There is something wonderfully absurd about a 3,009 kg wedge of cold-rolled stainless steel tearing up the black stuff with up to 845 ponies going wild. Yes, it does look like it was drawn on a napkin during a late-night sci-fi marathon and engineered by folks who take subtlety as a personal insult. But for all its angular bravado and… Read more…
Sneaky safari: Thula Solutions’ electric 4×4 gets you closer to nature [video]
Thula Solutions’ new electric safari vehicles aren’t repurposed diesels – they were engineered from the ground up as purpose-built electric safari vehicles designed to get curious tourists, scientists, and park workers closer to the action than ever before. Read more…
GWM to launch Wey V8X 5-seat flagship SUV on August 14
The Wey V8X is the second model on GWM’s Global One S platform after the Wey V9X, and can be seen as a smaller version of the six-seat V9X. Read more…
VW Jetta M6 comes with a bed layout because that’s what Chinese drivers want
Back in my day, car camping was all about pitching a soggy tent next to a rusty hatchback, eating cold beans, and praying a raccoon wouldn’t steal my boots or leave a nasty surprise in the said tent. And for a very long time, things haven’t changed much. But in China It turns out China has a completely different idea… Read more…
Avatr launches 07L SUV, taking on Xiaomi YU7 with Huawei ADS 5 and 725 km range
Avatr 07L starts at 219,900 yuan ($32,380) with limited-time benefits, and charges from 0 to 80% in 20 minutes. Read more…
NYC declares war on fast e-bikes, sends cease-and-desist letters to Amazon and Walmart
Micromobility regulation continues to tighten in New York City, and now Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking aim at the online retailers that have become a major source of high-speed electric bikes and scooters. Read more…
Volkswagen’s new electric era begins with reveal of ID. ERA 5X SUV
Revealed in a new filing from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the new VW ID. ERA 5X electric SUV is the first pure BEV on the brand’s new Compact Main Platform (CMP) platform. Read more…
GM is making EV charging a LOT easier
In mid-June GM hosted their 2026 Empower event, where they made several major announcements. But there are two in particular that will be big benefits to the day-to-day electric vehicle driver, especially when it comes to charging GM brand EVs. Read more…
Heavy equipment space race heats up with new Vermeer lunar excavator [update]
International equipment manufacturer Vermeer has unveiled a full-scale prototype of its Interlune excavator, a machine designed to ingest 100 metric tons of rocks and dirt per hour, extracting valuable helium as it makes its way across the surface … of the Moon. Read more…
Ford’s Bronco EV Is Better Than It Has Any Right To Be. Why Isn’t It Sold In The U.S.?
For just $32,000, China’s electric Bronco has plenty to offer, including over 400 miles of range. Read More…
What Rivian And Lucid’s Latest Earnings Say About The EV Startup Race
America’s two biggest EV startups are facing more distinct challenges than ever, as Rivian launches the R2 and Lucid delays the Cosmos. Read More…
Nio’s flagship SUV ES9 tops 20,000 deliveries, second 10,000 in 6 weeks
The Nio ES9 completed its 20,000th delivery, 73 days after the first handovers. Read more…
Ostrava orders up to 70 more Solaris electric buses
Polish bus manufacturer Solaris has secured another major electric bus order in the Czech Republic. Public transport operator Dopravní podnik Ostrava (DPO) has signed a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 70 Urbino 12 electric buses, with deliveries scheduled for 2027 and 2028. Read more…
Moove raises $250 million for robotaxi expansion
Fleet operator Moove has secured $250 million in a Series C funding round. The company will use the capital primarily to expand its autonomous vehicle fleets and invest in the charging and depot infrastructure needed to support their operation. Read more…
Report: Volkswagen Group to partner with JSW for EV production in India
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India is reportedly close to agreeing a partnership with industrial conglomerate JSW Group. The proposed joint venture could provide the funding needed to localise electric vehicle production and develop a dedicated EV platform for the Indian market. Read more…
BYD’s 2027 Seal 06 set for August 11 launch with LiDAR-based driver assistance
The new model will come in both EV and DM-i plug-in hybrid versions, featuring the God’s Eye B driver assistance system with LiDAR. Read more…
GWM files all-electric Wey V9X, 6-seat flagship SUV measures about 5.3 meters long
The all-electric GWM Wey V9X measures 5,299 mm in length, features dual motors and has a top speed of 220 km/h. Read more…
Arcfox files battery-swap version of Beta T1, tapping CATL’s swap system
The new variant will support vehicle-battery separation sales, potentially lowering the entry barrier. Read more…
Pilot, GM and EVgo now offer EV charging at over 300 US locations
Pilot, GM, and EVgo expand EV charging to over 300 US locations with 1,300 DC fast chargers, enhancing long-distance EV travel nationwide. Read more…
Podcast: Ford Fathom cheap pickup EV, Audi A2, Trump on EVs, 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 the Ford Fathom cheap pickup EV, Audi A2, Trump on EVs, and more. Read more…
