Everged is rolling out a new program aimed at fixing one of the EV industry’s most persistent problems: broken and outdated chargers that never seem to get repaired. Read more…
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Xiaomi poaches Tesla’s delivery operations manager in Europe ahead of 2027 launch
Xiaomi has hired Dieter Lorenz, Tesla’s Senior Manager of Delivery Operations for Central Europe, as its new Head of Delivery & Logistics Europe. The move signals that Xiaomi is aggressively building an operations infrastructure on the ground in Europe well ahead of its confirmed 2027 market entry. Read more…
NHTSA closes Tesla Smart Summon probe after 159 incidents
NHTSA has closed its investigation into Tesla’s “Actually Smart Summon” feature after documenting 159 incidents, all involving minor property damage.. Read more…
VinFast prepares to enter the world’s largest motorcycle market
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is setting its sights on a major new frontier: India’s massive two-wheeler market. After already laying groundwork for its electric car business in the country, the company is now preparing to launch a lineup of electric scooters as part of a broader push into India’s fast-growing EV sector. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in April 2026
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
Port of LA turns to electric terminal trucks to to slash dwell times
APM Terminals has been electrifying its operations at the Port of Los Angeles over the last few years – and they’ve been able to effectively decarbonize and cut their fuel costs substantially. Those efforts have yielded another unexpected benefit, too: they’ve slashed truck idle times at the port by almost 85%. Read more…
Biggest ever Komatsu PC9000-12 electric excavator goes global
The new electric-drive Komatsu PC9000-12 is the largest hydraulic excavator in the brand’s storied history, capable of moving a massive, 80 tons of material, per pass – at a rate of more than 8,000 tons per hour of operation. Read more…
Podcast: EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, Toyota electric pickup truck, 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 EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, and others, Toyota’s electric pickup truck, and more. Read more…
XCharge NA + JOJO launch EV fast chargers in Illinois – first sites live
XCharge North America and JOJO Superfast are rolling out a new EV fast-charging network across Illinois, starting with nine locations and more to come. Read more…
This new Ohio solar farm is powered by Ohio-made panels
A new utility-scale solar farm just came online in Ohio, and it’s generating power with panels manufactured in-state. Read more…
Home solar + battery + EV, one GMC Sierra EV driver shares their experience
You’ve finally got the full trifecta – a rooftop solar panel system feeding a home backup battery that charges your EV. Heck, you’ve even got a bidirectional EV that can send power back to the house when you need it. Now the real question: are you actually saving any money. Read more…
Lectric heads north – Canadians get access to the US’s best-selling e-bikes
Lectric eBikes is officially rolling into Canada, setting the stage to shape the future of cycling north of the border. Read more…
Stellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant
Stellantis is in early talks to assemble electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor at the idled Brampton, Ontario plant, according to Bloomberg — a factory that was supposed to be retooled for Jeep production with over $500 million in Canadian government subsidies. Read more…
Qcells wants solar + storage built into every new home
Solar giant Qcells is making a play to get solar and battery storage built into new homes in the US from day one. Read more…
Candela’s new P-12 Business electric ferry is luxury soaring just above the waves
Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just unveiled its latest vessel, the P-12 Business, and it’s aiming to do something that’s long felt overdue: make getting to your destination on the water just as enjoyable as the destination itself. Read more…
Rivian shares production and delivery numbers ahead of full Q1 2026 financial results
American automaker Rivian has posted its production and delivery figures for Q1 of 2026 and has set the date for its full financial report.. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2026 deliveries miss expectations at 358,000, builds 50,000 excess vehicles
Tesla released its Q1 2026 production and delivery results today, confirming 358,023 vehicle deliveries — about 7,600 units below the Wall Street consensus of 365,645 vehicles. Read more…
Uber expands EV grant nationwide, offering drivers up to $6,500 in incentives
Six months after transitioning one of its rideshare options to promote more electric rides and offer a grant to riders who switch to an EV, Uber Technologies is expanding the program across the US and adding additional savings. Read more…
FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity in 2025
Solar accounted for more than 72% of US electrical generating capacity added in 2025, with another 16% from wind, according to belatedly released data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
BYD sold 120,000 NEVs overseas in March, but the EV giant says this is just the start
Even Thailand’s Prime Minister is driving a BYD EV amid surging gas prices. As overseas sales continue to rise, BYD said it’s “highly confident” it can sell 1.5 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) in overseas markets in 2026. Read more…
