The 2026 Brussels Motor Show started with a bang as DS Automobiles pulled the curtain back on a special new project. This striking vehicle is called the “Taylor made N°4 Concept.” It is a one-of-a-kind design study created with the help of Taylor Barnard, a rising star in the racing world. Barnard recently joined the DS PENSKE Formula E Team,… Read more…
While the Feds sell out, Oregon steps up with its own EV incentive plan
The Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit tax credit under Section 45W of the IRS tax code may be gone, but it’s not forgotten! A number of states and utilities are stepping up with their own programs – and Oregon is the latest, offering rebates of up to $120,000 per vehicle for fleets looking to electrify their operations. Read more…
BYD previews new flagship models for Han and Tang series
BYD previewed two D-segment models for its Dynasty lineup — the Han sedan’s 9 series and Tang SUV 9 series — set to debut in the first half of this year.
The 9 series Tang SUV will be the production version of the Dynasty-D full-size concept SUV unveiled by BYD at the April 2025 Shanghai auto show.
Nio Firefly reaches 40,000-unit delivery milestone
This means Firefly has delivered 586 units so far this month.
Firefly delivered a record 7,084 units in December, marking a 16.36% increase from November.
BYD launches 2 long-range variants for Song Pro DM-i to boost hybrid SUV’s appeal
This marks BYD’s latest effort to enhance the appeal of its core models, following the rollout of long-range versions for four affordable hybrid sedans over the past two days.
The two new Song Pro DM-i variants carry starting prices of RMB 119,800 ($17,170) and RMB 127,800 after limited-time subsidies.
Hyundai Staria Electric – a spaceship van for the family
The automotive world has been waiting for this one. Hyundai has finally pulled the cover off the fully electric version of its most futuristic vehicle – the Hyundai Staria Electric. It made its first appearance at the Brussels Motor Show, bringing the brand’s space-age design into the world of battery-powered transport. For families and shuttle drivers looking for electric cars… Read more…
Over 30 EVs Are Launching This Year. We Listed Them All, And Why They Matter
People seem to think the EV transition is going away. In reality, 2026 is going to be the most exciting year yet. Lire la suite…
GM Plans To Take Back China With Buick Electra E7
This China-only crossover is meant to challenge China’s best and put the brand back at the top of the sales charts. Lire la suite…
PSI unveils new method for producing solid-state batteries
Solid-state batteries could soon replace typical lithium-ion batteries with liquid electrolytes. However, several technical challenges must still be overcome before this happens. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have now presented a new method aimed at simplifying production. Read more…
European joint venture for solid-state battery materials launched
The Belgian research and materials company Syensqo and the French energy company Axens have founded a joint venture named Argylium. It is dedicated to the development and scaling of materials for solid-state batteries. Read more…
U Power to deploy battery-swapping electric trucks in Thailand
U Power has signed a strategic partnership with Whale Logistics Group to deploy battery-swapping electric truck tractors in Thailand. The agreement covers up to 1,000 vehicles, with the first batch scheduled for delivery in April 2026. Read more…
Nio reflects on decade-long chassis development journey in in-depth article — a must-read
This insider perspective offers extensive previously undisclosed details, making it a rare and valuable read on Nio. Read more…
Nio ES8’s Dec sales of 22,258 units propel it to China’s best-selling large SUV
The Nio ES8 also topped December sales among models priced above RMB 400,000 ($57,330) in China.
The golden age of pure-electric large three-row SUVs is arriving, Nio said.
Leapmotor floors it at Brussels with three debuts and big promises for 2026
The 2026 Brussels Auto Show is underway, and if you thought the EV market was already crowded, Leapmotor is here to tell you there’s always room for one more. Or three. After a quiet but productive 2025 where they established a foothold in Europe, the Chinese automaker – supported by its partnership with Stellantis – is kicking off the new… Read more…
Podcast: battery holy grail too good to be true, NVIDIA open sources self-driving, Tesla Model Y ‘Standard’, 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 battery holy grail too good to be true, NVIDIA open sourcing self-driving, Tesla Model Y ‘Standard’ Long Range, and more. Read more…
The new $29k 2027 Chevy Bolt is now in dealerships, get it before it’s gone again
Chevy is delivering 2027 Bolts to dealerships as we speak, bringing back the much-beloved electric hatchback which had been retired in 2023, with some nice updates but a very familiar form. Read more…
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is dead along with these two other Stellantis plug-in hybrids
The plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe is getting axed as Stellantis kills off all of its PHEVs in North America. Meanwhile, one of its all-electric vehicles may face the same fate. Read more…
Meta-backed solar surge adds 385 MW to Louisiana’s grid
Independent power producer Treaty Oak Clean Energy has closed financing and kicked off construction on two solar farms that will add 385 megawatts of renewable energy capacity to Louisiana.. Read more…
Hyundai is cutting EV prices again
Hyundai’s electric vehicles are already among the most affordable you can get your hands on. To kick off the new year, Hyundai is slashing EV prices again with new deals and promotions. Read more…
GreenPower bets on New Mexico with a new EV factory
GreenPower Motor Company plans to open a new EV factory in southern New Mexico, adding hundreds of jobs as the state ramps up incentives and fleet electrification. Read more…
