The latest dumb, hypocritical “idea” to come out of the idiot running the US into the ground could actually set the precedent we need to solve climate change. Hear me out for a minute. Read more…
The Xpeng L03 Aims To Take On Europe And Undercut Tesla
This Chinese SUV has integrated Google Maps and FSD-like capability, all for about $3,500 cheaper than a Tesla Model Y. Read More…
Tesla launched an overpriced balance bike for toddlers and it already sold out
Tesla just released a balance bike for toddlers, and as all balance bikes do, this one has no pedals, no motor, no brakes – the legs do all the things. However, it has a nice, clean design and a lightweight magnesium frame. The catch? It’s priced at $225. It’s designed for kids aged between 2 and 5 and has a… Read more…
Geely integrates 16 components into new electric drive system
Geely Auto has unveiled a new generation of electric drive system. The ‘16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive’ integrates key powertrain components into a compact unit and is set to make its debut in the new Geely TT saloon. According to the manufacturer, the system is designed to improve both efficiency and performance. Read more…
Leicester orders 10 more electric buses from Yutong
Leicester City Council will add ten more battery-electric buses to its fleet with around £4 million in government funding. The Yutong vehicles will enter service in 2027 as part of the city’s wider transition towards an almost fully electric bus network. Read more…
Pilot expands EV charging network to more than 300 locations
Pilot Travel Centers added 50 new DC fast-charging sites in the first half of 2026, expanding its coast-to-coast EV charging network to more than 300 locations. According to the company, the network now provides EV charging at more than one-third of its locations. Read more…
BYD’s Brazil plant sees 100,000th NEV roll off line as workforce tops 5,500
BYD’s passenger vehicle plant in Brazil began production on July 1, 2025, with planned annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles in its first phase. Read more…
XPeng L03 has the auto industry worried – and for a good reason
July 16, 2026, will go down in auto history in one of two ways. It will be either remembered as the day that changed EV expectations, or it will be the day XPeng promised a lot, but failed to deliver. And after spending some time with the new coupe SUV from this Chinese disruptor, I am leaning toward the changed… Read more…
China’s battery tax shift is a strong push for automakers to make their own cells, CPCA’s Cui says
Automakers that produce batteries in-house can avoid or deduct the consumption tax, while those buying externally will bear extra costs, Cui said. Read more…
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superpower, aims to electrify large commercial ports
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to expand marine port electrification and charging infrastructure across major commercial ports globally. Read more…
NeoVolta launches U.S. BESS manufacturing platform to scale utility and C&I power storage production in Georgia
NeoVolta launches a US BESS manufacturing platform in Georgia to scale utility and C&I power storage with 2 GWh initial capacity by 2026. Read more…
Podcast: TSLA shareholders wake up, Xpeng targets EU, VW goes cheaper, 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 shareholders potentially starting to wake up, Xpeng targeting the European market, VW going cheaper with its EVs, and more. Read more…
BMW i3 Touring caught for the first time, and that wagon rear is hard to miss
After the sedan version launched last month, the new BMW i3 Touring was captured for the first time with its wagon tail on display. Read more…
Toyota Is Paying EV Drivers $3,000 To Switch To A bZ
Toyota is dangling a $3,000 incentive in front of existing EV owners if they make the move to a bZ. Read More…
Evolution Metals signs supply deal for non-China NdPr metal used in EV motor magnets
Evolution Metals & Technologies secures non-China NdPr metal supply from SRE Vietnam to boost EV motor magnet production capacity by 2026. Read more…
2026 Nissan Micra EV 52 kWh real life range test with 18-inch wheels and summer tires
Small electric vehicles are particularly well suited to urban driving, which is why Nissan has revived the familiar Micra nameplate as a fully electric model based on the Renault 5 E-Tech. The two cars share many of their key components, yet each brand has applied its own interpretation of how a modern city car should look, feel and drive. In… Read more…
Mercedes confirms next-generation GLA for Rastatt plant
Mercedes-Benz will unveil the third generation of the GLA at the end of July. The compact SUV is set to transition to an electric-first line-up, with the battery-electric version launching this year and hybrid petrol variants following in 2027. According to a media report, production will remain at the Rastatt plant, a decision that was not considered certain amid the manufacturer’s ongoing cost-cutting efforts. Read more…
California’s EV Rebate Won’t Apply To All Cars. These 13 Automakers Qualify
Brands like BMW and Mercedes are off the list, but for a good reason. Read More…
Toyota is offering $3,000 if you trade in your old EV for its new electric SUV
Toyota’s new bZ electric SUV is nearly outselling the Prius this year. With an extra $3,000 off if you trade in your old EV in California, it might be worth checking out. Read more…
The Winners And Losers In EVs In 2026 So Far
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, we talk about the EV shakeout of 2026, Tesla’s big comeback, and a new EV called Chip. Read More…
