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InsideEVs·6h ago
A Tesla Model Y Battery Test Looked Bad. Then The Degradation Almost Stopped
After a sharp early drop, this Tesla Model Y's recent battery health test suggests this mostly fast-charged LFP pack has settled down.
Electrek·21h ago
BYD’s luxury SUV received a record 150,000 orders, and now it’s headed overseas
The Great Tang is the largest, most luxurious SUV to launch under the BYD brand. After a hot start in China, racking up a record 150,000 orders ahead of launch, BYD is bringing the flagship electric SUV overseas, including Europe, by the end of 2026.
Podcast: we drive Aptera’s solar car, Tesla Cybercab specs revealed, Lucid Cosmos design leaks, 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 Jamie’s first drive in Aptera’s solar car, Tesla Cybercab specs revealed, Lucid Cosmos design leak, and more.
Hyundai is giving the Kona EV a complete overhaul, and it already looks like an upgrade
The Kona EV is making a comeback, but it will look much different this time with Hyundai’s new design and latest infotainment setup.
400 hp Mercedes-Benz VLE 300 combines limo luxury with lots of legroom
The newest Mercedes-Benz VLE 300 electric MPV combines 800V battery tech with limousine-level luxury, top-shelf infotainment options, room for eight, and enough rear legroom to make an S-Class feel like a mini Cooper.
Jeep’s off-road EV goes on sale for $67,000, but its range is a bit disappointing
Jeep’s first real off-road EV is finally here. The 2026 Jeep Recon EV is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.
Telo confirms 400 kW sustained charging for its tiny electric truck
Telo confirmed that its Mini-sized MT1 electric truck will charge at 400 kW sustained — a charging rate that puts it in the company of luxury EVs costing two to three times as much. The startup also revealed a dual 800V/400V split-pack battery architecture designed to maximize performance on any fast charger, not just
Maserati boosts Folgore EV range by up to 85 km in 2026 refresh
Maserati revealed updates to its Folgore electric lineup, with the GranTurismo Folgore now claiming over 540 km (335 miles) of WLTP range — an improvement of roughly 85 km over the previous version thanks to new energy management algorithms. The range gains come as Maserati fights for relevance amid a sales collapse th
Meet Honda’s new $25,000 electric hot hatch
Honda launched the Super-N, a “fun” electric hot hatch in the UK, starting at just $25,000.
Wheel-E Podcast: New Gazelle, Specialized e-bikes, Ukrainian e-motos, 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 models from several premium brands, Bosch gets into hub motors, Vinfast excels on two wheels, Ukraine doubles down on e-moto
Colombia announces 750 mile electric truck corridor linking Bogotá to Cartagena
In a major win for Latin American air quality, the new 750 mile Ruta-E electric truck corridor will connect Bogotá and Cartagena with charging infrastructure built to support the more than 1,000 commercial EVs set to hit Colombia’s roads by 2032.
Volvo just made public EV charging a lot less annoying
Volvo EX90 drivers in the US can now charge at public charging networks, including Superchargers and IONNA DC fast chargers, without opening an app or pulling out a credit card.
Tesla HW3 claim grows to 7,000 owners, gets law firm backing for collective action
The Dutch collective claim against Tesla over broken “Full Self-Driving” promises on Hardware 3 vehicles has reached nearly 7,000 verified participants and secured backing from law firm Kennedy Van der Laan for a formal legal action. The initiative, which launched in April with 3,000 signups in its first week , is now
Subaru announces 2027 Solterra EV prices remain under $40,000 after a major upgrade
After a complete overhaul in 2026, the 2027 Subaru Solterra will go on sale at the same price, starting at under $40,000.
Honda and QuantumScape (QS) team up to make ‘game-changing’ solid-state batteries
Honda and QuantumScape (QS) announced a new partnership to commercialize solid-state batteries for EVs and more.
Sweden tells EU to reject Tesla ‘FSD’ unless speeding is removed
Sweden’s transport authority has told the European Union it should vote against approving Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” across the bloc unless the system’s ability to exceed posted speed limits is removed. The recommendation, in a previously unreported April 30 letter to the EU’s Technical Committee on Motor
The Ford Mustang Mach-e is on borrowed time as more affordable EVs roll in
After discontinuing the all-electric F-150 Lightning, it looks like the Mustang Mach-E is also running out of time. Ford is preparing to launch a new generation of EVs that are more affordable, more efficient, and more profitable, starting with the $30,000 pickup in 2027.
Tesla teases new FSD features — but it’s still not the self-driving promised
Elon Musk says Tesla’s Full Self-Driving will soon remember your parking preferences and let you talk to it through Grok, like giving directions to an Uber driver. The features sound useful, and they reflect how genuinely impressive FSD has become — but they also underscore that it remains a supervised driver-assist sy
Volkswagen’s new EV hot hatch captured for the first time, but it’s not the ID. Polo GTI
The ID. Polo GTI will go on sale this fall as Volkswagen’s first electric GTI, but another EV hot hatch was just caught testing, and we expect to see it in full by the end of the year.
E-bike motor king Bosch launches its first hub motor for electric bicycles
Bosch has just launched its first-ever hub motor for urban e-bikes, bringing Smart System tech to a new market segment.
Tesla loses its head of quality to Stellantis
Tesla’s head of quality, Kahiree Gans, is leaving the automaker to return to Stellantis — the same company Tesla poached him from less than three years ago. Gans has updated his LinkedIn profile to list his new role as “Vice President, Global SQD” at Stellantis, while describing himself as “Ex-Tesla Head of Quality.”
We toured the Aptera factory to see if the solar EV company is gonna make it
Alongside finally getting a chance to drive the Aptera 3-wheeled solar EV , we got a short tour around the company’s facility. It was illuminating – showing off the progress Aptera has made and the challenges still to come for the company.
Here’s how AAA is now getting into e-bikes
AAA may be best known for roadside assistance and travel services, but the organization is now taking a much closer interest in electric bicycles and electric scooters as their popularity continues to surge across the US.
California VPP is rolling out a $6,000 rebate for new home batteries
Ava Community Energy’s SmartHome Battery program is offering income-qualified North California residents up to $6,000 in up front incentive cash to install a FranklinWH smart battery and connect it to the utility’s virtual power plant (VPP).
Skipping The Ferrari Luce Could Cost Collectors The Cars They Really Want
Ferrari’s first EV may be controversial, but for loyal collectors, saying no could make the next dream allocation more difficult.
The 2027 Porsche Taycan Gets Fake Gear Shifts And A Bigger Standard Battery
The refreshed Taycan has a bigger standard battery and more theater through simulated gears.
Tesla Owners Are Using Doll Heads To Fool Full Self-Driving
Is that Dwayne Johnson driving your Tesla? Nope, just his likeness being used to defeat Tesla's driver monitoring systems.
Ars Technica · Cars·3d ago
Native NACS ports, infotainment upgrade for MY27 Porsche Taycan
The bigger battery is standard and there are now simulated "E-Shifts."
BMW Is Opening i3 Orders Way Ahead Of Schedule Due To Huge Demand
BMW had originally planned to open the order books for the all-electric 3 Series this fall. Customers had other ideas.
Rivian Lays Off Hundreds Of Workers A Week After R2 Launch
Rivian cut employees from its service and customer division on Tuesday, the The Wall Street Journal reported.
The Audi A6 Allroad Is Now A Plug-In Hybrid Antidote To Boring SUVs
Thanks to a big battery pack, the new A6 Allroad wagon can deliver nearly 60 miles of electric range on the WLTP cycle.
Telo's Tiny Electric Truck Moves Closer To Reality With An Important New Partner
Telo's adorable truck just hit a major milestone as the company finds a manufacturing partner for the EV's body structure.
Full Tesla Cybercab Specs: EPA Documents Confirm Battery Size, Weight, Power, And Preliminary Range
The first front-wheel-drive Tesla will weigh way less than a Model 3 but still offer plenty of range.
Ford's $30,000 Electric Pickup: Here’s A Closer Look
We get a glimpse at the design sketches as the first prototypes hit the public roads for testing.
This Low-Mileage 2025 Tesla Model Y Lost A Lot Of Range Fast
After 18 months and just over 13,000 miles, Tesla’s own battery-health test showed a result its owner called unacceptable.
The Rivian R2 Is Finally Here. The CEO Just Shared When To Expect More Models
CEO RJ Scaringe hinted about how far around the corner R3 is and what could come next.
The Electric BMW M3 Is Coming. Here's What It Might Look Like
It looks like a close-to-production preview of the production BMW i3 M, but the specs are still under wraps.
The Rivian R2 Is Now Shipping With A Rare Accessory The Competition Forgot Existed
The R2 is billed as a relatively affordable adventure-ready EV. For an extra $755, owners can get some peace of mind.
China Loves This Cheap Battery Tech. Here's Why General Motors Might Not Stick With It
LFP is the industry’s go-to cheap EV battery tech, but GM says another chemistry could offer similar cost benefits with fewer drawbacks.
BYD's New Hybrid Hatchback Could Supercharge Its European Takeover
The Dolphin G DM-i PHEV is BYD's first car designed for Europe and made in Europe.
GM Energy introduces V2G support and new energy storage battery chemistry
There are more than a quarter of a million V2G-capable GM EVs on the roads already.
First Drive: The 2027 Rivian R2 entirely changes the EV game
Rivian's second EV is the sub-$60,000 R2, and it was worth the wait.
Slate Auto gets serious about privacy for its bare-bones EV pickup
With no embedded modem, the Slate Truck is the antithesis of today's connected cars.
2027 Audi RS5 first drive: A performance PHEV with split personalities
Audi has developed an entirely new electric torque-vectoring rear differential.
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