The third-generation ES8 is expected to deliver over 10,000 units again this month, after seeing monthly deliveries exceed 10,000 for five consecutive months. Read more…
Polestar reports higher revenue and widening losses in 2025
Polestar lifted revenue by 50.3% to $3.06 billion in 2025, but losses also increased by 15% to $2.36 billion. The Geely subsidiary has repeatedly secured fresh capital in recent months. Read more…
China: Seres joins BMW and Mercedes-Benz in high-power charging JV
Chinese automaker Seres has joined the Ionchi fast-charging joint venture in China as an equal partner alongside BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz. Each of the three companies will hold a 33.3% stake in the venture going forward. Read more…
Sunwoda develops extremely fast-charging LFP batteries
Chinese battery manufacturer Sunwoda has announced a comprehensive battery product roadmap at its Technology Day, unveiling a new generation of ultra-fast-charging batteries designed to achieve a charging speed of 15C. Read more…
Tesla’s Robotaxis Just Went Live In Dallas And Houston. Good Luck Finding One
Tesla started offering autonomous taxi rides in the two Texas cities, but the service network is tiny. For now, at least. Read More…
CATL to unveil sodium battery and fast-charging tech at Apr 21 tech day
CATL will hold its most technology-intensive launch event to date on April 21. Read more…
Tesla brings Robotaxi service to Houston and Dallas
Tesla is growing its self-driving car service again. The company announced that its Robotaxi program is moving into Houston and Dallas. This is a big step for the brand since until now, the service only existed in Austin and San Francisco. The areas where these Robotaxis can drive are quite small for now. In Houston, the service covers about 64.7… Read more…
Audi and SAIC plan four new AUDI models
Audi and SAIC are expanding their cooperation around the sub-brand AUDI. Plans include a dedicated development centre for the brand and four new models based on an advanced platform. Read more…
France targets 30,000 fast chargers for cars and trucks
France is ramping up fast-charging infrastructure along highways and major roads. A new master plan targets around 30,000 fast-charging points for medium- and long-distance travel by 2035, including 8,000 units dedicated to trucks. Read more…
Lynk & Co to unveil first GT concept car at 2026 Beijing Auto Show
Lynk & Co’s first GT concept sports car will debut at the Beijing Auto Show kicking off on April 24, aiming to bolster the brand’s sporty image. Read more…
BYD to debut third-gen Yuan Plus at Beijing Auto Show
The third-generation Yuan Plus will feature BYD’s latest flash-charging technology. The model is known as the Atto 3 in overseas markets. Read more…
IEA: Solar overtakes all energy sources in a major global first
Global energy demand growth slowed in 2025 – but electricity use is still surging, and solar just hit a major milestone, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Read more…
VW’s Jetta brand warms up for Jetta X concept with new videos
The Jetta X concept is scheduled to make its global debut at the Volkswagen Group Night event on April 21. Read more…
Pony AI deploys driverless robotaxis in Dubai, plans commercial service launch in 2026
Pony AI expects to launch a public, fare-charging robotaxi service in Dubai later in 2026 with a fleet of hundreds of vehicles. Read more…
Survey Sunday: how much pain at the pump will it take to switch to EV?
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about how much Electrek readers think gas would need to cost to convince the most dedicated anti-EV hysterics to switch to a plug-in car. After receiving over 2,800 responses, here’s what you told us. Read more…
Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ expansion looks like another stock pump before earnings
Tesla launched its “Robotaxi” service in Dallas and Houston yesterday — expanding to two new cities for the first time since Austin. There’s just one problem: there are virtually no cars available. Read more…
High Gas Prices Are Boosting EV Sales Around The World. Will The U.S. Be Left Out?
EV sales are going through the roof in Europe and Asia, driven by high gas prices. America’s EV market is on shakier ground. Read More…
Nio Onvo starts nationwide shipping of 2026 L90 SUV ahead of Apr 21 launch
The first batch of showroom and test-drive cars for the 2026 Onvo L90 will arrive at stores on April 21. Read more…
Sunwoda claims new LFP battery charges in under 10 minutes
EV drivers often complain about one thing more than anything else: the time it takes to charge. Gas cars fill up in minutes, but EVs usually need a longer break. Sunwoda Power shared some news that might change that. At an event in Beijing, the company showed off a new battery that can charge pretty much as fast as you… Read more…
2026 Beijing Auto Show: Detailed booth map revealed for record event
Nio will showcase its three brands, Nio, Onvo and Firefly, in the same booth for the first time. Read more…
