The Kia EV3 is no longer Canada’s most affordable electric vehicle with the new 2027 Nissan Leaf S starting at under CA$35,000. Read more…
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Geely TT launches at $19,100 — half the price of a Tesla
Geely launched its new TT electric sport sedan in China, starting at 129,900 yuan (about $19,100), with 800V fast charging and LiDAR on every trim. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: ALSO e-bike delays, Nomadix e-moto, $900 for 45mph?, 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 $900 45mph off-road e-moto from Engwe, delays continue for the ALSO e-bike, Illinois sort of made a path to legality for fast e-bikes, review of the Juiced Nomadix R e-moto, and more. Read more…
EV sales are booming in Europe – and plunging in North America
Global EV sales barely moved the needle in August, but that number hides two dramatically different markets: Europe surged 36% from a year ago, while North America plunged 33%. Read more…
New, 50-ton Volvo EC500 Electric excavator never needs charging
Volvo designed the 50-ton class EC500 Electric to deliver the same performance as the diesel-powered EC500 the brand’s customers know and love – but saying that is one thing. Proving it? That’s another thing, entirely. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Powershare finally backs up homes with a Powerwall 3
Tesla’s Cybertruck Powershare feature can now back up your home at the same time as a Powerwall 3, the company announced Thursday. Run together, the truck and the battery add more than three days of backup power, which Tesla says is the equivalent of nine extra Powerwalls. Read more…
Kia reveals EV3 lease offer for $349 a month, but there’s a catch
The EV3 is now on sale as Kia’s most affordable electric vehicle, starting at $29,890. So, how much does it cost to lease. Read more…
Ford bids farewell to the F-150 Lightning as new Fathom and EREV pickups near
With its next-generation electric pickups arriving in 2027, the F-150 Lightning is no longer available. Ford is preparing to introduce the $30,000 Fathom EV pickup and an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) to replace it. Read more…
A new Arizona plant is going after the rare earth supply crunch
A new rare earth recycling plant in Arizona could create another domestic source of materials needed for EV motors, wind turbines, and a long list of other products. Read more…
US solar can now power 50M homes – and red states led the boom
The US achieved a pretty big solar milestone in Q2 2026: it now has enough installed capacity to generate clean electricity equivalent to that used by more than 50 million homes. That’s more than one-third of all US households.. Read more…
The Genesis GV90 transforms into a private luxury theater with a pop-up 24.6″ display
The Genesis GV90 is more than an ultra-luxe people mover. With a pop-up OLED cinematic display that extends to 24.6″, the flagship SUV transforms into a personal luxury movie theater, complete with a 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System. Read more…
Toyota is recalling 10,000 electric C-HR SUVs
Toyota is recalling around 10,000 electric C-HR vehicles. The recall stems from a software glitch that can cause the vehicle to suddenly lose power while driving. Read more…
Data confirms Autopilot/FSD was active in crash that killed a mother, passerby saved her baby
A 2021 Tesla Model Y left an Alabama highway, hit two trees, and caught fire, killing its driver, 29-year-old Kayleigh Page. Her 7-month-old daughter was pulled from the burning car by a stranger who saw it happen. Read more…
BYD cuts Denza Z9 GT EV prices with the new e3 Premium trim, starting at about $50,000
BYD launched the new Denza Z9 GT e3 Premium, a lower-priced version of its top-selling electric luxury GT, starting at about $50,000. Read more…
RGNT’s 85 MPH retro electric motorcycle just got a scrambler makeover
Swedish electric motorcycle maker RGNT has expanded its lineup with a new scrambler version of its retro-inspired electric motorcycle, adding a bit more off-road attitude without messing too much with the formula underneath. Read more…
BYD’s new Defender-like SUV breaks cover for the first time
BYD is testing a new boxy SUV positioned as a smaller, lower-priced sibling to the Ti 7 (Tai 7). Here’s our first look at it. Read more…
Do wind and solar farms tank home values? A 20-year study has an answer
One of the most common arguments against a new wind or solar farm is that it will drag down nearby home values. A new Indiana study found no evidence that it does. Read more…
Kia launches three new GT EVs, including an electric hot hatch and two SUVs [Images]
Kia gave three of its new electric vehicles, the EV3, EV4, and EV5, the GT treatment. Read more…
Wisconsin is adding 42 new EV fast-charging stations – here’s where
Wisconsin is awarding $25 million in federal funding for 42 new DC fast-charging stations, expanding its EV charging network beyond the state’s interstates and onto more US and state highways. Read more…
BYD’s top-selling 1,100+ hp luxury GT is about to get a bit cheaper
BYD is launching a new Denza Z9 GT model on September 9. The new tri-motor variant is expected to start at around $50,000, filling the gap between the current range-topping Performance and Flagship RWD models. Read more…
