General Motors has shut down production at Factory Zero in Detroit for the second time in less than three months, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers. The plant won’t restart until mid-April. Read more…
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VinFast is going all-in on electric scooters with massive battery swapping rollout in Vietnam
VinFast is making a bold push to electrify two-wheeled transport in Vietnam, with plans for a nationwide expansion of its electric scooter lineup alongside an ambitious battery swapping network that could reshape how riders think about charging. Read more…
Hyundai will unveil ‘something big’ this week, and we think we know what it is
The last time Hyundai said “something big” was coming, it was a cool new off-road electric SUV concept. In a few days, we will see what Hyundai is cooking up this time during a “major world debut” at the 2026 New York Auto Show. Here’s what to expect. Read more…
This $600M California battery will power 321,000 homes at peak demand
Arevon is building a big new battery project just south of San Francisco, designed to keep the lights on when demand spikes. Read more…
Semi-solid-state EV batteries are now powering up trucks and flying cars
Semi-solid-state batteries are already expanding from the first passenger EVs to new segments, including flying cars and light trucks. Read more…
This 400 kW EV charger packs more power into half the space
SK Signet just unveiled a new 400 kW ultra-fast EV charger aimed squarely at the next wave of high-voltage EVs – and it’s built to take up a lot less space. Read more…
Tesla’s head of customer experience leaves for Coinbase as talent exodus grows
Tesla (TSLA) has lost another senior leader as Jose del Corral, the automaker’s head of product for customer experience, announced today that he is leaving after almost eight years to join Coinbase. Read more…
Toyota’s new luxury EV in China receives over 3,000 orders in 1 hour after launching for $22,000
The bZ7, Toyota’s new flagship EV in China, may be its most advanced vehicle yet. After launching for under $22,000, the luxury electric sedan secured 3,100 orders within its first hour. Read more…
Another Tesla Cybercab production leader leaves as exodus continues
Mark Lupkey, the manufacturing operations leader who oversaw Cybercab assembly and end-of-line ramp at Giga Texas, has announced his departure from Tesla. He is the third senior leader directly involved in bringing the Cybercab to production to leave the company in just over a month. Read more…
Kia’s most affordable EV launches with big ambitions
The EV2 is now available to order in Europe, with the first customer deliveries starting next month. Kia opened EV2 orders last week at lower prices than expected. Read more…
BYD’s new EV is luring in buyers with 5 minute charging and prices starting at $22,000
BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. Read more…
Which early EV will become the first classic car of the electric era
Every automotive era has its classics, designs that transcend spec sheets and sales figure and, somehow, become more culturally relevant with age. Now, nearly thirty years into the modern era, it feels like it’s time to ask the question: Which early EV will become the first classic car of the electric era. Read more…
Tesla carelessly promotes ‘Full Self-Driving’ for driver losing his eyesight
Tesla North America’s official account on X promoted a video interview of a new Cybertruck owner who says his ophthalmologist recommended he buy a Tesla with “Full Self-Driving” because he is losing his eyesight. Read more…
All-new electric Ford Transit City is ready to deliver big savings
Designed with an eye towards helping cost-conscious contractors and delivery fleets, the all-new Ford Transit City electric van is the perfect tool to navigate the challenges of clean air zones, rapidly rising fuel costs, and increasingly strict neighborhood noise restrictions while still delivering for their customers. Read more…
Workhorse steps up with a more affordable electric step van
Workhorse is once again pushing back on affordability concerns and high fuel prices with the introduction of a new, more affordable configuration of the company’s W56 Step Van electric delivery vehicle. Read more…
$10,000 Leapmotor A10 is the new-age Neon Stellantis needs in the US
Stellantis’ US operations are in desperate need of new, modern, affordable products that aren’t tainted by the toxic meatheads shredding tires with their Hemi V8s. A new-age Neon, tucked in at just under $20,000 with zippy performance and a simple, unpretentious interior could be just what dealers need to bring in new buyers. Read more…
Iran war spikes energy prices – UK homes ditch fossil fuels fast
UK households are racing to ditch fossil fuels amid energy price spikes driven by the US and Israel’s war with Iran, with new data showing a sharp surge in demand for solar, heat pumps, and EV chargers. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rise, sodium batteries are coming
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 Tesla coming with minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rising, sodium batteries are coming, and more. Read more…
These 5 EVs are $10,000 off right now
With gas prices surging, driving an EV sounds even more attractive right about now. This month, several automakers are offering discounts of $10,000 or more on popular EVs, including the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Chevy Equinox EV. Read more…
New York City finally gets its first home battery storage system
For the first time, a home battery is live on a New York City rooftop, opening the door for residential energy storage across the five boroughs. Read more…
