Toyota is apparently flipping the script by putting “EV haters” in its new electric SUVs to turn skeptics into believers. Read more…
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Macfox X7 review: A street-legal UL-listed e-bike that feels like an electric moped
I recently got a chance to test out the Macfox X7 electric bike, and after spending some time riding it around, one thing became immediately clear: while this model isn’t trying to be a traditional e-bike, it still sticks the landing with a legal and fun moped-like ride. Read more…
Tesla reaches 10 billion FSD miles — is there’s a magical milestone for autonomy
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) fleet has crossed the 10 billion mile mark, according to the automaker’s updated safety page. It’s the threshold that CEO Elon Musk himself set earlier this year as the data milestone needed for “safe unsupervised” driving. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in May 2026
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
Segway launches 60 MPH electric dirt bike – and it’s basically a full e-motorcycle
Segway may still be best known for its scooters, but the company has been quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) expanding deeper into the electric two-wheeler space. Between its growing e-bike lineup and earlier Sur Ron-style off-road models, the trajectory has been clear. Now with the launch of the new Xaber 300, Segway is diving headfirst into the electric powersports market. Read more…
This Tesla owner won $10k in court for Tesla’s FSD lies. Tesla is still fighting him.
For over a decade now, Tesla has sold a promise of vehicles that can drive themselves, even stating that every car it produced had all the hardware for self-driving. Read more…
1966 Ford Mustang converted into a Tesla with working ‘Full Self-Driving’
A Tesla auto parts shop owner in Sacramento spent about $40,000 and two years converting a 1966 Ford Mustang into a fully functional Tesla — complete with the Model 3’s dual-motor drivetrain, 15-inch touchscreen, and working “Full Self-Driving” (Supervised). Read more…
Tesla launches Model 3 RWD in Canada at record-low $39,490 ($29,000 USD) from China
Tesla has launched a new Model 3 Premium RWD trim in Canada starting at just $39,490 CAD — a record-low price for the electric sedan in the country. The price, which converts to roughly $29,000 USD, is made possible by sourcing the vehicle from Giga Shanghai instead of Fremont, California. Read more…
This solar farm lets cattle roam under moving panels
Silicon Ranch has brought something online commercially that you don’t see every day: a utility-scale solar farm where cattle graze under moving panels. Read more…
$1.4B saved: Massachusetts locks in cheaper offshore wind power
Massachusetts has activated long-term contracts for Vineyard Wind, the state’s first utility-scale offshore wind project. Officials say the move will stabilize prices for 20 years and cut a projected $1.4 billion from customer electricity bills over that period. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Semi is here, Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian earnings, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Semi entering production, our Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian’s earnings, and more. Read more…
Kia’s EV sales gain steam as it prepares to launch the EV3
Kia is off to a record start in the US in 2026, led by strong demand for hybrid and electric vehicles. The three-row EV9 and EV6 gained momentum last month, but the EV3 will likely be Kia’s biggest hit yet. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) reveals $573M web of transactions between Elon Musk’s companies
Tesla’s amended annual filing reveals the full scope of the financial web connecting Elon Musk’s companies — $573 million in revenue from SpaceX and xAI alone, plus millions more in expenses flowing to X, The Boring Company, and Musk’s personal security firm. Read more…
Toyota’s 3-row electric SUV is gaining a luxury Lexus sibling: Here’s our first look [Images]
Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand will unveil its first three-row electric SUV in less than a week. The higher-end sibling to the Highlander EV was spotted testing for the first time ahead of its debut. Read more…
Bosch just unlocked more e-bike torque and power in a simple update
If you’ve been paying attention to the e-bike world lately, you’ve probably noticed a trend: riders always seem to want more power and torque. And Bosch’s latest update looks like a direct answer to that demand. Read more…
A 65% cost cut? This 100-electric van rollout is ready to prove it
Workhorse just landed a 100‑truck order – and it’s tied to a model that could make electric fleets easier to run. Read more…
DC is turning street poles into EV chargers – Voltpost is helping
Washington, DC, just awarded funding to Voltpost to convert its street poles into EV charging stations. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) lifts production capacity for its Georgia plant by 50% to 300K vehicles annually
Rivian (RIVN) now expects to produce up to 300,000 vehicles at its Georgia manufacturing plant, a 50% increase from its initial estimate. Read more…
BMW updates new iX3 range to 434 miles in the US, and then drops it back to 400 miles
The new iX3 will go on sale soon as BMW’s first Neue Klasse EV. Ahead of its US launch, BMW updated the 2027 iX3 range estimates to 434 miles. Read more…
How Honda, Yamaha, and other Japanese leaders are racing towards electric motorcycles
For years, much of the electric motorcycle spotlight has focused on startups and legacy spinoffs. But quietly – and increasingly not so quietly – Japan’s motorcycle giants have been laying the groundwork for a major shift of their own. Read more…
