The McMurtry Speirling, a tiny 1,000hp electric racecar known for smashing records, has now broken two new records in the same day, smashing a 20-year record at Top Gear’s test track and becoming the first(*) car to drive upside down. Read more…
Tesla’s US sales are worse than what is reported, here’s more accurate data
Tesla’s electric vehicle sales in the US are worse than what the media is reporting right now. That’s partly because Tesla is hiding its sales. Read more…
Get your EV questions answered at Drive Electric Earth Month events, all April
It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month. Read more…
Podcast: new Tesla Cybertruck, tariff mayhem, Lucid buys Nikola, 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 the new Tesla Cybertruck RWD, more tariff mayhem, Lucid buying Nikola, and more. Read more…
These Are The Biggest Losers In The Automotive Tariff War
Every automaker is going to feel pain. Not all of them have the same tolerance. Read more…
Danfoss’s new Editron EC-LCL1200B electric filter is a compact solution for high-power grid-connected electric machinery
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched a new heavy-duty LCL electric filter specifically designed for off-highway applications. The Editron EC-LCL1200B electric filter is a compact yet robust mobile-grade solution for fully electric, high-power machinery that pulls power from the AC grid rather than batteries. Applications include drilling equipment, material handling equipment, grid-connected excavators, and other tethered… Read more…
NovaCHARGE’s new Flexx Mobile DC Fast Charger is designed to charge EVs on the go in demanding conditions
EV charging infrastructure provider NovaCHARGE debuted its new Flexx Mobile DC Fast Charger by Charge Rigs at the recent Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions (EVCS) conference in Las Vegas. The Flexx Mobile DC Fast Charger is designed to deliver rapid, efficient charging that fleet operators and emergency response teams can count on. In some cases, for… Read more…
Polestar Waves The White Flag In China
After selling just 3,120 cars in China last year, Polestar says that it is refocusing efforts to prioritize other markets. Read more…
2026 Subaru Trailseeker: Finally, Another Subaru EV
Subaru’s next electric SUV will debut at the New York International Auto Show next week. Read more…
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Caught On The Road: It Looks Absolutely Wild
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has always turned heads. But everyone will stop and stare at the new one when it passes by. Read more…
LG Energy Solutions and Doosan Bobcat to develop battery packs for compact construction vehicles
Doosan Bobcat, a US-based manufacturer of farm and construction equipment, has signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Energy Solutions that will allow it to enter the battery pack business. The move will accelerate the vertical integration of core components, the company said, allowing it to collaborate with LG to make standardized battery packs for compact… Read more…
Interview: Perkins debuts battery-electric power unit at bauma 2025
Perkins Engines, an international company known for its diesel engines, is exploring a range of new powertrain technologies, and several of these are on display at the bauma 2025 trade fair in Munich. New products being highlighted at the show include fuel-flexible internal combustion engines, hybrid power solutions, alternative-fuel power systems, electrification offerings, digital service,… Read more…
Electric concrete pump truck can drive 30 miles, pump 65 cubic yards [video]
Based on a capable Volvo FM Electric 8×4 chassis, Putzmeister revealed one of the world’s largest all electric concrete pump trucks at the bauma equipment expo in Munich, Germany this week. The zero-emission concrete pumper can up to 50 km and pump approximately 50 cubic meters of concrete on a single charge. Read more…
New GM, Porsche and Honda EVs boost US sales: Here’s a look at the top sellers in Q1
With new models rolling out from General Motors, Porsche, Honda, and several others, US EV sales increased by over 10% in the first three months of 2025. Nearly 300,000 EVs were sold in the first quarter of 2025. These were the top-selling models. Read more…
Thieves easily and mysteriously unlock and stole a bunch of Tesla vehicles on camera
Tesla vehicles are notoriously hard to steal, but this is being questioned as a couple of thieves were caught on camera easily and mysteriously unlocking and stealing a bunch of them in Miami. Read more…
BYD is about to launch another low-cost EV: Here’s our first look at the e7 electric sedan
Another day, another BYD EV? The world’s largest EV maker is on a roll, seemingly launching a new model every day. After unveiling its new midsize electric sedan, the e7, BYD gave us our first official look at yet another stylish EV. Read more…
Want to trade in your Tesla Here are 4 good conquest rebates
Thinking about trading in your Tesla (or any other EV) for something new? This month, automakers are handing out up to $5,000 in conquest rebates to lure you over to their side. Even better: these offers usually stack with other discounts. Here are four of the best deals worth checking out. Read more…
The Tariff War Is Making EVs Cheaper. Just Not For You
China is dominating the EV race, and if its ties with the European Union deepen, the U.S. could be left in the dust.
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2025 Cadillac Optiq 70 MPH Highway Range Test: A Little Dissapointing
The Optiq has the same underpinnings as the Chevrolet Equinox EV, but it can’t quite match its real-world range. Read more…
BYD’s 5-Minute EV Charging: Why Doesn’t America Have It Yet?
We explain the barriers to ultra-fast EV charging in the U.S., from batteries to charging plugs and beyond. Read more…
