During the Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Mercedes-Benz revealed its newest weapon for the Chinese market – the GLC L EV. This electric SUV is a long-wheelbase version of the popular GLC, and it borrows a lot of technology from the flagship S-Class. Mercedes-Benz knows it needs a win in China, where local companies are quickly taking over the luxury… Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in May 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…
This 380,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 Has Its Original Battery. Range Loss Is Huge
A high-mileage 2019 Model 3 Standard Range Plus drives just fine, but it has lost around a third of its original battery capacity. Read More…
Segway launches 60 MPH electric dirt bike – and it’s basically a full e-motorcycle
Segway may still be best known for its scooters, but the company has been quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) expanding deeper into the electric two-wheeler space. Between its growing e-bike lineup and earlier Sur Ron-style off-road models, the trajectory has been clear. Now with the launch of the new Xaber 300, Segway is diving headfirst into the electric powersports market. Read more…
BYD eyes a new home in Volkswagen’s famous Transparent Factory
The city of Dresden in Germany is famous for its history and beautiful buildings. One of those buildings is a car factory made almost entirely of glass. Volkswagen used this “Transparent Factory” to show off its best engineering. Now, the quiet halls might soon fill up with the sound of workers building Chinese electric cars. Sources say that BYD is… Read more…
Xiaomi EV sales jump as powerful new YU7 GT prepares for launch
Xiaomi is quickly becoming a major name in the auto industry. The company shared very good news about how many vehicles it sold in April – it delivered more than 30,000 EVs to customers. This is a big step up from the month before. In March, the company handed over 21,440 cars. The company did not give the exact final… Read more…
This Theft-Proof E-Bike Is A Cheat Code For NYC Streets
Easy to ride and hard to steal, Infinite Machine’s bike-lane-legal Olto is sure to make an impression. Read More…
This Tesla owner won $10k in court for Tesla’s FSD lies. Tesla is still fighting him.
For over a decade now, Tesla has sold a promise of vehicles that can drive themselves, even stating that every car it produced had all the hardware for self-driving. Read more…
1966 Ford Mustang converted into a Tesla with working ‘Full Self-Driving’
A Tesla auto parts shop owner in Sacramento spent about $40,000 and two years converting a 1966 Ford Mustang into a fully functional Tesla — complete with the Model 3’s dual-motor drivetrain, 15-inch touchscreen, and working “Full Self-Driving” (Supervised). Read more…
EVs Slashed Global Fuel Consumption Massively In 2025
As EV sales grow, the future of gas and diesel isn’t looking all that great. Read More…
The BMW iX3 Just Beat Every Competitor In This 620-Mile Road Trip Challenge
With just two charging stops needed, the iX3 finished the real-world test at the top of the pack. Read More…
Autonomous ‘BumbleB’ shuttle begins campus trials in Stuttgart mobility project
An autonomous electric shuttle developed by Bertrandt has entered real-world testing in Stuttgart as part of a Fraunhofer-led research project aimed at rethinking corporate mobility. The electric shuttle, called BumbleB, will operate on a trial basis across the Fraunhofer campus and connect it to a nearby S-Bahn station. Read more…
“Combining Chinese speed with our global system expertise” – Philipp Ibele of Bosch
Auto China 2026 closes its doors this weekend, but it has once again showcased many new models and technologies in the field of electromobility. How will developments in China shape Western electric vehicles, automakers, and suppliers in the future? Philipp Ibele worked for Bosch in China for many years and explains where Germany can learn from China – and vice versa. Read more…
Nivalis acquires SolarEdge e-Mobility to advance electrification of TRUs
Nivalis Energy Systems acquires SolarEdge e-Mobility to advance electrified transport refrigeration units for fleet electrification in North America and Europe. Read more…
Morrow begins battery cell deliveries to Proventia as Norwegian production scales up
Morrow Batteries begins delivering LFP battery cells to Proventia, scaling up production at its Norwegian factory for industrial applications. Read more…
Tesla launches Model 3 RWD in Canada at record-low $39,490 ($29,000 USD) from China
Tesla has launched a new Model 3 Premium RWD trim in Canada starting at just $39,490 CAD — a record-low price for the electric sedan in the country. The price, which converts to roughly $29,000 USD, is made possible by sourcing the vehicle from Giga Shanghai instead of Fremont, California. Read more…
ITECH launches IT8100A/E DC electronic loads with 1.8 MW parallel capacity and 150 A/μs slew rate
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…
