The state-owned automotive group FAW from China is investing in the private Chinese manufacturer Leapmotor. For a 5 percent stake, FAW is putting over €450 million euros on the table. However, the largest single shareholder of Leapmotor remains the Stellantis Group. Read more…
Tesla deliveries decline by 9.1 percent in 2025
U.S. electric car manufacturer Tesla has experienced a decline in delivery figures for the second consecutive year. While the decrease in 2024 was still minor, it became significantly more pronounced in 2025: deliveries fell by 9.1 percent to 1,636,129 vehicles. Read more…
Leicester on track to offer electric buses across whole city network
Leicester City Council says it is on track to operate a total of 240 electric buses across the city’s public transport network by March 2027. This follows more than £8 million of government investment and a further £18 million from bus companies Arriva and Centrebus. Read more…
Glasgow seeks operator for 3000 new EV charge points
Glasgow City Region, which includes eight local councils surrounding Glasgow, is looking for a charging point operator (CPO) to take over 3000 new and 600 existing charge points. Authorities state it is the largest contract of its kind in Scotland and will see a private sector CPO appointed for up to 20 years. Read more…
BP Pulse opens EV charging hub at Chicago Airport
BP Pulse, the EV charging wing of BP, opened its sixth major airport charging hub of 2025 last month. The new charging site is located near Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and features 40 ultrafast charging bays. Read more…
Tesla Dominated EVs For Years. BYD Just Left It In The Dust
As Tesla contends with an aging lineup and the controversial politics of its CEO, Chinese juggernaut BYD isn’t slowing down. Lire la suite…
Tesla Sales Fall For A Second Straight Year
The automaker’s 2025 sales looked grim amid growing competition and the end of the federal tax credits. Lire la suite…
Wheel-E Podcast: 10k mile e-bike, regen hub motors, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new semi-recumbent e-trike, regen from hub motors, a 10,000 mile e-bike, new CA e-bike laws, Talaria Komodo, and more. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: 10k mile e-bike, regen hub motors, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new semi-recumbent e-trike, regen from hub motors, a 10,000 mile e-bike, new CA e-bike laws, Talaria Komodo, and more. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 delivery results: confirms decline in sales is accelerating
Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 delivery and production results. The results confirmed that Tesla had its second consecutive full year of decline in electric vehicle deliveries.. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 delivery results: confirms decline in sales is accelerating
Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 delivery and production results. The results confirmed that Tesla had its second consecutive full year of decline in electric vehicle deliveries.. Read more…
Tesla Q4 global deliveries down 15.61% to 418,227 units
Tesla delivered 418,227 vehicles globally in the fourth quarter, marking a 15.61% year-on-year decline and a 15.87% decrease from the third quarter. Read more…
Solid-state battery developer Factorial to go public via SPAC Merger
Factorial Energy, another battery developer, is set to go public on the US Nasdaq stock exchange. Like StoreDot before it, Factorial is opting for a merger with a SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) to accelerate the commercialisation of its solid-state battery technology. Read more…
Solid-state battery developer Factorial to go public via SPAC Merger
Factorial Energy, another battery developer, is set to go public on the US Nasdaq stock exchange. Like StoreDot before it, Factorial is opting for a merger with a SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) to accelerate the commercialisation of its solid-state battery technology. Read more…
Tesla Isn’t A Car Company Anymore. That’s A Damn Shame.
Tesla isn’t interested in making cars anymore. If you’re a fan of great technology and design, that sucks. Lire la suite…
2026 BYD Sealion 06 gets more power and longer range
BYD is not a company that likes to sit still for very long. Just as drivers are getting comfortable with the current lineup of electric cars, the Chinese automaker is already rolling out upgrades. The latest model to get a major hardware boost is the BYD Sealion 06. This all-electric SUV has been a hit since it arrived on the… Read more…
CATL to sharpen focus on sodium-ion batteries
CATL aims to grow its sodium-ion battery business. As announced at a supplier conference, sodium-ion batteries will be deployed on a large scale starting this year in battery swap stations, passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and stationary energy storage systems. Read more…
Norway reaches 97% EV sales as EVs now outnumber diesels on its roads
Norway has released its December and full year 2025 automotive sales numbers and the world’s leading EV haven has broken records once again. The country had previously targeted an end to fossil car sales in 2025, and it basically got there. Read more…
This ultra-comfortable electric trike could keep more people riding for years longer
A new electric tricycle aimed squarely at comfort, stability, and accessibility is getting ready to hit the road, and it’s a reminder that electrification isn’t just about speed and specs – it’s also about independence. Read more…
BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s largest EV manufacturer
Although BYD faced challenges in recent months, the Chinese manufacturer became the world’s largest electric vehicle producer in 2025. While Tesla’s sales figures are not yet fully available, the Chinese competitor has pulled so far ahead that it is now firmly established as the new number one. Read more…
