With the news of the US and Israel’s actions in Iran in the last ten days, which caused oil prices to surge by +50%, we are reminded again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict and more energy independence – and electric vehicles are every country’s best bet for getting there. Read more…
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BYD explores Formula 1 entry as it looks to boost global brand
BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle seller, is exploring an entry into Formula 1 as the Chinese automaker looks for ways to strengthen its brand recognition outside of China. The move would represent BYD’s first push into elite auto racing. Read more…
This Hyundai SUV is electric and thought to be the IONIQ 1 [Video]
An unidentified Hyundai electric SUV was spotted testing in public (again), believed to be the IONIQ 1. Read more…
EV prices fall again – and the gap with gas cars shrinks to $6,500
EV prices edged down in February, while gas-powered car prices crept up, narrowing the gap between the two, according to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book.. Read more…
MG unveils its first electric SUV with a semi-solid-state EV battery
After launching the first mass-produced EV with a semi-solid-state battery last year, SAIC Motor is following it up with the new MG 4X electric SUV. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) VP of Finance leaves after 17 years as executive exodus grows
Tesla has lost another long-tenured executive: Sendil Palani, the company’s VP of Finance, confirmed his departure after a 17-year run that began when the automaker was weeks from running out of cash. Read more…
Kia is killing off this EV as the upgraded version launches exclusively as a hybrid
Kia launched the upgraded Niro in Korea on Tuesday, now exclusively as a hybrid. The Niro EV is being discontinued as Kia focuses on its new dedicated electric vehicles like the EV3, EV4, and EV5. Read more…
Toyota’s $15,000 electric SUV surpasses 80,000 deliveries in China in its first year
The bZ3X, Toyota’s fully electric SUV, is a hit in China. After delivering over 80,000 units in its first year on the market, the bZ3X was the best-selling EV among joint ventures in China for five months straight. Read more…
Ride1Up turns popular e-bike into new platform with three models
Ride1Up is expanding one of its most successful e-bikes into an entire platform. The company has announced three new versions of its Vorsa electric bike, transforming what started as a single model into a family of bikes built around the same core ride system but tailored to different types of riders. The new lineup includes the lighter and more agile Vorsa Lite, the original Vorsa configuration, and the new fat-tire Vorsa FT. Read more…
This Georgia city may have opened the first city‑branded Tesla Supercharger
A city in Georgia may have just launched something the EV charging world hasn’t seen before: a city-branded Tesla Supercharger station. Read more…
Can EVs help solve the affordability crisis? Dave Thomas from CDK talks it out
As the average transaction price of a new car creeps towards $55,000, a coming wave of low mile, off-lease EVs with massive depreciation could help car dealers solve the affordability crisis, combat sticker shock, and move more units. CDK’s David Thomas talks us through it on today’s surprisingly affordable episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
43 GW: Solar tops new US power for the 5th year in a row
The US installed 43 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2025, marking the fifth straight year that solar has been the largest source of new power added to the grid. Read more…
Kia’s electric hot hatch or fastback: Which EV are you buying? [Images]
The Kia EV4 is available as a hatchback and fastback, both of which are due for a GT upgrade. Which one would you choose. Read more…
Chevy is dropping this popular Equinox EV option for the 2026 model year
The Chevy Equinox EV is “America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV” for a reason, right? For the 2026 model year, buyers will have one less exterior color option to choose from. Read more…
Genesis GV90 appears at a Tesla Supercharger ahead of its big debut [Image]
A covered Genesis GV90 appears to be charging at a Tesla Supercharger ahead of its expected debut later this year. Read more…
Tesla loses software director who built its OTA and Robotaxi infrastructure
Thomas Dmytryk, the director who led the team that built Tesla’s over-the-air update infrastructure and the software backbone of its Robotaxi ride-hailing service, has announced his departure after 11 years at the automaker. Read more…
Another automaker joins BYD with ultra-fast 1,500 kW EV chargers
BYD’s Flash Chargers can charge an electric vehicle just as fast as filling up at a gas station, but it’s not the only automaker with ultra-fast 1,500 kW EV chargers. Read more…
Rad Power Bikes says it will soon build e-bikes in the US. But can it really?
Rad Power Bikes’ new ownership says the brand is about to be reborn after being bought out of bankruptcy – and part of that rebirth includes building e-bikes in the United States. Read more…
Donut Lab solid-state battery retains 97.7% charge after 10 days in third test
Donut Lab has released its third independent test report from VTT, the Finnish Technical Research Centre, and it confirms another claim: the solid-state battery retains 97.7% of its charged capacity after sitting idle for 10 days. Read more…
Porsche may launch a Panamera EV after all, but there’s a caveat
Porsche is considering introducing the next-generation Panamera with EV, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and ICE powertrains, but it may take the name of another model in its lineup. Read more…
