Lectric Ebikes appears to be preparing for a major new product launch, teasing what looks like the next evolution of its wildly popular folding fat tire electric bike. Based on the clues, it looks like a new Lectric XP 4 could be inbound.. Read more…
Chicago plans more, and more equitable public charging as EV sales climb
Electric vehicles’ share of the market continues to climb in America’s second city, with BEV registrations up more than 50% in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year. Great news, but charging hasn’t up – but a new plan from Chicago Department of Transportation aims to build up enough infrastructure for the city to keep up. Read more…
This Off-Road Toyota EV Feels Like It’d Be A Hit In The U.S.
All-terrain tires and camping gear make everything more interesting. But don’t hold your breath for a U.S. release. Read more…
Why Tesla’s Large Drive Unit Is The V8 Engine Of EVs
Most high-power EV swaps are centered around a Tesla drive unit, and it’s not hard to see why it’s so popular. Read more…
It’s back: Hyundai IONIQ 5 qualifies for $7,500 tax credit – again!
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 got a raft of upgrades and sporty, rally-focused XRT trim level for 2025 – but the biggest upgrade for the Made in America Hyundai might be this: the 5 has regained eligibility for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Read more…
Meet Bodo – the 35 mph electric golf cart that thinks it’s a G-Wagen
With a fully-enclosed, G-Wagen-inspired body and an 80 mile electric range, the Bodo G-Wagon golf cart is the NEV you need when you decide it’s time to get serous one-upping the rest of the Palm Beach country clubbers. Read more…
What’s next for Ionity? Interview with CEO Jeroen van Tilburg
Ionity currently operates more than 5,000 charging parks in 24 European countries. So far, the locations were mainly optimised for long-distance charging. In an interview with electrive, Ionity CEO Jeroen van Tilburg explains where his future focus lies – and what the new Spark Alliance means for customers and the charging market. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Kenworth T880E vocational electric semi truck
With the launch of the first-ever Class 8 vocational EV in the North American market, PACCAR Kenworth is raising the battery-electric bar and underscoring just how far the market has come since the Tesla Semi made its debut nearly a decade ago. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra gets its groove back with all 1,548 hp available NOW
The tire-blistering SU7 Ultra has been the Xiaomi brand’s flagship super sedan since its launch, but a controversial software setting has limited the car to “just” 900 hp in regular driving – resulting in an outcry from owners who ponied up for the big boy numbers. With its latest software update, that missing 648 hp is back on tap. Read more…
Watch A Chevy Blazer EV SS Crush A Mountain-Climbing Range Test
The route included a 7,000-foot hill climb, which should decimate range. But it doesn’t. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) discounts new Model Y in the US, pointing to demand issues
Tesla (TSLA) has started offering reduced interest rates on the new Model Y in the US — this equates to a direct discount on the brand new vehicle that was supposed to spark Tesla’s demand back. Read more…
Zeekr’s High-Performance Purple Wagon Is The EV You Really Want
From Polestar’s cousin comes an aerodynamic, high-tech wagon that’s ready to throw down in Europe. Read more…
ABB brought its new, 1.2 MW electric semi truck charger to ACT Expo [update]
Capable of delivering up to 1,200 kW of power to get electric commercial trucks back on the road in minutes, the new ABB MCS1200 Megawatt Charging System is part of an ecosystem of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) that ABB’s bringing to this year’s ACT Expo. Read more…
Major US electric bike brand announces response to tariffs
One of the largest electric bike brands in the US, Aventon, has recently shared several details about the company’s response to US tariffs on imported goods. The details reveal insight into how large e-bike makers are coping with the major disruption caused by the trade war launched by the Trump administration. Read more…
How Slate Made Its $20,000 EV So Cheap
The EV startup launches for real in late 2026 with a minimalist truck and a simplified manufacturing process. Read more…
Tesla’s European sales continue to skid despite new Model Y arrival
The long-awaited arrival of the updated Model Y doesn’t seem to make much difference, as sales of Tesla electric cars continue to decline sharply across key European markets in the second quarter of 2025. Over the past year and a half, Tesla has witnessed a noticeable decrease in its European deliveries. In 2024, the American automaker shipped 11% fewer vehicles… Read more…
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Eligible For The $7,500 Federal Tax Credit Again
Customers of the American-made EV won’t have to go down the leasing route anymore to get the incentive. Read more…
Librec inaugurates battery recycling plant in Switzerland
Librec has inaugurated its first industrial recycling plant for electric vehicle batteries in Biberist, Switzerland, for which a new hall was built on the site of a former paper factory. The plant will recycle 12,000 tons of electric car batteries per year. Read more…
Allego continues to restructure executive board
Around two months after the appointment of the new CEO, Allego has also appointed a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. With effect from 1st May, Christian Zeh has been appointed COO and Jean Gadrat has been appointed CMO. Read more…
Acconia acquires Cable Energía in Spain and Portugal
The Spanish energy company Acciona Energia has just announced the acquisition of Cable Energía, which is part of the Shell Groupand the owner and operator of the Shell Recharge network in Spain and Portugal outside Shell service stations. Read more…
