Tuesday’s list of deals is on the more affordable side of things with an Amazon Lightning deal striking BLUETTI’s 6-outlet 300W power station down to $129. If that’s not powerful enough, you can still find Segway’s Cube 2000 for $539. And with spring around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about e-bikes and e-scooters with some discounted GoTrax and Navee models at the bottom of this post. Read more…
Author: electrek.co
The Defender Sport EV is almost here as an ‘affordable’ electric off-road SUV
The Defender Sport EV is to debut by the end of 2026 as a smaller, more affordable sibling to the iconic off-road SUV. Read more…
Solid-state EV batteries are rolling out in China, promising nearly 1,000 miles of range
Chinese battery manufacturers already account for well over 50% of the global market, but new battery types, including solid-state, are rolling out, promising to be safer, more efficient, and safer. Read more…
Waymo adds 4 more cities to its robotaxi service, now 10 total (Tesla: still 0)
Waymo has started driverless robotaxi operation in 4 more US cities today: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando. This brings the running total to 10 cities, while Waymo’s highest-profile competitor in the space, Tesla, currently operates driverless robotaxis in zero cities, despite big claims to the contrary. Read more…
Tesla adds 64 Megacharger locations to map, revealing Semi truck charging routes
Tesla has updated its “Find Us” map with 64 new Megacharger locations across 15 states, giving the clearest picture yet of the charging network it is building to support the Tesla Semi. Read more…
Honda has 100 million reasons to electrify the Super Cub – Here’s why it hasn’t
For years now, riders have been asking the same question: When is Honda finally going to give us a true-to-form electric Super Cub. Read more…
Another new California e-bike bill was just introduced, now with broader support
California lawmakers are once again turning their attention to electric two-wheelers, but this time the approach looks more targeted – and notably, it’s drawing broader support from major bike advocacy groups. Read more…
Texas is about to overtake California in battery storage
A new report finds Texas is set to overtake California in battery storage as US installs hit a record 57.6 GWh in 2025, up 30% year-over-year.. Read more…
Tesla sues California DMV to reverse ‘Full Self-Driving’ false advertising ruling
Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles seeking to reverse the administrative ruling that found the automaker engaged in false advertising with its “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” marketing.. Read more…
A free $3,000 for an e-bike? One of the US’s largest incentive programs returns
Tampa is bringing back one of the most generous e-bike incentive programs in the country, and for some residents, it could mean up to $3,000 off the cost of a new electric bike. Read more…
Nissan pulls the plug on the under-$30,000 LEAF EV for 2026
The new and improved LEAF is one of the most affordable EVs on the market, but Nissan was supposed to add a new entry-level trim, starting at under $30,000. Read more…
These Chinese robots ride ceiling rails to charge your EV
China is living in the future when it comes to EV charging. Instead of drivers hunting for an open charging spot in a parking garage, overhead rail-mounted charging robots now travel along ceiling tracks and come to the car. The concept, already deployed in garages across multiple Chinese cities, turns every parking space into a potential charging spot without the cost of installing individual chargers at each one. Read more…
Volvo issues major recall affecting over 40,000 electric SUVs
Volvo is recalling more than 40,000 EX30 electric SUVs due to a potential fire risk. The company is urging owners to park outside and limit charging to 70% until the issue is fixed. Read more…
Tesla is having a hard time turning over its FSD traffic violation data
Tesla has secured a second deadline extension from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the agency’s investigation into traffic safety violations committed by vehicles operating with “Full Self-Driving” (FSD). The new filing, dated February 20, pushes the deadline for Tesla to deliver critical crash data, including video, event data recorder (EDR), and CAN bus files, to March 9, 2026. The original deadline was January 19. Read more…
This luxury electric supercar is dead before it even had a chance
The high-riding Lamborghini Lanzador, the high-riding electric supercar, won’t be built after all. Lamborghini is scrapping plans for its first EV. Read more…
Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery confirms 0-80% charge in 4.5 min — but there’s a catch
Donut Lab has released the first independent test results for its controversial solid-state battery, and the data confirms at least one headline claim: the cell charged from 0 to 80% in just 4.5 minutes at an extreme 11C rate. Read more…
Hyundai launches its first China-made EV overseas to compete with Tesla and BYD
Hyundai is bringing its first dedicated EV for China overseas, aimed directly at Tesla and BYD. The new midsize electric SUV is about the same size and price as a Tesla Model Y, but there’s a catch. Read more…
California isn’t the only state trying to put license places on e-bikes
Last week, news of California lawmakers attempting to require license plates for electric bicycles took the internet by storm. But the Golden State isn’t the only one trying to slap tags on e-bikes this year. Read more…
Taiwan began paying people to switch to electric scooters and cars. Here’s what happened
If you’ve ever stood at a red light in Taipei, you know that when it turns green, it’s not just cars that surge forward – it’s a tidal wave of scooters. In Taiwan, scooters are a way of life, outnumbering cars by roughly two to one. That also means they represent one of the country’s biggest transportation-related pollution sources. Read more…
Hitachi rolls out new 13 ton “dual mode” electric excavator that can run 24/7
Hitachci Construction Machinery NV is expanding its lineup of quiet, zero-emissions construction equipment offerings with a new, 13 ton battery electric excavator that can run 24/7 – and it’s just in time to wow the crowds at next month’s CONEXPO in Las Vegas. Read more…
