The move extends BYD’s promotions to its Dynasty lineup, following the Ocean lineup’s launch of a 7-year auto loan program earlier this week.
After applying the subsidy, the Yuan Up’s effective starting price drops to 69,800 yuan.
Xiaomi EV teases ‘surprise’ following concept car leak in Spain
Xiaomi released an official teaser promising a “surprise,” with its founder subsequently confirming the official unveiling will take place tomorrow.
Yesterday, spy photos of what appears to be Xiaomi’s new, unreleased supercar concept surfaced in Spain.
Solar installs surged 205% before the tax credit cut – and reshaped the market
The US residential clean energy market just went through one of its wildest six‑month stretches ever, according to EnergySage’s latest Home Electrification Marketplace Report.. Read more…
Anker SOLIX flash sale drops C2000 Gen 2 power station to $779 + others, Husqvarna robot mower new $300 low, Lectric XP Lite2, more
Our top three mentions in our end-of-the-week Green Deals bring along some favorites and one very surprising new low price, starting with Anker’s latest 72-hour SOLIX flash sale that is taking up to 48% off the brand’s three newest portable power solutions, like the C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station at $779, alongside the C1000 Gen 2 and the F3800 Plus models. We also have a spotlight from the Lectric Presidents Day Sale that will be ending tomorrow night, taking the $893 e-bike bundle savings with it, as well as Husqvarna’s legacy Automower 115H 4G Robotic Lawn Mower at a new $300 low, and so much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s mobile-supporting Bluetti power station deals, the latest 72-hour EcoFlow power station flash offers, and more.. Read more…
Podcast: Cybercab dead on arrival, Donut Lab’s miracle battery, Waymo expands, 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 Tesla’s Cybercab being dead on arrival, Donut Lab’s miracle battery, Waymo expanding, and more. Read more…
BMW’s new 2027 EVs leak online before the site is taken down
BMW accidentally listed its 2027 lineup online, confirming several new electric vehicles, including the first Neue Klasse EV, the iX3. Read more…
Lyten completes takeover of Northvolt battery sites in Sweden
Lyten, a lithium-sulfur battery maker based in San Jose, California, has officially completed its acquisition of Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion in Skellefteå, Sweden, as well as Northvolt Labs in Västerås. Read more…
KULR, Hylio to develop NDAA-compliant battery systems for US-built agricultural drones
KULR Technology Group and Texas-based drone maker Hylio have signed a joint development collaboration to design, prototype, qualify, and manufacture battery systems in Texas for Hylio’s unmanned agricultural drones. The companies said the goal is to produce NDAA-compliant (National Defense Authorization Act) battery packs for integration into Hylio’s UAS platforms, with an emphasis on US-based… Read more…
Battery-maker Electrovaya receives $10.5-million purchase order from Fortune 500 customer
Battery manufacturer Electrovaya has received new purchase orders for its Infinity battery systems totaling approximately $10.5 million through its OEM sales channel. “A Fortune 500 US-based customer” will buy Electrovaya’s Infinity battery systems to power material handling electric vehicles at multiple distribution centers. Electrovaya says its Infinity battery systems are “engineered for demanding, high-duty-cycle applications,… Read more…
Webinar: Megawatt charging systems—accelerated testing of power‑level charging and communications
Electromobility is rapidly expanding into heavy‑duty transport, creating a need for charging technologies that can handle large battery systems. The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) addresses this challenge with a new international standard for high‑power DC charging of commercial vehicles and other large electric platforms. As with passenger‑car charging, reliable communication between the vehicle and the… Read more…
FibreCoat’s AluCoat composite EV battery case integrates EMI shielding, passive cooling
FibreCoat says it will unveil a next-generation composite battery-case concept for EVs at JEC World 2026 in Paris (March 10-12), developed with composite manufacturer Coleitec and engineering consultancy Forward Engineering. The company’s approach uses its AluCoat material—an aluminum-coated fiber yarn—to add conductivity and functional layers directly into the composite, rather than relying on foils, plates… Read more…
Tesla launches Model Y 7-seater in Europe for €2,500 — but the Model YL is what buyers want
Tesla has launched the seven-seat option for the Model Y Juniper in Europe, adding a €2,500 third-row option to the Long Range All-Wheel Drive configuration. Deliveries are expected to begin in April. Read more…
Range Rover’s next electric SUV looks more like a fastback as the camo comes off
While Range Rover is expected to launch its first electric SUV later this year, another EV was spotted testing that looks nothing like anything we’ve seen from the luxury brand before. Read more…
BYD’s new Denza Z9 GT becomes the world’s longest-range EV at 1,036 km
BYD’s luxury Denza brand previewed the new Z9 GT, claiming it is “the world’s longest pure electric driving range vehicle” with up to 1,036 km (644 miles) CLTC range. Read more…
New battery breakthrough could double the range of electric cars
Most people who drive EVs worry about a few things: how far the car can go on a full charge, how the battery works when it gets very cold outside, and how quickly it can recharge. A new research paper published in the journal Nature on February 25 shows that we might be close to solving two of those problems… Read more…
Dry electrode battery manufacturing: LiCAP says its solvent-free process can cut costs up to 50%
Drying out the EV battery manufacturing process. Reducing the cost of batteries is imperative #1 in today’s EV market. Battery costs have plummeted over the past few years, but by some estimates, the battery still accounts for roughly 40% of an EV’s total cost—and the higher upfront cost of EVs is the main impediment to broader adoption…. Read more…
Webinar: Automotive CoolGaN™ enabling highly-efficient & affordable e-mobility
100 V Gallium Nitride (GaN) is transforming automotive power electronics with higher efficiency, faster switching, and compact system designs. Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Infineon, for an engaging session on how CoolGaN™ Automotive Transistor 100 V G1 is shaping the future of automotive power electronics. This webinar… Read more…
Changan Automobile launches Deepal S05 electric SUV in the UK
Changan has unveiled the all-electric Deepal S05 as its second UK model. Order books open on 1 March, with pricing starting at £37,990 for the rear-wheel drive (RWD) version and £39,990 for the all-wheel drive (AWD) variant. Read more…
CATL and BMW prepare for upcoming battery passport
CATL and BMW aim to deepen their existing partnership. In a new letter of intent, the focus is specifically on data exchange: Both parties intend to make progress in cross-border data transfer through pilot projects, with an eye on the upcoming battery passport requirements in the EU. Read more…
Archer Aviation to use Starlink internet in its eVTOL air taxis, possibly enabling autonomous rides (one day)
In what is being described as an “industry-first collaboration” by Archer Aviation, the eVTOL developer will integrate Starlink high-speed satellite internet into its Midnight air taxis. Read more…
