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 how Tesla is now Elon’s after the shareholders’ meeting, Xpeng going all-in on AI, Rivian’s earnings, and more. Read more…
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Toyota is yet again delaying EV battery plans
The breakthrough EV batteries Toyota says will double driving range and cut charging times are facing another setback. The company is once again delaying plans for a new battery plant in Japan. Read more…
US Customs delays force solar giant Qcells to furlough 1,000 workers
Solar panel giant Qcells announced today that it’s temporarily furloughing 1,000 US workers – 25% of its workforce – and reducing pay and shifts at its factories in northeast Georgia due to supply chain delays caused by US Customs. Read more…
Honda wants to sell you an EV for under $30,000, eventually
Honda wants in on the growing demand for affordable EVs. With the company’s CEO saying EVs selling for under $30,000 will be the main competition in the US, Honda may offer one of its own. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) down 5% on news it’s stuck with its bad CEO Elon Musk for a decade
In the morning after Tesla’s shareholder meeting, shares of the company dropped significantly on market open, likely signaling a selloff from reasonable investors who objected to a vote to retain and overpay its CEO, Elon Musk, who has been responsible for a drastic drop in sales and earnings. Read more…
Velotric early Black Friday Sale up to $600 off e-bikes, Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus at new $999 low, Heybike lows from $999, more
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with a full e-bike edition, led by Velotric’s early Black Friday Sale with up to $600 savings on a selection of models, like the Discover 2 Step-Thru Commuter e-bike at $1,899 and getting $120 in FREE gear. Right behind it is Rad Power’s RadRover 6 Plus e-bike at a new $999 low, as well as Heybike’s ALPHA All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike getting $266 in FREE gear at a new $1,299 low, and the Ranger S Folding e-bikes (750W and 1,000W) down at annual lows starting from $999 – but keep in mind that these two are only staying at these rates for four days – plus, other ongoing early Black Friday deals waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full Rad Power Black Friday e-bike sale lineup, the Jackery early Black Friday deals + an exclusive solo deal, and more.. Read more…
The Nissan Juke looks way better as an EV: Here’s your first look
Following the LEAF, the new all-electric Nissan Juke is next in line to receive a glow-up. The Juke EV was spotted for the first time rocking a new look ahead of its debut. Read more…
Tesla updates its electric semi truck design
Tesla has updated the design of its upcoming electric semi truck, Tesla Semi, with a redesigned chassis, new headlights, and more. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: CA e-bike voucher dies, Zero Motorcycles scooter, VMAX review, and more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new e-bike model from Tenways, California kills off its e-bike voucher program, a review of the new VMAX VX2 Hub e-scooter, Zero launches a scooter, NIU’s got a new micro-car, and more. Read more…
Lucid will begin delivering the more affordable Gravity Touring SUV next month
The lower-priced Lucid Gravity Touring SUV will begin rolling out next month. Lucid (LCID) confirmed the more affordable trim is still on track as it ramps up output. Read more…
Archer Aviation acquires Los Angeles airport as home to new air taxi hub and AI test facility
eVTOL air taxi developer Archer Aviation announced the acquisition of an existing airport facility in Los Angeles. The site, located a few miles from LAX airport, will become home to Archer’s future air taxi hub as well as a test bed for AI flight technologies. Read more…
Rad Power Black Friday Sale drops Radster and RadRover 6 Plus e-bikes to new lows from $999, Jackery, Samsung, EGO, more
The November savings are in full swing, and leading today’s Green Deals is Rad Power Bikes’ Black Friday Sale that is running for as long as supplies last, with up to $600 price cuts, accessory bundles and discounts, and more, with three models at new low prices – all starting from $999. Right behind it is Jackery’s early Black Friday Sale that is taking up to 65% off power stations and accessories, complete with bonus savings, and starting from $79. We also have an exclusive deal on Jackery’s Explorer 1000 V2 power station that beats the sale pricing for a second-ever $349 low, as well as Samsung’s Bespoke AI all-in-one ventless washer/dryer combo, EGO’s backpack leaf blower, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX early Black Friday Doorbusters, the exclusive low prices on several Jackery and Ecoflow power stations, and more. Read more…
Good news: Volvo donates L25 Electric wheel loader to Habitat for Humanity
Canadian heavy equipment dealer Nors and Volvo CE are kicking off the season of giving early, handing over the keys to a brand-new Volvo L25 Electric compact wheel loader to Habitat for Humanity. Read more…
Stellantis’ Chinese EV brand gets 590 hp worth of German tuner cred
In the spirit of SEMA week, Stellantis’ Chinese EV brand Leapmotor is getting some tuner cred from the German performance experts at Irmscher, delivering a 590 hp compact EV that should play well in both the Asian and European street scenes. Read more…
Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning pickup may be all but dead
America’s best-selling electric pickup may be headed for the chopping block. According to sources, Ford is now considering killing off the F-150 Lightning. Read more…
Nissan is finally showing signs of a recovery, but it’s not out of the woods yet
Nissan is selling its global headquarters and trimming production as part of its recovery efforts. Although the Japanese automaker is starting to show signs of life, it still has a long way to go. Nissan is betting on new vehicles, including the next-gen LEAF, to help it turn things around. Read more…
Formula E’s new car is twice as powerful and has all-wheel drive, a first in racing
Formula E revealed its new “GEN4” vehicle for next season, with a huge step up in performance – the series’ biggest advancement yet. Read more…
BMW updates its best-selling EV with more range and power
The 2026 BMW i4 is bringing a few key improvements, including a longer driving range and added power. Here’s what to expect. Read more…
Candela’s flying electric boats set to soar around the Maldives
In a landmark move for sustainable maritime transport, Swedish firm Candela is bringing its hydrofoiling electric vessel, the Candela P‑12, to the Maldives, promising faster, cleaner, seasickness-free transfers from the airport to the remote atolls. Read more…
This $15,000 Chinese EV can swap batteries faster than you can pump gas [Video]
How does a fully charged battery in under 100 seconds sound? China’s CATL, GAC Group, and JD.com revealed a battery-swappable version of the Aion UT that can swap batteries quicker than you can pump gas. Read more…

