Tesla released its company-compiled delivery consensus for the second quarter of 2026, and Wall Street analysts now expect the automaker to deliver 406,024 vehicles. Read more…
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Slate’s electric truck can still dip under $20,000 — but only for some
Slate Auto’s electric truck now starts at $24,950, but some buyers will still drive one home for under $20,000 thanks to state-level EV rebates. Read more…
Podcast: Slate’s $25,000 electric pickup, Polestar banned from US, Tesla FSD crash, 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 Slate’s $25,000 electric pickup, Polestar being banned from the US, Tesla FSD crashes coming into focus, and more. Read more…
BYD’s pickup spotted in China with a different look
BYD’s plug-in hybrid pickup is already a hit in several overseas markets, but a new prototype was spotted driving in China with a slightly different design. Read more…
EIA: Renewables just hit 30% of US electricity generation
Renewables accounted for 30.0% of total US electrical generation during the first third of 2026, up 2.2% year over year, according to new data recently released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
Hyundai’s small electric SUV just got a little more upscale
Hyundai launched the Inster Lounge in Europe, a new range-topping model that brings a touch of luxury to the small electric SUV segment. Read more…
VW could cut 100,000 jobs and close 4 factories in a radical shake-up
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly preparing the most dramatic overhaul in the automaker’s history, with plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs worldwide and eventually close four factories in Germany. Read more…
McMurtry teases production version of its bonkers, record-breaking electric fan car
McMurtry Automotive, a British company that built a bonkers electric car prototype which has shattered track records everywhere it goes, teased the production version of its Spéirling ‘fan car’, to be unveiled next week. Read more…
Range Rover’s first EV will beat its gas counterpart, but it may cost over $150,000
The “best” Range Rover has an electric powertrain, according to JLR’s chief growth officer, Lennard Hoornik. Although it may outperform its gas-powered counterpart, the Range Rover EV won’t be cheap, with prices that could top $150,000. Read more…
Subaru’s new top-selling EV delivers over 300 miles of range for just $35,000
The Uncharted is now Subaru’s most popular and most affordable EV in the US. Subaru announced that prices for the 2027 Uncharted EV will start at $35,000. Read more…
Avinox shows off wild new gearbox motor concept as it expands across the e-bike industry
Avinox may still be one of the newest names in the e-bike drive system industry, but the company isn’t wasting any time pushing the envelope. Read more…
CATL chief: solid-state batteries at ‘level 4 of 9,’ no leap until 2030
Robin Zeng Yuqun, the founder and chairman of CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, just poured cold water on the solid-state battery hype, saying the much-anticipated technology is only at “level four” of a nine-step readiness scale. Read more…
Europe and North Africa are getting their first undersea power link
Italy and Tunisia have taken a major step toward building the first DC power link between Europe and North Africa. Read more…
The Lexus ES EV barely beat its range estimate in the real world, but falls short of rivals
The all-electric Lexus ES 350e traveled slightly further in the real world than its EPA-estimated 292 miles, but it still trails key rivals. Read more…
Amble unveils fun-looking, street-legal 40 MPH ‘electric buggy’
The electric vehicle industry has spent the last decade chasing bigger batteries, longer ranges, and faster acceleration. A new company called Amble thinks that approach may have missed the point for a large number of everyday trips. Read more…
Rad Power Bikes’ new owner just bought QuietKat, creating a three-brand e-bike portfolio
Just a few months ago, few people in the e-bike industry had heard of Rad Life Mobility. Today, the company is already assembling a broad portfolio of brands it has scooped up in the North American e-bike market. Read more…
Tesla, Sunrun team up on 16 GW virtual power plant for data centers
Sunrun, Tesla, and Renew Home announced an agreement today to aggregate more than 16 gigawatts of home batteries, thermostats, and other devices into what they say would be the largest distributed power plant in the country, aimed squarely at the surging electricity demand from data centers. Read more…
Kia will present three new PV5 variants at BIMOS this week, including a 7-seater
The PV5, Kia’s electric van, comes in many “top hats” for everyday and business use. At the Busan International Mobility Show that opens on June 26, Kia will introduce three new derivatives, including a 7-seater. Read more…
America’s most affordable new car is THIS electric pickup, but Ford is catching up
On today’s officially priced episode of Quick Charge, Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto has announced official pricing for its compact, ultra-simple electric pickup and SUV – and this compact truck just so happens to be the most affordable new car you can buy in the US. Read more…
Which portable power station is right for you? Bluetti’s battery guide breaks it down
Power outages caused by severe storms can often last for hours, or days – and extreme heat just compounds the issue, making it harder to keep food and medicine safe when you need it. With summer heatwaves and hurricane season arriving at the same time, the question for many households isn’t if they should prepare for outages, it’s how. Read more…
