ITECH launches IT8100A/E DC electronic loads with 1.8 MW capacity and 150 A/μs slew rate for EV charging and power battery testing. Read more…
This solar farm lets cattle roam under moving panels
Silicon Ranch has brought something online commercially that you don’t see every day: a utility-scale solar farm where cattle graze under moving panels. Read more…
Everything You Need To Know About Used EV Battery Health In 2026
Is a used EV worth it in 2026? EV battery degradation isn’t nearly as big a problem as you might think. Read More…
6K Energy and CRG Defense sign 7-year deal for domestic NMC811 cathode supply for defense battery systems S
6K Energy and CRG Defense sign a 7-year deal to supply domestic NMC811 cathode materials for U.S. defense battery systems and drone platforms. Read more…
$1.4B saved: Massachusetts locks in cheaper offshore wind power
Massachusetts has activated long-term contracts for Vineyard Wind, the state’s first utility-scale offshore wind project. Officials say the move will stabilize prices for 20 years and cut a projected $1.4 billion from customer electricity bills over that period. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Semi is here, Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian earnings, 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 Tesla Semi entering production, our Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian’s earnings, and more. Read more…
Kia’s EV sales gain steam as it prepares to launch the EV3
Kia is off to a record start in the US in 2026, led by strong demand for hybrid and electric vehicles. The three-row EV9 and EV6 gained momentum last month, but the EV3 will likely be Kia’s biggest hit yet. Read more…
The Rivian R2 Costs Half As Much To Build As The R1S. Here’s How Rivian Did It.
From shorter wires to fewer parts, Rivian found lots of clever ways to make its most important vehicle yet a lot cheaper to build. Read More…
Voyah April deliveries jump 51%; new Taishan X8 SUV pre-sales orders top 30,000
Voyah delivered 15,146 vehicles in April, up 51% year-on-year and 0.85% from the previous month. Read more…
CATL launches battery lookup tool for Chinese EV buyers to reinforce premium positioning
CATL has launched a new lookup tool allowing Chinese car buyers to directly verify if their vehicles are equipped with its batteries. Read more…
Your Polestar now talks back as Google Gemini rolls out across the fleet
Polestar began sending out a major software update to its vehicles, bringing Google Gemini into the cabin. It replaces the older Google Assistant with a much smarter artificial intelligence. Starting in the United States, drivers no longer have to talk to their cars like they are barking orders at a robot. Until recently, using voice commands in a car was… Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) reveals $573M web of transactions between Elon Musk’s companies
Tesla’s amended annual filing reveals the full scope of the financial web connecting Elon Musk’s companies — $573 million in revenue from SpaceX and xAI alone, plus millions more in expenses flowing to X, The Boring Company, and Musk’s personal security firm. Read more…
Toyota’s 3-row electric SUV is gaining a luxury Lexus sibling: Here’s our first look [Images]
Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand will unveil its first three-row electric SUV in less than a week. The higher-end sibling to the Highlander EV was spotted testing for the first time ahead of its debut. Read more…
BYD April sales rebound sequentially as overseas shipments hit record high
BYD’s April NEV sales reached 321,123 units, up 6.96% from March, though continuing a year-on-year decline. Read more…
Geely April sales edge up as record exports offset domestic slump
Geely’s overseas sales surged 244.70% year-on-year in April, while domestic sales tumbled 27.62%. Read more…
Tesla finally starts building the Semi truck at its new Nevada factory
The long wait for Tesla’s big electric truck is finally over. The company finished making its first Semi truck on a new, high-volume production line at the dedicated factory in Nevada. This is a big deal for Tesla, which has talked about this truck for a long time, and now it is finally moving from a small project to a… Read more…
smart returns to its roots — and scales up in Europe: Interview with CEO smart Europe Wolfgang Ufer
smart is expanding its electric portfolio — but the return of the two-seater could redefine the brand. In his first major interview as CEO of smart in Europe, Wolfgang Ufer outlines growth plans, market dynamics and why the upcoming #2 marks a turning point for smart. Read more…
Bosch just unlocked more e-bike torque and power in a simple update
If you’ve been paying attention to the e-bike world lately, you’ve probably noticed a trend: riders always seem to want more power and torque. And Bosch’s latest update looks like a direct answer to that demand. Read more…
Zeekr April deliveries hit record high as 9X remains strong
Zeekr’s April deliveries surged 132% year-on-year to 31,787 units, with the 9X hybrid SUV topping 10,000 units again. Read more…
Allego launches new roaming app
Dutch charging provider Allego has released a new version of its app. From now on, not only Allego’s own charging points are accessible through the app, but also those of other operators. Read more…
