Weighing in at just 1,356 kg and packing a 320 kW (~430 hp) electric motor, the Xiaomi-backed JMEV SC01 ditches the extras and keeps the essentials – so if you’re the kind of person that dreams of a self-driving future that lets you pay more attention to your Twitter X feed than the road ahead, this one’s not for you. Read more…
Hybrid and electric semi truck sales topped 231,000 units 2025 – in China alone
While some companies are making promises, other companies are building hybrid and electric semi trucks. In fact, more than 231,000 electrified work trucks rolled off assembly lines 2025 – and that’s just in China. Read more…
Home solar in rural America: how much battery do you need in a winter storm?
There’s no shortage of advice on how to size a home solar and battery system, but most of it assumes a suburban home with city services and outages measured in hours, not days. Rural homes play by different rules, especially during major winter storms. When ice and snow take down lines and your utility prioritizes restoring power to urban neighborhoods, having a home battery isn’t about convenience — it’s about damage control. Read more…
Qwello wins charging tender in Copenhagen
German charging provider Qwello has announced its expansion into Denmark after the company secured two contracts as part of a public tender by the City of Copenhagen in 2025. Read more…
eVTOL developer Joby finds partner for Vertiport network expansion
California-based company Joby Aviation is partnering with parking operator Metropolis Technologies to establish a network of takeoff and landing sites for its electric air taxis across the US. Read more…
2026 Renault Scenic E-Tech real life range test
The Renault Scenic nameplate is fundamentally connected with MPVs and families traveling. It is one of the symbols of compact practicality and now, for the first time ever, the fifth generation is powered only by electric energy with no ICE variants. So, to check if the Scenic remains a useful and practical companion, we conducted a range test of the… Read more…
Keysight introduces test solutions for high-power and megawatt charging
Keysight Technologies has announced two new EV charging test solutions designed to support the industry’s move to high-power and megawatt-level charging. The company explains that the rapid growth of electrification is driving demand for charging infrastructure capable of supporting everything from fast charging for passenger vehicles to megawatt-level charging for heavy-duty transport and industrial fleets…. Read more…
Keysight introduces test solutions for high-power and megawatt charging
Keysight Technologies has announced two new EV charging test solutions designed to support the industry’s move to high-power and megawatt-level charging. The company explains that the rapid growth of electrification is driving demand for charging infrastructure capable of supporting everything from fast charging for passenger vehicles to megawatt-level charging for heavy-duty transport and industrial fleets…. Read more…
BMW Is Building A Long-Wheelbase iX3 In China
Offering stretched versions of standard models is a common practice in China, and the BMW iX3 is getting one too. Lire la suite…
BYD aims for 1.3 million overseas sales in 2026
BYD targets 1.3 million overseas vehicle sales in 2026, representing about 24% growth.
BYD exported about 1.05 million NEVs in 2025, a 150% increase year-on-year.
The refreshed Xiaomi SU7 sedan gets 100,000 orders in two weeks
Earlier this month, Xiaomi unveiled a slightly refreshed version of its first ever EV, the SU7 sedan. It comes with more power, improved safety features, and longer range, but you are paying a marginally higher price for it. People in China definitely don’t seem to mind the price hike, though, as it’s been reported today that Xiaomi has already received… Read more…
The Latest Challenge Facing EV Companies: What To Name The Cars
The days of guesswork in car showrooms are numbered as automakers drop their confusing, Wi-Fi password-like EV names. Lire la suite…
‘The Second Generation Plug In-Hybrid’: Why Volvo’s Future PHEVs Will Feel A Lot More Like EVs
But will they be EREVs? Well, it’s complicated. Lire la suite…
Go North East launches 29 electric buses on key North East routes
UK operator Go North East has unveiled 29 new electric double-decker buses for three of the region’s busiest routes. The rollout is supported by a £17 million joint investment from Go North East, the North East Combined Authority and the Department for Transport. Read more…
ChargePoint turns rental car lots into public EV charging stations
ChargePoint is adding public EV chargers at rental car locations in Wisconsin, a small but notable expansion of charging access at airports and neighborhood branches in Appleton and Madison – and not just for people renting EVs. Read more…
Ford joins the electric semi truck fray with new 2026 F-Line E
Ford is getting into the MD- and HDEV game with the new Ford F-Line E electric semi truck that will be rolling onto Westerm European roads in either 4×2 or 6×2 configurations this summer, with 26-ton ratings and up to 1,820 lb-ft of Earth-moving torque. Read more…
Court rules feds cannot interfere with disbursement of EV charger funds (Upd.)
A federal district judge in Washington ordered that $5 billion in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funds must be made available to states, after having been illegally frozen in February. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 is a beast, Aptera in danger, 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 latest Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 being a beast, Aptera in danger, and more. Read more…
Hyundai enters the EV price war with a new discount campaign
Hyundai launched a new “EV Burden Down Promotion” plan in South Korea, offering discounts on the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electric to counter recent price cuts from Tesla and others. Read more…
Duke Energy brings $100M, 50 MW battery project online
Just in time for this weekend’s wicked weather, Duke Energy has powered up a 50 MW grid battery at the former Allen coal plant — a major infrastructure upgrade that could help stabilize the grid and drive down energy costs across the Carolinas. Read more…
