The 500,000th production vehicle of the Zeekr brand, a Zeekr 009 Grand MPV, rolled off the production line today.
As of the end of May, the cumulative delivery volume of the Zeekr brand totaled 492,794 units.
Xiaomi moves up launch of YU7 SUV from Jul to end of Jun
The YU7 will be launched at the end of June, along with a second tablet featuring Xiaomi’s in-house developed Xring O1 chip.
Xiaomi gave the YU7 its debut on May 22, with Lei stating at the time that the SUV’s official launch would take place in July.
Next Generation Kenworth electric semi truck now available with Bendix ADAS
Kenworth has announced the addition of Bendix’ Fusion advanced driver assist system (ADAS) to its line of options on the T680 line of Class 8 commercial semi trucks – a lineup that includes the Next Generation T680E battery electric semi truck. Read more…
How to Disable Driver Assistance Features in the BMW i5
Modern car safety is responsible for saving a huge number of human lives and thankfully cars get safer and safer every year. Cars not only protect the passengers better in the event of a crash, but also sense and prevent accidents on their own. However, some of these features tend to have a more negative than a positive application and… Read more…
Lion Electric leaves US school districts stuck with unsafe, broken buses
Many school districts who used EPA funding to help purchase Lion Electric school buses are now stuck with broken down or unsafe vehicles – but Lion’s new Canadian investors seemingly have no plans to make things right. Read more…
Dealers are slashing prices on 2025 Kia Niro EV, nearly 25% off!
Just like it says on the tin – retailers are advertising killer deals on the fun-to-drive Kia Niro EV, with one midwest auto dealer reporting more than $10,000 off the sticker price of the Niro EV Wind. That’s nearly 25% off the top line price. Read more…
Allison Transmission to acquire Dana’s off-highway business, expanding EV and hybrid drivetrain capabilities
Allison Transmission has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Dana’s Off-Highway business for approximately $2.7 billion. The acquisition, anticipated to close late in the fourth quarter of 2025 pending regulatory approvals, aims to expand Allison’s existing powertrain and electrification product lines, significantly enhancing capabilities in hybrid and electric drivetrain systems for commercial and industrial applications…. Read more…
With $25,000 off, is the Jeep Wagoneer S the best EV deal going?
Like a 90s “gifted” kid that was supposed to be a lot of things, the electric Jeep Wagoneer S never really found its place — but with dealers discounting the Jeep brands forward-looking flagship by nearly $25,000, it might be time to give the go-fast Wagoneer S a second look. Read more…
Opel Grandland Blitz AWD electric SUV should give US Jeep fans hope
After becoming the first European brand to offer fully electric versions of every model it sells — and at the same price as the ICE models — Opel is going even further, with a new, AWD electric SUV that should give American Jeep fans hope for a new electric Cherokee. Read more…
Mitsubishi debuts EV battery swap network for cars AND trucks in Tokyo
Mitsubishi is partnering with Ample and Yamoto Transports to deploy an innovative new battery swap network for electric cars in its Japanese home market — but it’s not just for electric cars. Mitsubishi Fuso commercial trucks are getting in on the action, too. Read more…
Tesla’s ‘New’ Model S And X Reveal How Far Behind It’s Fallen
Tesla’s flagship EVs still feel like an afterthought. But now you have more choices than ever as the competition heats up. Read more…
Skoda presents racing variant of the Enyaq Coupé RS
With the Enyaq RS Race, Skoda wants to give a preview of a “motorsport concept with sustainable ideas for production models.” The possible series production innovation primarily concerns the weight of the vehicle, which could be reduced by over 300 kilograms thanks to biocomposite materials. Read more…
Leap and Xos partner to turn electric fleets into grid resources
Xos, a US manufacturer of electric trucks and vans, has partnered with virtual power plant operator Leap to turn fleet charging infrastructure into flexible energy resources. The integration enables fleet operators to earn revenue by supporting the grid during peak demand events. Read more…
Battery storage startup Voltfang secures €15 million investment
Just eight months after closing its Series A round, Aachen-based startup Voltfang has secured a further €15 million in funding. The capital will be used to expand production capacity and deliver an additional 250 MWh of storage by 2026. Read more…
China’s EV market booms as North America hits the brakes
The global electric car market is growing fast in 2025, but a closer look at the sales numbers reveals a divided landscape. China shatters sales records, Europe maintains a steady pace, but North America’s EV adoption has slowed to a crawl. Through the first five months of 2025, global sales of electric vehicles have soared to 7.2 million units, a… Read more…
Podcast: new Tesla Model S/X, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaks EV Nurburgring record, 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 the new Tesla Model S and Model XX, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaking the EV record at Nurburgring, and more. Read more…
The Kia PV5 is a real-life Transformer: Here’s our first look at it as an electric truck
Kia is looking to shake things up with its new custom-tailored Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBVs). The PV5, Kia’s first electric van based on the platform, is already showing how versatile it is. After the PV5 was spotted for the first time with an open bed, Kia looks about ready to drop an electric truck variant. Read more…
Tesla Thinks Full Self-Driving Is Ready For Europe. Regulators Say Not So Fast
Waiting for regulatory approval appears to be the primary obstacle holding Tesla’s FSD back from launching in Europe. Read more…
EV Fast Chargers Are Growing Much More Quickly Than You Think
Despite industry headwinds, the “Charging 2.0” era is here. And it could mean thousands more EV charging ports by year’s end than 2024. Read more…
Customized EV connectors: ENNOVI’s approach to automotive interconnects
In the rapidly evolving automotive landscape, electrification is reshaping the industry, driving companies like ENNOVI to innovate specialized solutions. Charged recently chatted with ENNOVI’s team—CEO Stefan Rustler, Managing Director Michael Meckl and Product Manager Till Wagner—to learn more about its approach to automotive interconnects. Founded just over a year ago, yet built on a foundation… Read more…
