Elon Musk told Tesla staff to move to using Grok, the AI model from his own xAI (now folded into SpaceX), according to a memo sent to employees on Friday. Read more…
UNIGRID’s sodium-ion home battery debuts in Europe, US is next
Lithium-ion has long dominated home battery storage, but sodium-ion is starting to make its move. Sodium-ion battery startup UNIGRID has shipped the first units of its Na+Casa residential battery, with the first systems now installed in homes across Europe. Read more…
Port of Long Beach invests $58.2 million to expand vehicle and equipment electrification
Port of Long Beach invests $58.2 million to expand zero-emission cargo equipment and charging infrastructure, advancing clean freight operations. Read more…
GM said to be working on a new EV platform
GM is developing a new dedicated EV platform, BEV-N, expected to debut on the next-gen Chevy Equinox EV in 2028 or 2029. Read more…
Xiaomi reveals SkyNomad N90: a living room on wheels
Xiaomi has revealed the SkyNomad N90, the first model in its new SkyNomad series and the company’s first extended-range electric vehicle. CEO Lei Jun posted the first official exterior images today, and a new regulatory filing confirmed the full specs. Read more…
These are the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US so far in 2026
Tesla is still the king, accounting for about 50% of the US EV market, but a handful of brands are finally gaining traction with new models now on sale. Read more…
Podcast: Rivian goes to market, Xiaomi goes big, and a $14,000 tiny EV in the US
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 Rivian going back to the stock market market, Xiaomi going big, and a $14,000 tiny EV in the US. Read more…
BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV revealed with a longer body and more upgrades
BYD’s low-cost Seagull EV, sold as the Dolphin Surf in Europe, is getting another update with a longer body and a more powerful motor. Read more…
The SkyNomad N90 Is Xiaomi’s Gas-Burning Adventure Rig
The SkyNomad N90 is Xiaomi’s first EREV, and it’s a road-tripping family SUV built to haul people and gear. Read More…
Xiaomi’s Sky Nomad SUVs surface in regulatory filing, including camping version with lifting roof
All 4 Sky Nomad models are extended-range vehicles, with the N90 Max Camping Edition featuring a pop-up roof. Read more…
European Commission’s Battery Booster to invest €1.5 billion in the European battery industry
European Commission launches Battery Booster Facility with €1.5 billion to accelerate battery cell manufacturing in Europe for EVs. Read more…
The Rivian R2 Is Getting Launch Mode. It’ll Be Quicker Than A Tesla Model Y Performance
Rivian R2 is getting launch mode, making it faster in the quarter mile than its biggest competitor. Read More…
What’s The Best EV We’ve Ever Tested?
It’s a question we get all the time. So on this week’s episode, we’re answering it and a bunch of other reader questions. Read More…
Li Auto’s i9 SUV shows up in regulatory filing as company expands BEV lineup
The Li i9 has a body length of 5,225 mm and a wheelbase of 3,168 mm, with a dual-motor layout and combined system power of 400 kW. Read more…
BYD wins 11.3 GWh battery deal for world’s largest solar+storage
BYD Energy Storage has landed a contract to supply 11.275 GWh of battery storage for Masdar’s Round the Clock (RTC) project in Abu Dhabi — one of the single largest energy storage procurements ever signed. Read more…
Australia’s 7 best-selling EVs are now all Chinese — even Tesla’s
Australia just posted its biggest month ever for electric car sales, and for the first time seven different EVs each cleared 1,000 units in a single month. Read more…
Toyota is promising big things for the Lexus LFA EV sports car, but will we ever get to see it?
Toyota’s luxury marque is bringing back its iconic sports car as an EV. The all-electric Lexus LFA made a public appearance at the Goodwood FOS, but will it ever reach production. Read more…
Volkswagen’s EV van makes a surprise comeback in the US as the ID.4 goes on hiatus
Ahead of the updated 2027 model, sales of Volkswagen’s electric minibus bounced back, rising 120%. Meanwhile, the ID.4 is on a brief hiatus as it undergoes a major refresh. Read more…
Alsym and ERITY to develop sodium-ion energy storage systems for the mining sector
Alsym Energy and ERITY sign 9 GWh deal to deploy sodium-ion battery storage systems for mining, reducing costs and improving energy resilience. Read more…
‘Public Trust Is Earned’: Feds Are Officially Tired Of Robotaxis Getting In The Way Of First Responders
One federal agency is telling robotaxi companies that it’s time to stop interfering with police and firefighters. Read More…
