BYD is already seeing a flood of new EV buyers as gas and oil prices surge amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Read more…
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Tesla Semi has a million-mile battery, claims Tesla
Tesla Semi program lead Dan Priestley took Jay Leno on an extensive tour of the production-intent electric truck, revealing significant engineering details — including 1,000 lbs of weight savings that bring the 500-mile version to payload parity with diesel trucks. Read more…
Donut Lab solid-state battery: 5 independent tests in, still no energy density or cycle life data
Donut Lab has now released five independent test reports from Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre on its solid-state battery — and not a single one addresses the two claims that actually matter: the 400 Wh/kg energy density and the 100,000-cycle life. Read more…
Honda’s new full-size electric motorcycle snags awards on way to production
Honda’s upcoming WN7 electric motorcycle may have just picked up a prestigious Gold iF Design Award, but the real story here is more than the accolades it’s what the bike represents for the future of mainstream electric motorcycles from legacy manufacturers. Read more…
Cheap e-bike maker refuses recall as CPSC tells riders to get rid of it immediately
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a stark warning to riders of the Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro electric bikes, urging owners to stop using them immediately due to a serious fire risk. But in a troubling twist, the manufacturer has refused to cooperate with a recall. Read more…
EVQ: I drive my EV for work, but charge at home – how do I track charging costs?
EV enthusiasts and evangelists are always ready to answer their friends’ questions about going electric. Sometimes, they even get it right! In this series, we’re taking a look at some next-level EV questions that don’t always have easy answers, starting with: I drive my EV for work, but charge at home — how do I track charging costs. Read more…
Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation
Tesla and SpaceX have unveiled “Terafab,” a joint $25 billion chip fabrication facility in Austin, Texas, that Elon Musk claims will produce 1 terawatt of computing power annually. It would be the largest semiconductor fab ever built — by an absurd margin. Read more…
Simon Loos grows its electric semi truck fleet to over 200 units
Dutch logistics specialist Simon Loos announced a major order with Daimler Trucks’ Mercedes brand, purchasing 75 Mercedes‑Benz eActros 600 electric semi trucks and growing its BEV fleet to more than 200 units. Read more…
Fast flop: stupid fast Audi RS e-tron GT gets over $50,000 in discounts
With almost 1,000 hp and a blistering 60 mph coming in just 2.4 seconds, Audi’s electric flagship super sedan made headlines and set performance records when it was launched back in 2024. Unfortunately for Audi, it didn’t set many sales records, and you can now buy the ridiculously rapid RS e-tron GT with more than $50,000 in discounts. (!. Read more…
Zenobē acquires Revolv’s 100 unit electric delivery van fleet
UK-based Zenobē backed up its ambitions of fleet electrification leadership by closing on its acquisition of California-based Revolv, signaling the company’s continued confidence in North America’s commercial EV market. Read more…
What driver shortage? Electric trucks give fleets a real hiring edge
Commercial fleets have been adopting electric vehicles for their long-term fuel and maintenance savings, but Benore Logistics has found another big benefit to making the switch: going electric is helping the company attract younger drivers – and keep them. Read more…
Vermont utility makes it easier than ever to add a home backup battery
Vermont utility Green Mountain Power is expanding one of the country’s most exciting virtual power plant programs, adding a new battery lease program to its menu of home energy offerings that lets customers add backup power at little to no upfront cost. Read more…
Auto(nomous)bots, roll(er) out! The $1.75 BILLION future of self driving asphalt
Autonomous construction tech startup Bedrock Robotics has just closed on a $270 million Series B funding round that brings total investment in the self-driving roller and excavator firm to more than $350 million. (!. Read more…
Genesis is launching a secret ‘Connect W’ high-tech system that will debut in the GV90
The ultra-luxurious Genesis electric SUV will arrive later this year as the first vehicle to feature “Connect W,” a high-tech new system that’s expected to take the driving experience to the next level. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla turns to energy, BMW i3 EV makes a splash, Donut Lab update, 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 Tesla turning to energy, BMW i3 EV making a splash, Donut Lab update, and more. Read more…
Toyota launches the C-HR+ in Europe as its longest-range EV with up to 607 km
The new C-HR+ arrives in Europe as Toyota’s longest-range electric vehicle, with a WLTP range of up to 607 km (377 miles).. Read more…
A 24/7 solar farm-building robot just hit the market
The US needs a lot more electricity fast, and one company thinks robots can help build it quicker. Read more…
The US’s only true street-legal electric micro-car just got big upgrades
There’s a growing push in the US to rethink what a “car” really needs to be, as more Americans than ever embrace alternatives from e-bikes to golf carts, among other car alternatives. Wink Motors is the latest company betting that smaller, slower, and cheaper might actually be the smarter answer for a lot of drivers.. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) reportedly in talks to buy $2.9B in Chinese solar equipment for 100 GW US push
Elon Musk’s plan to build 100 GW of solar manufacturing capacity in the United States just got its first major price tag: $2.9 billion in equipment from Chinese suppliers, according to a Reuters exclusive. Read more…
The world added a record 814 GW of wind + solar – reshaping energy fast
The world just added a record amount of wind and solar in 2025, and it’s not even close. Read more…
