Tesla driver avoids plane crash, fans falsely credit self-driving | Electrek
Tesla fans celebrated what they claim was a Tesla vehicle on Full Self-Driving (FSD) that avoided a literal plane crashing...| Electrek
Canada is rumored to remove tariffs on Chinese electric cars soon, as Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. This would likely lead to the biggest shake-up in the EV space in North America after the US killing its EV incentives. more…| Electrek
Nissan’s big bet on all-solid-state EV batteries might just pay off. The Japanese automakers moved one step closer to bringing next-gen battery tech to market, promising to double driving range, shorten charging times, and improve overall efficiency. more…| Electrek
We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals strong, with another standout from Aventon’s Early Access Black Friday Sale, as the new Level 3 Smart Commuter e-bike gets its first savings to $1,699. Right behind it is EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour Halloween flash sale, which is repeating much of the flash offers we saw at the end of last week, like the DELTA Pro Ultra Smart Extra Battery at $1,899. We also have Leviton’s hardwired 48A or plug-in 40A Level 2 Smart EV Charging Stations starting...| Electrek
We are getting some critical new data on battery health from a large-scale study in Sweden, and it’s a massive blow to EV naysayers. The Swedish used-car marketplace Kvdbil conducted a large-scale test analyzing the “State of Health” (SoH) of over 1,300 used electric cars and plug-in hybrids (723 of which were all-electric). more…| Electrek
A select few Gravity SUVs were on sale, but don’t expect too many discounts. Lucid Motors (LCID) said the luxury electric SUV still has “a substantial order backlog,” so no widespread discounts are available at this time. more…| Electrek
A Tesla driver in Barrington Hills, Illinois, was arrested and charged after crashing their vehicle into a South Barrington police squad car last week. more…| Electrek
It looks like a Lambo, but it’s actually Kia’s first electric hot hatch. With its debut just around the corner, the EV4 GT hit public streets for the first time, showcasing Kia’s new “GT Wrap.” more…| Electrek
The number of e-bikes that charge via USB-C just doubled. From one… to two. Rivian’s ALSO e-bike, the company’s new micromobility offering spun out of its automotive division last week, includes a USB-C charging port for its battery – joining Ampler’s Nova, released earlier this year, as the only other known e-bike to embrace this modern charging standard. more…| Electrek
Tesla fans celebrated what they claim was a Tesla vehicle on Full Self-Driving (FSD) that avoided a literal plane crashing...| Electrek
Tesla, a company that prides itself on not advertising, is in the midst of a serious marketing effort. In doing so it’s exploiting employees, attacking shareholders, and retaining outside strategy firms to help it advertise. It’s running these ads not to boost its falling sales, but rather to advocate for another unprecedented award for its CEO, which would keep the company stuck with him for years even as earnings drop precipitously under his direction. (Update: This article, originally ...| Electrek
Electricity demand is surging in Texas, and solar, wind, and battery storage are meeting it. According to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), electricity demand across the Texas grid managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) hit record highs in the first nine months of 2025. ERCOT, which supplies power to about 90% of the state, saw demand jump 5% year-over-year to 372 terawatt hours (TWh) – a 23% increase since 2021. No other major US grid has g...| Electrek
GM is recalling nearly 23,000 Chevy Equinox EV and Cadillac Optiq models due to a defect where the tire tread could fall off. more…| Electrek
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’s earnings madness, Rivian layoffs, Ford pausing F-150 Lightning, and more. more…| Electrek
Some Tesla Cybertruck owners thought they were victims of vandalism, but it turned out that it was just a factory...| Electrek
Hyundai and Kia are betting big on lower-priced electric vehicles, and so far, it’s paying off. With more arriving soon, the South Korean auto giant is laying the groundwork for what’s shaping up to be a strong run. more…| Electrek
Closing out this week’s Green Deals is one of the highlights of Aventon’s Early Access to Black Friday deals, with the new Aventure 3 Smart All-Terrain e-bikes getting their first discounts to $1,799. Right behind those are an exclusive deal on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Portable Power Station at a new $1,299 low, as well as Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh/192Wh Power Station at $80. We also have Hiboy’s Halloween EV sale, a one-day-only Greenworks pressure washer bundle, and more wait...| Electrek
Hyundai’s midsize SUV is already due for a facelift, including a new design and electrified powertrain. It’s not a pure EV, but the new Hyundai Santa Fe will offer electric-only driving. more…| Electrek
In the last week, two former Tesla self-driving/Autopilot program leaders have commented on the state of autonomous driving, telling a very different story than their former boss, Elon Musk. more…| Electrek
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 Rivian’s new ALSO e-bike, FLIT sells a pound of caviar with its new lightweight folding e-bike, Florida wants e-bike riders to get a license, and more. more…| Electrek
Lucid Motors (LCID) just rolled out the first discounts on its new Gravity SUV. The limited-time offer shaves $3,000 off,...| Electrek
A newly filed bill in Florida is aiming to change the way the Sunshine State regulates high-speed electric bicycles. If it passes, it could have significant implications for riders and retailers alike. more…| Electrek
There’s a new step-through commuter in town, and it’s packing more punch than you might expect. The just-launched Batch eCB.3 is built for everyday comfort but has the power to take your commute up a notch – literally, with pedal assist all the way up to 28 mph (45 km/h). more…| Electrek
Charging network IONNA is partnering with Casey’s, one of the US’s largest convenience store and pizza chains, to bring DC fast charging to EV drivers across the Midwest. more…| Electrek
EV lease prices look better than expected, despite the end of the federal tax credit and the 25% import tariff being in place. Prices have crept up compared to last month, but several automakers have covered the $7,500 credit themselves or added extra incentives, and the price of one EV even dropped. Here are October’s top EV lease deals, spotted by our friends at CarsDirect. more…| Electrek
Ford (F) has halted production of its electric pickup truck at the Rouge EV Center in Michigan following a fire at an aluminum supplier’s factory. The F-150 Lightning will remain on pause as Ford focuses on more profitable gas and hybrid F-Series trucks. more…| Electrek
Redwood Materials, founded by former Tesla CTO and cofounder JB Straubel, has raised $350 million in new funding to scale its US-made battery storage systems and critical materials operations. The company is ramping up to meet surging demand from AI data centers and the clean energy sector. more…| Electrek
Swedish flat-pack furniture giant IKEA is proving the doubters wrong in the world’s second largest nation, delivering nearly three-fourths of its home deliveries by EV! more…| Electrek
Stellantis issued a recall for nearly 25,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids after a software update left drivers stranded with bricked vehicles. more…| Electrek
BYD will unveil the light EV at the Japan Mobility Show in less than a week. With its big debut just days away, China’s EV giant offered a sneak peek at its first electric kei car. more…| Electrek
Reports from Europe suggest Volkswagen could be more than $11 billion short of the free cash flow it needs to continue as-is in 2026.| Electrek
We’ve got a fully-loaded Green Deals for you today, with the majority being power station offers alongside e-bikes and tools. Headlining from Anker’s SOLIX Halloween Sale, you can find the newer F3800 Plus Portable Power Station and bundles back at Prime Day lows starting from $2,599. From there, we have EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station with a FREE Solar Hat at an exclusive new $799 low, as well as Aventon’s Early Black Friday Access Sale offering new and first-time lows o...| Electrek
Belgian aviation support brand Shire is hoping to change the airport ground support equipment (GSE) game with a line of purpose-built baggage and cargo tractors engineered from the ground up as electric vehicles. more…| Electrek
Tesla CEO Elon Musk managed to find a way to turn lobbying, which is typically one of the most efficient ways to spend money as a company, into a net revenue loser for his company – flipping the script again from a true “innovator” in the field of corporate destruction. more…| Electrek
The luxury brand’s best-selling vehicle is now available in all-electric form. Mercedes-Benz considers the new GLC EV as its most important vehicle to date. more…| Electrek
Tesla has confirmed that production of the Tesla Semi, its electric semi truck, has been delayed into 2026 despite claiming the contrary a few months ago. more…| Electrek
The bright yellow D6 XE dozer might look like your everyday medium-class dozer, but underneath that vibrant bodywork it’s hiding a highly efficient electric drive system that Cat says makes it the most advanced hybrid dozer on the market. more…| Electrek
A report this morning detailed American EV automaker Rivian’s plans to lay off a portion of its current workforce as it tries to conserve cash while gearing up for the launch of its newest model, the R2, next year. more…| Electrek
Hyundai will reveal the refreshed electric fastback at the LA Auto Show next month. Ahead of the event, the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 was caught rocking a sleek new facelift in the US. more…| Electrek
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape announced it hit another key goal for 2025, beginning shipments of its B1 sample cells featuring separators produced using its proprietary Cobra process. The B1 battery samples are QuantumScape’s most advanced to date, moving the company a step closer to EV integration. more…| Electrek
Tesla announced that it started to produce its own new solar panel at Gigafactory New York in Buffalo. The first deliveries are expected in Q1 2026. more…| Electrek
As more riders switch to using two wheels for many of their journeys around town, it’s important to remember that the convenience of an e-bike doesn’t mean it’s totally maintenance-free. Even if you’ve chosen a model designed to minimize maintenance, there are still a few things that can creep up on you. Here are three areas I recommend taking a look at before winter hits. more…| Electrek
Rivian’s micromobility spinoff ALSO is attempting to make big moves in the small EV world, unveiling a new line of...| Electrek
Elon Musk announced that he is pushing Tesla to increase its electric vehicle production due to what he anticipates will soon be increased demand for autonomous driving. more…| Electrek
Tesla claimed in today’s Tesla’s Q3 shareholder letter that it started a ride-hailing service in the San Francisco Bay Area “with Robotaxi technology,” but this is impossible given that the company has no license to operate an autonomous taxi in California. more…| Electrek
Elon Musk needs Tesla investors to vote for his $1 trillion payday so that he can control a robot army. Yes, really, that’s what he said. more…| Electrek
After launching its first US residential pilot in California last week with six Quasar 2 bidirectional chargers, Wallbox wasted no time scaling up. The EV charger company is now rolling out a new program to bring bidirectional power to 180 homes across California and Connecticut with Bidirectional Energy. more…| Electrek
Tesla no longer promises that all of its cars have the hardware onboard for Full Self-Driving, instead now saying that its cars are “designed for autonomy.” The change happens amidst a growing call for Tesla to upgrade old cars, sold with the promise of complete autonomous operation, but whose hardware is increasingly becoming incapable of running the latest versions of Tesla’s driver assist software. more…| Electrek
The new 2026 Subaru Solterra has a built-in NACS port, allowing you to charge up at one of over 25,000 Tesla Superchargers. Current Solterra owners will also gain access soon, but it won’t be free. more…| Electrek
Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders’ letter for the third quarter (Q4) 2025 after market close today. We are updating this post with all the details from the financial results, shareholders’ letter, and the conference call later tonight. Refresh for the latest information. more…| Electrek
Jeep and Ram’s parent company, Stellantis, is pushing back two more electric vehicles that were due out next year. The delay is the latest in a series of delays or plans to cancel what were considered key EVs. more…| Electrek
Tesla has released its latest Autopilot safety report, and the limitations are still presented misleadingly; however, one clear thing is...| Electrek
The US clean energy sector took another gut punch in September as businesses scrapped or scaled back nearly $1.6 billion in major factory and clean energy projects, according to the latest monthly analysis from E2 and the Clean Economy Tracker. That brings the total cost of private-sector project cancellations this year to more than $24 billion. more…| Electrek
Leading today’s Green Deals is Jackery’s newly launched Halloween Sale that is taking up to 56% off power stations and accessories, complete with bonus 5% and 7% savings. Among the lineup, we spotted a returning Prime Day low on the HomePower 3000 Portable Power Station bundled with two 200W solar panels at $1,499. From there, we also have a rare discount hitting Autel’s MaxiCharger Home AC Elite 40A smart AI level 2 EV charging station at $392, as well as Anker’s eufy SoloCam S220 So...| Electrek
A new campaign is adding to the growing chorus of pushback against Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s absurdly large proposed $1 trillion pay package, this time led by unions and public interest groups. The campaign encourages individuals to get in contact with their pension or retirement funds and ask them to vote against Musk’s payday. more…| Electrek
We’ve long known that inside of Rivian, the popular electric pickup and SUV maker, lived a tiny skunkworks of e-bike folks ready to reinvent the micromobility world with their own take on the future of rideables. After the company was spun off and brought to public attention last year, we finally know what they’ve been cooking up today. And it might just be the future of the electric bike. more…| Electrek
Toyota’s upgraded electric SUV is now available to order. The 2026 Toyota bZ offers more driving range, new styling inside and out, a built-in NACS port so you can recharge at Tesla Superchargers, and prices still start at under $35,000. Toyota is also giving all bZ4X owners a free NACS charging adapter. more…| Electrek
Nissan will showcase the roof-mounted solar system on the Sakura, Japan’s top-selling EV, next week. The “Ao-Solar Extender,” Nissan claims, can generate enough solar energy to power up to 3,000 km, or over 1,800 miles of free driving per year. more…| Electrek
There’s been a lot of hand-wringing lately about electric bikes. You’ve probably seen the headlines – the ones about sidewalk conflicts, teenagers riding too fast, or policymakers scrambling to define what qualifies as an e-bike in the first place. And sure, it’s healthy for cities to ask questions about how new forms of mobility fit into the urban fabric. But let’s not lose sight of something much more important: e-bikes are still one of the best things to happen to cities in decad...| Electrek
GM vehicles will soon offer eyes-off driving, starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ. The company introduced two new AI advancements that GM says won’t just move you, but adapt and improve over time. more…| Electrek
Tesla has relaunched Model S and Model X in Europe after a 3-month break in taking orders for its two...| Electrek
Uber gets it. The rideshare behemoth has observed the upward trend of EV adoption across its database of customers and drivers and is helping to support that transition. Beginning today, the “Uber Green” ride option is now called “Uber Electric,” visible to all app users worldwide. To celebrate the transition, Uber is offering discounted rides for those opting for electric vehicles, and drivers may also qualify for a $4,000 grant. more…| Electrek
Tesla is recalling approximately 13,000 recent Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built earlier this year due to a battery pack defect that can result in power loss. more…| Electrek
Under the hood of the new “Ten-Oh” Japanese tugboat is the key is a novel marine engine system churning out more than 4,400 hp (!) from its dual, dual-fuel hydrogen-burning V12 engines. Is this – finally! – a great use case for hydrogen? more…| Electrek
Ocean energy startup Sizable Energy raises $8M to scale its offshore gravity battery for long-duration power storage – here's how it works| Electrek
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Three months after declaring an unofficial world record achievement in power density for an electric motor, YASA’s latest axial flux prototype has shattered that previous benchmark. The axial flux motor specialist is touting another unofficial world record, achieved with an even lighter design. more…| Electrek
America’s heartland is full of rural communities that are miles away from its major cities, both geographically and culturally – but that doesn’t mean these more sparsely populated regions can’t reap the benefits of electrification. In fact, EVs offer rural drivers even more benefits than they do to city-dwellers! more…| Electrek
Honda’s electric SUV is on a roll. The Prologue was the third best-selling EV in the US in August, trailing only the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Even with the federal EV tax credit now expired, Honda is still offering nearly $17,000 off the Prologue. more…| Electrek
Kia has a new idea. So you don’t miss the smell of gasoline too much when you trade in for its new EV, Kia is giving away free gas-scented air fresheners. more…| Electrek
BYD’s luxury brand, Yangwang, has claimed a new Nürburgring Nordschleife record for a production electric vehicle with its U9 hypercar. more…| Electrek
According to the latest “US Wind Energy Monitor” report from Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP), developers installed 593 megawatts (MW) of new wind capacity in Q2 2025 – a 60% drop from the same quarter last year. But the US wind industry is expected to rebound fast, with 51% of forecasted capacity to come online in Q4 and full-year installations projected to hit 7.7 gigawatts (GW). more…| Electrek
General Motors today pulled the plug on its BrightDrop electric delivery van program, announcing it will permanently end production at its CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. This is a disappointing reversal for a program that was supposed to be a cornerstone of GM’s commercial EV ambitions. more…| Electrek
Porsche is giving the Macan EV the GTS treatment for the first time. The 2026 Porsche Macan Electric GTS is the missing piece in the lineup, but it’s still fairly pricey. more…| Electrek
Leading today’s Green Deals is Jackery’s newly launched Explorer 600 v2 Portable Power Station, as well as a solar bundle option, with up to $120 discounts that start from $380. Right behind it, as part of Anker’s ongoing Halloween Sale, we spotted a promotion dropping the new SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station back to its $1,399 low, as well as plenty of discounted bundles. We also have Govee’s Matter Outdoor Lamp Post at a second-ever $300 low, a $200 discount on the Rad Power RadRo...| Electrek
The Recon EV will be revealed in full soon. Jeep’s CEO shut down rumors that the Wrangler-sized electric off-roader was dead, saying the Recon EV will go on sale shortly. more…| Electrek
Tesla (TSLA) will release its Q3 2025 financial results on Wednesday, October 22, after the market closes. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. Here, we’ll look at what the street and retail investors expect for the quarterly results. more…| Electrek
Volvo is introducing a new program offering buyers an entire year of free home EV charging. The initiative is launching in Sweden first before it rolls out globally. more…| Electrek
The electric Chevy Equinox is America’s best-selling EV outside of Tesla. Cadillac is now leading the luxury segment, but GM said its aggressive EV expansion is over as it shifts back to ICE vehicles. more…| Electrek
Tesla has slashed lease prices across most of its electric vehicle lineup in the US to create more demand after the tax credit went away. more…| Electrek
BOO! It’s Halloween 2025 and Rivian is helping its owners get in the spirit. more…| Electrek
Following on the heels of last month’s major leak of the design of Rivian’s secretive ALSO e-bike, now we’ve just gotten a much better look at the upcoming entry to the US micromobility market. And it’s a doozie. more…| Electrek
Spiro, the fast-growing electric mobility company based in Africa, has just secured a historic US $100 million funding round – marking the continent’s largest-ever investment in two-wheel electric transport. And if you haven’t been paying attention to the battery-swapping boom across Africa, now might be a good time to start. more…| Electrek
Elon Musk implies that he’ll quit his part-time job as CEO of Tesla (TSLA) if he doesn’t get his $1 trillion pay package. On today’s episode of Quick Charge, I suggest GM’s Mary Barra should replace him, and explore some of the compelling EV deals out there looking to take a bite out of Elon’s market share. more…| Electrek
The US added more than 4,000 new DC fast-charging ports in Q3 2025, pushing the total past 64,000. The country’s EV infrastructure keeps maturing, despite new station openings slowing slightly this summer. more…| Electrek
Is it electric? A hybrid? A new Toyota crossover SUV was spotted testing out in public rocking a unique look. more…| Electrek
Kicking off this week’s Green Deals, we have the newly launched Anker SOLIX Halloween Sale that is taking up to 63% off power stations, like the new SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station and bundles starting from its second-best rate of $398, among others. We are also shining a spotlight back on Lectric’s ongoing Spooky Sale, particularly on the Long-Range XP Trike2 750 that is getting its largest bundle of $661 in FREE gear (a $558 bundle + $103 in mystery gifts) at $1,799. There’s ...| Electrek
The two largest independent advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis, have both recommended a “no” vote on the proposed pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, citing many concerns about shareholder dilution and other terms of the plan. more…| Electrek
The Touareg was the first SUV from Volkswagen. Although the gas-powered model is being discontinued, Volkswagen is hinting that the Touareg could return as an EV. Is an ID.Touareg in the works? more…| Electrek
Lucid Motors (LCID) is recruiting more high-profile stars to spotlight its new luxury electric SUV, the Gravity. more…| Electrek
Ford’s electric crossover SUV is getting a new look. The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is getting the California Special for the first time, but with a unique twist. more…| Electrek
After logging more than 100 million all-electric miles with deployed fleet of battery-powered semi trucks, Volvo’s latest EV milestone can be found OFF the highway: the company’s new L90 Electric wheel loader has reached its first customers. more…| Electrek
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about some of the factors that are convincing Electrek readers to add home solar power systems to their homes. After receiving over a thousand responses, here’s what you told us. more…| Electrek
Italian logistics specialist Fratelli Foppiani Trasporti has become one of the first operators to deploy the new MAN eTGX electric trucks, taking delivery of a 4×2 semi tractor and a new, 6×2-4 rigid truck packing absolutely MASSIVE battery packs that are ready to get to work. more…| Electrek
In the increasingly posh world of premium folding electric bikes, one British company is putting its tongue firmly in its cheek – and maybe a few fish eggs on your toast – to highlight what it sees as the absurdity of e-bike pricing. more…| Electrek
The EV revolution isn’t just happening on the main routes of big cities, it’s increasingly happening in the commercial vehicle space – and paratransit services offer a nearly ideal use case for battery-powered rides. more…| Electrek
BMW is charting fresh waters — literally — with a self-inflating electric stand-up paddle board (SUP) that pairs high–performance battery power with with premium materials, digital connectivity and a whole ecosystem of accessories. more…| Electrek
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Below are some of the top e-bikes I’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of October 2025. Fall sal...| Electrek
The current EV era is ripe with revered classic car designs and iconic nameplates that are being reborn as battery-powered rides – and the success of cars the Renault 5 proves it can be a winning formula. Today, I’m suggesting another 1980s classic that deserves a modern electric update: the Buick Grand National. more…| Electrek
If you’ve been dreaming about hitting the open road on two wheels with serious power, comfort, and style, the Cikada Touring e-Bike might just be your perfect ride. Designed for modern explorers who want adventure without compromise, this premium e-bike blends high-end performance with thoughtful design. more…| Electrek
Rondo Energy launches the world's largest industrial heat battery in California, delivering 24/7 steam and heat powered by renewables.| Electrek
