This electric minivan wants to make you love MPVs again
By Peter Johnson
It’s about the size of the Kia PV5 and VW ID. Buzz. As “a real alternative to SUVs and saloons,” Renault’s E-Space Concept makes you want to love minivans again. more…
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Smart #2 revives the electric Fortwo with 290 km of range for €19,990
By Fred Lambert
Smart is back in the two-seater business. The Mercedes-Benz and Geely joint venture unveiled the all-electric Smart #2 at the Paris Motor Show today, with a 35.8 kWh LFP battery, up to 290 km (180 miles) of WLTP range, and a starting price of €19,990. That’s more than double the range of the last Smart EQ Fortwo, which never got DC fast charging. Early orders open in Europe tomorrow, and deliveries start in 2027. more…
Huawei-backed AITO sets Europe launch for fall 2027 with 4 luxury SUVs
By Fred Lambert
AITO will start selling cars in Europe in the fall of 2027. The Chinese luxury SUV brand, built by Seres with Huawei’s technology, confirmed the timing at the Paris Motor Show today, where it showed the AITO 9, 8, 7, and 6. AITO sold 426,000 vehicles in 2025, more than any other Chinese luxury brand. Now it has a date for Europe. But you won’t find the word “Huawei” anywhere in its Paris press kit. more…
TEMO launches clever new electric boat motor in the US
By Micah Toll
French electric marine motor manufacturer TEMO is bringing its latest electric propulsion system to North America, offering sailboat owners an interesting middle ground between a conventional outboard and a permanently installed pod drive. more…
BYD reveals flagship 7-seat electric SUV with over 400 miles of range
By Peter Johnson
The flagship seven-seater is BYD’s first vehicle in Europe to feature its second-generation batteries and Flash Charging tech, delivering over 400 miles of range. more…
NHTSA weighs probe into claims Tesla Robotaxis speed in school zones
By Fred Lambert
A new defect petition accuses Tesla’s Robotaxis of speeding through active school zones, and NHTSA has opened a file to decide whether to investigate. The agency puts the affected fleet at about 1,000 vehicles, Model Y and Cybercab. It’s the third federal action aimed at Tesla’s driverless fleet in about five weeks, after an audit query and a Special Order over how the Cybercab was certified. more…
Electric trucks meet hydro power at one of Canada’s busiest ports
By Jo Borrás
Electric work trucks are earning their keep at one of Canada’s busiest container terminals, where Peterbilt’s battery-powered box vans are keeping cargo moving without the air pollution of diesel and propane. And now, they’re getting recognized for it. more…
Autonomous military 6×6 packs electric drive and go-anywhere grit [video]
By Jo Borrás
The Hunter WOLF military robot is one of six private-sector projects chosen for US Army’s Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative – an advanced research initiative designed to modernize infantry support for soldiers on the battlefield. more…
This electric motorcycle company just hit 10 million battery swaps – and it’s profitable
By Micah Toll
Brazilian electric motorcycle and battery-swapping company Vammo is hitting several major milestones as it prepares to take its model beyond its home of São Paulo, including reaching EBITDA profitability, surpassing 10 million battery swaps, and growing to more than 10,000 active riders. more…
The legendary Citroen 2CV is back as a €15k electric concept for 2028
By Jameson Dow
Citroën has unveiled a concept electric version of its classic 2CV, aiming to bring the vehicle to market in 2028 for just €15,000. more…
Survey Sunday: Electrek readers find the silver lining in high fuel prices
By Jo Borrás
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether our Electrek believed there might be some silver lining to the record-breaking fuel prices following the start of the war in Iran. After nearly 2,000 responses, here’s what you told us. more…
Back in the real world: electric equipment is saving job sites BIG MONEY
By Jo Borrás
For a lot of fleet managers, whether or not electrified equipment assets will lead to real world savings that are worth the higher up-front costs might feel theoretical, but early adopters Groupe Bellemare have been operating battery-powered heavy equipment for years – and their real-world results are real impressive. more…
As electric semi truck race heats up, SoCal is getting another charging hub
By Jo Borrás
As record-breaking diesel prices drive demand for electric big rigs, so, too is the demand for commercial truck charging climbing. To meet that demand, EV Realty as announced a new, Inland Empire site for its next electric semi truck charging hub. more…
459 hp, 0-60 in 3.9 sec, and AWD – meet Mitsubishi’s new-age electric EVO [video]
By Jo Borrás
Mitusbishi’s North American dealers have been trudging along with an aging, badge-engineered model line for years – but overseas? It’s a different story, and the 459 hp all-wheel drive ASX VR-e electric hot hatch shown here is plug-in proof. more…
BYD builds 150,000th commercial NEV – an 800 hp Q3 electric semi truck
By Jo Borrás
The BYD Q3 battery-electric semi truck shown here marked a major production milestone this week, becoming the 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle to roll off the assembly line at BYD’s truck plant in Huai’an, Jiangsu province. more…
Battery swap works: Nio completes 1.2 million swaps in a SINGLE WEEK
By Jo Borrás
While oil prices and range anxiety dominate Western EV headlines, Nio’s battery-swap system in China keeps reaching new milestones that prove the technology can rival a traditional refueling infrastructure at scale, performing 1.2 million battery swaps over the holiday. more…
Tesla’s next big clean energy source is rising in the Arizona desert
By Michelle Lewis
A 450-megawatt (MW) solar farm with a massive battery system is now under construction in Arizona – and Tesla has already lined up about 90% of its expected electricity output. more…
Hyundai is offering a 10% discount on the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 EVs
By Peter Johnson
Hyundai’s electric SUVs are even more tempting this month with a 10% discount, or up to $7,000 in total savings. more…
Americans want 300 miles of EV range – but most say 75 or less covers their day
By Michelle Lewis
Most Americans say 75 miles of range would be more than enough for their daily drive, but when it comes to choosing an EV, a fair number want a much bigger cushion. more…
Podcast: Tesla goes V2H, Kia EV3 first drive, Jaguar Type 01, 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 Tesla finally launching V2H, our Kia EV3 first drive, Jaguar Type 01, and more. more…
BMW iX5 spotted ahead of US launch, sporting its new Double-X headlights
By Peter Johnson
You can’t miss BMW’s new “Double-X” lights, which debut on the all-electric iX5 and X5. The new iX5 was spotted testing ahead of its upcoming US launch, giving us a look at the new lighting signature in real life. more…
Bluetti Na(Sodium) 900Wh power station at exclusive $665 low in Encore Sale, Anker solar multi-cam kits $310 off, Navee EVs, more
By Reinette LeJeune
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals led by the Bluetti Encore Sale that is completely switching up its power station deals, including bringing back the winter-ready 900Wh Pioneer Na(Sodium) Portable Power Station at an exclusive $665 low. Right behind that, we have three exclusive deals on Anker solar multi-cam kits with HomeBase 3 that end tonight, starting from $290. There’s also the Navee Fall EV Sale that is offering a nice array of bonus extra savings (up to 65% off total) on e-scooters, like the premium UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter down at a new $1,600 low at $900 off. You’ll…
Kia’s 7-seat electric people mover just got a bit cheaper in the UK
By Peter Johnson
Kia’s 7-seat PV5 electric van is now eligible for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), bringing the starting price down to £35,495 ($47,000). more…
BYD launches pre-orders for the new Seagull, a larger version of its popular $10K EV
By Peter Johnson
The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable electric vehicle, starting at about $10,000 in China and sold overseas as the Dolphin Surf. BYD is preparing to introduce a new version that will likely be an even “bigger” hit. more…
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