NeoVolta launches a US BESS manufacturing platform in Georgia to scale utility and C&I power storage with 2 GWh initial capacity by 2026. Read more…
Podcast: TSLA shareholders wake up, Xpeng targets EU, VW goes cheaper, 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 Tesla shareholders potentially starting to wake up, Xpeng targeting the European market, VW going cheaper with its EVs, and more. Read more…
BMW i3 Touring caught for the first time, and that wagon rear is hard to miss
After the sedan version launched last month, the new BMW i3 Touring was captured for the first time with its wagon tail on display. Read more…
Toyota Is Paying EV Drivers $3,000 To Switch To A bZ
Toyota is dangling a $3,000 incentive in front of existing EV owners if they make the move to a bZ. Read More…
Evolution Metals signs supply deal for non-China NdPr metal used in EV motor magnets
Evolution Metals & Technologies secures non-China NdPr metal supply from SRE Vietnam to boost EV motor magnet production capacity by 2026. Read more…
2026 Nissan Micra EV 52 kWh real life range test with 18-inch wheels and summer tires
Small electric vehicles are particularly well suited to urban driving, which is why Nissan has revived the familiar Micra nameplate as a fully electric model based on the Renault 5 E-Tech. The two cars share many of their key components, yet each brand has applied its own interpretation of how a modern city car should look, feel and drive. In… Read more…
Mercedes confirms next-generation GLA for Rastatt plant
Mercedes-Benz will unveil the third generation of the GLA at the end of July. The compact SUV is set to transition to an electric-first line-up, with the battery-electric version launching this year and hybrid petrol variants following in 2027. According to a media report, production will remain at the Rastatt plant, a decision that was not considered certain amid the manufacturer’s ongoing cost-cutting efforts. Read more…
California’s EV Rebate Won’t Apply To All Cars. These 13 Automakers Qualify
Brands like BMW and Mercedes are off the list, but for a good reason. Read More…
Toyota is offering $3,000 if you trade in your old EV for its new electric SUV
Toyota’s new bZ electric SUV is nearly outselling the Prius this year. With an extra $3,000 off if you trade in your old EV in California, it might be worth checking out. Read more…
The Winners And Losers In EVs In 2026 So Far
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, we talk about the EV shakeout of 2026, Tesla’s big comeback, and a new EV called Chip. Read More…
Isuzu tests battery swapping for electric refuse trucks
Isuzu is testing the use of swappable batteries for electric refuse trucks in Japan. As part of a pilot project in Yokohama, the batteries can be exchanged within minutes to reduce downtime and increase vehicle availability. Read more…
Hungary: Former foreign minister joins BYD
Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó is moving into the private sector – joining BYD. The appointment is likely to prove controversial, as Szijjártó played a key role in bringing the Chinese carmaker to Hungary. Read more…
China introduces consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries
China will end the tax exemption for lithium-ion batteries that has been in place since 2015. From September, the country will levy a consumption tax on lithium-based batteries, while sodium-ion and solid-state batteries will remain exempt for the time being. The move is intended to encourage the development and adoption of next-generation battery technologies. Read more…
BYD Wants To Overtake Toyota, And It Says It Doesn’t Need America To Do It
BYD wants to be the top-selling car company in the world within the next five years—with or without selling in the U.S. Read More…
‘Completely Insane’: China Has 650 New Car Models So Far This Year
China is averaging around 30 brand-new cars every single month—the U.S. does that in a year. Read More…
Forsee Power’s ZEN 55 LFP RAIL battery to equip KONCAR trains in Croatia
Forsee Power’s ZEN 55 LFP RAIL battery powers KONČAR’s new battery-electric trains in Croatia, enabling efficient regional rail service. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New Tern HSD, 65 MPH ‘e-bike’, Segway Xaber review, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike launches from Tern, Trek, Momentum, and Ariel Rider, reviews of the Infinite Machine Olto and Segway Xaber, and more. Read more…
Tesla launches in Latvia and Uruguay, expanding on two continents
Tesla opened two new markets in less than 24 hours, launching in Latvia and Uruguay in back-to-back announcements this week. Read more…
Volkswagen’s new ID. Polo EV secured 25,000 orders in weeks — Now, it’s even cheaper
Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID. Polo with the smaller 37 kWh battery, starting at under $30,000. The lower-priced model arrives after Volkswagen’s new EV received 25,000 orders weeks after it went on sale. Read more…
How getting a Garmin watch changed my e-biking (and my fitness lifestyle)
I’m not usually the kind of person who gets excited about wearing a watch. But I am apparently the kind of person who paces around my living room at a quarter to midnight because a tiny computer on my wrist informed me I was 200 steps short of today’s goal. Read more…
