What is it? The Geely EX5 is a well-known mid-size SUV in China, which just made its way to Australia and is coming to European streets over the next few weeks. It’s a sub-€27,000 vehicle, and Geely is hoping aggressive pricing will help it gain traction. Geely EX5 The global version of the vehicle comes with just one drivetrain configuration:… Read more…
New plug-in hybrids for 2025
Are plug-in hybrids an on-ramp to fully electric vehicles, or undue cost and complexity? Are they something consumers asked for, or something created by bureaucrats and regulators? At least in some respects the answer includes all of the above. It’s complicated. Plug-in hybrids’ greater complexity is intended to pay off by greening the… Read more…
Did Ford time BlueOval SK factory opening perfectly to navigate Trump tariffs?
US President Donald Trump recently announced a raft of new, expensive import tariffs on cars, trucks, and even parts and batteries imported into the country – which means that Ford might have timed its BlueOval SK battery factory going online perfectly. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: KUKA robots keep the kegs of Yuengling moving [video]
It may market itself as “America’s Oldest Brewery,” but the D.G. Yuengling and Son, Inc. brewery in Pottsville, Pennsylvania has been on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation for decades. Recently, Yuengling replaced its original automation equipment with new, state-of-the-art robots from Kuka. Read more…
SANY electric excavator arrives in Europe with MASSIVE 422 kWh battery
Chinese equipment manufacturer SANY says its new, SY215E 25 ton electric excavator offers all the power and performance of its diesel competitors while dramatically reducing both noise, total cost of ownership, and (of course) emissions … but the number that stands out to me is 422. Read more…
TikTok Is Roasting The Crazy Spaceship Noises EVs Make
“When I heard it for the first time, I thought I was about to meet God,” wrote one TikTok user. They’re not wrong. Read more…
Nissan’s Next-Gen Hybrids Are Actually EREVs
Even in non-plug-in models, Nissan’s hybrid system has no direct connection between its engine and wheels. Read more…
Lucid Gravity Deliveries Start In Force In Late April
A lot is riding on the success of Lucid’s three-row electric SUV. Now we know the Gravity will arrive for regular customers next month. Read more…
Exclusive: BMW i5 Touring facelift spotted testing
The all-electric BMW i5 Touring only launched about a year ago, and yet it looks like the company is testing an updated version. However, there’s no doubt that we’ve indeed spotted the BMW i5 Touring here. There are no exhausts, and it’s clearly a station wagon. The camo conceals most design traits, although we can see the revamped taillights. Alleged… Read more…
USA: Accelera unveils new powertrain for F-series electric trucks
Together with Accelera, the electric brand of US motor manufacturer Cummins, Isuzu has developed a battery-electric powertrain for its F-Series. Production is set to begin in 2027 for class 6 and 7 trucks. Read more…
Nio’s William Li touches on topics including share sale, in-house chip in new interview
William Li spoke about the reception of Nio’s share placement and said that the company’s autonomous driving chip and operating system are open to the entire industry.
He also commented on the cooperation with CATL on battery swap and BYD’s 1-MW flash charging technology.
Amperfied to manage SAP’s charging infrastructure
Amperfied GmbH, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, has won a major contract for electric car fleets. The company will take over the operational management of the charging infrastructure in Germany for SAP. Read more…
BYD’s Yangwang U7 debuts in China – an electric 1,287-hp sedan
BYD might be mostly known for its affordable electric cars, but the company is making another bold move into the high-end market with the launch of the Yangwang U7. This electric sedan boasts nearly 1,300 horsepower, and is designed to compete with established luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, but at a surprisingly competitive price point. The Yangwang U7 is… Read more…
Have BMW and Mercedes found a buyer for FreeNow?
The rumour mill has been turning for weeks. Will the two German carmakers part with their mobility app ‘FreeNow,’ and if so, at what price? It seems that Uber competitor Lyft is about to close the deal. Read more…
Nio starts deliveries of ET9 flagship sedan
The first owner of the ET9 is Fang Hongbo, chairman of Chinese home appliance giant Midea, whose vehicle was delivered personally by Nio’s William Li.
Li and Fang discussed how Chinese brands can enter the high-end market and break the dominance of foreign brands.
Lucid (LCID) is about to resume Gravity electric SUV deliveries
Get ready to see Lucid’s new electric SUV finally hit the streets. Lucid Motors (LCID) is quickly ramping up Gravity SUV production as it prepares to resume deliveries by the end of next month. Read more…
Here are the cheapest EVs we could find for lease at under $300/month right now [Updated]
Spring is finally here, and so are some solid EV lease deals. Right now, a few EVs are going for under $300 a month. Here are the cheapest EVs we could find this March. Read more…
Nikola founder Trevor Milton pardoned after $1.8m bribe to Trump (Updated)
Well, here’s a weird one. We got a press release in our inboxes claiming that Nikola Motors founder Trevor Milton, who was convicted of defrauding investors of hundreds of millions of dollars, has been issued a full pardon for his crimes. Read more…
Podcast: Trump’s dumb auto tariffs explained, Tesla in the crosshairs, new Nissan Leaf, and more
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 Trump’s dumb new auto tariffs explained, Tesla being in the crosshairs of retaliatory tariffs, the new Nissan Leaf, and more. Read more…
Hyundai is about to launch a new electric SUV in China, and it actually looks pretty cool
Hyundai is launching new EVs in every corner of the world. The IONIQ 9, its first three-row electric SUV, is about to launch in the US, the low-cost Inster EV is already seeing demand in Europe, and now, Hyundai is about to take on China, the world’s largest EV market. Here’s a sneak peek of Hyundai’s new electric SUV that could launch as the IONIQ 4 in China. Read more…
