The ID. UNYX 07 is Volkswagen’s first all-electric sedan equipped with the China-exclusive CEA architecture, starting at 109,900 yuan ($16,170) after limited-time benefits. Read more…
Nio’s Firefly brand reaches 60,000 delivery milestone
Firefly’s latest delivery milestone means the Nio sub-brand delivered 10,000 vehicles in less than two months. Read more…
An Post halves emissions as EVs top 50% of fleet
Irish postal operator An Post says it reduced carbon emissions by 50% compared to 2009 levels, reaching its target three months ahead of schedule. Electric vehicles now account for more than half of the company’s delivery fleet. Read more…
Lucid Cosmos spotted on the streets next to a Tesla Model Y
Back in March, Lucid revealed that it started working on its next two EVs, the Cosmos and the Earth. Now, the Cosmos has seemingly been spotted in camouflage on a street near the Lucid factory in Casa Grande, Arizona. As you can see, it’s sitting pretty next to an older Tesla Model Y. $LCID @LucidMotors This photo was taken near… Read more…
Waymo Robotaxis face challenges on motorways and during flooding
Vehicles from the robotaxi provider Waymo must avoid highways for the time being due to technical issues. And since the robotaxis clearly struggle to cope with heavy rainfall and resulting flooding, Waymo has had to temporarily suspend operations in four US cities. Read more…
Nio delivers 110,000th updated ES8 as premium EV dominance continues
The ES8 drove Nio Inc’s continued profitability in the first quarter, with its single-month deliveries in May expected to top 10,000 units again. Read more…
Tesla switches to subscription-only Full Self-Driving in Europe
Tesla has officially altered how European buyers can access its highest tier of driver assistance systems. The American electric vehicle manufacturer stopped offering Full Self-Driving, often called FSD, as a permanent, one-time purchase across Europe. Moving forward, anyone who wants to use these software features on new electric cars will have to pay a monthly fee. Previously, Tesla allowed buyers… Read more…
Einride to test autonomous electric trucks on public roads in Ohio
Einride and EASE Logistics test SAE Level 4 autonomous electric trucks on public roads in Ohio to advance freight efficiency and safety. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Solar, Volvo EX60 unveiled, Xiaomi YU7 GT, and AMG GT
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 going back to solar, Volvo EX60 unveiling, Xiaomi YU7 GT, AMG GT, and more. Read more…
This Boston apartment complex comes with 64 EV chargers
Boston’s largest apartment EV charging project to date just went live in Hyde Park. Read more…
Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs gain a few key updates for 2027: Here’s what to expect
The 2027 Chevy Equinox EV and Blazer EV are due for a few updates that fix some of the biggest complaints with the current models. Read more…
Nio reports online smear campaigns to police amid new model launches
The legal action comes as the company reports its second consecutive quarter of profitability and prepares to launch its flagship SUV, the ES9. Read more…
The legend returns: Citroen revives the iconic 2CV as an affordable EV
The European automotive landscape is about to welcome back one of its most historic nameplates. Citroën has announced that the legendary 2CV will officially return to the market as a fully electric city car, ending a production hiatus that lasted 36 years. We will get our first look at the new vehicle this October at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.… Read more…
CATL reportedly plans to invest in Chinese AI star DeepSeek
The potential investment by CATL comes as the company expands into new businesses. Read more…
ROHM’s new ESD diodes protect 10+ Gbps automotive interfaces
ROHM Semiconductor launches RESDxVx ESD diodes with ultra-low capacitance and resistance, protecting 10+ Gbps automotive high-speed interfaces. Read more…
Just Buy It: Waiting For Lidar In The Rivian R2 Might Not Be Worth The Headache
Wondering if you should wait for the lidar-equipped Rivian R2? New info from Rivian’s Chief Software Officer will make you think twice. Read More…
X-BATT’s Glassact SiOC spherical anode targets 800 mAh/g and 8,000 cycles—more than double graphite’s capacity
X-BATT unveils Glassact SiOC spherical anode targeting 800 mAh/g capacity and 8,000 cycles, doubling graphite’s performance with scalable manufacturing. Read more…
Tesla renames FSD again in China ahead of software roll-out
Tesla changed the name of its FSD feature to Tesla Assisted Driving, saying the function will be “available later.” Read more…
Basquevolt launches lithium-metal battery cell
Spanish battery developer and Renault partner Basquevolt has introduced its new battery cell BQV400L. According to the company, the cell features a lithium-metal anode and ranks among the highest-performance battery cells currently available from European production. The BQV400L is available with immediate effect. Read more…
Uber and JSW partner on EVs for India
Uber and JSW Group have entered into a partnership to develop and deploy electric vehicles for India’s ride-hailing market. Under the agreement, the companies plan to explore EV solutions specifically designed for Indian riders, drivers and fleet operators. Read more…
