The plug-in hybrid SUV is BYD’s first hybrid model in South Korea, targeting the local family-user market. Read more…
EVs outsell ICE-powered cars in the United Kingdom for the first time
Annual EV sales in the United Kingdom have officially outpaced traditional petrol cars over a full 12-month period for the first time. The latest data revealed a major change in consumer preferences across the British Isles. According to a new analysis of vehicle registration data, electric models are no longer a temporary alternative or a brief monthly trend – they… Read more…
Gemini starts replacing Google Assistant inside Android Automotive
This move hardly comes as a surprise. Google hinted at it back during an earnings call last year and then demoed it at Google I/O 2025. Also, the online giant has been investing so heavily in its AI system that it only makes sense for it to eventually replace the traditional Google Assistant. And while the latter has come a… Read more…
Inspiration Mobility Group acquires Electrada assets to expand its EV Charging-as-a-Service offerings
Inspiration Mobility Group acquires Electrada assets to expand its EV Charging-as-a-Service for commercial fleet electrification and depot management. Read more…
VIDEO: The New Xiaomi SU7 Is Very Much Ready For Europe
The updated Xiaomi SU7 is stellar, and doesn’t need much to make it ready for European markets. Read More…
Geely’s Lotus to ship first EVs to Canada in July under bilateral deal
Lotus EVs will arrive in Canada next month, with a ceremony planned when the cars are delivered in Montreal. Read more…
Mercedes posts Tesla-like efficiency hauling 36 tons through a German winter
Despite the rapidly growing number of heavy-duty EVs on western roads, a number of myths still persist about range, charging infrastructure, and economic viability. To combat those myths, Mercedes-Benz is sharing real-world data from 80 of its deployed electric semi trucks. Here’s what they found. Read more…
Is The $25K Slate Truck Just Too Basic? I Rode In One To Find Out.
I got to check out the Slate Truck’s interior, crank-up windows, and ride quality. Here’s what to know. Read More…
EIB backs Qbuzz e-bus fleet with €70 million
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a 70-million-euro loan for Dutch public transport operator Qbuzz. The financing will support the deployment of 275 battery-electric buses and the expansion of the associated charging infrastructure in the Dutch province of Zuid-Holland. Read more…
Australia’s first locally built electric articulated bus unveiled in Perth
Volvo Buses has unveiled Australia’s first locally built battery-electric articulated bus, with two vehicles set to join the Transperth fleet in Western Australia. The 18-metre model will begin testing with Transperth in Perth in the coming weeks before entering passenger service around August. Read more…
Li Auto enters Macau with localized EVs for cross-border drivers
Li Auto opened its first retail center in Macau, showcasing the i6 and i8 electric models. Read more…
Zoox upgrades robotaxi ahead of series production
Amazon subsidiary Zoox has unveiled an updated version of its robotaxi ahead of the start of series production in California. The company says the refinements incorporate feedback from passengers who have used the driverless service in Las Vegas and San Francisco, among other sources. Read more…
Target to add dozens more public EV charging facilities at its stores
Target expands its public EV charging network with 35 new sites under construction and 100+ more planned across 42 states. Read more…
Webasto’s 900 EX Power Bridge links two battery test units to reach 1,500 V
Webasto launches 900 EX Power Bridge to link two battery test units, enabling 1,500 V testing without new hardware for labs like Excel Engineering. Read more…
The Jeep Recon EV goes on sale for $67,000 with a limited range
Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2026 delivery consensus: 406,000 vehicles expected
Tesla released its company-compiled delivery consensus for the second quarter of 2026, and Wall Street analysts now expect the automaker to deliver 406,024 vehicles. Read more…
Integrals Power validates its UK-made LFP cathode at 153 mAh/g in cell tests
Integrals Power validates its UK-made LFP cathode at 153 mAh/g in University of St Andrews cell tests, matching Chinese material performance. Read more…
Slate’s electric truck can still dip under $20,000 — but only for some
Slate Auto’s electric truck now starts at $24,950, but some buyers will still drive one home for under $20,000 thanks to state-level EV rebates. Read more…
Podcast: Slate’s $25,000 electric pickup, Polestar banned from US, Tesla FSD crash, 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 Slate’s $25,000 electric pickup, Polestar being banned from the US, Tesla FSD crashes coming into focus, and more. Read more…
BYD’s pickup spotted in China with a different look
BYD’s plug-in hybrid pickup is already a hit in several overseas markets, but a new prototype was spotted driving in China with a slightly different design. Read more…
