The next-gen Chevy Bolt is finally almost here. GM confirmed that production is on track to begin by the end of the year, but the company is saying to keep a lookout for another affordable EV coming soon. Here’s what we know about the mysterious new model so far. Read more…
Watch this electric semi truck drive a heavy load nearly 600 miles [video]
Battery electric semi trucks continue to prove their worth every day in port and regional route service across America — but many US truckers still believe that EVs aren’t ready for long-haul runs. The good news is that the facts don’t care what you believe, and Windrose’ latest, all-electric 578-mile route validation (with a fully loaded trailer) across the I-10 corridor is making the doubters look like dummies. Read more…
Tesla’s Robotaxi Dreams Hinge On One Huge Mystery
As Tesla launches a Robotaxi service in Austin, one big question remains. Plus: China finds a way to squeeze out the rest of the world. Read more…
Xpeng debuts G7 SUV and begins its pre-sales, featuring up to 3 in-house self-driving chips
The G7 is equipped with up to three Turing AI chips developed in-house by Xpeng, with computing power exceeding 2,200 TOPS.
The G7 has a CLTC range of 702 kilometers, with a pre-sales price of RMB 235,800 ($32,780).
Tesla’s Robotaxi service set for Austin debut on June 22
After years of promises, Tesla is finally ready to launch its public Robotaxi service. Elon Musk announced a start date of June 22 for the first rides in Austin, Texas. However, the company acknowledges this date could change, reflecting the immense pressure and scrutiny surrounding the long-awaited debut. The initial rollout is planned to be a rather quiet affair. A… Read more…
Italian municipality of Bari launches €34m electric bus tender
The southern Italian municipality is seeking the supply of 42 electric buses by next summer, 2026. The buses will run on the region’s planned high-volume BRT corridors. Read more…
Tesla Finally Sets A Date For Robotaxi Launch—And ‘Automated Delivery’
However: “We are being super paranoid about safety, so the date could shift,” CEO Elon Musk said. Read more…
Nio welcomes new exec who could help improve its financial situation, report says
Bagrin Angelov, who served as head of cross-border M&A at CICC for the past 10 years, has joined Nio as vice president of capital markets.
Angelov’s appointment is expected to open up new financing channels for Nio.
EDAG Group and AIR to partner on new eVTOL
EDAG Group, an engineering services firm, has signed a letter of intent with eVTOL manufacturer AIR. The partnership aims to collaborate on the development of variants of the AIR ONE electric aircraft. Read more…
Rheinmetall announces major order from North American truck manufacturer
The German industrial giant Rheinmetall has announced that it secured a double-digit million euro order from a “renowned North American vehicle manufacturer in the truck sector.” Read more…
BMW reveals more details about the iX3
The iX3, the first BMW model based on the ‘Neue Klasse’, will be unveiled at the IAA Mobility in September. The Munich-based company is already providing closer insights into the test drives with the prototypes – including fast charging with up to 400 kW. Read more…
The Porsche Cayenne EV Secretly Smashed A Record
The big electric SUV casually showed up with a roof rack and decimated the competition. Read more…
This Electric SUV Could Be BMW’s Best Yet
A test of a prototype BMW iX3 reveals that the Neue Klasse EV platform may just live up to the hype—and it’s a BMW through and through. Read more…
Oppo and Volkswagen enter a licensing partnership for connected vehicles
Oppo and Volkswagen announced they signed a partnership deal, allowing the German automaker to use Oppo’s cellular standard-essential patents (SEPs), including those related to 5G connectivity. Vehicles nowadays are becoming smarter and require stable cellular connections for an increasing number of features to work properly. That’s why Volkswagen is making a deal with Oppo. The Chinese tech company ranks eighth… Read more…
‘Utrecht Energized’ launched: How bidirectional charging is set to make the breakthrough
Bidirectional charging is often hailed as the holy grail of e-mobility. The batteries of electric cars are not only used for driving but can also power homes – or even help stabilise the electricity grid. Due to numerous hurdles, it has remained largely in the realm of pilot projects. But Utrecht has now launched the real-world operation of a significantly larger initiative – starting with 50 bidirectionally charging EVs, with a target of 500. What are the Dutch doing that others aren’t? We went to see for ourselves. Read more…
Rivian & WeaveGrid to partner on smart home charging
US manufacturer Rivian and charging software provider WeaveGrid announced they will provide smart charging capabilities to owners of Rivian EVs by the end of this year. It means that customers will be financially rewarded for charging flexibility. Read more…
Elon Musk ‘regrets’ what he said about Trump as the President is about to crush Tesla
Elon Musk announced that he “regrets” some of the things he said about Trump last week, just as the President is about to crush Tesla with a series of new laws. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in June 2025
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…
Resch aims to cut battery module costs by one-third
The supplier Resch has developed a battery module that, unlike conventional solutions, does not require adhesives or welded connections. The Austrian company expects cost savings of around one-third if the solution enters series production. Read more…
New high-voltage battery sensor from LEM aims to reduce costs
Swiss measurement technology specialist LEM has developed a new current sensing unit for battery management in electric vehicles that combines shunt and Hall-effect technologies in a single component. The goal is to make the sensor more compact and cost-effective. Read more…
