Kia’s EV Sales Gain Steam as It Prepares to Launch the EV3
Kia posted a record‑setting start to 2026 in the United States, moving 72,000 vehicles in April despite a 3.3% year‑over‑year dip. Electrified models, especially the three‑row EV9, drove a 2% annual volume increase, with EV9 sales soaring 481% to 1,349 units and the EV6 up 11%. The automaker is gearing up for the EV3 launch later this year, an entry‑level electric SUV priced around $35,000 and offering up to 320 miles of range. Kia expects the EV3 to become its biggest U.S. EV seller.
Podcast: Tesla Semi Is Here, Xpeng VLA 2.0 Test Drive, Rivian Earnings, and More
The Electrek Podcast highlighted Tesla’s Semi moving into high‑volume production, with the first truck rolling off the line and a new $188,000 Megacharger announced to support the fleet. The show also covered Xpeng’s VLA 2.0 test drive, showcasing autonomous capabilities that...
$1.4B Saved: Massachusetts Locks in Cheaper Offshore Wind Power
Massachusetts has formalized long‑term power purchase agreements for Vineyard Wind, the state’s first utility‑scale offshore wind farm. The contracts lock in an average saving of about 1.4 cents per kilowatt‑hour, translating to roughly $1.4 billion in reduced electricity bills over the next 20...
Tesla Launches Basecharger for Semi, Reveals $188,000 Megacharger
Tesla unveiled a "Semi Charging for Business" program offering two chargers: the ultra‑fast Megacharger, priced from $188,000 for a pair of 1.2 MW posts, and the lower‑power Basecharger, starting at $40,000 and delivering 125 kW for depot or overnight use. The Megacharger...
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 Is Back with Sales Now up 11% in 2026
Hyundai’s 2026 IONIQ 5 electric SUV posted an 11% sales increase through April, selling 13,393 units in the first four months. After the $7,500 federal tax credit lapsed, the model rebounded from a 58% Q4‑2025 dip, rising 6% year‑to‑date and outpacing...
Tesla (TSLA) Reveals $573M Web of Transactions Between Elon Musk’s Companies
Tesla’s amended 2025 10‑K/A disclosed $573 million in revenue from Elon Musk‑controlled SpaceX and xAI, alongside $24.8 million in related‑party expenses and a $2 billion equity investment that ultimately converted into a minority stake in SpaceX. The revenue came from 1,279 Cybertruck sales...
Yozma IN 10 Electric Mini Dirt Bike at Exclusive New $999 Low, EcoFlow Sale Drops DELTA 3 Plus to $599,...
Green Deals highlighted an exclusive $999 price for the Yozma IN 10 off‑road electric mini dirt bike, slashing the $1,799 MSRP by $800. EcoFlow’s outdoor power sale cut the DELTA 3 Plus portable power station to $599, a 25% discount, while Anker offered...
Kia’s Electric Van Is About to Go on Patrol with AI Cameras and Drones
Kia Motors is set to launch the AI Patrol PV5, its first all‑electric van built on the modular E‑GMP.S platform, later this year. The vehicle will be offered in multiple configurations, from cargo to luxury camper, and a police‑specific version...
How Honda, Yamaha, and Other Japanese Leaders Are Racing Towards Electric Motorcycles
Japanese motorcycle giants Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki are accelerating their electric‑two‑wheel strategies, moving beyond niche scooters toward full‑size commuter models. Yamaha aims for electric bikes to represent about 30% of its new lineup, while Honda announced a dedicated EV...
Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ Unsupervised Fleet Finally Shows some Signs of Ramping Up
Tesla’s unsupervised Robotaxi fleet finally showed measurable growth, reaching 25 cumulative vehicles across Austin, Dallas and Houston by the end of April. The increase follows months of near‑zero expansion and marks the first uptick since the program’s launch in June...
NEVI EV Charger Rollout Sped up in 2025, Still Not Fast Enough Due to Roadblocks
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, funded with $5 billion under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and supplemented by $2.5 billion from the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program, finally accelerated charger deployments in 2025. Operational stations rose from 26 at...
Xpeng VLA 2.0 Test Drive: Tesla Is Not Alone with ‘Full Self-Driving’ Anymore
Xpeng rolled out its Vision‑Language‑Action (VLA) 2.0 autonomous driving system in March 2026 via OTA updates to the P7, G7 and X9 Ultra models. The end‑to‑end vision‑to‑action architecture, powered by a proprietary Turing AI chip delivering up to 2,250 TOPS, improves driving efficiency...
Tesla Promises FSD V14 Lite for HW3 Cars Internationally to Appease Growing Tensions
Tesla announced it will extend the stripped‑down FSD V14 Lite to HW3 vehicles outside the United States, but only after the U.S. rollout is finished and without a firm timeline. The move follows a wave of European backlash after the...
Toyota’s New bZ Electric SUV Delivers More Driving Range than Expected
Toyota’s 2026 bZ electric SUV upgrades the previous bZ4X with a larger 74.7 kWh battery and a native NACS charging port, boosting its EPA‑rated range to 314 miles—a 25% increase. Real‑world testing by Edmunds recorded 331 miles on a single charge,...
Walmart + ABB Roll Out 400 kW EV Chargers – Starting in Phoenix
Walmart has teamed with ABB E‑mobility to install its A400 All‑in‑One DC fast chargers at seven Phoenix‑area stores, marking the first phase of a nationwide rollout that will eventually span locations in Colorado, Florida and Georgia. The 400 kW units can deliver...
Nio’s Onvo L80 Undercuts Tesla Model Y in China with $36,000 Starting Price
Nio’s budget sub‑brand Onvo launched the L80, a five‑seat electric SUV priced at 245,800 yuan (~$36,020), undercutting Tesla’s Model Y by about 17,700 yuan (~$2,400). The L80 shares the NT 3.0 platform and an 85 kWh battery with the larger L90, offering a 340 kW rear‑wheel‑drive...
Heybike Mars 3.0 E-Bike Hits $1,199 Low, Segway Navimow Robotic Lawn Mower Sale, Lectric Refreshes Lightning E-Bike Deals, More
Heybike’s 5th‑anniversary sale slashes the Mars 3.0 folding fat‑tire e‑bike to a $1,199 low, bundling a free pannier bag. Segway’s Navimow X430 robotic lawn mower is discounted up to $349, with entry models starting at $679. Lectric refreshes its Lightning lineup,...
Oregon Boosts EV Road Trips with 24 New Fast-Charging Sites
Oregon’s Department of Transportation approved a second round of NEVI funding, allocating $16.7 million to install 24 new fast‑charging stations along Interstate 84 and several US highways. The sites will provide roughly 126 DC fast‑charging ports, each co‑located with rest‑area amenities to...
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Here’s Our First Look at the Hyundai IONIQ 3 in Real Life [Video]
Hyundai unveiled the IONIQ 3, a compact electric hatchback, at Milan Design Week and spotted a standard model on the road a week later. The vehicle sits on the E‑GMP platform with 42.2 kWh and 61 kWh battery options, delivering up to 308 miles...
This Fleet Is Going Electric, and Sharing Their Real-World Results (and Savings) Online
A small construction firm posted a detailed year‑long cost analysis of its mixed fleet, highlighting the stark contrast between its diesel and gasoline trucks and a 2022 Ford E‑Transit electric van. The electric van incurred only $698 in electricity costs...
New Bill in California Senate Could Turn Your Home Battery Into a Moneymaker
California Senate Bill 913 would let utilities count residential backup batteries as real power plants, enabling them to be bundled into virtual power plants. The bill follows a surge of roughly 8,000 new home batteries each month, adding about 100 MW...
THEY TOOK R JOBS: New DroneDog Robot Security Guard Gets to Work
Boston Dynamics’ Spot quadruped has been upgraded with Asylon’s PupPack to create the DroneDog security robot, which can patrol construction sites autonomously. The system logs more than 250,000 security missions and over 150,000 miles of real‑world operation, using thermal imaging,...
Tesla Offers 1 Year of Free Supercharging, Claims ~40% Premium for Non-Tesla EVs
Tesla has reintroduced a one‑year free Supercharging perk for new Model 3 Premium and Performance orders in North America, limiting the benefit to higher‑trim custom builds. The company also highlighted that non‑Tesla EVs typically pay a 30‑35% premium at Superchargers, a...
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BYD Is About to Unleash This 1,000+ Hp Drop-Top Electric Hypercar in Europe [Images]
Chinese automaker BYD unveiled the Denza Z, a four‑seat, drop‑top electric hypercar boasting over 1,000 horsepower and 0‑62 mph acceleration in under two seconds. The model features a carbon‑fiber body, the company’s Blade Battery paired with Flash Charging 2.0 that can refill...
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BYD’s Luxury Off-Road Brand Unveils First Electric Sedan and a Low-Slung Sports Car [Images]
At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, BYD’s luxury off‑road sub‑brand Fang Cheng Bao unveiled its first electric sedan family, the Formula S, in three body styles, and previewed the Formula X production sports car. The Formula S models feature a carbon‑fiber body, a...
Kia’s EV Sales Surged 54% in Q1 with a Complete Lineup From Electric Sedans to Vans
Kia Motor Corp. recorded a Q1 2026 sales high of 779,741 vehicles, up 0.9% despite a 7.2% global market dip. Eco‑friendly models drove the gain, with EV deliveries soaring 54% to 86,000 units and hybrids rising 32% to 138,000. The...
Wheel-E Podcast: Cargo E-Bikes, Pedal-by-Wire, Yozma IN10, Laws, More
Electrek’s Wheel‑E podcast highlighted a wave of electric‑bike innovations, starting with Segway’s launch of a compact cargo e‑bike designed for urban logistics and an even cheaper cargo model that could broaden market access. The show also examined a groundbreaking pedal‑by‑wire...
Elon Musk Pushes Unsupervised FSD for Consumer Teslas — Again
Tesla confirmed on its Q1 2026 earnings call that unsupervised Full‑Self‑Driving (FSD) for consumer cars will not be available until at least Q4 2026, pushing the deadline further after multiple missed targets. The company said it still needs roughly 10 billion miles of...
Tesla Seems to Say Robotaxi Launch Will Be Pushed Back in 5 US Cities
Tesla’s latest earnings release shows the company pulling back its robotaxi rollout in five of the eight U.S. cities it had promised for the first half of 2026. The investor letter now labels those markets as "preparations underway" instead of...
Tesla (TSLA) Pulled Questionable Levers to Make Q1 2026 Financials Look Good
Tesla’s Q1 2026 earnings looked strong, with a 21.1% gross margin and 136% operating‑income growth, but the boost came largely from one‑time accounting items. The company released warranty reserves, booked estimated tariff refunds of roughly $250 million, and stretched supplier payments, inflating...
Tesla (TSLA) Releases Q1 2026 Financial Results: Slight Beat on Earnings
Tesla reported Q1 2026 results that slightly beat Wall Street expectations, posting non‑GAAP earnings of $0.41 per share and revenue of $22.38 billion, marginally above the consensus. Gross margin surged to 21.1%, a 478‑basis‑point YoY increase, marking the strongest profitability in recent...
Self-Propelled Worx Mower $360, Greenworks Pro Pressure Washer $350, $500 Off Jackery 1,536Wh Power Station, More
Today's 9to5Toys Green Deals highlight three major discounts on battery‑powered outdoor gear: the Worx Nitro 21‑inch cordless self‑propelled mower is now $360 (down $70), Greenworks’ Pro 2,700 PSI electric pressure washer falls to $350 (down $50), and Jackery’s Explorer 1500 v2 portable...
Tesla Is Supposed to Imminently Unveil Its New Roadster After Years of Delays
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the long‑awaited next‑generation Roadster will be unveiled by the end of April 2026, nearly nine years after the 2017 prototype debut. The supercar’s production schedule has slipped repeatedly, now targeting 2027‑2028 after a series...
Tesla Submits Plans for First Robotaxi-Only Supercharger Stations
Tesla filed permits for two private V4 Supercharger stations in Chandler and Mesa, Arizona, dedicated exclusively to its Robotaxi fleet. The Chandler site will host 56 stalls, while a second location in Mesa adds additional capacity, and neither will be...
New State Law Could Legalize Grey Area E-Bikes but Complicates Other Electric Bike Rules
Minnesota lawmakers introduced HF3785 to address the growing gray‑area of high‑powered electric two‑wheelers that sit between traditional e‑bikes and motorcycles. The bill retains the existing Class 1‑3 definitions up to 750 W, but adds a new “motorized bicycle” category for vehicles between...
Uber (UBER) Now Owns 11.5% of Lucid (LCID): It Gets Interesting
Uber Technologies has become a major shareholder of Lucid Group, holding 37.7 million Class A shares – an 11.5% stake – after a total $500 million investment. The funding is tied to an expanded robotaxi commitment that grew from 20,000 to at least...
Survey Sunday: How Much Pain at the Pump Will It Take to Switch to EV?
Electrek surveyed 2,800 readers on the gas price that would push the most stubborn ICE‑enthusiasts to adopt an electric vehicle. Nearly half of respondents believe no price, even above $10 per gallon, would convince a segment of drivers to switch....
Tesla Owner Uses Emergency Solar to Trickle Charge After Running Out of Battery in Desert
YouTuber Sandro van Kuijck, driving a Tesla Model X across the Americas, ran out of battery in Chile’s Atacama Desert and deployed a custom 287‑watt solar array to trickle‑charge the vehicle. The solar panel delivered only 1‑2 km of range per hour but...
YouTuber Buys Stripped Tesla Model 3 ‘Go-Kart’ for $2,000 — It Still Has 212-Mile Range
A YouTuber purchased a stripped‑down Tesla Model 3 chassis for $2,000, lacking body panels, windshield and safety equipment, and drove it off‑road, drifting and jumping while the battery still displayed a 212‑mile range. The vehicle logged 78 error codes because Tesla’s...
Yozma IN10 Review: $1200 Somehow Buys a 40mph Ultra-Capable Mini Electric Dirtbike
The Yozma IN10 electric dirt bike sells for $1,199, putting it in the same price bracket as many mid‑range e‑bikes. It packs a 2.6 kW brushless motor with 146 Nm of torque, hits up to 40 mph, and claims a 53‑mile range, though...
In the UK, EVs Are Cheaper than Petrol Cars, Thanks to Chinese Competition
UK’s largest auto‑buying platform Autotrader reports the average new electric vehicle now costs £785 ($1,060) less than a comparable petrol car, with the typical EV priced at £42,620 versus £43,405 for gasoline models. The price advantage stems from generous government...
North America Just Got Its First New Kind of Lithium Refinery
Mangrove Lithium has inaugurated North America’s first commercial electrochemical lithium refinery in Delta, British Columbia, capable of processing 1,000 tonnes of lithium annually. The facility, dubbed the Single Stack Plant, can supply battery‑grade lithium for roughly 25,000 electric vehicles each...
Podcast: GM Energy, Tesla HW3 Reckoning, Ford Reshuffles EVs, Donut Lab Probs, More
Electrek’s weekly podcast highlighted several pivotal EV developments, including Tesla’s ongoing HW3 Full Self‑Driving delays, the final Signature Series Model S/X Plaid priced at $159,420, and the approval of supervised FSD in the Netherlands. Ford announced a major reshuffle, dissolving its...
Hyundai’s First EREV Spotted with an Interesting Design Ahead of Its Debut
Hyundai confirmed that its flagship Santa Fe SUV will become the company’s first extended‑range electric vehicle (EREV), slated for a 2027 launch. Spy shots in South Korea show a camouflaged prototype equipped with a gasoline‑powered generator and dual charge ports. Hyundai...
Aventon Expands Sale with Aventure M Mid-Drive All-Terrain E-Bike at New $2,699 Low, Anker Eufy Exclusive Solar Security Deals, More
Aventon has broadened its Spring Sale by adding the premium Aventure M mid‑drive all‑terrain e‑bike at a new low price of $2,699. Anker’s eufy brand is running an Earth Day promotion that cuts the eufyCam S3 Pro 2‑camera solar security...
California Gives Truck Makers an Ultimatum: No Price Transparency, No Money
California’s Senate Bill 1213, passed unanimously by the Environmental Quality Committee, requires zero‑emission medium and heavy‑duty truck manufacturers to publish manufacturer‑suggested retail prices to qualify for state incentive programs. Starting Jan 1 2027, OEMs must submit itemized purchase orders and MSRP data,...
Tesla Is Facing up to $14.5 Billion in Lawsuits — and It’s only Getting Worse
Tesla is confronting at least 21 active lawsuits spanning Autopilot crashes, false‑advertising, securities fraud, and workplace discrimination, with potential liabilities ranging from $2.7 billion to $14.5 billion. A landmark $243 million verdict in the Benavides Autopilot case has weakened the company’s "puffery" defense...
Tesla Makes Signature Edition Buyers Sign No-Resale Agreement with $50,000 Penalty
Tesla is requiring buyers of its limited‑run Signature Edition Model S and Model X to sign a one‑year no‑resale agreement that imposes a $50,000 liquidated‑damages penalty—or the full resale price—if the vehicle is flipped. Only 350 units (250 S, 100 X) will be produced,...
Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ Crashed Through Railroad Gate Seconds Before Train
A Texas Tesla driver on Full Self‑Driving (FSD) reported that the vehicle accelerated through a lowered railroad crossing gate just seconds before an oncoming train arrived. The driver, Joshua Brown, who has logged over 40,000 FSD miles, slammed the accelerator...
BYD Is Now Upgrading some of Its Top Selling EVs with 5-Min Flash Charging
Chinese EV maker BYD is extending its 5‑minute Flash Charging system, first seen on the ultra‑luxury Yangwang U7, to high‑volume models. The Denza Z9 GT, priced at $134,500, becomes the inaugural overseas vehicle equipped with the technology, debuting in Europe....