Wallbox just installed its first public Supernova PowerRing DC fast chargers at Port de Sitges, a busy marina on Spain’s Mediterranean coast near Barcelona. Read more…
Category: Electrek
Podcast: Tesla Semi nails big test, BMW iX3 range impresses, Xpeng catches up to Tesla, 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 nailing a big test, BMW iX3’s range impressing in a new test, Xpeng catching up to Tesla, and more. Read more…
Tesla pushes Roadster demo to August as SpaceX thruster work continues
Tesla has pushed the planned public demo of its next-generation Roadster to August or later, according to a report from The Information citing four people with knowledge of the program. It marks yet another delay for the vehicle first unveiled as a prototype nearly nine years ago. Read more…
BYD’s ‘world’s first’ 1,000-km range luxury GT is off to a hot start
The new Denza Z9 GT can drive over 1,000 km (621 miles) without stopping, fully recharge in under 10 minutes, and starts at about $40,000 in China. Now, BYD is unleashing it in Europe, the UK, and several other markets. Read more…
Velotric Tempo review: A lightweight commuter e-bike that gets a lot right
There’s a growing category of electric bikes that seem designed less around raw power and more around simply being pleasant to ride. They’re lighter, cleaner-looking, easier to pedal, and more focused on enhancing the cycling experience instead of replacing it. Read more…
Xpeng spends $500M/year on AI training to beat Tesla FSD
Xpeng’s head of autonomous driving told Electrek that the company is spending roughly 300 million RMB (~$41 million) per month on AI training alone and believes it has already reached parity with Tesla’s FSD v13 — with v14 within reach before the end of summer. Read more…
Toyota finally has EVs people want to buy — Why slow down now?
Toyota’s new electric SUVs are selling surprisingly well, becoming top-sellers in several markets. So, why is it pulling back now. Read more…
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…
