Tesla will finally unveil its new Roadster on October 1, more than eight years after it first showed the car in 2017. And a teaser this weekend suggests the production version is getting Tesla’s “Cyber” design treatment. Read more…
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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a bit more expensive to lease this month, but it’s still a great deal
Hyundai’s electric SUV is still one of the most affordable EVs available, starting at $35,000. The IONIQ 5 is a bit more expensive to lease this month, but it’s hard to pass up with 0% APR financing or up to a $5,000 discount. Read more…
BYD reveals the new Denza N8L EV, a smart luxury SUV with 960 km of range for about $45,000
BYD calls it the industry’s first AI-powered smart luxury SUV. The new Denza N8L EV is an all-electric version of the current plug-in hybrid (PHEV), starting at 299,800 yuan, or about $45,000. Read more…
NHTSA orders Tesla to prove its Cybercab is legal to sell, under oath
NHTSA has ordered Tesla to prove that its Cybercab is even legal to sell. The agency issued a formal Special Order on September 10 demanding that the company show, under oath, how a vehicle with no steering wheel, no pedals, and no mirrors complies with federal safety standards written for human drivers. Read more…
Segway’s new 28 MPH MUXI Pro cargo e-bike gets automatic shifting and regen braking
Segway is giving its compact MUXI utility e-bike a fairly significant upgrade, adding everything from automatic electronic shifting to front suspension and a higher Class 3 top speed. Read more…
This Brooklyn startup will put nearly 700 EV plugs on NYC curbs
New York City has chosen Brooklyn-based it’s electric to supply the hardware for its permanent curbside EV charging network, which will bring nearly 700 Level 2 charging points to all five boroughs over the next three years. Read more…
Stark turns its 80 hp electric supermoto into a titanium-loaded blacked-out beast
Stark Future has already turned its ridiculously powerful electric dirt bike into a street-going supermoto – upon which I recently got to cruise the streets and cities around Barcelona (more on that experience coming soon). But now the company is taking that concept in an even darker direction with the new Stark VARG SM Sköll, a limited-edition, nearly completely blacked-out version of the 80 hp electric supermoto. Read more…
Kia’s new EV van is over 17.5 ft long and can haul 9 people or lots of cargo [Images]
Kia unveiled the PV7 for the first time, its larger electric van with room for nine passengers or plenty of cargo. Here’s our first look. Read more…
Record-setting performance, 1,000 mile range, and Tesla’s Roadster
On today’s long-awaited and often delayed episode of Quick Charge, we talk up the reveal of a revolutionary, world-beating, and record-setting new sporty EV, as well as the “new” Tesla Roadster that’s going to hover around a parking lot (allegedly) in October. Read more…
EPA just raised health costs by $2.8T, will kill thousands per year (upd.)
The EPA finalized a proposed policy on Monday to eliminate limits on power plant pollution, saddling Americans with trillions of dollars in long-term health and environmental costs and thousands of deaths per year, in the latest step of Trump’s assault on America. Read more…
The Chevy Silverado EV is now America’s most affordable full-size electric pickup
With the Ford F-150 Lightning no longer available, the Chevy Silverado EV is now the most affordable full-size electric pickup you can get your hands on. Read more…
Toyota is delaying the Highlander EV, but there’s a bigger problem brewing
The electric Highlander was set to go on sale soon as the current gas-powered SUV is phased out, but Toyota’s delay is creating a bigger headache. Read more…
The Kia PV7 is even bigger than expected and has a range of over 460 km [Images]
Kia unveiled the PV7, its larger electric van offering more space and a range of over 460 km (285 miles). Here’s our first look at the Kia PV7. Read more…
BYD is ‘leading’ the solid-state battery race, and its first EV with the new tech is almost here
BYD is in “the leading position,” according to executive vice president Stella Li, with plans to introduce its first EV equipped with solid-state batteries in 2027. Read more…
Tesla Cybercab turns 10-minute Austin trip into 70-minute detour
A Tesla Cybercab rider in Austin says a 10-minute trip turned into a 70-minute ordeal after the driverless taxi took a long detour across the city. Read more…
Shell, FAW partner on better, safer electric semi truck batteries
The Starship 3.0 concept truck has been busy of late, testing a battery pack that uses an immersion-cooling system to manage battery heat, improve range performance, and enhance the durability of electric semi truck batteries. Read more…
BYD unveils flagship 600 km electric truck with 1.5 MW charging
BYD unveiled its most complete electric commercial vehicle lineup yet at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, headlined by the ETT 44, a heavy-duty tractor with up to 600 km of range and 1.5-megawatt charging. Read more…
Volkswagen Mission Efficiency: the XL1 comes back as 1,000-mile range electric car
Volkswagen just unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a concept it’s calling the world’s most efficient near-production electric car — and to me, it’s the return of the XL1, one of my all-time favorite cars, finally done as a proper EV. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in September 2026
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
EPA plans to raise your health costs by $120B on Monday
The EPA plans to announce a new policy on Monday that will eliminate limits on power plant pollution, saddling Americans with another $120 billion in long-term health costs, in the latest step of Trump’s assault on Americans’ pocketbooks. Read more…
