The Washington, DC, metro area is getting its first en-route overhead pantograph electric bus chargers. Read more…
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Volkswagen’s next electric SUV is almost here, and it’s not just a rebadged ID.4 [Images]
The Volkswagen ID. Tiguan is expected to debut later this year, bringing much more than just a new look and name. Read more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 remains a top-selling EV as sales cross 20,000 in the first half of 2026
The IONIQ 5 is steadily carving out a spot among the most popular EVs in the US. Hyundai moved over 20,000 IONIQ 5s in the first half of 2026, putting it ahead of much of the pack. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Model YL, Q2 deliveries, BMW iX5, 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 launch of the Tesla Model YL, BMW iX5, and EV sales results for the second quarter. Read more…
UK EV registrations hit 30% share in June as Tesla rebounds 42%
British battery-electric vehicle registrations jumped 38% in June to 64,440 units, pushing EVs to nearly 30% of the new car market — their strongest monthly performance outside seasonal peaks, according to New AutoMotive data released Friday. Read more…
Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026: About the race, full schedule, and teams competing
It’s now July, which means schools from around the world are making final preparations for the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026, and this year is going to be an especially notable one! A record 42 teams from colleges in the US, Canada, Belgium, and the Netherlands are registered to compete in the Formula Sun Grand Prix pre-qualifier track event in less than two weeks. Read more…
The coolest e-bikes (and things) we saw at Eurobike 2026
Eurobike, the annual bicycle tradeshow that takes over Germany for several days each summer, always brings with it a fun array of new bikes and bike-related goodies. While the show wasn’t as big as it had been in previous years, there were still plenty of fun treats for the eyes and for the riding. Read more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 3 is the affordable electric hatch we want but can’t have
The IONIQ 3 is a high-tech, fully electric hatch that the US will miss out on. It can drive over 300 miles on a single charge and is Hyundai’s first vehicle in Europe to use its new Pleos Connect infotainment system. Read more…
Iberdrola kicks off its first large-scale battery project in the US
Spanish renewable energy and electricity giant Iberdrola is constructing its first battery energy storage project in the US as utilities race to add more storage to strengthen the grid. Read more…
Tesla caps employee AI spending at $200/week except for Grok
Tesla told staff it will impose a $200-per-week limit on employee AI spending starting July 6, according to an internal memo reported by The Information (paywall). Read more…
Tesla launches Model Y L in US — 6 seats, 325 miles, $61,990
Tesla has launched the Model Y L, its stretched, three-row, six-seat SUV, in the US and Puerto Rico. The automaker confirmed the launch on Thursday, with the vehicle now configurable online. Read more…
Subaru’s 375-hp AWD Trailseeker EV starts under $40,000
The Trailseeker was Subaru’s best-selling electric SUV last month. Starting at under $40,000, the “go-anywhere, rugged SUV” offers a spacious interior, standard AWD, and a combined 375 horsepower. Read more…
Polestar EVs are a smoking deal at $25k off now that they’re banned in the US
On the back of the Commerce Department’s incredibly stupid move to ban Polestar from selling EVs in the US, the Polestar 4 is now nearly the cheapest EV in America after a $25k discount, and the Polestar 3 has a pretty great discount applied too. Read more…
‘World’s largest’ second-life EV battery factory opens in just six weeks
Moment Energy has officially opened what it says is the world’s largest second-life EV battery factory, bringing new battery energy storage manufacturing capacity online just six weeks after announcing the project. Read more…
Yadea shows off full-suspension commuter e-bike at Eurobike 2026
Yadea is best known for its electric scooters and motorcycles, which have helped cement the company as the world’s leading electric vehicle maker by production volume. But despite leading the world in EV manufacturering volume – or perhaps because of it – the company has also developed quite an interesting lineup of electric bicycles. On display at Eurobike 2026 was the company’s new full-suspension commuter e-bike, the Yadea Como. Read more…
Lucid overhauls its entire C-suite under new CEO after 18% layoffs
Lucid is replacing almost its entire executive team under new CEO Silvio Napoli, bringing in a new CFO, CTO, and three other C-level leaders in a single announcement. Read more…
Toyota is paying up after canceled flagship EV triggers ‘unprecedented’ shock
Toyota will at least partially compensate suppliers after the scrapped flagship Lexus EV caused an “unprecedented” impact. Read more…
The Jeep Recon EV will launch in Europe, plus a new China-made SUV and more
Jeep is bringing its electric off-roader to Europe. The Recon EV will go on sale in early 2027 as Jeep goes on the offensive with three additional SUVs arriving. Read more…
This electric race car can drive upside down and can be yours for a cool $1.3m
McMurtry has unveiled the production version of its Speirling electric hypercar, which uses giant fans to suck itself to the ground to get unreal performance numbers and has shattered track records. Read more…
E-bikes bring both bad and good, but one greatly outweighs the other
Spend enough time reading the news and you’d be forgiven for thinking e-bikes are society’s newest menace. Every week seems to bring another headline about reckless teenagers weaving through traffic, riders flying down sidewalks, battery fires, or politicians introducing bills to crack down on electric bicycles.. Read more…
