Tesla has partnered with Steak ‘n Shake to deploy Superchargers at up to more than 100 restaurant locations. Read more…

Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, doesn’t expect to launch solid-state EV batteries until 2030, at the earliest. The company said there’s “a lot of uncertainty” around the promising new battery tech. With others, including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Stellantis, Honda, and Chinese battery giants CATL and BYD, who will be the first to get the “holy grail” of battery tech on the market. Read 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 a merger between Electric Bike Company and Integral Electrics, California looking to clamp down further on Sur Ron hooligans, a Super73 recall, Cowboy’s production move, a tour inside Bafang’s factory in China, and more. Read more…

Polestar (PSNY) secured another $450 million in fresh funding as the EV maker aims for profitability this year. With three electric vehicles and a fourth on the way, Polestar expects 2025 to be its biggest yet. Read more…

Elon Musk has reportedly ‘canceled’ a Tesla engineer for complaining about the CEO’s behaviors on social media. Read more…

NIU, best known as a leader in the electric moped market, has expanded considerably over the last few years. In addition to offering a hot-selling new electric dirt bike and showing off concepts for electric ATVs, the company is now unveiling an electric microcar known as the NIUMM 500. Read more…

After recent price cuts, Volkswagen’s electric ID.4 now starts at under $20,000 in China. Volkswagen looks to keep up in China’s “fierce price war,” but will it be enough? BYD and other Chinese EV makers are moving quickly. Read more…

Camber has delivered an EV fast charging system to CapMetro, Austin’s public transit agency, for its main bus depot – here’s why that’s a big milestone. Read more…

Renewables increased their output by almost 10% and provided nearly a quarter of US electrical generation in 2024, according to newly released US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data.. Read more…

It’s another day of new and returning lows on Green Deals, led by the latest changeup from Rad Power that is seeing the three new RadRunner series e-bike lows continue, along with a rare price cut on the brand’s RadTrike and a free extra battery promotion hitting the RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike (100-mile travel) at $1,499. We also have the last flash sale from EcoFlow’s Monthly Madness sale (running through Feb. 28) that is offering the DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station with an 800W alternator charger back at its $849 low. Next, there’s the flash sale on Heybike’s Mars 2.0 Folding Fat Tire e-bike that has returned things to the $899 low, while the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with two 6.0Ah batteries is hitting a new $700 low, among other tools. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Aventon e-bike clearance sale, the direct Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 preorder deal, and more. Read more…

After an oil change, a woman found a racial slur printed on the sticker inside her SUV. Now, she’s getting a free electric vehicle. A Nissan dealer nearly 900 miles away is gifting her a free LEAF EV, saying she won’t need an oil change ever again. The electric car was specifically chosen so the shocking incident doesn’t happen again. Read more…

Tesla drivers in China are using the new Full Self-Driving update and are racking up fines as the system drives in bike lanes and makes illegal turns. Read more…

Tesla has applied for a permit to operate a ride-hailing service in California, but it will be using human drivers rather than the promised robotaxi. Read more…

Xiaomi’s first electric vehicle, the SU7, took the market by storm, securing nearly 250,000 orders in just nine months. Today, the company launched a new flagship variant with over 1,500 hp, starting at under $75,000. Meet the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. Read more…

Japanese oil giant, Idemitsu Kosan, is building a new large-scale lithium sulfide plant that will supply the raw material for Toyota’s upcoming all-solid-state EV batteries. Read more…

Aventon, one of the most well-known players in the US electric bicycle market, has announced the launch of its latest model, the Level 3. A smart e-bike designed for modern commuters, the Level 3 is packed with advanced security features, extended range capabilities, and comfort-focused components. It’s all part of the new Aventon Control Unit (ACU), which serves as the central brain of the smart bike, and helps it offer new standards in daily riding and commuting convenience. Read more…

Kia recently held its annual EV Day event overseas, and we were one of the select outlets invited to attend in person. During that time, Kia executives outlined the Korean brand’s global EV strategy, which reiterated its unwavering approach to going all-electric, bolstered by several new models that made global debuts, including the Concept EV2, PV5 lineup, and the Kia EV4, which we learned will officially be sold in the US. Read more…

A nearly $50,000 electric SUV for just $99 a month? If that sounds too good to be true, it’s because it kind of is. One Honda dealer is promoting a Prologue lease offer for just $99 for 24 months, but you may have a hard time getting your hands on one. Read more…

Several well-known players in the US electric bicycle market have recently joined forces in creative ways. Electric Bike Company, known for its local manufacturing in Southern California, has just announced a major merger with Integral Electrics, an e-bike brand uniquely designing electric bicycles for women and other short statured riders. Read more…

Another global luxury automaker is cutting jobs after struggling to keep pace as the industry shifts to electric vehicles (EVs). With EVs gaining market share in most major regions, some are starting to get left behind. Read more…