It looks almost identical to a Toyota Hilux, but it’s about half the price. Chery Automotive launched its first electric pickup, starting at just 127,800 yuan ($18,300). Read more…
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Tesla adds clever trick to release frozen charge cables with new software update
Tesla is pushing a new software update that adds a handy workaround for when your charge cable gets stuck in the charge port, a common problem in cold weather when the port can freeze shut. Read more…
Toyota’s biggest electric SUV is almost here
Toyota promised to launch a three-row electric SUV, and it might finally be making good on that promise. In a cryptic teaser image, Toyota hinted at “something new on the horizon,” with what appears to be a larger SUV, possibly the Highlander EV. Read more…
GM expects ‘significantly’ lower EV volume in 2026 as adjustments drag on earnings
General Motors’ (GM) recent plans to scale back EV production in the US cost the company over $7 billion in 2025. Despite selling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles last year, GM is calling for “significantly” lower EV volume this year. Read more…
Tesla fared worse than any automaker in EU in 2025, even as EVs outsold petrol
Sales of electric cars outnumbered petrol-powered ones in Europe in December for the first time, even as Europe loosened rules to allow automakers lenience to pollute more. Read more…
Rad Power Bikes may be saved? A mysterious buyer steps forward
Rad Power Bikes has officially found a buyer. Just over a month after entering the bankruptcy process, the once-dominant direct-to-consumer electric bike brand has reached an agreement to sell its assets. Read more…
Offline EV chargers are a mess – Emobi and HeyCharge have a fix
EV chargers that don’t work because they’re stuck offline are still a daily frustration for drivers and a costly headache for operators. Emobi and HeyCharge say they have a practical fix for that. Read more…
EVs promised cleaner air. Satellites say it’s finally happening.
EVs are supposed to clean up the air, but finding real-world proof has been surprisingly hard. A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) says the satellite evidence is finally strong enough to measure. Read more…
Electric take on winter weather while Tesla’s sales slide continues
On today’s icy cold episode of Quick Charge, the only thing colder than the air outside most Americans’ homes is the demand for Tesla Cybertrucks – so we’ve got some EV-focused tips on making it through the cold while Elon begins shipping CTs overseas. Read more…
Exclusive new low on EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra bundle w/ Smart Home Panel 2 ($3,389 off), Segway ZT3 e-scooter at new $773 low, more
This week’s Green Deals are starting off strong, as we have exclusive $3,389 savings on the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra Whole-Home Power Station bundled with a Smart Home Panel 2 and a FREE trolley at a new $4,409 low. Right behind it we spotted Segway’s ZT3 Pro Electric Scooter cruising down to a new $773 low, as well as Bluetti’s Elite 10 Mini Portable Power Station at its $113 Amazon low, Worx’s unique and far safer 20V JawSaw Cordless Electric PowerShare Chainsaw, our latest review of the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Power Station, and more waiting for you below – including the final day of Lectric’s extremely rare price cut flash sale across all its e-bikes. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week that are at the bottom of the page, rounded up within our latest edition of Electrified Weekly.. Read more…
The Kia Niro EV lives on for a 2026 model, but it’s starting to look a little pricey
Kia announced prices for the 2026 Niro EV. Although it’s about the same price as the outgoing model, the Niro is starting to look a little overpriced compared to some of the new EVs arriving. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 outsells Tesla Model 3 in China for the first time
For the first time since Tesla launched the Model 3 in China in 2019, another automaker has outsold it in the premium electric sedan segment. And it’s a smartphone company. Read more…
The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland is a bigger and more powerful EV: Is it worth the higher price?
The bZ Woodland is longer than Toyota’s first electric SUV, and it comes with all-wheel drive as standard. Is it worth the added price. Read more…
The Kia Seltos goes hybrid for the first time: Will we see an EV version next?
Kia opened orders for the Seltos hybrid in South Korea, saying it lays the groundwork for the electric vehicle era. Does that mean the Seltos will get an EV version, too. Read more…
Tesla quietly starts shipping Model Y with new AI4.5 computer
Tesla appears to be quietly rolling out a new version of its Full Self-Driving computer, with new Model Y owners discovering their vehicles are equipped with “Hardware 4.5”, or AI4.5 as it’s being labeled internally. Read more…
GM plugs in with Electrify America to make EV charging a breeze
GM just made it even easier for Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac EV drivers to find and use Electrify America charging stations. Read more…
Tesla brings Cybertruck to Middle East amid US demand collapse
Tesla has officially begun Cybertruck deliveries in the United Arab Emirates, marking the electric pickup’s first sales in the Middle East and its second international market after South Korea. Read more…
Tesla loses another manufacturing director as exodus continues
Benjamin Bate, Tesla’s Director of Vehicle Operations and Engineering at Fremont, has left the automaker after over 8 years to become a plant manager at Chemelex. Read more…
This major city just banned fat tire electric bikes
Amsterdam is often held up as the gold standard for bicycle-friendly cities, but even in one of the most bike-centric places on Earth, not all e-bikes are being treated equally. The Dutch capital has announced plans to ban electric fat tire bikes from its most famous park, and city officials are openly discussing whether wider restrictions could follow. Read more…
The surprising way your e-bike could be a lifeline after a big storm
When storms roll through and the power goes out, most people think about flashlights, candles, or portable power stations. But there’s a backup power source sitting in a lot of garages that often gets overlooked: your e-bike battery. Read more…

