Toyota’s new electric SUVs are selling surprisingly well, becoming top-sellers in several markets. So, why is it pulling back now. Read more…
Category: Electrek
Jason Momoa’s 1920s Harleys become electric hybrids in wildest EV conversions yet
UK-based EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has converted five of Jason Momoa’s cherished vintage vehicles to electric power — including three 100-year-old Harley-Davidson motorcycles reimagined as plug-in hybrids. The builds are featured in Season 2 of Momoa’s HBO documentary series On The Roam, streaming now. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Monarc e-bikes launch, bike buses, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Monarc and Engwe, frames that are glued together from Flit, new e-bike laws, court-ordered pedaling, and more. Read more…
America’s best deal on a German mid-drive e-bike just got even more affordable
If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to try a premium German-made mid-drive e-bike without paying premium German-made prices, Ride1Up may have just handed you one. Read more…
Tesla erases the past, CAT electrifies the future, and EV tech training TODAY
On today’s time-traveling episode of Quick Charge, Tesla might be trying to erase evidence of FSD fraud, Caterpillar keeps trying to electrify the construction space, and time is rapidly running out on what’s left of the 30% home solar tax credit. Read more…
The Cadillac Lyriq costs $200 more for 2027, but it gains a key new feature
What’s another $200? Prices for the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq increase by just $200 for the 2027 model year, but it will likely be worth it. Read more…
Audi reveals 1,001-hp Nuvolari hybrid supercar — so much for going all-electric
Audi unveiled the Nuvolari today, a 1,001-hp hybrid supercar powered by a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo and three electric motors. Limited to 499 units at roughly $700,000 each, it is the most powerful and fastest production vehicle in the brand’s history. Read more…
BYD converts its popular electric hatch into a van with ‘class-leading range’ for $40,000
BYD launched the purely electric van based on the Dolphin hatchback, one of the brand’s most popular EVs globally. Read more…
Houston gets a solar, storage + electricity bundle for 6¢ per kWh
Houston homeowners are getting a new way to get solar and battery storage without signing up for a decades-long loan. Read more…
You’ve got ONE MONTH to safe harbor your solar project and get 30% off
The window to claim a 30% tax credit on your solar panel project is closing July 4th, which means you’ve got just one month left to safe harbor your project and preserve your eligibility – keep reading to find out how. Read more…
BMW’s new iX3 drove 485 miles on a single charge, the longest-range EV in NAF’s test
BMW’s new iX3 beat out the competition, driving 485 miles on a single charge, making it the longest-range EV during Motor and NAF’s summer range test. Read more…
Tesla hit with class action in Quebec over up to $400m in heat pump failures
A Quebec Tesla owner has filed a class action request against Tesla over heat pump failures, seeking damages for all Tesla owners in the province after being stuck with a $4,477 repair bill when her Model 3’s heat pump died after just six years. Read more…
From iPhone to an electric SUV that sprints to 60 mph in 3.8 sec., Foxconn makes it
The Taiwanese assembly experts at Foxconn have taken the wraps off the Cavira, a new Tesla Model Y competitor that offers a 468 hp AWD powertrain, sub-four-second 0-60 mph performance, and up to 359 miles of range. Read more…
SpaceX’s xAI just bought another $269M of Tesla Megapacks
SpaceX’s amended S-1 IPO filing, published yesterday, reveals that xAI purchased another $269 million worth of Tesla Megapack products in April 2026 alone. That single month exceeds what xAI spent on Tesla Megapacks in all of 2024. Read more…
New e-bike law could help legalize those 30 and 40+ MPH ‘grey-zone’ bikes
Illinois is on the verge of adopting a major update to its e-bike laws, and unlike many recent proposals around the country, this one doesn’t simply focus on traditional electric bicycles. In addition to the traditional 3-class electric bicycle system, it also sets in place a path forward for out-of-class models that are too fast or powerful to qualify as true electric bicycles. Read more…
ELM MicroGrid installs battery storage in its hometown [video]
Battery energy storage specialist ELM MicroGrid has spent more than two decades building a nationwide energy storage and utility infrastructure businesses. Now, the company is bringing that expertise home with the installation of a new battery energy storage system at a solar microgrid project in Peoria, IL. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 crowned the best family EV
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 pretty much offers it all with up to 318 miles of driving range, fast charging, a surprisingly spacious interior, and an affordable starting price of just $35,000. It’s also a perfect fit for families looking to go electric. Read more…
Here’s our first look at BYD’s new low-cost, 1,000 km-range PHEV in real life [Images]
BYD’s new PHEV is set to go on sale any day now as the brand’s first car specifically built for overseas markets, including Europe. With its debut just around the corner, the new plug-in hatch was recently spotted in public, giving us our first real look at the interior. Read more…
Another giant solar factory is coming to Texas
SEG Solar is doubling down on US manufacturing with plans for a third solar module factory in the Houston, Texas, area. Read more…
REALLY Quick Charge: the Hammer Down crossover episode, with Mike Bush
On today’s really quick episode of Quick Charge, we’re doing a crossover episode with Mike Bush from Marketscale’s Hammer Down podcast and explore the business of freight and logistics, how to get involved, and what the future might hold for more efficient, fossil-free trucking. Read more…
