Blue assisted driving indicator lights are becoming standard on newly launched EV models in China. Read more…
CPCA expects China’s April NEV retail sales to edge up to 860,000 units
China’s April NEV retail penetration rate is expected to rise above 60% for the first time, with NEVs rebounding as the broader auto market continues to decline. Read more…
Reborn Freelander brand names first model Freelander 8, releases official images
The revived Freelander brand from Chery and Jaguar Land Rover released official images of its first production model, officially named the Freelander 8. Read more…
Ford’s 2,200-HP electric Mustang runs 6.87-sec quarter mile, smashes EV record
Ford Racing’s new Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 just became the quickest electric car on the planet, running a 6.87-second quarter mile at 221 mph at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte this weekend. Read more…
Leapmotor bets on strong orders and new models to reach 1 million deliveries
Leapmotor’s overseas sales now account for over 36%, with a target to reach 60%. Read more…
Survey Sunday: who should be allowed to drive ICE-powered vehicles?
This week, we’ve been running a sidebar survey asking who Electrek readers think should be allowed to drive gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. After getting more than 2,000 submissions, here’s what you told us. Read more…
Jeep New Compass e FWD review
Jeep, best known for its off-roading prowess and go-over-everything ethos, went a bit conservative for its first EV car. The brand relies on strong capabilities far from the paved roads, so the Avenger just felt a little too timid. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech features Cabin noise Acceleration and braking Consumption Charging… Read more…
ABB’s new OM M-Series EV chargers: a distributed system that optimizes power delivery
ABB launches OM M-Series modular EV chargers optimizing power delivery for public, retail, and commercial fleet charging infrastructure. Read more…
The Leapmotor B05 Ultra is not what we came to expect from “Ultra”
The Beijing Auto Show 2026 saw 181 debuts, and one of them was a new member of the affordable performance sector. Leapmotor officially launched the B05 Ultra, a quick electric hatchback that wants to prove you do not need a fortune to drive something fast. In its home market of China, the car goes by the name Lafa 5 Ultra,… Read more…
I went to the Beijing Auto Show and it’s a glimpse at the future of the auto industry
I just spent two days at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show (Auto China 2026), and I need to tell you something: the future of the auto industry is electric and Chinese. I’m not being dramatic. Just realistic. Read more…
Liebherr delivers 330 ton electric excavator to Bulgarian copper mine
The equipment experts at Liebherr have delivered a MASSIVE, 300 tonne (~330 ton) R 9350 E electric excavator the Assarel copper mine in Bulgaria’s Pazardzhik province, where it’s already delivering big efficiency gains. Read more…
Electric haul trucks could save Fortescue over $400 million in fuel per year [update]
Fortescue is marching towards zero emissions as it invests in new, zero-emission mining equipment options across its global operations. And that investment? It’s already paying off. One analyst says the company’s saving almost $400 million in fuel costs alone. Each year. Read more…
Uber Says It Has A ‘Superpower’ To Boost EV Charging Growth
The ride-hailing giant is brokering the autonomous vehicle revolution. Now, it wants to do the same for electric vehicle charging. Read More…
Nio Onvo highlights massive L80 storage space ahead of Apr 28 debut
The Onvo L80 features up to 2,840 liters of total storage space, claiming to be the five-seat SUV with the largest cargo capacity in China. Read more…
This fleet is going electric, and sharing their real-world results (and savings) online
We write a lot about fleet studies proving out the value of electric vehicles in the real world, but almost never hear from commercial fleets who are making the switch first hand – but one small fleet is doing just that, sharing their experience on Reddit for everyone to see. Read more…
THEY TOOK R JOBS: new DroneDog robot security guard gets to work
Humanoid robots are supposed to be the biggest thing in the history of anything, but despite real progress elsewhere, they’re still perpetually two years away. The quadrupeds? They’ve proven to be a little bit closer to prime time – and Boston Dynamics says its latest DroneDog is ready to stop job site theft and vandalism TODAY. Read more…
New bill in California senate could turn your home battery into a moneymaker
California senate bill 913 would allow utilities and grid operators to treat home backup batteries like real power plants, opening the door for programs that can pay homeowners to share excess energy capacity during peak demand. Read more…
XPeng’s $58,500 self-driving flagship GX SUV debuts
The Beijing Auto Show is always full of surprises, but this year, a giant took the stage. XPeng has officially pulled the covers off its newest flagship SUV, the XPeng GX. This big vehicle is designed to be the best of the best for the Chinese company. With a starting price of RMB 399,800, which is about €49,500, it is… Read more…
Li Auto accelerates global push with new Middle East and Asia partnerships
Li Auto has signed partnerships with UAE and Saudi Arabian dealers and announced expansion plans for the Asia-Pacific region. Read more…
Porsche debuts the high-power 2026 Cayenne Coupe Electric in Beijing
Porsche revealed its latest addition to its electric car portfolio at the Auto China 2026 show in Beijing. The new model is called the Cayenne Coupé Electric, and it is a sleeker, faster version of the brand’s already popular SUV. Many big SUVs look like boxes on wheels, but this one tries to look more like a sports car. It… Read more…
