Subaru’s big EV incentives have helped boost sales, but they’re quickly taking a toll on the company’s profits. Read more…
Category: Electrek
Details of new Smart car leaked in regulatory filing… but you can’t have it
A regulatory filing with the Chinese government has revealed specs of Smart #2, the upcoming successor to the Smart ForTwo. A full reveal is expected in October, with the car later coming to global markets… except the US. Read more…
Here are the top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insure
Insurance costs likely aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when shopping for a new electric or hybrid vehicle, but it is something you should consider. Here are the top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insure for 2026. Read more…
Navee UT5 Ultra X superscooter $1,955 low, EGO Nexus power station bundle $799 low, Aventon $1,299 flash sale e-bike lows, more
We’re closing out this week with plenty of low prices, starting with the premium golden Navee UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter down at its $1,955 low for the first time since launching, alongside two other new low prices on high-performance e-scooters. The EGO Power+ Nexus 1,400W Portable Power Station with 2x 6.0Ah batteries is at a $799 low, while Aventon is offering a second weekend flash sale for the Level 3 Commuter and Pace 4 Cruiser e-bikes back at $1,299 lows. There’s also the Beatbot Summer Smart Sale with up to 38% discounts on robot pool cleaners, the expanded 572Wh EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus Portable Power Station at its Amazon low, a 3-in-1 Greenworks mower/blower/trimmer bundle low, and more down below. We’ve also got the hangover deals from the past four days at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new $449 low on Jackery’s HomePower 1000 v2 Power Station, and more.. Read more…
Mitsubishi joins the humanoid robot race — at a 1,000 unit per month pace
Mitsubishi is joining the rapidly growing ranks of robot builders, with plans to build up to 1,000 of its Highlanders humanoid robots per month at one of the automaker’s ICE engine plants in Kyoto – and if the plan comes together, the automaker could begin mass-producing its new worker-bots as early as next year. Read more…
Batch eFT.3 Review: A 28 MPH fat tire e-bike built for the streets
Fat tire e-bikes have become synonymous with rugged adventure. Browse the category and you’d think every 20-inch fat tire bike is destined for sandy beaches, forest trails, or rocky singletrack. In reality, though, most of them spend their lives on city streets, bike paths, and neighborhood roads. Read more…
The Kia PV5 is taking over Europe as the best-selling small electric van
The PV5 now accounts for over one-third of Europe’s small electric van market. Kia’s first electric van has quickly become the most popular e-LCV across Europe and the UK. Read more…
Telo raises its tiny electric truck’s tow rating to 8,000 lbs
Telo is raising the tow rating on its Mini-sized electric truck to 8,000 lbs, up from the 6,600 lbs it previously advertised. Read more…
A 500 MWh Tesla Megapack battery just went live in Texas
Tesla Megapacks are now helping support the Texas grid at Ørsted’s new 250 MW/500 MWh Old 300 battery storage project. Read more…
NYC is putting 600 new EV charging points right at the curb
New York City is going to install 600 new curbside EV charging points across all five boroughs, expanding its network from just 88 Level 2 ports to nearly 700. Read more…
Tesla is racking up speeding tickets, and YOU are on the hook
On today’s brain-addled episode of Quick Charge, President Trump says electric car drivers have a disease, Full Self Driving won’t stop earning Tesla drivers tickets, and Waymo’s CEO spends over forty minutes explaining why Tesla’s tech won’t ever beat a human driver. Read more…
2027 Toyota C-HR EV pricing is here, starting at $37,080
Toyota announced prices for the 2027 C-HR start at $37,080, or $2,100 more than its first electric SUV. Read more…
This 1.5 MW electric truck charger just cleared a key US hurdle
Portuguese EV charging company i-charging has cleared a key hurdle for bringing its 1.5-megawatt (MW) electric truck charger to the US and Canada. Read more…
BYD launches 4-seat ultra-luxe flagship SUV in China for $215,000 [Images]
BYD launched the new Yangwang U8L Premium Edition in China with four captain’s seats, starting at around $215,000. Read more…
Tesla starts Megapack 3 production with 28% more energy per unit
Tesla has started building its next-generation Megapack 3 grid battery, with the first units rolling off the line at the company’s new Megafactory in Brookshire, Texas. Read more…
Ford’s affordable EV pickup is named Fathom, and it will start at $28,350
Ford revealed that its affordable midsize electric pickup will be named Fathom, with prices starting at just $28,350. Read more…
BMW fast-tracks i3 production as strong demand sparks a major ramp-up
BMW is hurrying to ramp up production of the new i3 after opening orders early due to stronger-than-expected demand. Read more…
Ford’s Fathom electric pickup to start at $28,350
Ford announced the name and price of its most important electric vehicle in years on Thursday: an electric pickup called the Fathom that starts at $28,350. Read more…
Tesla Megapacks power Ørsted’s big new Texas grid battery
Tesla Megapacks are now helping support the Texas grid at Ørsted’s new 250 MW/500 MWh Old 300 battery storage project. Read more…
Segway Xafari e-bike new $1,500 low ($900 off) + Xyber e-bike new $2,300 low ($1,000 off), EcoFlow flash sale, ECOVACS, more
It’s a great time to be a Segway fan, as right behind the pre-order deal that just launched on the newest Max G3 Plus e-scooter, the brand has also dropped its Xafari All-Terrain Smart Cruiser e-bike to a new $1,500 low, while the premium Xyber Electric Bike is down at a new $2,300 low. Right behind those we have the latest 48-hour EcoFlow flash sale, with offers like the 3,600Wh DELTA Pro Portable Power Station and 2x 220W solar panels landing just $7 above its all-time lowest price, as well as the ECOVACS Goat O1000 RTK Robot Mower + 36 placement blades at a $664 low. There’s also the EGO bundle for a 15-inch RAPID RELOAD String Trimmer and a 530 CFM Leaf Blower at a 2026 low, some ongoing power station deals from Jackery and Bluetti – plus, the hangover deals from this week at the bottom of the page. Read more…
