On today’s self-steering episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at Waymo’s westward expansion into 18 new California counties – a move the company believes will power it to more than one MILLION paid rides by the end of the year. Read more…
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Tesla adds 2.4 kW vehicle-to-load to Model Y Premium with $80 adapter
Tesla has switched on vehicle-to-load for the Model Y Premium in the US and Puerto Rico, letting owners pull 2.4 kW out of the car’s battery at 120 volts and 20 amps. Read more…
Speeders just got lucky: the new Dodge police Charger is NOT electric
If the Mopar faithful won’t embrace the 670 hp electric Charger because it’s powered by batteries, and won’t accept the 550 hp Sixpack Charger because it’s powered by turbos. In a last-ditch effort, Dodge executives are hoping the people chasing them down will. Read more…
Current classics: Bisimoto’s 600 hp electric Rolls-Royce SilvEV Ghost
First seen in the Toyo Tires booth in 2024, Bisi Ezerioha’s converted Roller resurfaced this week at Exotics on Broadway – and the slick, silent running SilvEV Ghost electric restomod has never looked better with a freshened interior and a fresh coat of wax. Read more…
Turning millions of Teslas and Mach-Es into V2L power stations: WETOX D2 earns world’s first Next-Gen V2X certification from SGS
The ability to tap into the energy locked inside your car’s battery to power tools, lights, campground gear, and essential home appliances during an outage has quickly become one of the most desirable EV features. Read more…
Corrupt DoT head took oil money for reality TV show during oil price spike (update)
Sean Duffy, whose transportation expertise comes from being a contestant on the reality TV show Road Rules, is going back to his roots and filming a reality TV show while on the job. Read more…
PACCAR brand DAF to add Level 4 Einride autonomy to its electric trucks
Autonomous logistics firm Einride is partnering with heavy truck brand DAF to accelerate the deployment of autonomous electric freight assets across the company’s premium truck platforms. Read more…
As EV sales, oil costs and wildfires spike, UK gov’t considers.. fewer EVs? (update)
The UK government is considering relaxing its landmark electric vehicle rules, even in the face of inflated oil prices, a recordbreaking year for temperatures and wildfires, and EV sales that are already rising fast enough to meet the government’s current target. Read more…
Waymo wins California approval to expand robotaxis across 18 counties
Waymo says California regulators have signed off on the biggest expansion of its robotaxi service yet, covering 18 counties from Sonoma down to San Diego. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Roadster is happening?, Kia EV3 in US, gas pumps replaced, 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 the Tesla Roadster actually happening, the Kia EV3 coming to the US, gas pumps being replaced by EV chargers, and more. Read more…
Chevy Equinox EV vs Kia EV3: Which is America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV?
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV is now on sale, starting at $34,995. The 2027 Kia EV3 starts at $29,890. On GM’s website, it still says the electric Equinox is “America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV,” but is it really. Read more…
Every 2027 GM EV will plug directly into Tesla Superchargers
GM is putting NACS DC fast-charging ports on its entire 2027 model-year EV lineup. Read more…
Ferrari CZ26: what if the Luce had a baby with a SF90
Ferrari rolled out a new one-off at Monterey called the CZ26, and the face of it looks a lot like the brand’s first electric car. Underneath, it’s an SF90 Stradale plug-in hybrid with a 7.9 kWh battery and 25 km of electric range. Read more…
Lucid launches ‘America’s most powerful 3-row SUV’ with over 1,000 hp [Images]
Lucid Motors (LCID) introduced the Gravity GT-S, calling it “America’s most powerful three-row SUV” with over 1,000 horsepower. Read more…
Tesla ‘flying’ Roadster demo could come this month, with no one inside
Tesla is planning to finally show its new Roadster as early as this month, and the event is supposed to include a stunt where the car lifts off the ground, according to a new report from The Information (paywall). Read more…
Kia announces EV3 prices for the US and Canada as its most affordable EV
Kia’s new EV3 is among the most affordable electric vehicles in the US, starting at just $29,890. In Canada, it’s the lowest-priced EV. Read more…
Kia sold over 8,000 EV2s in just 3 months
Kia’s entry-level electric SUV is already making a name for itself. In its first three full months, Kia sold over 8,000 EV2s as full-scale sales begin. Read more…
This electric aircraft fire truck hits 50 mph in under 20 seconds
The “world’s first” electric aircraft fire truck now has a 400 kW fast charger to keep it ready for emergencies at Dallas Love Field Airport. Read more…
Musk paid 2.5M times more than average Tesla worker, despite dropping profits
A new report shows Elon Musk as the highest-compensated CEO, making as much money as 2,522,203 average Tesla workers in 2025. This happened as the Tesla CEO presided over a significant drop in profits which he was largely personally responsible for. Read more…
Ford recalls nearly 90,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs because part of the trim can fall off
Ford is recalling 86,543 Mustang Mach-E models because a piece of glass trim on the rear side could fall off while driving. Read more…
