Xpeng delivered at least 5,837 GX SUVs in August, equivalent to 81.8% of the model’s July deliveries. Read more…
Momenta posts 76% revenue growth in first results since Hong Kong listing
Momenta reported a gross margin of 73.2% in the first half, while adjusted loss narrowed to 14.1 million yuan. Read more…
Interview with Hubject CEO Christian Hahn: “The real bottleneck is siloed thinking”
How open is the charging ecosystem really – and what does it take for smart charging, Plug&Charge, and bidirectional charging to finally scale? Ahead of icnc26, Hubject CEO Christian Hahn discusses standards, charging silos, the V2G business case, and the unique charging requirements for electric trucks. Read more…
Geely launches Monjaro EM-i in Egypt, begins global roll-out of first hybrid D-SUV
The Monjaro EM-i is 4.8 meters long, and the all-wheel-drive version can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.83 seconds. Read more…
GAC-Huawei’s Aistaland to open pre-sales for GX7 SUV on September 4
The GX7 is Aistaland’s second model, with display vehicles already available at 60 stores in 32 cities. Read more…
BYD reportedly to take Racco electric K-Car tech global for small EVs
BYD will repurpose the X-PACK technology introduced in Japan to develop small EVs, with plans to sell them in Europe and other global markets. Read more…
Slate will offer a high roof cargo version of its compact pickup – and you can buy it!
Bezos-backed Slate Auto is serious about the commercial truck market, and the company’s Fleet Business Development team shared some of the most detailed information about the rumored high roof cargo kit yet at the brand’s ongoing Portland ride-along event. Read more…
Amazon’s massive 2026 Labor Day sale now live! Thousands of deals: Apple, Android, TVs, tech under $100, more from under $5
The official 2026 Amazon Labor Day Sale is now live. Featuring thousands and thousands of price drops across just about every product category, the Amazon Labor Day Sale has now taken the site over with deals on everything from AirPods Pro 3 and AirTag 2 through to Bose headphones, Anker charging gear, OLED TVs, coffee makers, smart home upgrades, and just about everything in between. Check it out right here and head below for more details.. Read more…
Survey Sunday: will the Ford Fathom steal Slate Auto’s thunder?
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether Electrek readers believed the announcement of Ford’s upcoming, all-electric $30,000 Fathom pickup would sink Bezos-backed startup Slate Auto before it even got to set sail. After nearly 2,700 responses, here’s what you told us. Read more…
Lucid’s ‘fire risk’ recall was for LED lights & already fixed by a July software update
A number of headlines have made a big deal out of Lucid’s recall of 27k vehicles for an apparent fire risk. But the problem had to do with an electronic fuse controlling LED lights, and a software update distributed last month already fixed the overheating issue. Read more…
2026 Nissan Micra EV 52 kWh review
The Nissan Micra has been a familiar name in urban mobility since the early 1980s, evolving through multiple generations while remaining true to its compact roots. The latest model, internally named K15, introduces perhaps its biggest change yet, becoming fully electric for the first time. Remarkably, despite the industry-wide trend toward ever larger cars, the Micra has consistently remained below… Read more…
BYD Denza to launch N8L EV in September, expanding 6-seat SUV lineup
The existing N8L is offered only as a plug-in hybrid with flash charging; the EV version is expected to use BYD’s latest flash charging technology. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Tiger electric baggage tug hauls 30 TONS [video]
The Tiger Li-Ion electric baggage tug is quietly revolutionizing the airport ground handling and ground support equipment (GSE) market with silent, emission-free running, massive fuel savings, and a 60,000 lb. (!) payload capacity. Read more…
666 – il marchio della Spiaggia Lucciola Elettrica con un ricarico del 13 percento
The numbers 666 and 13 don’t have the best of reputations in certain circles, but Chinese car brand Nio hopes its latest Firefly hatchback will have better luck with them – offering a limited run of 666 special edition EVs at a price that’s 13% higher than usual. Read more…
Living with the BMW iX3: Our long-term report starts now!
We were lucky enough to secure one of the first customer allocations for a BMW iX3 50 xDrive, and over the coming months we will be sharing what it’s actually like to live with. Our iX3 will serve as both a daily commuter and a family car for longer journeys, giving us plenty of opportunities to test it in very… Read more…
Illinois just made 40 mph e-bikes street legal – but there’s a huge catch
Illinois just signed a sweeping new electric bicycle law that, among many other changes, finally answers a question that has been hanging over the rapidly growing market for high-powered electric bikes: What exactly are we supposed to do with all of these 35 and 40 mph “e-bikes” that don’t fit into the normal three-class electric bicycle system. Read more…
Robot delivery dog dumps hot steaming packages on your doorstep [video]
The new R-dog delivery robot hopes to replace your local gig-workers with a friendly face, red cap, approachable design, and even furry tail – all cute and adorable, until it poops your package onto your porch. Read more…
MacGregor says demand for its electric cranes is BOOMING in 2026
Demand for MacGregor’s maritime cranes has been strong in the first half of 2026, and Swedish heavy lift experts say their electric offerings are now making up more than 80% of the company’s new crane orders. Read more…
Toyota swallowed its pride to sell the bZ5 at half the price of Tesla Model Y
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…
