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You’re Wrong About Electric Crossovers
Tesla Roadster might become an April Fools’ joke
The Cybertruck was supposed to keep the Tesla hype train going for many years, but it failed at that rather miserably. Then came the Robotaxi – anything to keep the share price high. And while that one hasn’t necessarily failed yet, it’s also not a car intended for you to buy. So Tesla needed a new hype driver, and it’s… Read more…
First look at Honda’s new full-size electric motorcycle
At EICMA 2025, Honda finally pulled back the curtain on its first full-size electric motorcycle with the first-ever public unveiling of the Honda WN7. As someone who’s followed the electric motorcycle space for over a decade, I’ve been waiting a long time to see Big Red bring some serious voltage – and it looks like that moment has arrived. Read more…
These Are The Best EV Chargers Of 2025
Our top picks after relentlessly testing, reviewing, and using dozens of chargers throughout the year. Lire la suite…
E-quipment highlight: the highest-rated lawnmowers on Amazon are ELECTRIC
Despite decades of market dominance, it seems like the days of loud, finicky gas-powered lawnmowers may finally be behind us — and I say that because five of the highest-rated mowers on Amazon won’t burn a drop of gas. Read more…
It’s not too late to get the 30% solar tax credit — unless you live in THESE states
Just as we saw with EVs in September, there’s a broad, documented surge in demand for home solar tied to the 30% Federal tax credit expiring December 31st. And, while it’s still not too late for many Americans to go solar, contractors in North Carolina, Florida, and Arizona say their 2025 calendars are jammed. Read more…
The “Anti Tesla” deal: Polestar 3 gets an $18,000 incentive offer for November
Polestar may not yet be a household name, but these makers of objectively excellent, sporty EVs with Scandinavian sensibilities are doing everything they can to change that — including offering killer post-rebate deals set to take the fight to Tesla. Read more…
NIU shows off 95 MPH electric maxi-scooter as a high-tech beast
While NIU showed off a full lineup of production-ready electric scooters and motorcycles at EICMA this year, one of the most eye-catching was something you can’t buy just yet – but will definitely want to. It’s called the Concept 06, and it’s NIU’s boldest vision yet for the future of electric two-wheelers. Read more…
Mercedes is offering a massive, $50,000 discount on THIS luxury SUV
While the typical buyers of the flagship Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 may not have to ask what one costs, they do need to know what number to write on the check – and if they happen to be asking this month, that number will be $50,000 LOWER than before. Read more…
The Tesla Semi Gets A Cyber Makeover. But Is It Really On Track?
Tesla says the Semi is still on due to enter production next year, now with a new face. Lire la suite…
‘This Car Was Free, And It May Bankrupt Me’: Rich Rebuilds Takes On The Fisker Ocean
Talk about the deal of a lifetime—as long as you don’t mind driving around in a car from a defunct company, that is. Lire la suite…
The 800-Volt Volvo EX60 Will Be Cheaper Than You Think
Thanks to advancements in manufacturing, as well as powertrain and batteries, the Volvo EX60 will cost plug-in hybrid money. Lire la suite…
Schrödinger’s FSD: When it works well, Tesla is driving. When it doesn’t, you are.
Tesla has engaged in a pattern of taking credit for the successes of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, even though the car still relies on an attentive driver, and yet blaming the driver rather than the software whenever things go badly. Read more…
New Mitsubishi Eclipse electric crossover gets real with 370 miles of range
This one is bound to upset the DSM purists still out there — meet the all-new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, an all-electric crossover with over 370 miles of range that’s rolling out to European dealers as you read this. (!. Read more…
Rivian Dangles A $5 Billion Payday For RJ Scaringe. Here’s What It Will Take
The new compensation plan could make Scaringe a billionaire, but only if Rivian can actually turn a profit. Lire la suite…
Candela builds ten electric hydrofoil boats for the Maldives
The Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela is supplying ten Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil vessels to the Maldivian operator Ego Shuttle. The first P-12 boats are scheduled to enter service in 2026, connecting Malé with the surrounding islands. Read more…
Air taxi startup Archer buys airport in Los Angeles
California-based air taxi developer Archer is acquiring its own airport: it is taking over Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Los Angeles for 126 million US dollars. The airport will be used for test flights and as a base for the planned air taxi network in Los Angeles. Read more…
Michigan expands EV charging at multifamily housing
Michigan has awarded $1.84 million to expand electric vehicle charging across 31 multifamily housing sites, adding 201 new stations statewide. The initiative forms part of a wider effort to make home charging more accessible, support equitable EV adoption, and advance Michigan’s clean transport goals by 2030. Read more…
Tesla launches longest-range new 5-seat Model Y variant in China
The new Model Y variant starts at RMB 288,500 ($40,500) and boasts an 821-km CLTC range, with estimated delivery times of 2-4 weeks.
It features a 78.4-kWh battery pack, the same as the 830-km range Model 3.
Podcast: Tesla is now Elon’s, Xpeng goes AI, Rivian earnings, 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 how Tesla is now Elon’s after the shareholders’ meeting, Xpeng going all-in on AI, Rivian’s earnings, and more. Read more…
