The hotly-anticipated Rivian R2 is nearly upon us, and Rivian just gave everyone a single date to focus on: June 9. Read more…
Category: Electrek
This electric SUV with a semi-solid-state EV battery costs less than $15,000 in China
SAIC launched its first electric SUV powered by a semi-solid-state EV battery in China, starting at under $15,000. Read more…
Pine Point Schools cuts the ribbon on new, 2.7 MWh microgrid project
The Pine Point School district serving Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation community has taken a huge step towards energy independence this month, with the commissioning of a new solar + BESS microgrid project that will help insulate the district from energy rate hikes caused by new data center construction. Read more…
NIO launches ES9 flagship SUV: China’s largest EV, starting at $54K with BaaS
NIO officially launched the ES9 today, its flagship executive SUV and the largest battery electric SUV ever produced in China. The three-row SUV stretches 5,365 mm (17.6 ft) long on a 3,250 mm wheelbase, packing 520 kW (697 hp) and up to 620 km (385 miles) of CLTC range. Read more…
A new EV brand backed by 5 companies wants to shake up Japan’s cheap mini car market
BYD isn’t the only Chinese brand that wants to crack open Japan’s kei car market. Five companies, including China’s Chery Automotive and Japanese car parts giant Autobacs Seven, launched a new EV brand that will launch its first vehicle next year with prices on par with gas cars. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX merger would be Musk’s 4th billion-dollar self-deal
Elon Musk is reportedly floating the idea of merging Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX, just weeks before SpaceX’s massive IPO on the Nasdaq. If it happens, this would literally be the fourth time Musk has orchestrated a billion-dollar transaction between companies he controls. Read more…
Philadelphia just announced 435 more EV charging ports
Philadelphia is expanding its public EV charging network again, adding around 435 new DC fast-charging and Level 2 charging ports across the city. Read more…
Rad Power Bikes to offer safer replacement e-bike batteries at steep discount
It looks like Rad Power Bikes owners may soon have a more affordable path to upgrading to the company’s newer Safe Shield battery technology. Read more…
New electric Ferrari proves the Apple Car would have been really, really nice
On today’s prancing episode of Quick Charge, the prancing horse people at Ferrari have released a world of firsts: the first-ever electric Ferrari, the brand’s first 5 passenger sedan, AND the first car designed by legendary Apple designer Jony Ive. Read more…
REALLY Quick Charge: The state of clean trucking with Joe Annotti
On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, we spend time with TRC Senior Director and ACT Expo co-founder Joe Annotti to talk about the state of clean trucking in 2026, incentive programs, and ever so briefly talk about why Autocar was my favorite OEM at this year’s show. Read more…
Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ fleet is actually shrinking, not growing, new data shows
Less than a month after we reported that Tesla’s unsupervised “Robotaxi” fleet was finally showing some signs of growth, new data from the Robotaxi Tracker tells a different story. The fleet is actually shrinking. Read more…
BYD’s new Yuan Plus EV adds more range and fast charging for $18,000 [Video]
BYD launched the third-generation Yuan Plus, sold overseas as the Atto 3, with its new Flash Charging and nearly 400 miles of driving range. The upgraded electric SUV is on sale now, starting at less than $18,000.. Read more…
BMW is saying goodbye to this popular gas sports car, but a new performance EV will step in
The 2027 G80 BMW M3 will be the final model year for the iconic gas-powered sports car, but a performance EV is coming soon that promises to pack even more performance. Read more…
Renewables’ installed capacity to beat natural gas by 2027 – EIA data
If small-scale solar is included, newly released US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign indicates that renewables are on track to surpass natural gas in total electrical generating capacity by early 2027. Read more…
Ferrari (RACE) stock plunges 6% on Luce EV backlash — don’t panic!
Ferrari (RACE) shares dropped 6.27% in Milan trading on Tuesday, falling to €290.55 and wiping out roughly £3 billion in market cap a day after Maranello unveiled the Luce, its first all-electric car. Read more…
BYD built this low-cost PHEV specifically for global markets — And it gets +1,000 km range
The Dolphin G will go on sale soon as BYD’s first car developed specifically for global markets. BYD said its “game-changing” plug-in hybrid system will offer over 1,000 km (621 miles) of combined range at an affordable price. Read more…
America is panicking about e-bikes while ignoring the real problem
If you spend enough time reading local news headlines these days, you’d be forgiven for thinking electric bicycles are one of the greatest threats facing American streets. Teenagers on fat-tire e-bikes, viral videos of wheelies, stories about injuries complete with ER doctor interviews… the same themes are playing on repeat. Read more…
Why New York’s push to regulate e-bikes just slammed on the brakes
New York lawmakers had been pushing for increased e-bike regulations this year, including potential registration and even licensing for e-bikes. But now it looks like the sails propelling the movement have run out of wind, at least for now. Read more…
Ferrari Luce first look: going where combustion can’t follow
Ferrari unveiled the Luce today in Rome, completing a three-act reveal that started with specs last October and continued with the Jony Ive-designed interior in February. The Italian automaker flew me to Rome for the launch, and I got about 30 minutes to explore the vehicle up close, though I couldn’t drive it. Read more…
Honda’s affordable EV hot hatch is ‘selling like hotcakes,’ priced at $21,000
Starting at about $21,000, Honda said the electric hot hatch is already exceeding expectations with over 7,000 preorders. Read more…
