Is the EX50 the name of Volvo’s next electric vehicle? A new trademark was filed, and all signs point to it becoming a production model soon. Read more…
Results are in! These teams are moving on to the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge
On Thursday, the conclusion of the 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix came in a high-energy awards ceremony. However just days prior, 39 teams from around the world descended upon Brainerd, Minnesota for the event, which for many was a high-stakes do-or-die moment for the opportunity to qualify and compete in the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge cross-country event. Read more…
Podcast: TSLA earnings debacle, FSD ticket, Toyota finally waking up? FSGP, 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 Tesla’s earnings debacle, FSD getting me a speeding ticket, Toyota potentially waking up to the future being electric, and more. Read more…
Audi’s most affordable EV revealed with over 400 miles of range [Video]
Audi is bringing back the A2 as an affordable electric car, and it could have one big advantage over the competition. Ahead of its official debut, the EV was spotted with minimal disguise as new details reveal it will deliver more than 400 miles of driving range. Read more…
Argonne National Lab finds magnesium oxide coating stabilizes sulfide solid-state electrolytes
Argonne National Laboratory finds magnesium oxide coating stabilizes sulfide solid-state electrolytes, improving battery performance and safety. Read more…
Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle platform will have Apple Maps built-in
Today Ford and Apple have announced that the automaker’s next EV platform, Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV), will have Apple Maps built-in powering the navigation experience. This was made possible by Apple’s MapKit for Automotive SDK, which Ford is using. Apple says this SDK “enables automakers to deliver a cohesive navigation experience for drivers that is consistent with the look and… Read more…
Massachusetts EV Owners Will Earn Money By Selling Battery Power
AI data centers are straining the grid. EVs can help mitigate that load. Read More…
The Used EV Market Just Got Weirder
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, we talk used EV prices, Mack’s new Chevy Blazer EV, and the end of the Honda Prologue. Read More…
BYD Da Han official images reveal a luxury electric sedan with 1,000km range
If you still think electric vehicles are only good for urban commuting or frantic dashes between highway fast-chargers, China has been changing that perspective for a while now. We are witnessing an absolute arms race of capacity and road presence. Just the other evening, BYD was celebrating the delivery of their ten-thousandth Da Tang SUV in Altay, and during the… Read more…
Tesla Now Has Nearly 1.5 Million FSD Subscribers
The company added 200,000 Full Self-Driving subscribers last quarter. Read More…
China’s industry regulator inspects GAC Aion, Xpeng plants in latest move to tighten auto industry oversight
Inspectors randomly selected sample vehicles and power batteries on-site and sent them for testing to verify compliance with national standards. Read more…
SABIC’s new PPS compounds insulate power modules for 800 V EV inverters
SABIC launches new PPS compounds to insulate high-voltage power modules for 800 V EV inverters, enhancing thermal stability and electrical insulation. Read more…
How Rivian Made The R2’s Suspension Cheaper And Lighter Than The R1’s But Just As Good
Rivian went to impressive lengths to completely re-engineer the R2’s battery and suspension to make the cheaper R2 as good as the R1. Read More…
Li Auto launches new L9 in Kazakhstan, signs local assembly deal
Li Auto said its L-series models are set to begin local production in Kazakhstan. Read more…
NHTSA denies Tesla door-release defect petition, opens new door rules
NHTSA has denied a petition asking it to open a defect investigation into the hidden manual door releases on the Tesla Model 3. But in the same decision, the agency agreed to start writing new door-safety rules for the entire auto industry. Read more…
Kingbull Discover ST 2.0 review: A surprisingly capable fat tire e-bike that stops just short of ‘premium’
One of the easiest ways to get my attention is to slap the word “premium” on an affordable e-bike. Sometimes it’s justified. Other times it’s… aspirational. Read more…
Kia sold 110,000 EVs in Q2, with the PV5 and new low-cost models leading the way
From electric vans to entry-level SUVs, Kia now has an EV for nearly everyone. After sales jumped 88% in the second quarter, Kia expects demand to pick up in the second half of 2026. Read more…
Geely Galaxy debuts Cruiser 700 off-road SUV with 1,113-hp tri-motor system
The Cruiser 700’s powertrain delivers a combined output of 830 kW (1,113 hp) and supports a wading depth of up to 800 mm. Read more…
Washington’s new anti-China wall caught Mercedes-Benz – and there’s more to come
I was sitting in a conference room in Germany at the global launch of the new XPeng L03 last week. The mood among the executives was electric, full of optimism you only get when a brand feels it is on the cusp of conquering the world. We talked extensively about their plans for North America – they have already carved… Read more…
