Toyota joins the extended-range EV race, but not as you’d expect
By Peter Johnson
Toyota is the latest carmaker with plans to launch an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), expected to arrive next year. more…
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Tesla goes to trial over racism claims against Black workers at ‘plantation’
By Fred Lambert
Tesla goes on trial today over allegations that its flagship Fremont factory subjected thousands of Black workers to racial slurs, segregation, and lower pay. The case is brought by the state of California, covers more than 6,000 workers, and carries no cap on damages. It’s the biggest of the many discrimination cases Tesla has been fighting since 2017, and the first one brought by a government agency to reach a full trial. more…
Chevrolet Bolt EV 2026 Review: Can the new powertrain save it?
By Bastien Theron
I drove 854.2 km (530.8 miles) with the 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2RS, with a brand-new powertrain for its rebirth, over a week. Back roads, cities, and highways were on the menu, with the usual fast charging from very low SOC. How did it fare? more…
BYD’s $10,000 EV has a big sibling on the way, and here’s our first look [Images]
By Peter Johnson
The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable EV, starting at about $10,000 in China. In Europe, the UK, and other markets, it’s sold as the Dolphin Surf or Mini, but BYD is preparing to launch a larger variant that may be an even “bigger” hit. more…
South Park just took on America’s e-bike problem – and surprisingly nailed a lot of it
By Micah Toll
South Park has finally come for e-bikes. And perhaps surprisingly, underneath all the explosions, biker gangs, racist caricatures, and general South Park-ness of it all, the show actually managed to make some pretty insightful observations about the current state of e-bikes in America. more…
Volkswagen’s new ID. Cross brings a more affordable electric SUV to the lineup
By Peter Johnson
The ID. Cross is a “true Volkswagen,” adding a more affordable electric SUV to the lineup with prices starting at around $32,000. more…
Musk pitches 200-mph Austin-San Antonio ‘Hyperloop’ tunnel, again
By Fred Lambert
Elon Musk says the Boring Company is working on a 200-mph “Hyperloop” tunnel between Austin and San Antonio that would cut the drive to under 30 minutes. He posted the claim on X this weekend with no route, no timeline, and no cost. It’s a version of a promise Musk has been making for more than a decade. So far, he hasn’t built any of them. more…
Tesla and Sunrun’s virtual power plant dispatch record 580 MW to California grid
By Fred Lambert
Sunrun and Tesla pulled a record 580 megawatts of power from home batteries onto California’s grid during a heat wave on September 9, the largest residential distributed power plant event ever recorded. The dispatch pooled more than 140,000 home batteries across the state and ran for a three-hour window in the evening, when the grid was straining under air-conditioning load. more…
European AUDI dealers could be facing a lawsuit from … Audi
By Jo Borrás
A joint venture between Chinese carmaker SAIC and German car brand Audi, the all-electric AUDI (all caps) brand has been turning heads in the Chinese market with solid all-weather performance, reasonable prices and plenty of chunky Teutonic style. Now, AUDI cars are turning up in Europe — and Audi is pissed. more…
Tesla reopens $50,000 Roadster reservations ahead of October 1 unveil
By Fred Lambert
Tesla has reopened reservations for its next-generation Roadster, asking buyers for a $50,000 deposit about two weeks before the car is even unveiled. The reserve page went live this week ahead of an October 1 reveal near Waco, Texas. It’s the second time Tesla has collected $50,000 for the Roadster. The first batch of deposit-holders is still waiting, nearly nine years later. more…
Cadillac’s go-fast electric SUV arrives makes its way Down Under
By Jo Borrás
Following the debut of its Formula 1 team earlier this year, GM’s global ambitions for flagship luxury brand Cadillac continue to unfold in the 2027 model year as the ultra-hot V-series Lyriq-V EV makes its way to dealers Down Under. more…
As diesel hits $10/gal., rumors swirl that stations are running out
By Jo Borrás
Last week, a number of diesel stations in California appeared on social media with the prices pinned at 9.99 – the highest number the pumps could display. Today, the pictures are showing something different: gas stations that are out of diesel entirely. more…
From 10-97% SOC in 9 minutes: Sunwoda joins the flash charging race
By Jo Borrás
Chinese battery brand Sunwoda has just revealed a new EV battery charging system that can add 100 km (~62 miles) of range to an EV every minute, and can take a battery from from 10-97% SOC in less than 10 minutes. At room temperature. more…
SONDORS’ abandoned 3-wheeled electric car just showed up for sale on eBay
By Micah Toll
If you’ve ever wanted to own a genuine piece of electric vehicle vaporware history, now might be your chance. One of the most interesting artifacts from SONDORS’ more ambitious days has just surfaced for sale on eBay: the company’s three-wheeled electric car prototype. more…
Here’s all the dumb oil wars that electric cars have nothing to do with
By Jameson Dow
We’ve all heard about the Strait of Hormuz, currently closed to most ship traffic as a result of a now six month long war of choice that seems to have no real strategy attached. But that’s just one of many oil conflicts that are currently affecting oil availability… and electric cars have nothing to do with any of them. more…
Climate XChange is giving away more EVs than ever before in its 11th Annual EV Raffle
By Sponsored Post
What would you choose with up to $120,000 to spend on a fully customized EV – a Lucid Air, Rivian R1S, Porsche Macan Electric, BMW i7, or perhaps two EVs instead of one? more…
E-quipment highlight: 4,400 hp Wabtec FLXDrive electric locomotive [update]
By Jo Borrás
After nearly a year of operation on a dedicated track line at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Australia, BHP is proving that these 4,400 hp battery-electric powered heavy-haul locomotives are ready for prime time. UPDATE 19SEP2026: there’s a video! more…
Swaptopus inches towards reality as CATL reveals new semi truck battery
By Jo Borrás
In a move that challenges Orange Juicer and Buick Electra for the highly coveted Best Name in the EV Business title, a new venture between CATL and Octopus Energy called “Swaptopus” has been formed to build out a European battery swap network for commercial trucks. more…
New self-loading tech for bulk cargo vessels cuts freight emissions in HALF
By Jo Borrás
Moving millions of tons of coal, sugar, and other bulk cargo is serious business, and decarbonizing that business presents a number of unique challenges – especially when loading and unloading. That’s what makes the new MV Yampu so interesting: it’s the world’s first self-loading and unloading bulk cargo vessel! more…
Toyota’s new electric SUVs are catching on, with nearly 5,000 sold in August
By Peter Johnson
Toyota led US new EV sales growth last month with a refreshed lineup of electric SUVs. more…
Podcast: Tesla Roadster gets a date, VW XL1 comes back electric, BYD’s new Tesla fighter, and more
By Fred Lambert
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 the Tesla Roadster getting a reveal date, VW XL1 coming back electric, BYD’s new Tesla fighter, and more. more…
Hyundai warns the US may be next in line for a wave of cheaper Chinese EVs
By Peter Johnson
Chinese automakers like BYD are quickly taking over global markets with low-cost electric vehicles, and Hyundai Motor’s CEO Jose Munoz warned the US could be next without safeguards. more…
Anker SOLIX E10 system sale starts from exclusive $3,799 low, Heybike ALPHA mid-drive e-bike $1,099 low, EcoFlow, more
By Reinette LeJeune
We’re closing out the week’s Green Deals with a jam-packed edition, led by Anker’s SOLIX E10 Whole-Home Backup System Sale with exclusive bonus savings that starts the pricing from a $3,799 low. Right behind it is an exclusive $700 discount on Heybike’s ALPHA All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike at its $1,099 low, followed by an EcoFlow flash sale that gives you the upper-tier 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Power Station with a 500W modular solar panel down at $1,899, among other units. We also have EGO’s Multi-Head System with an 8-inch Carbon-Fiber Edger Attachment at a new $173 low, the roborock RockM…
BMW begins iX3 deliveries early in the US as demand surges
By Peter Johnson
BMW can’t build the new iX3 fast enough, with over 100,000 orders and production now running around the clock. Some in the US may get a chance to get theirs early. more…
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