BYD wants to attract a new generation of drivers with its new Qin L EV. The midsize electric sedan is aimed at younger buyers as the world’s largest EV maker expands into new markets. BYD dropped a teaser on Monday, giving us our first look at the new EV. Check it out below. Read more…
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Tesla loses two of its top car designers
Tesla has lost two of its top car designers, including a founding member of its design studio, amid a broader… Read more…
BMW vows next-gen EV batteries will slash costs and boost range by 30%
BMW is preparing for a “technological quantum leap ” with its next-gen EV batteries. The German automaker claims its new tech will deliver 30% more driving range, 30% faster charging, and perhaps, most importantly, at a cheaper price. Read more…
California town seeks to criminalize wheelies on ’75 mph electric bikes’
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Automation and warehouse robots have been changing the way we ship and store goods for decades. In a post-Altman/OpenAI world, though, we get to call that kind of autonomous operation “AI” and slap a multimillion dollar valuation on it – which is exactly what Ati Motors did. Read more…
Tesla announces Model S and Model X refresh later this year
A Tesla executive has announced that the automaker plans to update its Model S and Model X vehicle programs later this year. Read more…
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Packing up to 852 hp and a cutting-edge technology stack developed by Huawei, Chinese luxury brand Maextro just revealed its latest entry into the Mercedes-Maybach EQS and Rolls-Royce Spectre segment of ultra-luxe EVs. Meet the all-new Maextro S800. Read more…
2025 Ram ProMaster EV (finally) lives up to its initial promise
For 2025, the Ram ProMaster EV commercial van gets up to 180 miles range from its 110 kWh battery pack, new 12- and 13-foot cargo configurations to meet more fleets’ needs, and a starting price of “just” $56,495. All of which sounds … kind of familiar, right. Read more…
Rivian Upfit Program offers fleet managers custom solutions for its EVs
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Volvo Penta set to show off its new BESS subsystem at bauma 2025
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Ford Mustang Mach-E is heavily discounted, you can even lease it for less than a Toyota Camry
Ford is offering big savings opportunities right now on its electric vehicles. The Ford Mustang Mach-E can be leased for less than a Toyota Camry in some places despite costing over $10,000 more. Here’s how you can snag some savings. Read more…
Trump to shut down all 8,000 EV charging ports at federal govt buildings
The Trump administration is shutting down EV chargers at all federal government buildings and is also expected to sell off the General Services Administration‘s (GSA) newly bought EVs. Read more…
Here’s our first look at the Genesis GV90 with coach doors: The next ultra-luxe EV
Genesis is preparing to launch its flagship electric SUV, the GV90. It will be the largest, most luxurious Genesis vehicle yet, loaded with advanced tech, premium features, and Genesis’ signature design. The Genesis GV90 will even feature Rolls Royce-like coach doors, which were spotted for the first time in public on a production model. Check it out below. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla protests, Rivian earnings, Kia’s new EVs, 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 protests, Rivian’s earnings, Kia’s new electric vehicles, and more. Read more…
NEMA unveils a standard for bidirectional EV charging
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Tesla deliveries expected to go down to levels not seen in more than 2 years
Tesla deliveries are expected to decrease this quarter to levels not seen in more than two years. We have to go back to 2022 to see the delivery volume the automaker is expected to deliver. Read more…
The electric Jeep Compass may be a pipe dream after all
Jeep is reconsidering plans to launch an electric Compass in North America. The next-gen Jeep Compass is officially on pause after Stellantis temporarily halted operations at its Brampton Assembly Plant, where the current SUV is built, to take a closer look at its strategy in North America. Read more…
Nissan turning to Tesla as potential investor after Honda deal fell through
Japan reportedly plans to try to convince Tesla to invest in Nissan after the merger with Honda fell through. Read more…
Popular Super73 electric bikes recalled for brake failure
Super73, a leading e-bike manufacturer based in Irvine, California famous for its moped-style electric bikes, has issued a recall for two of its popular models. Read more…
Rivian is recalling over 17,000 R1S and R1T vehicles due to faulty headlights
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