“I ordered my 2026 Tesla Y on Sept. 9. It’s not here yet. I have nine days left in the month until I don’t get the tax credit.” Lire la suite…
‘I Am Clueless’: Woman Orders 2026 Tesla Model Y. Then A Strange Button Appears In The App
Don’t Miss These EV Lease Bargains Before They’re Gone
The tax credit goes away on Wednesday. So if you want a long-range, high-tech EV for less than $200 a month, you better move fast. Lire la suite…
Nio Firefly reaches 20,000th delivery milestone
This means Firefly has delivered 5,445 units so far this month, on track to set a new record for September deliveries.
Firefly’s sole model was launched on April 19 and began deliveries on April 29.
Nio Firefly reaches 20,000th delivery milestone
This means Firefly has delivered 5,445 units so far this month, on track to set a new record for September deliveries.
Firefly’s sole model was launched on April 19 and began deliveries on April 29.
Liebherr battery energy storage system keeps Austrians safe from avalanches
The Austrian Torrent and Avalanche Control Centre has deployed a Liebherr-developed battery energy storage system to power the cranes, offices, and equipment used in the construction of this year’s consolidation barrier – a critical piece of infrastructure designed to keep Austrians safe from avalanches and landslides this winter. Read more…
How one condo complex electrified all of its 143 parking spots… for free?!
A condominium complex in Northern California recently installed EV chargers into every single one of its 143 parking spots, future-proofing the whole complex for a fully-electrified future, and it managed to do it with zero cost out of pocket. Here’s how. Read more…
Kiepe Electric unveils new HPC platform and trolleybus upgrade
Kiepe Electric has unveiled new drive and platform solutions for electric buses. Centre stage are the latest-generation Kiepe Traction Inverter, the modular “eBus HPC Powertrain Platform” and an upgrade package that converts standard battery buses into trolleybuses. Read more…
French charging startup WAAT raises €100 million
WAAT, a French startup specialising in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in private environments, has raised €100 million in a funding round. Read more…
XCharge EU opens new technical centre in Madrid
XCharge EU has opened a new 5,000-square-foot technical centre in Madrid, combining offices, testing facilities, warehouse, and workshop. The site is designed to strengthen customer support across Southern Europe and Latin America, while accelerating R&D on high-power charging solutions. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: 50 kW portable DC fast charger from Lincoln Electric
The welding equipment experts at Lincoln Electric know a thing or two about high-voltage equipment. Now, they’re bringing that electrical expertise to a whole new market with a portable, self-contained, 50 kW DC fast charger designed to deliver a quick shot of range and get stranded drivers back on the road. Read more…
Lotus Cars quietly updates its 900+ hp Eletre and Emeya EVs for 2026
Lotus Cars’ compelling, high-performance electric sports sedan and SUV received a number of fresh updates earlier this week, but packs superior infotainment tech, styling tweaks, and (of course) a mind-bending 905 electric horsepower. (!. Read more…
Mazda launches its new global electric SUV in China for under $17,000, but there’s a catch
Mazda calls the EZ-60 a “dream car.” The electric SUV is now available in China with prices starting under $17,000. Starting next year, Mazda will launch the new electric SUV in other global markets, including Europe and North America. Read more…
How CATL is changing EV battery tech in Europe [Video]
Electric vehicles have come a long way, but let’s be real—they still have their hangups: “range anxiety,” long charging times, and questions about safety and sustainability. But what if all those worries could be put to rest. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla delivery estimate, FSD v14, Lucid Gravity, 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’s Q3 delivery estimate, the launch of FSD v14, Lucid Gravity ramp-up, and more. Read more…
Battery boom: 5.6 GW of US energy storage added in Q2
The US battery storage market just had its biggest quarter ever. In Q2 2025, a record 5.6 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity came online, according to the latest US Energy Storage Monitor report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. Read more…
Rivian patent filings hint at a deployable rear diffuser, on screen ‘gadgets,’ and new architecture
American EV automaker Rivian submitted a slew of patent applications with the USPTO this week, including a deployable rear diffuser mechanism to adjust a vehicle’s drag and some software systems related to infotainment, navigation, and video playback. Read more…
Hyundai wants you to feel how smooth its EVs drive with a unique 24-hour ‘Rest Drive’
Hyundai wants to give you the chance to see for yourself just how peaceful the ride is in its EVs. In the UK, Hyundai is offering a new 24-hour “Rest Drive” for the new Kona Electric, allowing you to experience it on your daily travels. Read more…
EnergyHub acquires BTR to expand managed charging programs
EnergyHub, a US provider of distributed energy resource management systems, has acquired Bridge to Renewables (BTR) to help accelerate the growth of utility EV programs. Through the acquisition, EnergyHub, which is an independent subsidiary of connected property platform Alarm.com, aims to expand its direct partnerships with OEMs and deliver managed charging programs to EV drivers…. Read more…
I Saw The Affordable Slate Truck In Person. Now I’m Worried
Slate Auto’s $20,000-ish EV truck is getting a lot of attention. But is this really what Americans want? Lire la suite…
Sion Power develops vacuum deposition process for lithium anodes
US battery technology firm Sion Power has developed a process that replaces conventional mechanical rolling with a vacuum deposition process that produces lithium anodes with a high level of control and efficiency, which has been a key barrier to lithium metal battery performance and scalability. Traditional anode manufacturing relies on mechanical rolling, which limits the lithium… Read more…
