The European automotive market is experiencing an interesting shift. Legacy manufacturers dominated the continent for decades with massive factories and established supply chains, but now, the tables are turning in a rather ironic way. Young Chinese EV manufacturers are outgrowing their production lines, just as established local giants are trying to downsize. The latest example of this trend involves XPeng,… Read more…
Testing the entry-level Model Y: Where and how Tesla stripped back its bestseller
The figures suggest that Tesla’s strategy is working: registrations in Europe have increased again since the launch of the more affordable Model 3 and Model Y variants. But has Tesla struck the right balance with its cheaper base versions, or have some of the cost-cutting measures gone too far? Our review of the entry-level Model Y provides the answers.
CEO Interview: How Ionna Is Taking On The Tesla Supercharger Network
Ionna CEO Seth Cutler joins the Plugged-In Podcast to discuss how things are going and where the charging network is headed next. Read More…
Absurdly Fast EV Chargers Are Coming To America, But Cars Aren’t Ready
Forget 400 kilowatts. The next wave of electric vehicle chargers are getting ready for much faster speeds. Read More…
Segway’s wild new 60 MPH electric dirt bike is now officially on sale
Segway’s new Xaber 300 electric dirt bike is officially available for purchase starting today, with the company also confirming that the bike is now arriving at authorized dealers around the US. Read more…
Chroma’s battery tester validated Orion’s lithium-ion systems for NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar mission
Chroma Systems Solutions validated NASA’s Orion lithium-ion batteries for the Artemis II lunar mission using its 17020 Battery Test System. Read more…
Xiaomi unveils Crimson Red YU7 GT ahead of official launch
Technology giant Xiaomi published new official images of its highly anticipated performance vehicle, the Xiaomi YU7 GT. Released on May 15, these fresh pictures give the public a clear look at a brand-new exterior paint option called Crimson Red. The electronics company turned automaker plans to officially launch this SUV by the end of May 2026 as a direct attempt… Read more…
Chinese EV maker BYD: We don’t need to sell cars in the US market
BYD says it doesn’t need the US market to grow, focusing instead on soaring demand in Europe, Brazil, and other regions with new battery and charging tech. Read more…
Hanyang University pins minimum LNO coating at 2.5 nm for sulfide solid-state battery cathodes
Hanyang University identifies 2.5 nm as minimum LNO coating thickness to protect sulfide solid-state battery cathodes and improve cycle life. Read more…
Tesla implements an undismissible feedback window when intervening FSD
Tesla implemented a feedback system for its Full Self Driving feature a while ago. Previously, you were able to record a voice note, tap on the screen and flag the reason for intervening on FSD or dismiss the feedback dialogue window entirely. However, with the latest update that came around in late April, dismissing the pop-up window is no longer… Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi, Rivian R2 configurator is live, China is taking over EU factories, 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 updates to Tesla Robotaxi, Rivian R2 configurator going live, China taking over EU factories, and more. Read more…
Tenways Wayfarer Review: A Great Commuter E-Bike Value
The Tenways Wayfarer offers a lot of range and a great riding experience for its $1,999 price tag. Here’s everything you need to know. Read More…
I Played Nintendo Switch In A Chinese EV
The Nio Firefly’s latest software updates bring a bunch of fun features you can’t get anywhere else, like Nintendo Switch casting. Read More…
Leapmotor sees Q1 net loss widen despite sales growth
Leapmotor’s first-quarter revenue reached 10.82 billion yuan, its best first quarter on record, but gross margin dropped significantly. Read more…
Volkswagen reveals the new electric ID. Polo GTI
The wait is over – Volkswagen finally revealed its first-ever electric GTI at the Nürburgring 24 Hours event. The German automaker wants to prove that electric cars can still carry a classic hot hatch character. The new model is named the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI, and it brings a legendary 50-year-old performance badge into the modern era of EVs. Unfortunately,… Read more…
The Rivian R2 Configurator Is Live. But You’ll Have To Wait Until 2027 For The Best Color
Now we know more than ever about the R2’s range, options, pricing, and more. Read More…
Nio expands mass-market lineup with official launch of Onvo L80
The final starting price of the Onvo L80, including the battery pack, is 242,800 yuan, down 1.22% from its pre-sales price. Read more…
Anthro Energy clears DOE phase approval for 12,000-ton lithium-ion battery electrolyte plant in Louisville
Anthro Energy advances US-based lithium-ion battery electrolyte plant with DOE approval, securing $43M to boost domestic advanced battery materials. Read more…
The first new-era Jaguar finally has a name
Jaguar’s new all-electric era started off with some hiccups surrounding its rebranding and the launch of the Type 00 concept car back in 2024. Some time has now passed, the internet has moved on, so the company has decided it should finally tell us the name of the first EV it will be launching in this new era. Ladies and… Read more…
VW’s First Electric GTI Wants To Feel Old-School
It may not have a combustion engine under the hood, but the VW ID. Polo GTI looks, feels, and sounds like an old-school hot hatch. Read More…
