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 Q4 deliveries, BYD securing the BEV crown, the Cybercab being spotted, and more. Read more…
US offshore wind backlash grows as Empire, Revolution Wind sue Trump admin
Two more offshore wind developers are suing the Trump administration after it abruptly ordered construction to stop on offshore wind projects that were already nearing completion. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia win big with South Korea’s new support for EVs
Hyundai and Kia gained an edge over surging Chinese brands like BYD after South Korea raised subsidies and introduced additional policies to support EVs. Read more…
BMW Alpina is now a standalone brand focused on performance and bespoke customization
Both France and Germany have Alps, which is probably why they love to use brands that reference the mountain range. In the car space, Renault has Alpine, and now BMW has Alpina. The Alpina trademark rights were successfully transferred to BMW on January 1, and this, according to the German group, “marks the launch of BMW Alpina as an exclusive… Read more…
BMW Alpina is now a standalone brand focused on performance and bespoke customization
Both France and Germany have Alps, which is probably why they love to use brands that reference the mountain range. In the car space, Renault has Alpine, and now BMW has Alpina. The Alpina trademark rights were successfully transferred to BMW on January 1, and this, according to the German group, “marks the launch of BMW Alpina as an exclusive… Read more…
‘Has Been A Limiting Factor For Us’: A Couple Spent Six Months Towing An Airstream With A Chevy Silverado EV. It Wasn’t Easy
It’s the best electric truck for the job, but that doesn’t make it a drop-in replacement for a heavy duty hauler. Here’s why. Lire la suite…
Volkswagen shows off the ID. Polo EV interior for the first time before its big debut [Video]
Volkswagen is preparing to launch its new family of entry-level EVs, starting with the ID. Polo. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally getting our first look at the revamped interior. Read more…
The Kia EV3 is a small electric SUV doing big things
Kia’s low-cost electric SUV continues to impress. The EV3 may be small, but it’s already having a big impact on brand sales. Read more…
Dutch postal service plans network of electric truck charging stations
Dutch postal and parcel service PostNL plans to establish a nationwide network of charging stations for electric trucks. These stations will be located near sorting centers in various regions of the Netherlands. Initially, PostNL will use them to charge its own electric trucks, but later, the charging hubs will also be open to other transport companies. Read more…
FAW invests over €450 million euros in Leapmotor
The state-owned automotive group FAW from China is investing in the private Chinese manufacturer Leapmotor. For a 5 percent stake, FAW is putting over €450 million euros on the table. However, the largest single shareholder of Leapmotor remains the Stellantis Group. Read more…
Tesla deliveries decline by 9.1 percent in 2025
U.S. electric car manufacturer Tesla has experienced a decline in delivery figures for the second consecutive year. While the decrease in 2024 was still minor, it became significantly more pronounced in 2025: deliveries fell by 9.1 percent to 1,636,129 vehicles. Read more…
Leicester on track to offer electric buses across whole city network
Leicester City Council says it is on track to operate a total of 240 electric buses across the city’s public transport network by March 2027. This follows more than £8 million of government investment and a further £18 million from bus companies Arriva and Centrebus. Read more…
Glasgow seeks operator for 3000 new EV charge points
Glasgow City Region, which includes eight local councils surrounding Glasgow, is looking for a charging point operator (CPO) to take over 3000 new and 600 existing charge points. Authorities state it is the largest contract of its kind in Scotland and will see a private sector CPO appointed for up to 20 years. Read more…
BP Pulse opens EV charging hub at Chicago Airport
BP Pulse, the EV charging wing of BP, opened its sixth major airport charging hub of 2025 last month. The new charging site is located near Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and features 40 ultrafast charging bays. Read more…
Tesla Dominated EVs For Years. BYD Just Left It In The Dust
As Tesla contends with an aging lineup and the controversial politics of its CEO, Chinese juggernaut BYD isn’t slowing down. Lire la suite…
Tesla Sales Fall For A Second Straight Year
The automaker’s 2025 sales looked grim amid growing competition and the end of the federal tax credits. Lire la suite…
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…
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…
