A new proposed class action accuses Tesla of selling “Full Self-Driving” on millions of vehicles that are physically incapable of delivering it — and to make its case, the 51-page complaint repeatedly cites Electrek’s own reporting. Read more…
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Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup caught testing again
The midsize electric pickup was spotted testing in Arizona this time as Ford prepares to take the wraps off. Read more…
The US’s largest transformer factory is coming for the AI power boom
Hitachi Energy has broken ground on a major expansion of its South Boston, Virginia, campus that will become the largest power transformer factory in the US – one of the most in-demand pieces of equipment for the country’s aging, overloaded electric grid. Read more…
Toyota blames high gas prices as global sales fall again, while EV sales jump 170%
The world’s top-selling automaker is feeling the impact of rising gas prices. Toyota reported its fourth straight month of lower global sales in May, as EVs continued to drive growth. Read more…
Toyota points to high gas prices as sales in China plunge 30%, dragging down global results
The world’s top-selling automaker said rising gas prices and stiff competition in China were hurting demand after sales crashed 30% from last May. Read more…
BMW’s new iX5 leaks ahead of its debut with a unique look [Images]
BMW will officially unveil the iX5 on June 30, but we are already getting an early look after images leaked online. Read more…
DeSantis vetoes unanimous e-bike safety bill for the most Florida reason ever
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a bipartisan e-bike safety bill that would have introduced new rules for riders around pedestrians, effectively ending legislation that had passed both chambers of the state legislature unanimously. Read more…
Controversial Ferrari Luce EV is an instant sellout in China
All the controversy surrounding the launch of the first all-electric sedan to ever wear the Ferrari badge hasn’t slowed down sales any – every single Ferrari Luce allocated to the Chinese market is already spoken for. Read more…
Survey Sunday: with nearly a trillion dollars, will Elon try to make things right?
Last week, we asked Electrek readers a simple whether they believed that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, after becoming the world’s first trillionaire, would finally make good on the ambitious promises he spent years making about accelerating sustainable energy, delivering unsupervised full self driving, building useful humanoid robots, and ultimately making humanity a multiplanetary species. After more than 3,300 responses, here’s what you told us. Read more…
Zero emission truck deployments SURGED up 37% in 2025 as momentum builds
CALSTART’s Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Trucks report is out, and the results are in: after getting off to a slow start in the first half of 2025, zero-emission truck deployment in the US picked up steam in the second half, climbing to 4.14% of all new deployments. Read more…
Leading electric dirt bike Stark Varg lets owners download a new trick
The Stark Varg has quickly become one of the most capable electric off-road motorcycles on the market (plus a pretty impressive on-road version as well), and now it’s getting another major performance upgrade without owners ever needing to visit a dealership. Read more…
Mercedes posts Tesla-like efficiency hauling 36 tons through a German winter
Despite the rapidly growing number of heavy-duty EVs on western roads, a number of myths still persist about range, charging infrastructure, and economic viability. To combat those myths, Mercedes-Benz is sharing real-world data from 80 of its deployed electric semi trucks. Here’s what they found. Read more…
The Jeep Recon EV goes on sale for $67,000 with a limited range
Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2026 delivery consensus: 406,000 vehicles expected
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…
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…
