Canadian electric powersports company Taiga is launching three new electric snowmobiles with a 33% jump in power output to 120 kW and CCS fast charging to 80% in 20 minutes — bringing the same charging standard used by electric cars to the backcountry. Read more…
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Lucid takes aim at the Tesla Cybercab with Lunar, a two-seat EV robotaxi concept
Lucid Group (LCID) unveiled Lunar on Thursday, a two-seat robotaxi concept based on its midsize EV platform. Read more…
A Supercharger hub near Detroit airport will be Michigan’s largest
Tesla is building a Supercharger hub near Detroit Metro Airport, and once it’s online, it will be the largest EV charging station in Michigan. Read more…
Toyota discounts its new EVs as soon as they hit the lot with $7,000 off and 0% financing
The 2026 bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland electric SUVs are just arriving at dealerships, and Toyota is already heavily discounting them. Read more…
Why California cities are trying to ban students from riding e-bikes to school
A Southern California school district is considering a controversial new rule that could significantly limit how students get to school. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District, which serves Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, is weighing a proposal that would ban most students from riding electric bicycles to school. Read more…
Sodium-ion batteries hit the Midwestern grid in first-of-its-kind pilot
A new type of battery storage is about to be deployed on the Midwestern grid for the first time. Read more…
Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2
According to an email sent to Rivian subscribers yesterday, the American automaker is sunsetting the Standard trim of its flagship R1S SUV. The end is imminent for Rivian’s most affordable R1S model, but the automaker says its exit will pave the way for a new “refined lineup” of EVs… Plus the R2 is about to arrive. Read more…
Harbinger announces new, low cab forward electric box truck at Work Truck Week
Harbinger kicked off Work Truck Week 2026 in style with the launch of the HC Series Cab – a totally new medium-duty box truck chassis available in both full BEV and EREV versions and up to 26,000 lbs. of gross vehicle weight rating. Read more…
Kia’s cheapest EV looks like a baby Seltos [Video]
The EV2 is set to go on sale any day now as Kia’s most affordable electric car in Europe. Thanks to its upright, boxy design, it looks more like the Seltos SUV than an entry-level EV. Read more…
San Francisco moves to install curbside EV chargers on city streets
The City of San Francisco could soon make it much easier for residents without a driveway or garage to charge their EVs on the street. Read more…
BLUETTI’s Elite 300 launches as the world’s smallest 3kWh power station – and it’s 58% off
BLUETTI has officially launched the Elite 300 portable power station, a compact but powerful portable power station designed for both home backup and life on the road. And for Electrek readers, the launch deal is pretty compelling. Read more…
Zoox and Uber partner up, beginning driverless rides in two major metropolitan areas
Zoox and Uber Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to deploy Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxis on Uber’s rideshare network. This use of truly autonomous robotaxis will begin in one of Zoox’s existing footprints and another massive metropolitan area next year. Read more…
Volkswagen’s entry-level EV spotted as a hot hatch R-Line model [Video]
The ID. Polo will make its official debut in just a few weeks as the first of a new generation of Volkswagen EVs. New spy shots confirm a range-topping R-Line model will join the lineup shortly after. Read more…
Solid-state EV battery patent reveals CATL’s ambitious plans
CATL filed an international patent, detailing how its solid-state battery cell and electrolyte material can help overcome one of the biggest challenges in bringing the new tech to market. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck owner sues over FSD crash, alleges ‘negligent’ retention of Musk
A Texas woman is suing Tesla for over $1 million after her Cybertruck, running on Autopilot, attempted to drive straight off a Houston overpass and crashed into a concrete barrier. The lawsuit includes an unusually pointed allegation: that Tesla was negligent in hiring and retaining Elon Musk as CEO. Read more…
A reminder as oil prices spike: EVs are the #1 route to energy independence
With the news of the US and Israel’s actions in Iran in the last ten days, which caused oil prices to surge by +50%, we are reminded again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict and more energy independence – and electric vehicles are every country’s best bet for getting there. Read more…
BYD explores Formula 1 entry as it looks to boost global brand
BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle seller, is exploring an entry into Formula 1 as the Chinese automaker looks for ways to strengthen its brand recognition outside of China. The move would represent BYD’s first push into elite auto racing. Read more…
This Hyundai SUV is electric and thought to be the IONIQ 1 [Video]
An unidentified Hyundai electric SUV was spotted testing in public (again), believed to be the IONIQ 1. Read more…
EV prices fall again – and the gap with gas cars shrinks to $6,500
EV prices edged down in February, while gas-powered car prices crept up, narrowing the gap between the two, according to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book.. Read more…
MG unveils its first electric SUV with a semi-solid-state EV battery
After launching the first mass-produced EV with a semi-solid-state battery last year, SAIC Motor is following it up with the new MG 4X electric SUV. Read more…
