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Tesla is racking up speeding tickets, and YOU are on the hook
On today’s brain-addled episode of Quick Charge , President Trump says electric car drivers have a disease, Full Self Driving won’t stop earning Tesla drivers tickets, and Waymo’s CEO spends over forty minutes…
NYC is putting 600 new EV charging points right at the curb
New York City is going to install 600 new curbside EV charging points across all five boroughs, expanding its network from just 88 Level 2 ports to nearly 700.
A 500 MWh Tesla Megapack battery just went live in Texas
Tesla Megapacks are now helping support the Texas grid at Ørsted’s new 250 MW/500 MWh Old 300 battery storage project.
BYD launches 4-seat ultra-luxe flagship SUV in China for $215,000 [Images]
BYD launched the new Yangwang U8L Premium Edition in China with four captain’s seats, starting at around $215,000.
This 1.5 MW electric truck charger just cleared a key US hurdle
Portuguese EV charging company i-charging has cleared a key hurdle for bringing its 1.5-megawatt (MW) electric truck charger to the US and Canada.
2027 Toyota C-HR EV pricing is here, starting at $37,080
Toyota announced prices for the 2027 C-HR start at $37,080, or $2,100 more than its first electric SUV.
Tesla, SpaceX confirm ‘Terafab’ chip fab site — $16.8B first phase
Tesla and SpaceX have confirmed where they’ll build Terafab, the semiconductor megafactory Elon Musk first teased in March. It’s going to Grimes County, Texas, about an hour northwest of Houston. The companies put the…
Hyundai launches the updated IONIQ 6 in Turkey with a sleek new look and 422 miles of range
The new Hyundai IONIQ 6 is now on sale in Turkey with an updated design, new tech, and a longer driving range.
Forbidden fruit: Buick Electra gets 435 mile range and 376 hp for $25,000
In the “Why don’t they sell that over here?” and “Why can’t we have nice things?” columns this morning, GM has announced range and pricing for its gorgeous new Electra L7 sedan in China, and it is a screaming deal.
BMW fast-tracks i3 production as strong demand sparks a major ramp-up
BMW is hurrying to ramp up production of the new i3 after opening orders early due to stronger-than-expected demand.
Watch Tesla driver plea with police after FSD drove 64 mph in a 45
A police department in Parker, Colorado, pulled over a Tesla going 64 mph in a 45 mph zone whose driver insisted they weren’t responsible, because the car was running “Full Self-Driving.” Of course, Tesla will never…
Ford’s affordable EV pickup is named Fathom, and it will start at $28,350
Ford revealed that its affordable midsize electric pickup will be named Fathom, with prices starting at just $28,350.
Tesla starts Megapack 3 production with 28% more energy per unit
Tesla has started building its next-generation Megapack 3 grid battery, with the first units rolling off the line at the company’s new Megafactory in Brookshire, Texas. The plant went from groundbreaking to production…
World’s first sodium-ion electric haul truck gets to work in China
While Americans fret over whether or not electric vehicles are up to the challenge of hauling them back and forth to the Piggly Wiggly , Tonly is putting a fleet of advanced sodium battery electric haul trucks to work…
Trump claims electric car drivers have a ‘disease’
President Trump went on another rambling tangent about electric cars at a Las Vegas rally Wednesday night, telling the crowd he “ended the electric mandate” and mocking EV owners for worrying about range – claiming they…
Trump weaponizes FCC to ban new foreign-made connected solar inverters
The FCC added foreign-made connected power inverters to its Covered List on July 28, cutting off the federal authorization new models need to be imported, marketed, or sold in the US. It’s aimed at the radios inside…
EVgo-branded Tesla Superchargers are coming
EVgo is installing Tesla’s newest Supercharger hardware on its own network, but the stations will be EVgo-branded.
The 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland EV starts at $45,000 with AWD
Toyota’s larger electric SUV starts at $45,380 and comes standard with a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) system delivering a combined 375 hp.
BYD undercuts luxury rivals with its first 7-seat premium MPV in the UK
BYD announced that prices for the Denza D9 will start at £75,000 ($101,000) in the UK, undercutting other luxury MPVs on the market.
GM will begin shipping electric Buick vehicles from China overseas, starting with this SUV
GM and SAIC Motor extended their joint venture partnership in China for another 20 years. Beyond China, SAIC-GM will begin exporting Buick vehicles overseas later this year.
Tesla is suing this Canadian province for cutting it out of its EV incentives
Tesla is suing the Canadian province of Manitoba for cutting the automaker out of its electric vehicle rebate program, and the fight has now reached a courtroom. The province is asking Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench…
Kia’s electric van is crushing it in Europe with a 37% share of small EV van sales
Kia’s first electric van continues to defy expectations. The PV5 has quickly become the most popular e-LCV across Europe and the UK.
A month after Congress killed the solar tax credit, the industry is anything but dead
America’s 250th birthday on July 4th marked the last day to “safe harbor” a new solar project and still get the 30% solar tax credit – a milestone that many feared would mean the death of home solar . 28 days (ish)…
Lucid’s smaller Cosmos SUV, slated for 2026, has been pushed back to 2027
Lucid’s upcoming “mid-size” Cosmos SUV, which it had said would come out later this year, will now not launch until at least 2027.
EVgo is putting 500+ fast chargers where Americans shop
EVgo is adding more than 500 DC fast-charging stalls at shopping centers across the US, giving drivers more places to charge while they buy groceries, grab lunch, or run errands.
Chevy Blazer EV prices remain the same for 2027 despite a few upgrades
The 2027 Chevy Blazer EV is the same price as the outgoing model, despite gaining a NACS port and additional features.
Toyota announces 2027 bZ prices start at $35,000
The 2027 Toyota bZ will begin arriving at dealerships in September, starting at $34,980.
New Porsche boss says electric 718 is still coming, Taycan isn’t going anywhere
Porsche has recently gone back and forth on electrification, but its new CEO Michael Leiters said in his first major interview that the electric 718 model will be built, after much speculation otherwise. But there are…
Hyundai confirms the IONIQ 6 N is still on track to launch in the US soon
Hyundai shut down rumors that the IONIQ 6 N has been canceled for the US. The IONIQ 6 N is still on track to launch by the end of 2026.
Subaru’s new Trailseeker EV is already outselling its other electric vehicles
The Trailseeker is already outselling the Solterra and Subaru’s other electric vehicles just months after its launch.
Europe is betting big on a battery that runs for four days
Long-duration energy storage startup Ore Energy has landed what it says is the largest iron-air battery deal in continental Europe so far – and now it’s raised Series A funding. [update]
Waymo CEO explains why Tesla’s camera-only self-driving falls short
Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov laid out the clearest technical case yet for why cameras alone can’t take a self-driving system to full autonomy, arguing that “weak sensing” hits a safety ceiling long before it reaches…
Tesla China sales are crashing as exports surge
Tesla’s sales inside China fell 19% in the first half of 2026 compared to its peak in 2023, dropping to the lowest level in years, according to new data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). At the same time,…
Audi’s cheapest EV is also its most efficient car of all time
Audi is reviving the A2 name for its new entry-level electric vehicle. With its debut just around the corner, Audi revealed a few more details about the new ultra-efficient EV.
Revoy hybrid tandem trailer rolls towards reality with $27 million raise
By packing batteries and an electric drive axle into a tandem trailer that fits between a conventional semi truck and trailer, Revoy EV promises to “electrify” trucking and cut a fleet’s fuel bill in half. Now, after…
Geely Galaxy Battleship 700 tri-motor stuffs 1,113 hp in a high-luxe, boxy package
The eagerly anticipated Geely Galaxy 700 was expected to be the Chinese brand’s answer to the Range Rover and Land Cruiser – but, with a tire-shredding 1,113 hp on tap, it may be a bigger, boxier answer to Italian…
This solar-powered ‘ambulance’ has a range of up to 444 miles
A team of 23 Dutch university students has built a solar-powered “ambulance” designed to bring healthcare to places where fuel, electricity, and passable roads are all scarce.
BYD opens Denza Z9S pre-orders, claiming the ‘world’s longest’ EV range at 1,100 km
BYD opened pre-orders for the new Denza Z9S in China, touting what it calls “the world’s longest pure electric range” of 1,100 km (683 mi), with prices starting under $50,000.
Hyundai is about to launch the IONIQ 3, and it plans to sell over 40,000 in 2027
Hyundai is preparing to open orders for the IONIQ 3 throughout the second half of 2026. With mass production set to begin in Mid-August, Hyundai plans to sell over 40,000 next year.
Tesla FSD v14 Lite tied to rising HW3 computer failures, owners report
A growing number of Tesla owners running the new Full Self-Driving v14 “Lite” build on Hardware 3 (HW3) vehicles are reporting Autopilot computer overheating alerts — and, in some cases, outright computer failures. The…
Volvo’s next electric SUV will start in the upper $40,000 range
Volvo is preparing to launch the EX50 in the US, an entry-level electric SUV aimed at the Tesla Model Y that will start at under $50,000.
Tesla Model Y RWD 2026 Review: an entry-level trim with top-of-the-line technology
I drove the 2026 Model Y RWD (Standard) for about 550 km (342 miles) across a mix of highway, back roads, and city driving, and I enjoyed the efficiency and technology far more than the driving experience itself. For…
Tesla Supercharger shooting sparks EV charging safety debate
After a gunman opened fire at a Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out with an attached Tesla Supercharger last week, EV owners flooded social media with the same suggestion: buy an EVject. The breakaway charging connector lets…
Hyundai and Kia’s record US sales run is showing no signs of slowing down
Hyundai and Kia’s record sales streak in the US continued in July with electrified vehicles driving growth.
Argentina’s solar train brings zero-emission travel to an ancient trade route
The Tren Solar de la Quebrada is Latin America’s first primarily solar-powered passenger train, carrying tens of thousands of travelers through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca with the power of…
This all-electric VinFast taxi service just debuted in Europe
Vietnamese all-electric taxi operator Green SM has made its European debut in Copenhagen, rolling out a company-owned fleet of VinFast EVs.
Podcast: Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian R2 progress, new Mercedes GLA, 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 rumors of a Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian’s earnings, R2 progress, and…
BYD reveals images of the new Qin Max EV ahead of its launch next month
The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” BYD claims. Ahead of its official launch next month, BYD released new images, offering a look at it inside and out.