The Leapmotor A05 hatchback offers up to 510 km of range and comes standard with Qualcomm’s 8295 cockpit chip. Read more…
NHTSA opens probe into 1.2 million Teslas
The US traffic safety authority NHTSA has launched a preliminary investigation into around 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Earlier model years may have suspension defects that could lead to a loss of steering control. Read more…
Allego offers discounted charging at Atlante sites in Italy
Charging provider Allego has launched a summer campaign to promote its Allego Plus subscription. As part of the offer, Allego Plus customers receive discounted charging rates at Atlante charging stations in the popular holiday destinations of Italy, France and Spain. Read more…
China makes EV battery health more transparent
China aims to set new standards for transparency in electric vehicle battery health with its voluntary GB/T 46991.1-2025 norm and has published new details. For example, display errors are to be limited to a maximum of five percent. Read more…
Devon and Torbay commission nearly 3,000 public EV charging points
Devon County Council (DCC) and Torbay Council have appointed Believ, char.gy and Wenea to deploy almost 3,000 public EV charging points. Backed by £8 million in LEVI funding and around £30 million in private investment, the rollout will begin within the next few months. Read more…
Li Auto launches all-new L9 in Uzbekistan, deepening Central Asia push
More than 5,056 local families have chosen Li Auto vehicles since it entered Uzbekistan in October 2025. Read more…
Hyundai And Kia Just Set New U.S. Sales Records—But EVs Took A Dive
July was a fantastic month for the two automakers, except for their electric offerings. Read More…
Solar ambulance Stella Juva brings healthcare on wheels
The Solar Team Eindhoven at TU Eindhoven has unveiled Stella Juva, which it describes as the world’s first solar-powered ambulance. Developed to provide medical care in remote regions with limited access to electricity and fuel, the vehicle is now set to undergo field testing in Kenya. Read more…
WeRide enters Denmark as first Chinese robotaxi company in Nordic region
WeRide is partnering with Denmark’s GreenMobility and plans to launch commercial services in the first half of 2027. Read more…
BYD boosts sales by 22% in July
Chinese automaker BYD increased its sales for the third consecutive month in July after eight months of year-on-year declines through April. Exports again accounted for a record 43 per cent of total sales, matching June’s level, while the domestic market continued to contract. Read more…
Nio’s first fifth-gen swap station to go live on August 7, supporting Firefly for first time
The new station is compatible with all three brands — Nio, Onvo and Firefly — with the compact Firefly joining the swap network for the first time. Read more…
Hyundai unveils ‘Neira’ electric MPV for Indonesia
Hyundai and Kia have announced plans to launch electric seven-seat models in Indonesia at GIIAS 2026. However, while the former will introduce the Carens Clavis EV it already offers in India as the Carens EV, the latter will introduce a new model called Neira. Read more…
Xpeng teases G9L SUV, targeting global market
Xpeng said the G9L shares core platform technology with the GX and is developed to five-star safety standards of the world’s four major safety assessment bodies. Read more…
New Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV to offer both J1772 and NACS charging ports
Mitsubishi Motors North America announces the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV with both J1772 and NACS charging ports for versatile home and fast charging. Read more…
MAHLE introduces a new range extender engine and a rare earth-free electric motor
MAHLE’s range extender system boosts heavy electric truck range past 800 km by combining a compact engine and generator with advanced thermal management. Read more…
Molicel’s INR-21700-P70X cell is designed to close the gap between Li-ion batteries and supercapacitors
Molicel launches INR-21700-P70X cell with 340 Wh/kg, 30C continuous discharge, and supercapacitor-like response for hybrid vehicle powertrains. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in August 2026
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
Lucid’s New World Record Has Nothing To Do With Charging Speed Or Range
The startup’s latest marketing stunt puts the Gravity SUV’s vehicle-to-load feature to good use. Read More…
EREVs Can Apparently Be Almost As Low-Maintenance As Full EVs
The Xiaomi SkyNomad N70 and N90 won’t need their oil changed for up to three years. Read More…
Grid at its limit: a bottleneck for electric truck depots?
Grid capacity is widely regarded as one of the biggest barriers to expanding charging infrastructure – particularly for electric truck depots. Whether industrial sites can accommodate additional charging capacity ultimately depends on the local distribution system operator (DSO). We asked one how the situation looks in practice. Read more…
