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Electrek·5h ago
Kia’s EV sales gain steam as it prepares to launch the EV3
Kia is off to a record start in the US in 2026, led by strong demand for hybrid and electric vehicles. The three-row EV9 and EV6 gained momentum last month, but the EV3 will likely be Kia’s biggest hit yet. more…
Podcast: Tesla Semi is here, Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, 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 Tesla Semi entering production, our Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian’s earnings, and more. more…
InsideEVs·7h ago
The Rivian R2 Costs Half As Much To Build As The R1S. Here's How Rivian Did It.
From shorter wires to fewer parts, Rivian found lots of clever ways to make its most important vehicle yet a lot cheaper to build.
ENGWE anniversary sale $1,048 savings, Lectric e-bikes get up to $793 savings, Segway Max G30P e-scooter $500 low, more
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with an EV-packed edition, starting with ENGWE’s 12th Anniversary Sale that is offering up to $1,048 savings and bundled gear on three e-bikes, one of which is the new M20 3.0 Moped-Style e-bike with $248 in FREE gear starting from $1,399 . Likewise, Lectric has launched its Mo
BYD just sold its most expensive EV ever for nearly $3 million
BYD’s 3,000 hp electric supercar, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme, sold for nearly $3 million at the Beijing Auto Show, making it the event’s highest-priced vehicle. more…
Tesla launches Basecharger for Semi, reveals $188,000 Megacharger
Tesla has launched a new “Semi Charging for Business” program that allows fleet operators and businesses to purchase and install their own Megacharger and a brand-new product called the Basecharger — a lower-power 125 kW charger designed for depot and overnight use. The online configurator reveals a starting price of $
Ars Technica · Cars·11h ago
Is your Purosangue SUV not sharp enough? Ferrari has you covered.
We'll soon get to see the brand's first EV; first, a more honed V12 four-seater.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is back with sales now up 11% in 2026
Hyundai’s electric SUV remains a top seller in the US after sales rebounded quicker than expected. IONIQ 5 sales are now up 11% through April 2026. more…
Toyota’s 3-row electric SUV is gaining a luxury Lexus sibling: Here’s our first look [Images]
Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand will unveil its first three-row electric SUV in less than a week. The higher-end sibling to the Highlander EV was spotted testing for the first time ahead of its debut. more…
Tesla (TSLA) reveals $573M web of transactions between Elon Musk’s companies
Tesla’s amended annual filing reveals the full scope of the financial web connecting Elon Musk’s companies — $573 million in revenue from SpaceX and xAI alone, plus millions more in expenses flowing to X, The Boring Company, and Musk’s personal security firm. The 10-K/A filing, submitted to the SEC on April 30, paints
There's a lot of hype about Chinese EVs—is any of it true?
In addition to being full of screens, China now wants its cars to be packed with AI.
Rivian Boosts Initial Georgia Plant Capacity To 300,000 Units
The EV startup said production at its new factory is still on track to begin in 2028.
A 65% cost cut? This 100-electric van rollout is ready to prove it
Workhorse just landed a 100‑truck order – and it’s tied to a model that could make electric fleets easier to run. more…
Rivian (RIVN) lifts production capacity for its Georgia plant by 50% to 300K vehicles annually
Rivian (RIVN) now expects to produce up to 300,000 vehicles at its Georgia manufacturing plant, a 50% increase from its initial estimate. more…
DC is turning street poles into EV chargers – Voltpost is helping
Washington, DC, just awarded funding to Voltpost to convert its street poles into EV charging stations. more…
BYD is about to unleash this 1,000+ hp drop-top electric hypercar in Europe [Images]
BYD calls it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. After its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show, the Denza Z is set to go head-to-head with Europe’s top luxury automakers this summer. more…
Yozma IN 10 electric mini dirt bike at exclusive new $999 low, EcoFlow sale drops DELTA 3 Plus to $599, Anker SOLIX, more
Our Thursday Green Deals are being headlined by an exciting exclusive deal for our readers on the Yozma IN 10 Off-Road Electric Mini Dirt Bike for a new $999 low . We also have EcoFlow’s latest Outdoor Power Sale with up to 64% discounts on power stations, like the 1,024Wh DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station at a $599
Kia’s electric van is about to go on patrol with AI cameras and drones
Kia’s electric van can do it all. The AI Patrol PV5 will hit the road later this year, equipped with custom AI cameras and drones. more…
Hyundai’s Pleos infotainment system is like Tesla’s, but with one big difference [Images]
The new Hyundai Pleos Connect is an easier-to-use, AI-based infotainment system that’s more like using a smartphone. It’s similar to Tesla’s, but with one key difference. more…
China’s Rolls-Royce Rival May Have Found A Shortcut Into Europe
Hongqi, once known as Chairman Mao’s preferred car brand, may use a Stellantis plant in Spain to speed up its European EV push.
How Honda, Yamaha, and other Japanese leaders are racing towards electric motorcycles
For years, much of the electric motorcycle spotlight has focused on startups and legacy spinoffs . But quietly – and increasingly not so quietly – Japan’s motorcycle giants have been laying the groundwork for a major shift of their own. Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki may not be flooding showrooms with high-perform
BMW updates new iX3 range to 434 miles in the US, and then drops it back to 400 miles
The new iX3 will go on sale soon as BMW’s first Neue Klasse EV. Ahead of its US launch, BMW updated the 2027 iX3 range estimates to 434 miles. more…
Tesla FSD Has A Real Rival. But It Drives Very Differently
This first real-world test with Western journalists reveals where VLA 2.0 shines, and where FSD still pulls ahead.
Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ unsupervised fleet finally shows some signs of ramping up
Tesla’s “unsupervised” Robotaxi fleet has grown to 25 cumulative vehicles across three Texas cities, according to new data from the Robotaxi Tracker. It’s still an extremely number far below what CEO Elon Musk predicted, but it marks the first real signs of growth nearly a year into the program. The data shows Tesla ad
NEVI EV charger rollout sped up in 2025, still not fast enough due to roadblocks
EV charger installations funded by the US’ federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program finally started to accelerate in 2025, but were still held back by unnecessary federal roadblocks that slowed Americans’ access to clean transportation options, according to a new report. more…
CHINA RECAP: Beijing, Xiaomi test drive, BYD news, and a fresh home battery pilot
On today’s totally true episode of Quick Charge , Fred returns from the Beijing Auto Show with a fresh look at the future of the car business, and a test drive in a 2nd generation Xiaomi SU7 does nothing to convince him that China hasn’t just set the bar even higher. more…
2027 Chevy Blazer EV drops CCS for Tesla-style NACS port
GM is continuing its shift to Tesla’s NACS charging standard, and the 2027 Chevy Blazer EV is next in line. more…
This EV Charging Robot Actually Makes A Ton Of Sense For Charging Robotaxis
Watch this company's clever solution to one of the most human-operated robotaxi functions.
Tesla Semi: first truck rolls off high-volume production line
Tesla has produced the first Semi truck off its new high-volume production line at Gigafactory Nevada, marking a critical milestone for the long-delayed electric truck program. The automaker shared an image of the truck on its official Tesla Semi account on X, confirming volume production is now underway at the dedicat
Rocsys unveils hands-free charging system for robotaxis, raises $13M
Rocsys launched the M1, which it calls the world’s first hands-free charging system capable of serving multiple bays in robotaxi depot operations. A single overhead-mounted unit can charge vehicles across up to 10 bays without human intervention. The Dutch-American company also announced a $13 million Series A extensio
Rivian is adding 150+ fast chargers at popular LA shopping hubs
Rivian is scaling up in Southern California with a big expansion of its Caruso partnership, adding two showrooms and lining up more than 150 fast chargers across some of LA’s busiest retail properties. more…
Here’s our first look at the Hyundai IONIQ 3 standard version [Video]
Just over a week after its official debut, Hyundai showcased the IONIQ 3 standard version for the first time. more…
This Chinese EV Coupe Wouldn't Look Out Of Place In Monaco
Lynk & Co’s GT concept is gorgeous, very fast on paper, and possibly going into production.
Chinese EVs Can Now Project Entire Movies From Their Headlights
While the U.S. is just catching up on adaptive driving beams, China's newest EVs can project full-color movies from their headlights.
Audi's Most Affordable EV Gets More Range, Faster Charging And Updated Tech
The refreshed Q4 E-Tron gets a new range-boosting motor and quicker charging with bidirectional power and has up to three screens.
BYD’s Denza Z Is The 1,000-HP Roadster Tesla Refuses To Build
Tesla has continually postponed the second-gen Roadster. Now, China’s BYD is stepping up with a spec monster.
Tesla Is Killing The Model S. But Its Legacy Is Everywhere
After 14 years, the Model S is bowing out. But the car industry it helped create will continue living in its shadow.
The Hyundai Ioniq V Looks Great. Its Job Is To Take Back China
Hyundai wants to sell 500,000 cars in China soon, and this wedge-shaped sedan could get them there.
As electric aspirations fade, Porsche sells its stake in Bugatti
Porsche's stake in Bugatti and Rimac Group have been sold to private equity.
China's BMW iX3 And i3 Aren't Just Longer. They're Better
The long-wheelbase BMW Neue Klasse EVs in China get extra space and additional features.
BMW bumps the 7 Series for 2027, adds all-new battery
The 2027 7 Series is available as an EV, with an inline-six, or an inline-six PHEV.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Gets Bidirectional Charging And Real Buttons
Volkswagen is adding several new features to its electric minibus. However, America won’t be getting any of them.
Rivian Has Started R2 Production. Customer Deliveries Are 'On Track' For This Spring
Rivian prepares for its Tesla moment as the R2 production officially kicks off. Deliveries are "on track" for later this spring.
Tesla Says It Will Need To Build Micro Factories To Retrofit Old Cars For FSD
Millions of Teslas sold between 2019 and 2023 will not be able to achieve unsupervised Full Self-Driving without the hardware upgrade.
Tesla reports Q1 2026 earnings: Still profitable
Car sales are up, battery sales and emissions credits are down.
Hyundai Is Upping Its EV Warranty Over A Common Failure. But Many Owners Are Still Upset
Hyundai is upping the warranty of its ICCU to a whopping 15 years, or 180,000 miles. Some owners say that's not enough.
As EV batteries improve, ChargePoint debuts 600 kW fast charger
The new design is cheaper and will even fit in convenience store parking lots.
Smart’s Tiny Two-Door EV Is Back
It’s now called the Smart #2, and it promises a lot more range than the previous-generation Fortwo EV.
CATL's new LFP battery can charge from 10 to 98% in less than 7 minutes
The self-heating Shenxing battery still performs even in Arctic temperatures.
$25,000 buys plenty of used EVs: Here are some options
Is $20,000–$25,000 a sweet spot for secondhand electric cars? We think so.
IONNA Rechargeries are coming to more than 350 Circle K stations
The OEM-backed charging network offers 400 kW NACS and CCS DC fast chargers.
Volkswagen stops building ID.4s in the US, has inventory "into 2027"
Yet another automaker cancels an EV for gasoline SUVs in America.
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