This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new semi-recumbent e-trike, regen from hub motors, a 10,000 mile e-bike, new CA e-bike laws, Talaria Komodo, and more. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: 10k mile e-bike, regen hub motors, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new semi-recumbent e-trike, regen from hub motors, a 10,000 mile e-bike, new CA e-bike laws, Talaria Komodo, and more. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 delivery results: confirms decline in sales is accelerating
Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 delivery and production results. The results confirmed that Tesla had its second consecutive full year of decline in electric vehicle deliveries.. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 delivery results: confirms decline in sales is accelerating
Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 delivery and production results. The results confirmed that Tesla had its second consecutive full year of decline in electric vehicle deliveries.. Read more…
Tesla Q4 global deliveries down 15.61% to 418,227 units
Tesla delivered 418,227 vehicles globally in the fourth quarter, marking a 15.61% year-on-year decline and a 15.87% decrease from the third quarter. Read more…
Solid-state battery developer Factorial to go public via SPAC Merger
Factorial Energy, another battery developer, is set to go public on the US Nasdaq stock exchange. Like StoreDot before it, Factorial is opting for a merger with a SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) to accelerate the commercialisation of its solid-state battery technology. Read more…
Solid-state battery developer Factorial to go public via SPAC Merger
Factorial Energy, another battery developer, is set to go public on the US Nasdaq stock exchange. Like StoreDot before it, Factorial is opting for a merger with a SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) to accelerate the commercialisation of its solid-state battery technology. Read more…
Tesla Isn’t A Car Company Anymore. That’s A Damn Shame.
Tesla isn’t interested in making cars anymore. If you’re a fan of great technology and design, that sucks. Lire la suite…
2026 BYD Sealion 06 gets more power and longer range
BYD is not a company that likes to sit still for very long. Just as drivers are getting comfortable with the current lineup of electric cars, the Chinese automaker is already rolling out upgrades. The latest model to get a major hardware boost is the BYD Sealion 06. This all-electric SUV has been a hit since it arrived on the… Read more…
CATL to sharpen focus on sodium-ion batteries
CATL aims to grow its sodium-ion battery business. As announced at a supplier conference, sodium-ion batteries will be deployed on a large scale starting this year in battery swap stations, passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and stationary energy storage systems. Read more…
Norway reaches 97% EV sales as EVs now outnumber diesels on its roads
Norway has released its December and full year 2025 automotive sales numbers and the world’s leading EV haven has broken records once again. The country had previously targeted an end to fossil car sales in 2025, and it basically got there. Read more…
This ultra-comfortable electric trike could keep more people riding for years longer
A new electric tricycle aimed squarely at comfort, stability, and accessibility is getting ready to hit the road, and it’s a reminder that electrification isn’t just about speed and specs – it’s also about independence. Read more…
BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s largest EV manufacturer
Although BYD faced challenges in recent months, the Chinese manufacturer became the world’s largest electric vehicle producer in 2025. While Tesla’s sales figures are not yet fully available, the Chinese competitor has pulled so far ahead that it is now firmly established as the new number one. Read more…
Tesla cancels multibillion dollar cathode material order from L&F
South Korean battery material manufacturer L&F has announced that the volume of its supply contract for cathode materials from Tesla has been reduced ‘due to a change in delivery quantities’ – from approximately $2.9 billion USD to just around $7,000. A possible reason could be weak demand for the Cybertruck. Read more…
China tightens energy consumption rules for electric vehicles
China has introduced a new mandatory national standard for the energy consumption of fully electric passenger cars, effective January 1, 2026. The standard sets binding thresholds for electricity consumption, differentiated by vehicle curb weight and technical characteristics. Read more…
Xiaomi hits major milestone with 400,000 electric cars delivered in 2025
Xiaomi just finished a massive year – after entering the market with its first car only in 2024, the brand has already delivered more than 400,000 electric cars by the end of 2025. This is a huge achievement for a company that most people used to know only for making smartphones. A strong finish in December helped the company reach… Read more…
Nio to hit 1 million car production milestone ‘in days,’ says William Li in internal letter
Nio will use Firefly as its pioneering brand, expanding its international presence to 40 countries and regions in 2026.
Li expects China’s NEV penetration rate to exceed 90 percent by 2030.
Refreshed BYD Yangwang U7 breaks the 1,000-kilometer range barrier
BYD, the Chinese automotive giant, is updating its luxury flagship sedan, the Yangwang U7, with a promise to solve one of the biggest complaints people have about EVs: range anxiety. With its latest update, the U7 can travel more than 1,000 km on a single charge – a massive distance for any battery-powered vehicle. The secret to this long distance… Read more…
Hyundai is jumping into the race for smaller, more affordable EVs
The IONIQ 3 is set to arrive as a smaller sibling to the IONIQ 5, but it will look a little different from other Hyundai EVs. Read more…
After 10,000 miles, here’s what happened to this electric bike
One of the biggest unanswered questions for many folks considering an e-bike isn’t how a bike rides on day one, but rather how it holds up after years of daily use. Reviews and first impressions are everywhere, but genuine long-term ownership stories are surprisingly rare. That’s why a recent shared case from a rider who just crossed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) on their e-bike caught my attention. Read more…
