The milestone comes about 29 months after Xiaomi began delivering its first model, the SU7. Read more…
EVs now 33% cheaper to run than gasoline vehicles
Running an electric car was 33 percent cheaper than operating gasoline cars in the EU last year. That’s according to the ‘EV Transition Check’ study by the renowned ICCT thinktank. This year, the cost difference is likely to be even larger due to the oil crisis. Read more…
Beijing Auto Show to return in March 2027 as full-scale events keep alternating with Shanghai
Following the April 2026 event, the Beijing Auto Show will return in March 2027 as a specialized themed exhibition. Read more…
Xiaomi is betting entire SUVs on its new Dragonscale battery
Most car manufacturers treat battery thermal runaway the way politicians treat illegal donations – pretend they never heard the conversation, and deflect blame to third-party suppliers the second smoke appears. But Xiaomi, never one to shy away from grand gestures, has just thrown that playbook right into the incinerator. If their brand-new “Dragonscale” battery pack decides to spontaneously combust due… Read more…
SANY delivered 200 electric haul trucks, 600 EV wheel loaders – LAST MONTH
While North American fleets continue to drag their fleet on electric, the rest of the world is charging ahead. As if to prove that fact, Chinese equipment brand SANY delivered 200 heavy-duty electric haul trucks and more than 600 electric wheel loaders. In a single month. (!. Read more…
Another Chinese EV myth busted as GAC, Geely, and Leapmotor ace Euro NCAP
Somewhere, a guy in Pit Vipers is recording a Facebook video from the front seat of his pickup claiming that Chinese EVs aren’t just inferior to American V8 iron – they’re unsafe, too. Unfortunately for him, the latest EVs from GAC, Geely, and Leapmotor just aced the brutally demanding Euro NCAP safety tests. Read more…
Tesla launches quarter-end inventory offers in China as local deliveries decline
The limited-time promotion covers the final weeks of the third quarter, offering discounts of 10,000 yuan on the Model Y and 5,000 yuan on the Model 3. Read more…
Living with the BMW iX3: How efficient is it in the real world?
Right after taking delivery of our brand new BMW iX3 50 xDrive, we put its range claims to the test. From the dealership, we headed straight to the seaside, covering almost 400 km in one go. After spending some time there, we started the return journey from an even more distant location, this time surpassing the 400 km mark. Our… Read more…
Survey Sunday: will Cybercab transform mobility, or be just another car?
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether our Electrek readers believed the new Cybercab would be a transformative new technology, or – not. After nearly 2,700 responses, here’s what you told us. Read more…
Rivian Just Made The R1S And R1T Feel A Whole Lot Newer For Free
Rivian just rolled out its newest software update across its older R1 fleet, bringing new features to its R1 platform. Read More…
Tesla’s Cybercab Is Finally Here. So Is The Competition.
The Cybercab launch is a big moment for a company that’s spend a decade promising self-driving cars. Rivals haven’t been sitting still. Read More…
Jeep Wagoneer EREV Production Delayed By 6 Months: Report
The Jeep Wagoneer EREV will start production in November, Automotive News reported. The Ram 1500 EREV is coming next year. Read More…
Here’s How Tesla FSD Handles Europe’s Tight City Streets
The driver stays off the controls through tricky Brussels traffic, even during a maneuver the occupants describe as illegal. Read More…
The story of SONDORS’ new mystery e-bike just got even weirder with just two words
Just when it looked like we were about to find out what Storm Sondors has been cooking up for his return to the e-bike world, the story has taken another strange turn. Read more…
More Plugs, Less Power? The Surprising Math Behind Better EV Charging
Ultra-fast EV chargers make for great headlines, but they won’t survive long if the companies installing them aren’t making any money. Read More…
Sales Of Hybrids Are Soaring. That’s Bad News For EVs
Americans are turning to hybrids to get away from rising gas prices. So, is there still hope for EVs? Read More…
Volkswagen is halving its lineup and shuttering its fortress
The ghost of Ferdinand Piëch must be pacing the offices in Wolfsburg, cursing into the fluorescent lights. The gospel according to Volkswagen used to be simple, quite arrogant for sure, but very effective: conquer every conceivable niche, buy every badge not bolted down, and build an industrial machine so monstrous it could literally steamroll the whole planet. Whether you wanted… Read more…
E-quipment highlight: BLUETTI Pioneer 5000 E-Generator
BLUETTI says its new Pioneer 5000 E-Generator is built for the “Next Generation of Real Work,” as the brand expands into professional job site power delivery with a battery-backed and noise-free alternative to conventional ICE-powered generators. Read more…
One Detroit-area Hyundai dealer wants $400 to charge your car
Drivers opening an EV charging app for the first time today will be presented with thousands of so-called “public” chargers at local car dealers. Once they arrive, however, the store’s customers, store hours, security gates, and Wild West pricing can turn what should be a routine charging stop into a frustrating ordeal. For first-time EV drivers, that doesn’t just reflect poorly on the dealer – it reflects poorly on the EV, itself. And we need to fix it. Read more…
Answering random Redditor’s questions with professional backup: home solar edition
Earlier this week, a home solar shopper took to Reddit looking for a home solar panel + home backu battery system that could intelligently manage solar and grid power, auto switch in a power outage, and accept ICE generator input in a prolonged grid power failure. I reached out to some home energy experts to get them an answer. Read more…
