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 Ford Fathom cheap pickup EV, Audi A2, Trump on EVs, and more. Read more…
Kia’s larger electric van caught with less camo ahead of its ‘big’ debut [Images]
Kia’s first electric van is already a top seller, but the larger PV7 is set to launch soon, which could prove to be an even “bigger” hit. Here’s a closer look at it. Read more…
BorgWarner extends PHEV and 800 V BEV inverter programs with European OEM
BorgWarner extends high-voltage inverter programs for PHEV and 800 V BEV with a major European OEM, showcasing advanced power electronics and cooling tech. Read more…
EV Reveals Have Gotten Way, Way Too Drawn Out. The Ford Fathom Proves It
Here’s why automakers now announce products years before building them, and why they’re unlikely to change course. Read More…
Nio launches first fifth-gen swap stations in 7 cities, opening network to Firefly
The new stations support wheelbases of up to 3.5 meters, allowing the Nio, Onvo and Firefly brands to share the network. Read more…
Webinar: How to test for anti-islanding in EV chargers, OBCs and V2G systems
Henkel introduces LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered virtual adhesives hub to accelerate EV component design and optimize battery manufacturing simulations. Read more…
Subaru is spending nearly $10,000 per vehicle to sell its new EVs
Subaru’s big EV incentives have helped boost sales, but they’re quickly taking a toll on the company’s profits. Read more…
Details of new Smart car leaked in regulatory filing… but you can’t have it
A regulatory filing with the Chinese government has revealed specs of Smart #2, the upcoming successor to the Smart ForTwo. A full reveal is expected in October, with the car later coming to global markets… except the US. Read more…
Here are the top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insure
Insurance costs likely aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when shopping for a new electric or hybrid vehicle, but it is something you should consider. Here are the top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insure for 2026. Read more…
Navee UT5 Ultra X superscooter $1,955 low, EGO Nexus power station bundle $799 low, Aventon $1,299 flash sale e-bike lows, more
We’re closing out this week with plenty of low prices, starting with the premium golden Navee UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter down at its $1,955 low for the first time since launching, alongside two other new low prices on high-performance e-scooters. The EGO Power+ Nexus 1,400W Portable Power Station with 2x 6.0Ah batteries is at a $799 low, while Aventon is offering a second weekend flash sale for the Level 3 Commuter and Pace 4 Cruiser e-bikes back at $1,299 lows. There’s also the Beatbot Summer Smart Sale with up to 38% discounts on robot pool cleaners, the expanded 572Wh EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus Portable Power Station at its Amazon low, a 3-in-1 Greenworks mower/blower/trimmer bundle low, and more down below. We’ve also got the hangover deals from the past four days at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new $449 low on Jackery’s HomePower 1000 v2 Power Station, and more.. Read more…
How Much Quicker Is The Newest Version Of Tesla FSD? This Test Put It Against Old Software To Find Out
A YouTuber put three Teslas in a back-to-back test to measure reaction time. The results showed how both hardware and software have progressed. Read More…
Nio’s 120-kWh battery pack still in the works, will fit all models
William Li said Nio’s 120-kWh large battery pack is still being developed, without giving a timeline. Read more…
SAIC VW ID. ERA 5S plug-in hybrid sedan to begin pre-sales on August 11
The plug-in hybrid sedan is Volkswagen’s first sedan globally with urban NOA capability. Read more…
UL burns 18 EVs to develop guidelines for firefighters
UL Research Institutes tests 18 EV fires to develop effective fire suppression guidelines for first responders managing battery thermal runaway. Read more…
Refreshed Smart #1 rides on 800V and charges in 12 minutes
Smart used to mean one thing: a plastic-bodied, two-seat egg that you could park facing the curb just to prove a point. Those funky little city buggies were special in a weird, urban-chaos sort of way. Fast forward to today, and the union between Mercedes-Benz styling and Geely hardware has completely rewritten that playbook. The Smart #1 crossover arrived a… Read more…
Mitsubishi joins the humanoid robot race — at a 1,000 unit per month pace
Mitsubishi is joining the rapidly growing ranks of robot builders, with plans to build up to 1,000 of its Highlanders humanoid robots per month at one of the automaker’s ICE engine plants in Kyoto – and if the plan comes together, the automaker could begin mass-producing its new worker-bots as early as next year. Read more…
Batch eFT.3 Review: A 28 MPH fat tire e-bike built for the streets
Fat tire e-bikes have become synonymous with rugged adventure. Browse the category and you’d think every 20-inch fat tire bike is destined for sandy beaches, forest trails, or rocky singletrack. In reality, though, most of them spend their lives on city streets, bike paths, and neighborhood roads. Read more…
The Kia PV5 is taking over Europe as the best-selling small electric van
The PV5 now accounts for over one-third of Europe’s small electric van market. Kia’s first electric van has quickly become the most popular e-LCV across Europe and the UK. Read more…
Telo raises its tiny electric truck’s tow rating to 8,000 lbs
Telo is raising the tow rating on its Mini-sized electric truck to 8,000 lbs, up from the 6,600 lbs it previously advertised. Read more…
BYD files six more solid-state battery patents
BYD has published six new patents covering key aspects of solid-state battery technology. The filings focus on improving the contact between electrodes and solid electrolytes as the company reportedly targets pilot production of dual-electrolyte cells in 2027. Read more…
