China introduced its first national standard for solid-state EV batteries as the “holy grail” of battery tech moves closer toward mass production. Read more…

China introduced its first national standard for solid-state EV batteries as the “holy grail” of battery tech moves closer toward mass production. Read more…

Talaria has been steadily pushing further into high-performance electric off-road bikes, and its latest machine looks like a serious leap forward. The new Talaria Komodo electric dirt bike cranks things up in just about every way, from power and speed to battery capacity and full-size dirt bike geometry.. Read more…

We’re ringing in the New Year with our final Green Deals edition of 2025 (as we will be dark tomorrow), led by Anker’s SOLIX New Year Sale with up to 65% power station discounts and plenty of continuing lows, like the F3000 Portable Power Station at $1,199, amongst others. We also spotted Navee’s latest XT5 Pro Long-Range Off-Road Electric Scooter hitting a new $1,300 low, as well as Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Pro 80A Level 2 EV charging station back at $909, a compact sawing solution from Greenworks, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow December Holiday EcoCredits Madness Sale, the final days of Lectric’s Holiday e-bike deals, and more. . Read more…

Kia is shaking things up with several new electric and hybrid SUVs set to join its lineup in 2026. Here’s what’s coming. Read more…

If the market failures of the Dodge Charger Daytona and VW ID.Buzz have proved anything at all, it’s that the Baby Boomer era is over, and their kids — GenX and Millenials alike — aren’t willing to pay a premium for a vehicle that looks like something their dad once thought was cool. As GenX becomes the largest and richest new car-buying demographic, manufacturers need to find out what they are nostalgic about. Read more…

China has brought a massive offshore solar farm online – a full 1 gigawatt of photovoltaic capacity built at sea. Read more…

Another year has passed, and with it, another collection of Elon Musk’s ambitious timelines that didn’t quite align with reality. For those of us who have been following Tesla for years, this pattern is all too familiar. 2025 was billed as a year of massive expansion, widespread autonomy, and humanoid robots.. Read more…

BYD is not launching a flying car. After rumors surfaced online, the Chinese EV giant pushed back, saying it has no such plans. Read more…

BYD is gearing up to add a new electric SUV to its popular Yuan EV lineup. The latest model, “Yuan Max,” was spotted in China for the first time ahead of its debut, rocking a familiar look. Read more…

In a surprising move, Tesla (TSLA) has publicly released a delivery consensus for the fourth quarter of 2025 via a press release on its investor relations website. This is a significant departure from the automaker’s standard operating procedure, suggesting it is trying to get ahead of what looks to be a disappointing quarter. Read more…

Alphabet is buying energy and data center developer Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash, plus the assumption of debt – a clear signal that securing power, not just servers, has become one of Google’s biggest bottlenecks as AI demand explodes. Read more…

CATL is already dominating the global electric vehicle battery market, but now the company is saying sodium-ion batteries will be widely available by the end of 2026. Read more…

We talk a lot here at Electrek about the exponential growth of electric vehicles and the massive strain that puts on the battery supply chain. Literally, the majority of that demand and production comes from China. Read more…

During the first 10 months of 2025, solar and battery storage have dominated growth among competing energy sources. Further, all net new generating capacity in 2026 is forecast to be provided by renewable energy and batteries, according to data recently released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…

Is the end of the year the best time to buy a vehicle? With some older EV models piling up on the lot, you might be able to score some extra savings. Read more…

Another year and another set of e-bike restrictions. California riders are about to see some notable changes, as several new e-bike and electric motorcycle laws are set to take effect next week. Beginning January 1, 2026, a package of safety-focused regulations will officially go live, aimed at addressing the rapid growth of electric micromobility across the state. Read more…

We talk all about the whys and hows behind the all-electric Dodge Charger failing to light up the sales boards the way it lit up its rear tires, but with a base price around $60,000 it hardly seemed to matter — now that Dodge dealers are slashing prices by nearly 50%, however, is this retro EV finally worth a look. Read more…

A lot of mainstream auto media coverage right now is pushing the idea that some EVs are “dying.” What we’re really seeing is a wave of end-of-cycle, first-generation vehicles making way for their next-gen replacements — and, historically, that’s when buyers get the best deals. Read more…

A major link in Tesla’s 4680 battery supply chain has just snapped. South Korean battery material supplier L&F Co. announced today that the value of its massive supply deal with Tesla has been slashed by over 99%, signaling a catastrophic drop in demand for the automaker’s in-house battery cells. Read more…