Cold-weather range loss remains a seasonal form of range anxiety for many electric vehicle shoppers, but a new Genesis concept car aims to prove that EVs can thrive in the cold. Introduced at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Genesis GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle concept turns the automaker’s GV60 electric crossover… Read more…
Tesla refuses to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ transfers
Tesla is refusing to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ package transfers and instead holds its own incapacity to deliver the package over the head of its owners. Read more…
Uber’s CEO Still Sees An All-EV Future. But Trump’s EV Pullback Is ‘Not Good’
Uber is committed to an all-EV future. But driving for Uber will be “a good gig” for another 10 years, the CEO says, then cars go automated. Read more…
RIZON | First medium duty electric dump truck gets to work in Canada
Political policies come and go, but total cost of ownership will always trump politics when it comes to managing a commercial fleet. As if to illustrate that point, Canada’s first-ever class 4 medium duty battery electric dump truck was deployed this week. Read more…
UAW scores supermajority at BlueOval SK in 2025’s first big labor win
Last week’s inauguration of President Trump stole the headlines, but it wasn’t the only big election news — a supermajority of workers at BlueOval SK voted to file a petition last week with the National Labor Relations Board to unite with the UAW. Read more…
Volvo FM Electric semi trucks helping to fight wildfires in NSW, Australia
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service is putting the new, 600 km Volvo FM Electric semi truck through its paces as they work to decarbonize their emergency vehicle fleet and keep Australia safe from the devastating effects of wildfires. Read more…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: Adult-sized off-road go-kart!
So many of the fun electric go-karts I’ve found while window-shopping on Alibaba have been of the child-sized variety. To be fair, I’m not opposed to folding my body in ways it shouldn’t in service of a good time, but it’d be nice to get the same experience while maintaining full blood flow to the extremities. Read more…
Here are the EVs you can still lease for under $300 a month in January [Updated]
With more models hitting the market and massive incentives, electric vehicles are just as affordable, if not more, than gas-powered cars. However, with Trump’s transition team reportedly planning to end the EV tax credit, the savings may soon disappear. Check out the EVs you can still lease for under $300 a month in January below. Read more…
The GMC Sierra Denali Is The New EV Range King
The 8,800-pound electric truck just beat one of the longest-driving sedans in a range test. But that range comes at a price. Read more…
2025 Chevy Equinox EV recalled for cruise-control braking issue
General Motors is recalling all-wheel drive versions of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV because of adaptive cruise control systems that may fail to engage the brakes when needed. The recall of 2,890 electric vehicles comes in response to a software issue, according to the NHTSA. An “incorrect software calibration” of the brake control module… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 total deliveries have exceeded 150,000 units, says CEO
The SU7 delivered more than 135,000 units in 2024, Xiaomi previously said.
Xiaomi will begin deliveries of the SU7 with a special red exterior color in March.
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring real world range test
The BMW 5-Series Touring is one of the best-selling premium estates in the last 35 years and therefore a new model generation is a big thing in the industry. Even more so because for the first time ever, BMW is selling the 5-Series Touring as a fully electric vehicle in the new G60 generation. The car we are testing today… Read more…
Tenways Valentine’s sale takes up to $700 off e-bikes, Autel 40A level 2 EV charger $391, Hoverfly, Jackery, Lectric, more
Closing out this week’s Green Deals is Tenways’ Valentine’s Day sale, which is taking up to $500 off its e-bikes with an additional $200 in savings taken off the order for two models together – and their getting up to $307 in free gear on top of it all. The standout for the sale is the brand’s CGO600 Pro e-bikes, with both the 8-speed chain drive and its belt drive counterpart at $1,499. Next, we have Autel’s MaxiCharger Home AC Elite 40A Level 2 EV Charger that’s been given an in-body holster down at $391, as well as a new low price on Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch Folding e-bike for $400. Running alongside Jackery’s direct sale that ends tonight, we spotted the Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator Combo with two 220W solar panels at $2,199 over at Amazon, among some smaller units too. Lastly, we wanted to shine a little spotlight on Lectric’s XP Trike that comes with $419 in free gear at $1,499. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Game Day Power sale launch, Rad Power’s two e-bike weekend flash sale lows, and more. Read more…
GE Vernova lands repower orders for 1 GW of US wind turbines
GE Vernova’s onshore wind business announced that it received orders in 2024 to repower over 1 gigawatt (GW) of wind turbines in the US. Read more…
A New Tesla Model Y Is Here. Social Media Is Ripping It A New One
It seems that CEO Elon Musk’s actions are beginning to have consequences, somehow. Read more…
‘You’re Going To Be In Rough Shape’: Rivian CEO To Rivals Backing Off EVs
CEO R.J. Scaringe told InsideEVs that he’s not worried about EV tax credits going away—but he is worried the U.S. could fall behind in the race. Read more…
Podcast: new Tesla Model Y launches in NA/EU, Rivian is popular, Trump’s effect on EVs, 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 the new Tesla Model Y launching in NA/EU, Rivian getting popular with OEMs, Trump’s effect on EVs, and more. Read more…
BYD’s electric SUV racks up +1,000 preorders in Korea and it just launched last week
BYD is now taking Hyundai and Kia’s home market by storm. After launching the electric SUV just last week, BYD said its EV has already secured over 1,000 preorders in South Korea. Can it compete with Hyundai and Kia’s new low-cost EVs. Read more…
Kempower and Ziegler partner on EV fast charging for fleets
EV charger manufacturer Kempower and Ziegler Energy Solutions have paired up to deliver EV fast charging infrastructure for commercial fleets. Read more…
Kia’s NACS adapters available now; Supercharger access still pending
Kia’s official first-party NACS adapters are now ready to ship out, but owners will have to wait to use them on Tesla Superchargers until later this quarter. Read more…
