Lynk & Co is a Geely subsidiary brand that is quickly gaining traction among European buyers. It leverages the expertise of sister brands Volvo and Geely, providing proven technology with added flair at an affordable price. The vehicle we’re testing today is the Lynk & Co 08 PHEV. Since its can be used both as a generator to charge the… Read more…
The new Xiaomi SU7 gets a fresh interior option
It’s been only a couple of weeks since Xiaomi revealed its updated SU7 sedan. The car might look familiar on the outside, but a lot has changed under the metal. From a brand-new interior color to massive upgrades in speed and charging, Xiaomi is making sure the SU7 stays on top of the sales charts. One of the most talked-about… Read more…
Xpeng CEO confident in self-driving leap, welcomes peers including Tesla’s Musk to experience it
Xpeng’s CEO has expressed strong confidence in its VLA 2.0, welcoming global competitors to come to China and experience the system.
Xpeng plans to officially roll out the system later this month and expects L4 autonomous driving to become widespread within the next one to three years.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Is A Stunning Used EV Deal With 361 Miles Of Range
It may be mostly discontinued for 2026, but this aerodynamic electric sedan can easily be found gently used below $20,000. Lire la suite…
The refreshed Cupra Born gets a sharp new look and better buttons
Cupra is giving its popular electric hatchback, the Born, a major makeover. This car has always been the stylish Spanish cousin to the Volkswagen ID.3. Both cars share the same bones, but the Born has a sportier vibe. The 2026 updates focus on fixing small annoyances and making the car look much more aggressive. The front of the vehicle now… Read more…
ROUNDUP: more electric equipment options than ever at CONEXPO 2026
From mini loaders built to get through tight man doors to massive excavators and haul trucks built for real dirt-moving muscle, it was all at this week’s CONEXPO event in Las Vegas – and just about every major OEM was showing off fresh zero-emission machinery meant to match diesel on productivity and performance and beat it on noise and TCO. Read more…
This Ready-Made EV Chassis Could Be The Perfect Fit For A Classic Truck
A plug-and-play solution from the world’s largest converter of classic cars to EVs. Lire la suite…
Costco Just Announced Deals On These 3 EVs
If you’re a big-shot Executive Member, you can save up to $1,250 on these cars. If you’re a peon with a regular membership, you get $1,000 off. Lire la suite…
Elderly Care Provider Korian Installs 200 AC Chargers Across Belgium
Korian Belgium, a provider of elderly care services, has commissioned Blink Charging to install 200 charging stations across 90 Korian locations throughout Belgium. Blink Charging will install the hardware at its own expense and manage operations. Korian will participate in the system through fixed flat-rate revenues. Read more…
EMT Valencia adds 26 electric buses to fleet
The municipal transport company EMT Valencia has expanded its fleet by 26 electric buses. At least some of these vehicles are the MAN Lion’s City E, as seen in a press photo. However, EMT Valencia has not provided further details on this, but it has shared information about future electrification plans. Read more…
2 Tesla Cybertrucks destroyed in mysterious fire at Santa Monica parking garage
Two Tesla Cybertrucks were destroyed and several other Tesla vehicles were damaged after a fire broke out on the rooftop of a seven-story parking garage in Santa Monica on Wednesday. Neither truck was plugged in to charge at the time. Read more…
Zeekr completes 1st deliveries in Germany, targets France next
Zeekr has completed its first deliveries of the Zeekr 7X in Germany and launched sales operations in three Southern European countries.
The Chinese EV maker plans to enter France next.
Lotus For Me is the new hybrid Eletre for China – here is its interior
The days of Lotus building tiny, lightweight sports cars are well over. Under Geely ownership, the company has moved fast into the world of larger vehicles. Their latest creation is called the Lotus For Me. While it looks a lot like the all-electric Eletre SUV, this new model uses a mix of gas and electricity to reach incredible speeds and… Read more…
Chevy is offering 20% off its best-selling EV this month
The Chevy Equinox EV is already one of the most affordable electric vehicles, but with a 20% discount, it’s even more tempting. Read more…
GE Vernova is about to upgrade 1.1 GW of US wind turbines
GE Vernova has landed orders to repower 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind turbines across the US. Read more…
US Customs delays force solar giant Qcells to furlough 1,000 workers [update]
In early November 2025, solar panel giant Qcells announced that it was temporarily furloughing 1,000 US workers – 25% of its workforce – and reducing pay and shifts at its Georgia factories due to supply chain delays caused by US Customs. Today – four months later – Qcells announced that its solar panel output is finally back to normal production. Read more…
Forget about X, AI and robots—Tesla is quietly building a complete EV battery supply chain
For many a year, a certain California carmaker dominated the headlines in the EV press—so much so that I created a keyboard shortcut for the company’s name. Despite a relentless tide of naysaying, the company went from strength to strength for almost two decades. Then, coincidentally (?) around the time of Covid, the innovation engine… Read more…
Renesas’ 28 nm RH850/U2C MCU targets ASIL D vehicle control, BMS and zonal architectures
Renesas has added a new low-end member to its RH850 automotive MCU family with the 28 nm RH850/U2C, aimed at chassis and safety systems, battery management systems, lighting, motor control and other ASIL D applications. The 32-bit MCU combines four RH850 CPU cores running at up to 320 MHz—including two lockstep cores—and up to 8… Read more…
Tesla finally catches a break in Europe
Tesla shared its newest registration numbers for the European market. In February 2026, the company saw a 10% increase in sales across 15 major countries. This might sound like a major victory for the American carmaker, but the context tells a different story. To understand these numbers, we have to look at how poorly the company performed last year. When… Read more…
Podcast: Cybertruck price increase, BYD makes everyone look bad, and Donut Lab update
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 Cybertruck price increase, BYD making everyone look bad, and a Donut Lab battery update. Read more…
