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 Tesla’s alarming Robotaxi numbers, Ferrari’s controversial Luce, Waymo Ojai, and more. Read more…
BYD’s new electric SUV secures over 30,000 orders in its first week
The Yuan Plus, sold overseas as the Atto 3, is among BYD’s best-selling vehicles. After launching the third-generation model with a longer driving range and Flash Charging, BYD said the new EV received over 30,000 orders in one week. Read more…
Republicans devise another way to make electricity more expensive with new fees
As everything gets less affordable, republicans are proposing big new inspection fees for cheap energy projects, trying to protect their fossil fuel masters from the rise of better options. Read more…
Rivian Says Fight Over Apple CarPlay Is ‘Completely Obsolete’ Thanks To AI
Rivian says the tremendous progress of AI-powered voice assistants will make CarPlay a thing of the past. Read More…
Li Auto reshuffles teams again to deepen AI and robotics push
Li Auto set up three new embodied AI departments to accelerate its transition into an AI and robotics company. Read more…
Graphite One secures Ohio site for 10,000-tonne battery anode materials facility
Graphite One secures Ohio site for a 10,000-tonne anode materials facility targeting Q4 2027 to supply EV and grid storage battery markets. Read more…
Chinese authorities impose a cooling-off period for robotaxis
According to industry watchers, the Chinese robotaxis and autonomous driving systems in general are making big strides in the country. However, due to an incident in Wuhan on March 31 this year, regulatory bodies imposed a “cooling-off” period in which companies cannot deploy any new autonomous vehicles for passenger use. The incident in question involved nearly 100 vehicles that suddenly… Read more…
Toyota is scrapping plans to launch one of its most important EVs
The low-slung Lexus LF-ZC electric sedan is dead. Toyota is scrapping plans to launch the next-gen luxury EV, which was expected to enter production later this year with advanced new batteries and a dedicated platform. Read more…
This is the mid-size GM electric off-roader we deserve [Images]
It’s a truck and SUV. GM said the Hummer X “redefines what a mid-size EV can do off-road,” previewing the new concept for the first time. Read more…
GAC’s Govy rolls off first AirCab flying car to target low-altitude economy
The eVTOL, priced at no more than 1.68 million yuan, entered production at a Guangzhou plant with a designed annual capacity of 100 units. Read more…
Geely updates China’s top-selling electric hatchback
The ultra-competitive EV landscape in China demands non-stop improvement from auto manufacturers. To keep up with changing demand, Geely launched a refreshed version of its popular compact hatchback, the Geely Geome Xingyuan. International markets will get this updated vehicle under the name Geely EX2. The manufacturer introduced six distinct trim options with promotional pricing for the lineup starting from RMB… Read more…
Germany: Enercity successfully sells electricity from EV batteries on the power market
Enercity has supplied electricity from several bidirectionally connected electric vehicles into the public grid in Hanover and traded it on the electricity exchange. The achievement marks a milestone in the joint pilot project with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. For the first time, a vehicle fleet operating in a real-world B2B environment has functioned as a virtual storage system within the energy market. The project even generated revenue. Read more…
I Drove China’s Best-Selling Car. It’s On Top For A Reason
The Geely EX2—or Xingyuan—outsells everything Tesla and BYD make. In five minutes with it, you understand why. Read More…
Geely launches updated Xingyuan EV with prices starting under $10,000
The updated Geely Xingyuan has a limited-time starting price of 61,800 yuan ($9,130), a 6% reduction from its predecessor. Read more…
Toyota reportedly pauses plans for electric Lexus saloon
Toyota has reportedly suspended development of an electric Lexus saloon that was due to enter production from late 2026 using a new gigacasting process. The Japanese manufacturer first presented the concept model in 2023 under the name Lexus LF-ZC. Read more…
Rivian R2 matches Tesla Model Y efficiency despite bigger, heavier body
The Rivian R2 Performance’s final EPA ratings are now published, and the numbers confirm something impressive: the R2 Performance matches the Tesla Model Y Performance on efficiency at 105 MPGe combined and 32 kWh per 100 miles — while actually beating it on range with 330 miles versus 306. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aistaland GT7 starts pre-sales, targeting shooting brake market
Aistaland GT7 pre-sales start at 219,900 yuan ($32,490), featuring Huawei’s latest ADS 5 smart driving system and high-spec LiDAR. Read more…
Li Auto to launch updated L8 in late June, shifting seating layout from 6 to 5
The new Li L8 will transition from a six-seat to a five-seat layout to avoid cannibalizing the similarly six-seat Li L9. Read more…
Waymo to launch new Ojai robotaxi model for passenger service
Robotaxi operator Waymo has announced plans to integrate the new Ojai vehicle model into its public transport service in the coming weeks. The electric van was developed together with Chinese manufacturer Zeekr, which supplies the chassis and body. Waymo, however, equips the vehicles with its own sensors, computers and software. Read more…
Market launch of E7X: Audi’s sub-brand makes its second move in China
Audi has launched sales of the second model of its sub-brand in China. The AUDI E7X is available in five variants with starting prices ranging from the equivalent of €34,200 to €45,600. The new model is a full-sized crossover SUV measuring five meters in length and offering up to 500 kW of power. Read more…
