This month, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about what losing the federal home solar tax credit means for Electrek readers and how it impacts their solar power plans. After receiving nearly two thousand responses, here’s what you told us. Read more…
Yes, an EV really CAN power your home – if it’s one of these [update]
Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars — but the answer can be a bit confusing. It’s either a yes, with a but – or a no, with an unless. To find out which EVs can offer vehicle-to-home (V2H) tech to keep the lights on or even lower your energy bills, keep on reading. Read more…
Volvo’s New Electric Bus Has A Gigantic Battery Pack
The Volvo BZR Electric coach chassis can accommodate up to eight 90 kWh battery modules for a maximum range of over 400 miles. Lire la suite…
BYD’s 8th car carrier enters service
XCMG and Fortescue haul truck sale is the biggest. EV deal. EVER.
In a record-setting deal worth billions, Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer XCMG has agreed to deliver more than 200 of its 240-tonne electric haul trucks to Australian mining giants Fortescue in one of the biggest moves yet to decarbonize mining. Read more…
Rivian R2 confirmed to be headed to the UK
Rivian unveiled the R2 in March of last year, and ever since then the brand was adamant about wanting to sell it in Europe. This hasn’t changed, and the company now expects it to be released in North America initially, in the first half of 2026, priced at around €38,400. The European launch will follow after that, most likely in… Read more…
Skoda dips into its past for a striking electric coupe concept
Automakers are increasingly looking over their shoulders for inspiration as they design the electric cars of tomorrow. Some efforts result in lazy copies of old classics, but others capture the spirit of a bygone era in a completely new package. Skoda has just revealed a stunning digital concept that falls squarely into the latter category. Meet the modern interpretation of… Read more…
Deal time: Mercedes EQB gets the axe – and major markdowns
Mercedes-Benz is saying goodbye to its capable, seven-passenger EQB electric vehicle – but that doesn’t mean it’s over. If you’ve been eyeing a new, quasi-affordable SUV with nationwide dealer support and a luxury logo, the time is now. Read more…
E-bike maker Super73 teases launching something ‘entirely new’ next month
Super73, the lifestyle e-bike brand known for its moto-inspired designs, just dropped a teaser that has fans buzzing… and scratching their heads. In a cryptic Instagram post, the company shared a silhouetted image of a new two-wheeled electric vehicle alongside the promise of unveiling “an entirely new generation of electric mobility” next month. Read more…
The Puckipuppy Labrador Pro is a full-suspension E-bike for everyone [Video]
There are plenty of electric fat tire bikes on the market these days, but few feel as purpose-built and refined as the Puckipuppy Labrador Pro. While the name might sound like a friendly pooch, don’t let it fool you… this is a serious all-terrain machine with enough power to rip through sand, snow, or steep trails. Plus, if it can do all that, it can surely handle your commute, too. Read more…
‘I Am Clueless’: Woman Orders 2026 Tesla Model Y. Then A Strange Button Appears In The App
“I ordered my 2026 Tesla Y on Sept. 9. It’s not here yet. I have nine days left in the month until I don’t get the tax credit.” Lire la suite…
Don’t Miss These EV Lease Bargains Before They’re Gone
The tax credit goes away on Wednesday. So if you want a long-range, high-tech EV for less than $200 a month, you better move fast. Lire la suite…
Nio Firefly reaches 20,000th delivery milestone
This means Firefly has delivered 5,445 units so far this month, on track to set a new record for September deliveries.
Firefly’s sole model was launched on April 19 and began deliveries on April 29.
Nio Firefly reaches 20,000th delivery milestone
This means Firefly has delivered 5,445 units so far this month, on track to set a new record for September deliveries.
Firefly’s sole model was launched on April 19 and began deliveries on April 29.
Liebherr battery energy storage system keeps Austrians safe from avalanches
The Austrian Torrent and Avalanche Control Centre has deployed a Liebherr-developed battery energy storage system to power the cranes, offices, and equipment used in the construction of this year’s consolidation barrier – a critical piece of infrastructure designed to keep Austrians safe from avalanches and landslides this winter. Read more…
How one condo complex electrified all of its 143 parking spots… for free?!
A condominium complex in Northern California recently installed EV chargers into every single one of its 143 parking spots, future-proofing the whole complex for a fully-electrified future, and it managed to do it with zero cost out of pocket. Here’s how. Read more…
Kiepe Electric unveils new HPC platform and trolleybus upgrade
Kiepe Electric has unveiled new drive and platform solutions for electric buses. Centre stage are the latest-generation Kiepe Traction Inverter, the modular “eBus HPC Powertrain Platform” and an upgrade package that converts standard battery buses into trolleybuses. Read more…
French charging startup WAAT raises €100 million
WAAT, a French startup specialising in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in private environments, has raised €100 million in a funding round. Read more…
XCharge EU opens new technical centre in Madrid
XCharge EU has opened a new 5,000-square-foot technical centre in Madrid, combining offices, testing facilities, warehouse, and workshop. The site is designed to strengthen customer support across Southern Europe and Latin America, while accelerating R&D on high-power charging solutions. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: 50 kW portable DC fast charger from Lincoln Electric
The welding equipment experts at Lincoln Electric know a thing or two about high-voltage equipment. Now, they’re bringing that electrical expertise to a whole new market with a portable, self-contained, 50 kW DC fast charger designed to deliver a quick shot of range and get stranded drivers back on the road. Read more…
