SUVs shouldn’t be this quick, but here they are posting supercar-scaring acceleration numbers. Lire la suite…
The Lucid Gravity Just Smoked Rivian’s Quad-Motor SUV
12 ways the Xiaomi YU7 outdoes the Tesla Model Y
The debut of the Xiaomi YU7 came and went like a storm, but the dust still hasn’t settled. The deeper we look into this Chinese revolutionary SUV, the more we discover. And although it is larger than Tesla Model Y, nobody has a shadow of a doubt that Xiaomi picked Tesla’s SUV as its main rival. And the newcomer certainly… Read more…
First Bus opens charging depots in Scotland and England to the public
UK bus operator First Bus has officially launched ‘First Charge’, the new identity for its growing, shared-charging initiative. The programme will include 15 First Bus depots in Scotland and England. Read more…
Simon Loos takes delivery of the first eActros 600
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has handed over the first two eActros 600s to Dutch logistics service provider Simon Loos. Last year, Simon Loos ordered a total of 75 eActros 600s for long-haul use and more than double its existing fleet of electric trucks. Read more…
DEKRA and Windrose collaborate on V2X and automation in electric trucks
DEKRA is cooperating with the Chinese electric truck manufacturer Windrose to work together on key aspects of safety in electrified and automated transport systems. The cooperation includes activities on four continents. Read more…
Tesla prepares for launch in India
In the final run-up to beginning commercial operations in India, Tesla has sent out media invites for the inauguration of its first local showroom. The company plans to set up shop first in Mumbai, a city with a high density of wealthy individuals in the western part of the country. Read more…
Tesla prepares for launch in India
In the final run-up to beginning commercial operations in India, Tesla has sent out media invites for the inauguration of its first local showroom. The company plans to set up shop first in Mumbai, a city with a high density of wealthy individuals in the western part of the country. Read more…
Update Xpeng G6 and G9 launched in Europe
Despite major technical updates, prices remain at the same level. The G6 Long Range RWD still starts at 47,600 euros, the basic G9 at 59,600 euros. The manufacturer is therefore not charging any extra for the advanced LFP batteries and up to 525 kW charging power. Read more…
Update Xpeng G6 and G9 launched in Europe
Despite major technical updates, prices remain at the same level. The G6 Long Range RWD still starts at 47,600 euros, the basic G9 at 59,600 euros. The manufacturer is therefore not charging any extra for the advanced LFP batteries and up to 525 kW charging power. Read more…
Mercedes and PowerX open first dedicated fast-charging site in Japan
Mercedes-Benz and PowerX have opened the first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub in Japan as part of their partnership. The battery-buffered site in the city of Chiba has two fast-charging points. By the end of 2026, a total of 100 HPC units are to be installed at 25 locations across the country. Read more…
The Best EVs That Qualify For The Federal Tax Credit In 2025
The $7,500 federal EV tax credit is ending in September. These are our favorite models that qualify. Lire la suite…
Onvo L90 pre-sale is on, putting Li Auto on the defensive
Onvo, a new brand under the Nio umbrella, has launched pre-sales for its L90 SUV at a price point that has the EV industry paying close attention. This launch is a direct and aggressive challenge to one of China’s most successful electric vehicle makers, Li Auto, setting the stage for quite a summer showdown. Onvo L90 gets a pre-sale starting… Read more…
GE Vernova to pay $10.5M to Nantucket for turbine blade mishap
Wind turbine maker GE Vernova is paying Nantucket, Massachusetts, $10.5 million after a wind turbine blade from the Vineyard Wind 1 project snapped off and scattered debris across the island during peak tourist season last summer. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi odds, Rivian R1 Quad, Hyundai Ioniq 9, 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 Robotaxi odds, Rivian R1 Quad, Hyundai Ioniq 9, and mor. Read more…
Blink Charging just threw a lifeline to EVBox Everon customers
As EVBox shuts down its Everon business across Europe and North America, EV charging provider Blink Charging is stepping up to offer support to customers caught in the transition. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia are betting on lower-priced EVs to ride out tariffs
Korean auto giants Hyundai and Kia think lower-priced EVs will help minimize the blow from the new US auto tariffs. Hyundai is set to unveil a new entry-level electric car soon, which will be sold alongside the Kia EV2. Will it be the IONIQ 2. Read more…
Volkswagen is closing a plant in China while another major automaker files for bankruptcy
The struggles continue for global automakers in China. After halting production, Volkswagen announced it will close a plant in China. And that’s not all, another OEM is filing for bankruptcy through its joint venture. Read more…
Is Lucid (LCID) stock set to double? Here’s why one analyst is bullish
Lucid Motors (LCID) delivered a record number of vehicles in the second quarter, marking its seventh straight quarter with higher deliveries. Following a meeting with the EV maker’s CEO, here’s why one analyst believes Lucid (LCID) stock has plenty of upside. Read more…
Prime Day-4 Green Deals: Segway e-scooters, EGO Z6 riding mower, Anker solar cam, Hiboy, EcoFlow, Eve, Vanpowers, Worx, more
It’s the final day of the July Prime Day sale event, and we have another exciting collection of picks amongst the many eco-friendly deals we’ve spotted over the week, which you can find in our Prime Day Green Deals hub here, which will continue to regularly be updated through the weekend, so be sure to check back often – especially for any hangover savings. Leading our picks for today, we have Segway’s e-scooter deals that are seeing up to 46% discounts, including the ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Smart eKickScooter at a new $850 low. There’s also the massive $1,891 savings hitting EGO’s Z6 42-inch Zero-Turn Cordless Riding Lawn Mower that has the e-STEER upgrade and comes with four 12.0Ah batteries at a new $4,108 low, as well as Anker’s eufy SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera (and multi-packs) that are starting from a new $62 low. All that and much more are waiting for you below. Read more…
Elon Musk says Tesla Robotaxi is coming to California, but no one other than shareholders beleive him
Elon Musk claims that Tesla Robotaxi is coming to California within the next 2 months, pending regulatory approval, but no one other than Tesla shareholders appears to believe him. Read more…
