In China, the confusing theater of the world’s wildest electric vehicle market, logic seems to have gone on holiday. To survive the bruising price war started by the local automakers, Toyota has set its rulebook on fire, rolled up its sleeves, and delivered the refreshed 2027 bZ5 with a price tag that feels like a misprint. Built under the FAW-Toyota… Read more…
VW Turned The ID. Buzz Into An Electric Camper Van. The U.S. Is Next.
The Volkswagen ID. California Cruise is a simple camper van based on the retro-styled ID. Buzz. A U.S. version is coming too. Read More…
Cape Town receives 38 Volvo electric buses with local production
Volvo Buses has announced the delivery of 38 BZR Low Entry electric buses in Cape Town, marking the introduction of the first electric buses with locally manufactured bodies in South Africa. The bodies are produced on-site by the Gauteng Bus and Coach Centre in Johannesburg. Read more…
Munich Electrification unveils HV Disconnector between battery and vehicle
Munich Electrification presents an innovative battery disconnect device for high-voltage systems in commercial vehicles at the IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany. Unlike the currently used mechanical or pyrotechnic fuses, the Munich-based company’s solution is based on a chip circuit. Read more…
BYD Is Building Its Ultra-Fast Flash Charging Network At A Ferocious Pace
Its Flash Charging network just hit 10,000 stations and a third of the people using them don’t even drive a BYD. Read More…
Skyworth unveils world premiere truck at IAA Transportation
Chinese manufacturer Skyworth Auto will showcase five next-generation electric commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover. The highlight of the presentation will be the world premiere of the heavy-duty electric truck Skyworth Z9, which can operate autonomously at Level 4. Read more…
FAW-VW opens ID. AURA T6 pre-sales, betting on locally developed smart tech to win over Chinese buyers
The ID. AURA T6 starts at a pre-sales price of 135,900 yuan ($20,040) and offers a range of up to 660 km. Read more…
Generational finds cell-voltage imbalance in one in 85 used EVs tested in the UK
Generational’s analysis finds one in 85 used EVs in the UK show cell-voltage imbalance, revealing hidden battery faults affecting range and charging. Read more…
Hyundai is launching a new electric SUV that will sit above the IONIQ 5
Hyundai has several new electric SUVs coming, including a new global D-segment SUV positioned slightly above the IONIQ 5. Read more…
Kia is recalling over 21,000 EV9 SUVs over a faulty airbag issue
Kia issued a recall affecting more than 21,000 EV9 SUVs because the airbag system may fail to detect a child in the front seat. Read more…
Asahi Kasei’s pre-doping technology cuts first-cycle capacity loss in silicon-rich cells
Asahi Kasei’s lithium pre-doping technology reduces first-cycle capacity loss in silicon-rich lithium-ion cells, boosting energy density and cycle life. Read more…
This American Battery Could Break China’s Grip On The EV Supply Chain
The next big EV breakthrough may have nothing to do with solid-state batteries. Read More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rise, VW launch electric camper, 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 announcing the Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rising, VW launching an electric camper, and more. Read more…
1 in 7 US students now goes to a solar-powered school
Solar power now powers more than 10,800 US K-12 schools – that means 1 in 7 students goes to a school powered by the sun – but battery storage hasn’t quite caught on yet. Read more…
Emobi and OmniTrust partner to advance Plug & Charge adoption
Emobi partners with OmniTrust to advance secure Plug & Charge adoption using JustPlug, enhancing EV charging security and interoperability. Read more…
Tesla’s Cybercab Launch Is Next Week. Here’s What Tesla Still Needs To Prove
Tesla scheduled a Cybercab launch event for next week. But will you actually be able to buy one for $30,000? Read More…
Geely Xingyuan, BYD Qin L flagged in China quality review over production conformity issues
The Xingyuan sample vehicle’s wheelbase deviation exceeded the permitted 1% margin, while the Qin L DM-i’s fuel consumption was higher than its declared level. Read more…
Range Rover GT spotted near the Nürburgring
Range Rover announced the new GT last month as the fifth member of the family. The brand revealed at the time that prototypes were completing final global testing wrapped in a camo design. And someone just spotted one of those prototypes “near the Nürburgring”. We can’t verify the location independently, but anyway, here’s the Range Rover GT on the road… Read more…
Lucid Recalls 27,185 Air Sedans Over Fire Risk, Tells Owners To Park Outside
More than 27,000 Lucid Air sedans are being recalled over a fire risk. The good news? Lucid says the fix is just an OTA update. Read More…
Chery-JLR’s first Freelander model to launch on September 3
The Freelander 8’s pre-sales price after incentives starts at 329,900 yuan ($48,650), with official pricing to be announced at the launch event. Read more…
