Some in the US may get a chance to get theirs early. more…
XPeng shops its self-driving tech to automakers — Tesla found no takers
XPeng is trying to turn its self-driving and smart-cockpit systems into a licensing business, courting automakers, suppliers, and software firms well beyond its existing Volkswagen deal, according to a Reuters report.…
Volkswagen’s EV van drove through 92 countries to set a new Guinness World Record
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz set a new Guinness World Record for “the most countries visited in a continuous journey” by an EV, covering nearly 100,000 km across 92 countries. more…
144 Tesla Megapacks power Australia’s first 8-hour grid battery
Australia just switched on its longest-duration grid battery, and it runs on 144 Tesla Megapacks. RWE’s Limondale battery in New South Wales can discharge for a full eight hours — four times longer than the two-hour…
DERA LIVES! House votes to fund Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through 2029
This week, the US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in a bipartisan vote to renew funding for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), passing the measure 343-79 and extending federal funding for cleaner…
The Bronx will be breathing a little easier with new Volvo VNR Electric [update]
New York City’s largest food rescue organization is helping Bronx residents breathe a little bit easier with the recent acquisition and upcoming deployment of three brand-new, zero emission Volvo VNR Electric semi…
Hyundai opens orders for its new electric van, starting at about $66,500
Hyundai’s electric van is bigger than the Kia PV5 and Volkswagen ID. Buzz, with enough room for nine passengers. more…
BYD upgrades top-selling small electric SUV with more range, now starting at about $11,000
BYD introduced the upgraded Yuan Up, sold overseas as the Atto 2, with more range and a lower starting price. more…
Volvo teases its new vehicle design, including a surprise inside
Volvo is going on the offensive with 13 new electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles coming by 2030. The upcoming models will feature a new design and revamped interior. more…
Tesla to run public Megachargers at 3 Forum Mobility Semi depots
Tesla is going to operate public Megacharger sites at three electric truck depots it doesn’t own. Forum Mobility, one of the largest heavy-duty charging operators in the US, says Tesla will run public Megacharging at…
Kia expects its bigger electric vans to outsell the PV5 as it targets 250,000 by 2030
Kia aims to sell 250,000 electric vans by 2030, with the PV7 and PV9 accounting for a larger share combined than the PV5 . more…
Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea electric motorcycle finally goes global, revealing its Western price
Royal Enfield’s new Flying Flea electric motorcycle has officially spread its wings beyond India, with the retro-inspired C6 now launching in Europe and the UK. And perhaps just as importantly, we finally know what…
Lucid and Bolt to deploy 25,000 autonomous EVs across Europe
Lucid and Bolt announced a partnership today to build and deploy autonomous vehicles across Europe, with the ride-hailing platform aiming to put at least 25,000 self-driving Lucid EVs on its network. It’s the second big…
Open source semi: Windrose puts its electric truck online, for free
This week, Windrose founder and CEO Wen Han made heavy truck history by putting the CAD models for all 1,023 parts from the X9D01 base model of his Windrose E700 Class 8 electric truck online. For free. more…
Solid-state battery maker Factorial secures another big partnership
Solid-state battery specialist Factorial Energy is teaming up with Mitsui Kinzoku, one of the few companies producing sulfide-based solid electrolytes, to scale up the promising new technology. more…
Tesla brings Cybercab to China, rules out sale and robotaxi service
Tesla is putting its Cybercab on public display in China this week, but the company wants to be clear about one thing it isn’t: a vehicle it plans to sell there. Tesla China said the showcase “does not involve” selling…
Kia is offering big discounts on the EV9, with over $15,000 off at some dealers
Kia’s biggest electric SUV is being marked down by more than $15,000 at some dealers. more…
BYD undercuts the Tesla Model 3 with its new Formula S EV, starting at under $29,000
The Formula S series includes the first sedan and GT, launched under BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao. Starting at under $29,000, the electric sedan is cheaper than a Tesla Model 3. more…
Tesla’s new ‘Accordion’ Supercharger could speed up its slow buildout
Tesla deployed its first “Accordion” Supercharger, a pre-assembled charging unit that ships 16 stalls on a single truck and installs 20% cheaper than a conventional site. Tesla’s charging team says the goal is now to…
Volkswagen’s new electric hot hatch delivers more power than the Golf GTI [Images]
Volkswagen revealed the new ID.3 GTI, a new electric hot hatch that’s more powerful than the Golf GTI. It’s VW’s most powerful GTI ever. more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a bit more expensive to lease this month, but it’s still a great deal
Hyundai’s electric SUV is still one of the most affordable EVs available, starting at $35,000. The IONIQ 5 is a bit more expensive to lease this month, but it’s hard to pass up with 0% APR financing or up to a $5,000…