A neighborhood dispute over Waymo’s overnight charging in Santa Monica has bigger implications for the autonomous taxi space. Lire la suite…
Waymo Has A Charging Problem
This Hot New Plug-In Hybrid Acts Like An EV—Complete With DC Fast-Charging
The Lynk & Co 08’s big battery and a powerful e-motor do most of the work, leaving the gas engine as a rarely used range extender. Lire la suite…
2025 Guangzhou auto show wraps up, 2026 event dates announced
The next Guangzhou auto show will be held from November 27 to December 6, 2026.
At the 2025 Guangzhou auto show, NEVs accounted for 58 percent of exhibited vehicles –marking the first time NEVs exceeded half of all displayed models at the event.
Cupra teases its rebellious Raval electric hatchback
It seems the Spanish performance brand Cupra has its heart set on leading the emerging market of small, performance-focused electric hatchbacks. Arriving early next year, the Cupra Raval is emerging as the designated “troublemaker” in this growing segment, promising a driving experience far more engaging than your average city runabout. The Raval is the designated sporty sibling within the VW… Read more…
Mahindra reveals Formula E-inspired special edition BE6
Mahindra, the only Indian maker with a team in the high-speed world of Formula E electric car racing since 2014, just rolled out a special version of its BE6 electric SUV. The Mahindra BE6 Formula E Edition celebrates the company’s participation in the electric motorsport series, but instead of looking like a sleek race car, the special edition SUV has… Read more…
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: I Get Why Everyone Buys These Things
Driving a new Subaru feels like traveling in time to the 2010s. But it all just works, and that’s why the Crosstrek is so popular. Lire la suite…
Double your chances in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual EV Raffle!
Climate XChange’s Annual EV Raffle is back for the 10th year running – and for the first time ever, Climate XChange has two raffle options on the table! The nonprofit has helped lucky winners custom-order their ideal EVs for the past decade. Now you have the chance to kick off your holiday season with a brand new EV for as little as $100. Read more…
BYD’s 5-Minute Flash EV Charging Is Headed Here Next
The Chinese auto giant is serious about extending its fast-charging lead all over the world, and Europe could experience it soon. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Swerves To Avoid A Sideswipe In This Test
Pushing FSD to its limits on the track reveals how advanced it actually is. Lire la suite…
I Charged The 2026 Kia EV9 At A Tesla Supercharger. It Got Complicated
The Kia EV9 worked just as advertised during my week-long test. The Tesla Supercharger? Less so. Lire la suite…
2026 XPeng X9 PowerX interior, design and features review
Introduction XPeng just launched its first-ever extended-range EV – the X9 PowerX – and we were in Guangzhou to have a closer look at the new version of one of the most futuristic MPVs in the market. The new version is hard to tell apart from the pure-battery model just by looking at it – it is 20 mm longer,… Read more…
This fun-vibes Honda Cub lookalike electric scooter is now almost half off
The CSC Monterey – one of the most charming little electric scooters on the US market – has dropped to a shockingly low $1,699, down from its original $2,899 MSRP. That’s nearly half off for a full-size, street-legal electric scooter that channels major Honda Super Cub energy, but without the gas, noise, or maintenance of the original. Read more…
Lotus to debut its first plug-in hybrid in 2026
The British Geely brand Lotus initially intended to phase out its last combustion engine vehicles gradually. However, Lotus will not become a purely electric brand: As CEO Qingfeng Feng now confirmed, the brand’s first plug-in hybrid will debut next year—likely in the Eletre SUV model. Read more…
BMW reconsiders range extender technology for future X5 and 7 Series electric vehicles
German luxury giant BMW thinks it might have a clever solution for “range anxiety” for the drivers of its largest and most expensive models. The company is currently evaluating a plan to bring back the Range Extender (REX) for future EVs like the flagship 7 Series sedan and the popular X5 large crossover. Sources familiar with the company’s thinking confirm… Read more…
Xing and Ideenion develop battery systems for third parties
Thailand’s Xing Mobility and German engineering service provider Ideenion plan to jointly develop battery systems for vehicles, marine platforms and stationary storage. The partners also intend to take system integration into account from the outset. Their focus will be on the European market. Read more…
Nio hits 20,000 deliveries for 3rd-gen ES8 SUV
Nio needs to deliver about 20,000 third-generation ES8s in December to meet its target of 40,000 deliveries this year for the model.
Nio anticipates that increased deliveries of the new ES8 will drive its fourth-quarter vehicle margin to about 18 percent.
Fiat UK tweaks Grande Panda range
Fiat has announced some changes to its electric Grande Panda range in the UK, namely the replacement of the (RED) trim with a new ‘Pop’ level trim. Fiat says it is to ensure consistency between the battery-electric and hybrid versions of the Grande Panda. Read more…
Tesla has sold ~100 cars since entering the world’s largest country in July
Tesla’s much-awaited entry into the Indian market has resulted in very slow sales to start, but it may not all be bad. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi setback, Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, Bollinger is over, 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 a big Tesla Robotaxi setback, the new Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, Bollinger is over, and more. Read more…
2025 Kia EV6: America’s Most Underrated EV Just Got A Whole Lot Better
More range, Tesla NACS plug, less annoying door handles: Kia’s EV6 is more of a contender than ever. Will people pay attention? Lire la suite…
