It’s official. Hyundai confirmed the news we’ve all been waiting for. The first three-row electric Hyundai SUV is coming to the US and will make its first appearance later this year. The new electric SUV will launch alongside an updated IONIQ 5 for Hyundai’s 2025 lineup. Read more…
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Elon Musk supports new VP candidate that would crush Tesla’s sales in the US
Elon Musk has announced his support to Donald Trump’s VP pick, Senator JD Vance. It’s hard to believe, considering Vance is pushing a bill that would crush Tesla’s sales in the US. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck gets vandalized by climate activists
A Tesla Cybertruck presentation in Germany was interrupted by climate activists who vandalized the electric pickup truck. Read more…
NIO shows off its new ET9’s soccer skills and teases second-generation phone coming soon
If you’re a fan of soccer (or football, depending on where you live), you’ve been blessed with some exciting championship matches around the world recently. To celebrate the beautiful game, NIO has shown off some juggling, dribbling, and scoring skills of its new ET9 EV using its unique, fully-active suspension. See more in the videos below. Read more…
Kia believes it has an edge with electric vans as it preps for its first PBV launch
Kia is launching its first dedicated electric van next year to compete with Ford, Mercedes, and Stellantis. However, Kia believes it has an advantage with its new dedicated EV platform built from the ground up. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s first EV van has already been spotted testing. Can Kia take the lead. Read more…
I visited 8 Chinese factories in 8 days, and it blew my mind
I’ve spent many years covering just about every awesome light electric vehicle that has come out of China, from e-bikes and e-scooters to more obscure rides like electric three-wheelers and more. After over a decade in the digital trenches, I’ve felt mighty overdue for a firsthand look at where these fun and functional personal electric vehicles come from. So I made the trip to China and snuck my way behind the scenes at a number of factories to check out some of the biggest and most important players in the industry. Read more…
BYD’s new Shark PHEV pickup spotted in Arizona: What’s it doing in the US?
BYD’s first pickup truck, the Shark, was spotted parked in an Arizona parking lot. The Chinese EV maker has already said it’s not planning to launch passenger cars in the States, so what’s BYD’s new Shark pickup truck doing in the US. Read more…
Ford’s ridiculous 1,400hp electric van just won the Goodwood hillclimb
The Goodwood Festival of Speed happened this weekend, and Ford’s electric SuperVan managed to beat every other vehicle, gas or electric, to the top of the hill. Read more…
New UK gov’t approves 3 huge solar farms & wants to expand rooftop installs
Just days after a massive election win, UK’s new Labour government has hit the ground running and is already making progress on increasing solar power deployment. Read more…
Tesla starts selling software range unlocks for recent Model Y RWD
Tesla has started offering an “energy boost” software unlock to recent buyers of the Model Y RWD, allowing them to unlock more battery capacity – for a price. Read more…
Exclusive $600 off discount on ENGWE Engine Pro e-bike, EcoFlow 24-hour flash sale, rare Anker EverFrost 40 discount, more
After a few slower days, we’re starting to see an influx of Green Deals ahead of next week’s Prime Day event, with today’s headliner being a 9to5Toys-exclusive $600 off deal on the ENGWE Engine Pro e-bike for $799. It is joined by EcoFlow’s latest 24-hour flash sale that is offering the DELTA 2 Max power station for $1,299, as well as the DELTA Pro Ultra power station starting from $4,700 – with both eligible to receive a free trolley along with your purchase. There’s also a rare deal on the Anker EverFrost 40 Portable Electric Cooler at a new $589 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including one-day Worx and Segway discounts and even a bundle deal on the EcoFlow DELTA Max (1600) Portable Power Station bundled with a smart extra battery for $989, giving you $1,109 in savings. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla optimizing FSD routes, Model 3 Long Range RWD, Ford Capri, and more
On 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 optimizing FSD routes, Model 3 Long Range RWD, Ford Capri, and more. Read more…
Chevy’s more affordable Silverado EV LT revealed for the first time in new images
A more affordable electric Chevy Silverado is on its way. Chevy’s Silverado EV LT has shown its face as new images of the electric workhorse emerge. Check out the first images below. Read more…
Southwest Airlines signs MoU to develop an eVTOL air taxi network with Archer Aviation
Southwest Airlines is the latest major airline to explore the possibility of eVTOL air taxi travel and has chosen Archer Aviation’s technology to help get it there. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a network of electric air taxi operations across multiple airports, beginning in California. Read more…
You can now lease a Ford F-150 Lightning for just $1 more than a Maverick this month
Although Ford’s all-electric F-150 Lightning is more than double the cost of a Maverick, lease prices are now nearly the same. You can lease a Ford F-150 Lightning for just $1 more a month than the entry-level Maverick. Read more…
Tesla’s California virtual power plant delivers 100 MW to help the grid
Tesla’s virtual power plant (VPP) in California delivered 100 MW of power to help the grid not use gas peaker plants yesterday. Read more…
Volkswagen is delaying more EVs, including the ID.4 successor and Porsche SUV
Volkswagen can’t seem to get out of its own way these days. More delays are on the way for Volkswagen EVs, including its ID.4 successor and a new Porsche electric SUV, as software issues persist. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck drove US EV prices higher in June
EV prices are trending slightly higher in June because of Tesla Cybertruck sales, reports Kelley Blue Book. Read more…
ZEEKR’s fresh 7X images and specs show a more classic SUV style, and it’s still pretty fast
ZEEKR continues to pepper us with tasty tidbits surrounding its latest BEV model, the 7X. In today’s update, we have several official images of the ZEEKR 7X SUV and some pertinent specs, including its battery chemistry and acceleration times.. Read more…
Tesla relaunches Model 3 Long Range RWD: 363 miles of range for $42,490
Tesla has relaunched the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive as a new second cheapest option for the popular electric sedan. Read more…
