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 turning to energy, BMW i3 EV making a splash, Donut Lab update, and more. Read more…
Toyota launches the C-HR+ in Europe as its longest-range EV with up to 607 km
The new C-HR+ arrives in Europe as Toyota’s longest-range electric vehicle, with a WLTP range of up to 607 km (377 miles).. Read more…
A 24/7 solar farm-building robot just hit the market
The US needs a lot more electricity fast, and one company thinks robots can help build it quicker. Read more…
EV manufacturers say production is getting easier, cheaper and more predictable in ABB Robotics survey
Automotive manufacturers are showing more confidence in EV production as it shifts from a disruptive new process to a more established manufacturing discipline, according to ABB Robotics’ latest Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey. ABB says more than two-thirds of manufacturers expect EV production to increase in 2026 versus 2025. Just as notable, 51% of respondents said… Read more…
UK government funds 484 new electric buses in 10 English regions
The UK may not be in the first ranks of EV hotspots with Norway and The Netherlands, but Albion is moving ahead with electrification far faster than some other countries we could name. On the streets of London, electric buses, taxis and rideshare vehicles are common sights, as are curbside EV charging stations. The UK… Read more…
USA: Lexus launches ES with first battery-electric variants
Lexus has introduced the eighth-generation ES in the United States, marking the debut of battery-electric variants for the long-running luxury saloon. First deliveries are scheduled for April. Read more…
Tesla FSD: European launch despite ongoing US probe?
For more than a decade, the development of autonomous driving has been accompanied by ambitious promises and repeated timelines for market readiness. While the technology has made significant progress, fully self-driving vehicles are still not widely available, and real-world deployment remains limited to specific use cases. Read more…
China’s Mar NEV retail sales set to rebound to 900,000 units, CPCA says
China’s NEV retail sales in March are expected to nearly double from February’s trough, with the penetration rate returning above 50%.
NEV sales plunged 32.0% year-on-year in February due to a later Chinese New Year holiday and the scaling back of support policies.
This Is Why So Many EVs Are Getting Canceled
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, we dive into the EV apocalypse, the BMW i3, and high gas prices. Lire la suite…
The New BMW i3 Is A Bigger Deal Than The iX3. Here’s Why.
The 3 Series is the emotional core of BMW. Turning it into an EV is a huge deal. Lire la suite…
New silver plating busbar line adds 4,500 tons/year of UK capacity for EV systems
Karas Plating has brought a new £1.5-million automated busbar electroplating line online in the UK, adding what the company says is the country’s widest-capacity silver-plating operation for copper busbars—components used in EV battery packs, power electronics and charging stations. The new 2.4-meter-wide line can process up to 200 kg of product every 20 minutes and… Read more…
Daimler Truck to deliver first MCS-enabled eActros 600 units soon
Mercedes-Benz Trucks plans to launch initial customer trials of MCS-compatible eActros 600 trucks in the second half of the year. The electric trucks will be deployed under real-world conditions in the company’s inbound logistics operations. Read more…
Xpeng reports revenue of around €9.6 billion
Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng increased its revenue by 87.7 per cent to 76.72 billion yuan (approximately 9.6 billion euros) last year. At the same time, the company significantly reduced its losses and achieved its first quarterly profit in its corporate history by the end of 2025. Read more…
V-Green to build 99 fast-charging stations in Vietnam
Vietnamese charge point operator and VinFast sister company, V-Green, has announced plans to build 99 fast-charging stations in its home market this year. The company aims to support the growing number of VinFast EVs with this expansion. Read more…
The US’s only true street-legal electric micro-car just got big upgrades
There’s a growing push in the US to rethink what a “car” really needs to be, as more Americans than ever embrace alternatives from e-bikes to golf carts, among other car alternatives. Wink Motors is the latest company betting that smaller, slower, and cheaper might actually be the smarter answer for a lot of drivers.. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) reportedly in talks to buy $2.9B in Chinese solar equipment for 100 GW US push
Elon Musk’s plan to build 100 GW of solar manufacturing capacity in the United States just got its first major price tag: $2.9 billion in equipment from Chinese suppliers, according to a Reuters exclusive. Read more…
Xpeng Q4 2025 earnings call: Live updates
Xpeng’s Turing AI chips have surpassed 200,000 units in cumulative shipments, with a target of approximately 1 million units for the full year of 2026. Read more…
Ultium Cells to produce LFP battery cells for stationary storage in Spring Hill
The joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution is shifting part of its battery cell production from electric vehicles to stationary energy storage systems. Ultium Cells announced that it will invest $70 million US to retrofit its plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to manufacture LFP cells for stationary batteries. Read more…
Bosch presents electric powertrain for heavy-duty trucks and off-highway machiner
Bosch Engineering presented an electric drive system for battery voltages up to 800 volts, specifically designed for heavy intralogistics machinery. The innovation aims to electrify heavy-duty forklifts, truck tractors, and port transporters in terminals and distribution centres. Read more…
Li Auto rolls off 80,000th i6 SUV as deliveries accelerate
Li Auto saw 80,000th Li i6 roll off the production line on Friday.
The EV maker delivered 16,007 Li i6 SUVs in February, slightly down from 16,883 in January.
