The world’s largest EV maker does not look to be slowing down anytime soon. Newly discovered documents show that BYD may have a new power play in the works regarding mining rights in “Brazil’s lithium valley.” The move could be its biggest outside of China as it expands into the West. Read more…
Here’s a better look at the $20,000 Volkswagen ID.1 EV ahead of its debut next month
In less than a month, Volkswagen will unveil its smallest and most affordable electric car from its ID lineup. The new EV is expected to hit the market as the ID.1, starting at around €20,000, or just over $20,000. With its world premiere just around the corner, Volkswagen is giving us a closer look at ID.EVERY 1 show car. Read more…
Solving EVSE deployment and scalability challenges with flexible power distribution
Sponsored by Starline How Starline’s Scalable Busway Systems Can Transform EV Charging Infrastructure The rapid growth of electric vehicle adoption is putting immense pressure on charging infrastructure, with site constraints, installation costs, and scalability emerging as key challenges. As cities, businesses, and fleet operators work to expand EV charging networks, traditional power distribution methods are… Read more…
Video: Electrifying heavy equipment – Case’s 580EV Electric Backhoe Loader
In a recent interview with Charged, Case Construction’s Brad Stemper, Brady Lewis, and George MacIntyre discussed the company’s push toward electrification in heavy equipment, specifically focusing on the 580EV electric backhoe loader. The conversation explored the development process, performance comparisons, industry adoption, and future implications of electrification in the construction sector. One of the main… Read more…
Are EVs With Gas Engines The Future?
We discuss where extended-range EVs—or EREVs—fit into tomorrow’s transportation picture on this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast. Read more…
Jeep Is Offering Huge Discounts On The Wagoneer S Right Now
A combination of incentives could knock $10,500 off the price. Read more…
Zeekr and Lynk & Co become one, unveil ambitious 2025 plans
Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle brand under Geely Holding Group, has finalized its integration with Lynk & Co, another Geely-owned automotive brand. This deal will consolidate resources and propel the combined entity toward becoming a major player in the global electric car market. The company’s CEO, Andy An, has revealed an ambitious product roadmap for 2025, outlining new models for… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s FSD Crash Raises Red Flags For Robotaxi Launch
We also discuss why the apparent slowdown in EV charger growth is overblown and Scout’s headaches regarding direct sales. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Free NYC e-bikes, OnlyFans handlebars, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes an NYC program to give out free e-bikes to delivery riders, a new bicycle handlebar designed with help from Onlyfans, Vammo’s 1 million battery swaps, a new e-moto/e-snowmobile project, Lift electric hydrofoil boards, and more. Read more…
Volkswagen confirms new £25K ID.2X is coming next year as the electric T-Cross replacement
In September, Volkswagen will unveil the electric T-Cross at IAA Mobility, dubbed the ID.2X. CEO Thomas Schäfer confirmed the mini electric SUV’s name on Thursday, which is expected to go in 2026 starting at around £25,000 ($31,000). Read more…
Recycled EV battery materials offer better performance, study finds
The accelerating EV revolution means we have a growing need for sustainable battery production. We can’t just move away from fossil fuels and exhaust another natural resource. Thankfully, new research suggests that recycled EV battery materials can go a long way towards solving the problem. A new study conducted by Imperial College London and commissioned by clean technology group Altilium… Read more…
Hyundai and Kia are working on structural battery packs
Hyundai and Kia are looking to combine battery-pack cases with vehicle structural components for greater packaging efficiency. In a patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 14, 2024, and first submitted by the automakers to that agency Oct. 26, 2023, Hyundai and Kia discuss having a vehicle’s floor… Read more…
All the best EV (and PHEV) rebate deals we could find for February 2025
Cynics will point at big rebates and claim they mean the vehicle isn’t selling, but that just exposes them as auto industry noobs. A rebate is a powerful finance tool that helps dealers overcome obstacles like negative equity, poor credit, down payment requirements, and interest rate objections – and, ultimately, get a deal done. Read more…
Toyota’s Third-Generation Hydrogen Fuel Cell Promises More Range
Despite slow sales of the Mirai FCEV, the automaker is not giving up on hydrogen. Read more…
Geely launches Galaxy L7 EM-i hybrid SUV in heated race with BYD
The Galaxy L7 EM-i’s official guide price starts at RMB 119,800 ($16,490), and its main competitor is the BYD Song Plus DM-i.
Just 2 days ago, Geely launched the Galaxy L6 EM-i hybrid sedan to compete with the BYD Qin L DM-i.
XPeng makes its debut in the UK with the G6 SUV
Chinese brand XPeng has officially made its debut in the UK today, where it’s started taking orders for the G6, the first model it’s bringing to the country. The G6 starts at £39,990 in the Standard Range configuration with a 66 kWh LFP battery, and £44,990 in the Long Range trim with an 87.5 kWh NMC battery. The former is… Read more…
Porsche Will Cut 1,900 Jobs Amid Sluggish EV Growth
The staff reduction comes on top of other rounds of layoffs that affect 2,000 people. Read more…
Zeekr closes deal to integrate Lynk & Co, CEO unveils 2025 product plans
The Zeekr brand will launch three new models in 2025 and the Lynk & Co brand will roll out two new models.
In 2025, the entire Zeekr company is targeting 40 percent growth with 710,000 vehicles sold for the year.
BYD holds lithium mining rights in Brazil, report says
BYD acquired mining rights to two plots of land in a lithium-rich part of Brazil in 2023, Reuters reported.
BYD’s mineral rights are located in the Jequitinhonha Valley, known as Brazil’s lithium valley.
Volkswagen unveils more details of its affordable electric car
Volkswagen is getting ready to shake up the EV market with a new, budget-friendly addition to its fleet. This compact city car, potentially named the ID.ONE and slated for release in 2027, is designed to make electric mobility accessible to a wider audience with a target price of around €20,000. The company has released design sketches, giving a glimpse into… Read more…
