Toyota’s Lexus brand was caught testing a three-row electric SUV for the first time, expected to arrive as a higher-end sibling to the Highlander EV. Read more…
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Tesla submits plans for first Robotaxi-only Supercharger stations
Tesla has submitted permit applications for two private Supercharger stations in Arizona that would be dedicated exclusively to its Robotaxi fleet — marking the first time the automaker has planned charging infrastructure specifically for autonomous vehicles. Read more…
Tesla is supposed to imminently unveil its new Roadster after years of delays
Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims the long-awaited next-generation Roadster will finally be unveiled by the end of the month, which is days away. If it actually happens, it would come nearly nine years after the original prototype was first shown in November 2017. Read more…
CATL one-ups BYD with its new LFP EV battery capable of a full recharge in just 6 minutes
In just over 6 minutes, CATL’s new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery can be fully recharged, beating out BYD’s Blade Battery 2.0. Read more…
Jeep shelves its only EV in the US for 2026, but promises it will return better than ever
Jeep’s only electric SUV in the US, the Wagoneer S, will not receive a 2026 model year. The company said it will return with major improvements. Read more…
Uber (UBER) now owns 11.5% of Lucid (LCID): it gets interesting
A new SEC filing reveals that Uber Technologies has become a major shareholder of Lucid Group, holding 37.7 million shares of Class A common stock — an 11.5% ownership stake that makes the ride-hailing giant one of Lucid’s largest investors outside the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Read more…
New state law could legalize grey area e-bikes but complicates other electric bike rules
A new bill in Minnesota is taking aim at one of the fastest-growing gray areas in micromobility: high-powered electric two-wheelers that blur the line between e-bikes and motorcycles. Read more…
Volvo electric semi scores another real-world win with Coca-Cola
Pepsi may grab headlines with their Tesla tie-in, but arch rival Coca-Cola is quietly building an electric truck fleet of its own, and its Canadian fleet of bright red Volvo VNR Electric semis has just grown to more than forty. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2026 earnings preview: the growth story is dead
Tesla (TSLA) will release its first-quarter 2026 financial results tomorrow (April 22) after the market close, with a conference call to follow. Despite leadership continuing to push the narrative that Tesla is now an “AI and robotics company,” the automotive business still drives the vast majority of Tesla’s financial performance. Read more…
Tesla settles another wrongful death lawsuit, but not about Autopilot this time
Tesla has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of an 18-year-old passenger killed in a 116 mph crash in Fort Lauderdale.Plaintiffs alleged that a Tesla technician disabled a speed limiter without parental consent. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck becomes first AC vehicle-to-grid asset in California through PG&E
PG&E and Tesla have announced that the Cybertruck is now approved to sell power back to California’s grid through the utility’s residential Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot program. The approval comes with up to $4,500 in incentives toward equipment and installation costs. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi expansion, heavy duty EVs, and last week’s pain at the pump
On today’s pumped-up episode of Quick Charge, we notice how funny it is that Tesla makes a big Robotaxi announcement every time the TSLA earnings call looks like a disappointment. Read more…
Hot and ready: Mercedes is taking orders for its new eArocs 400 vocational truck
First shown at last year’s Bauma construction expo, the all-new Mercedes-Benz eActros promised great range, awesome performance, and massive payload capacities from its new, HD vocational electric semi truck. Now, the company is ready to take orders. Read more…
Isuzu launches its first electric pickup in the UK, but it’s not cheap
While Toyota is preparing to launch the Hilux BEV in the UK, another Japanese electric pickup is now on sale. The Isuzu D-MAX EV can tow over 7,700 lbs, wade through close to 24″ (600 mm) of water, and it even has a dedicated Rough Terrain Mode for off-roading. However, it’s not cheap. Read more…
Nissan’s first EV powered by solid-state batteries is on track for 2028
During a briefing on Monday, Nissan revealed it had achieved a new milestone as it aims to launch its first vehicles powered by all-solid-state EV batteries by 2028. Read more…
The Mercedes C-Class EV delivers S-Class smoothness and 473 miles of range
The first all-electric Mercedes C-Class is “as smooth as an S-Class” and can drive over 473 miles on a single charge. It’s also bringing a sleek new style, more power, and a tech-oriented interior with a massive digital screen. Here’s our first look at the new EV. Read more…
Europe’s EV sales surge just hit 51% – and oil is the reason why
Europe’s EV sales just surged 51% last month, and oil is a big reason why. Read more…
This futuristic-looking electric ferry just proved boats beat bridges in cities
Electric boats have been steadily gaining traction, but a new pilot project in Norway is making a pretty compelling case that they could do more than just clean up waterways – they might actually replace expensive infrastructure projects altogether. Read more…
IEA: Solar overtakes all energy sources in a major global first
Global energy demand growth slowed in 2025 – but electricity use is still surging, and solar just hit a major milestone, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Read more…
Survey Sunday: how much pain at the pump will it take to switch to EV?
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about how much Electrek readers think gas would need to cost to convince the most dedicated anti-EV hysterics to switch to a plug-in car. After receiving over 2,800 responses, here’s what you told us. Read more…
