Subaru Unveils Getaway, a 420hp 3-Row EV SUV, and We Got a Sneak Preview
Subaru unveiled the Getaway, a 420‑horsepower three‑row electric SUV slated for an October launch. Built alongside Toyota’s Highlander EV at Toyota’s Kentucky plant, the Getaway features a 95.8 kWh usable battery delivering more than 300 miles of range and 150 kW fast‑charging via a NACS port. The vehicle offers both six‑ and seven‑seat configurations, 3,500 lb towing capacity, and Subaru’s X‑MODE off‑road assist. Subaru also announced upcoming vehicle‑to‑load and vehicle‑to‑home capabilities, as well as a lower‑range AWD model for early next year.
Semi-Solid-State EV Batteries Are Now Powering up Trucks and Flying Cars
Semi‑solid‑state batteries have moved from experimental labs into mass production, with SAIC launching the MG4 as the first globally produced model using this technology. The MG4’s 53.95 kWh battery delivers a 530 km (330‑mile) CLTC range at a price of about $14,500,...
Another Tesla Cybercab Production Leader Leaves as Exodus Continues
Tesla’s Cybercab manufacturing operations leader Mark Lupkey has left the company, marking the third senior departure from the robotaxi program in just over a month. Lupkey, who oversaw assembly and end‑of‑line validation at Giga Texas, joins former program manager Victor...
New E-Bike Bill in Congress Could Bring Long-Awaited Federal Regulation
A bipartisan Safe SPEEDS Act has been introduced to give the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission authority to create national classifications, labeling and age guidelines for electric bikes, e‑motos and similar micromobility devices. The bill would replace the patchwork of state...
Which Early EV Will Become the First Classic Car of the Electric Era?
The Electrek piece asks which early electric vehicle will become the first classic of the EV era, highlighting the GM EV1 as the strongest candidate. The author notes the EV1’s cult status, limited surviving examples, and a recent auction that fetched...
Tesla Carelessly Promotes ‘Full Self-Driving’ for Driver Losing His Eyesight
Tesla North America amplified a video of a vision‑impaired Cybertruck buyer who says Full Self‑Driving (FSD) drove for an hour and a half without his hands. The buyer purchased the vehicle specifically for FSD after his ophthalmologist recommended it. Tesla...
$10,000 Leapmotor A10 Is the New-Age Neon Stellantis Needs in the US
Leapmotor unveiled its A10 compact electric SUV in China, priced at 965,800 yuan (about $9,500). The model offers a 53 kWh battery delivering over 500 km (310 mi) range, a 70‑90 kW motor, and 100 kW DC fast‑charging capability. It also includes lidar, a Qualcomm SA8650...
Workhorse Steps up with a More Affordable Electric Step Van
Workhorse unveiled a lower‑cost version of its W56 step‑van, equipped with a 140 kWh battery pack and priced at $169,000. The model delivers roughly 100 miles of range while maintaining a 10,000‑lb payload, targeting independent service providers that find the previous 210 kWh...
Iran War Spikes Energy Prices – UK Homes Ditch Fossil Fuels Fast
UK homeowners are accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels as energy price spikes tied to the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict drive demand for solar panels, heat pumps, and electric‑vehicle chargers. Octopus Energy reported record March enquiries, with solar sales up 54%...
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Chevy Equinox EV Driver Nearly Gets ‘Whiplash’ over Touchy Auto Braking [Video]
Chevrolet’s new Equinox EV triggered its automatic emergency braking (AEB) while backing into a driveway, stopping abruptly over a harmless shadow and nearly causing whiplash for the driver. The incident underscores the growing pains of AEB technology just as NHTSA...
Nissan Recalls a Batch of New LEAF EVs in Japan Due to a Battery Defect
Nissan announced a recall of 171 newly produced 2026 LEAF electric vehicles in Japan after discovering improperly manufactured electrode plates that could short‑circuit and potentially cause overheating or fire. The defect affects models built between Dec. 1, 2025 and Mar. 7, 2026, and one...
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Slush Pits and Snowball Fights: Slate’s Upcoming Pickup Endures Winter Testing [Video]
Slate Auto, the young American EV startup, released a video showing its Bare Slate pickup prototypes undergoing extreme winter testing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The tests included a slush pit, sub‑zero cold chambers, and even a snowball fight, with engineers...
BYD Launches the Song Ultra EV as Orders Reach over 21,500 in 20 Days
BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China at a starting price of 151,900 yuan (about $22,000), far below earlier forecasts of $31,900. The compact electric SUV is equipped with the new Blade Battery 2.0 and flash‑charging technology that can replenish from...
Tesla (TSLA) Publishes Q1 2026 Delivery Consensus: 365,645 Vehicles Expected
Tesla’s internal consensus forecasts 365,645 vehicle deliveries for Q1 2026, an 8 % year‑over‑year rise that mainly reflects a rebound from a deliberately throttled Q1 2025. The prior quarter’s low figure stemmed from a Model Y production pause for the Juniper refresh, so the...
Toyota Cuts EV Prices in China, some Now Under $15,000
Toyota is slashing prices on its electric SUVs in China, with the bZ3X now offered at 99,800 yuan (about $14,500) and the bZ3 sedan starting at 93,800 yuan (around $13,500). The cuts come as part of a broader price war against low‑cost...
California Regulator Confirms Tesla Is ‘Not Operating an Autonomous Vehicle Service’
California’s Public Utilities Commission confirmed that Tesla’s Bay Area ride‑hailing operation is classified as a standard chauffeur service, not an autonomous‑vehicle (AV) service. The company operates under a charter party carrier (TCP) permit identical to limousine companies, while Waymo and...
BYD Plans 20 Canadian Dealerships Within a Year as 6.1% Tariff Deal Opens the Floodgates
Chinese EV giant BYD announced plans to launch 20 branded dealerships across Canada within its first year, following Ottawa’s reduction of the tariff on Chinese‑built electric cars from 100% to 6.1%. The new trade deal caps imports at 49,000 vehicles...
Harbinger CEO John Harris Stops by to Talk Trucks, Batteries, and More
Harbinger unveiled its HC Series Cab, a low‑cab‑forward electric and plug‑in hybrid truck designed for tight urban environments. The vehicle boasts a 42‑foot turning circle and a car‑like driving position that improves visibility without compromising payload. Its standout feature is...
Dept. Of Interior Bribes Oil Company $1B From Taxpayer Coffers to Stop Wind Power
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a $928 million payment to French oil major TotalEnergies to relinquish two offshore wind leases in Carolina Long Bay and New York Bight, effectively halting planned wind projects. The agreement, unveiled by Interior Secretary Doug...
Tesla Patent Reveals Dual-Battery System for Trailer-Mounted Range Extender
Tesla filed patent US 2026/0048683 A1 describing a dual‑battery architecture that pairs an 800 V primary pack with a 400 V auxiliary pack, operating in three modes—SOE balancing, OCV matching, and parallel fast‑charging. The design offers two mounting options, including a trailer‑mounted auxiliary pack...
Cheap E-Bike Maker Refuses Recall as CPSC Tells Riders to Get Rid of It Immediately
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an urgent warning to stop using Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e‑bikes after identifying a fire risk in their lithium‑ion battery systems. At least 11 fire incidents, including injuries and over $40,000 in...
Fast Flop: Stupid Fast Audi RS E-Tron GT Gets over $50,000 in Discounts
Audi’s 2025 RS e‑tron GT, a 1,000‑horsepower electric sedan that sprints from 0‑60 mph in 2.4 seconds, is now being offered with a $54,005 discount at Audi Las Vegas. The price drop brings the $178,595 sticker down to under $125,000 after...
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Mahindra Reveals Batman BE 6 EV – and It’s Kind of Amazing [Update]
Mahindra unveiled a limited‑run Batman Edition of its BE 6 electric SUV, initially offering 300 units at a price of ₹27.79 lakh. The edition sold out quickly, prompting the company to release a second batch that brings total production to 999 vehicles....
Vermont Utility Makes It Easier than Ever to Add a Home Backup Battery
Vermont utility Green Mountain Power (GMP) has expanded its virtual power plant offering by adding Enphase’s fourth‑generation IQ Battery to its Energy Storage Solutions Program. Customers can lease the battery for $55 a month or purchase it for $5,500, joining...
Podcast: Tesla Turns to Energy, BMW I3 EV Makes a Splash, Donut Lab Update, and More
The latest Electrek Podcast highlights Tesla’s aggressive expansion into clean energy, reporting a potential $2.9 billion purchase of Chinese solar equipment and confirming its role in LG’s $4.3 billion LFP battery contract for Megapack 3. It also flags regulatory pressure on Tesla’s Full...
Genesis Is Launching a Secret ‘Connect W’ High-Tech System that Will Debut in the GV90
Genesis announced that its upcoming GV90 electric SUV will be the first vehicle to feature the secretive Connect W system, a high‑tech platform built on Hyundai’s Android‑based Pleos OS. Production of the GV90 has been pushed to June 2026, with the brand...
Another Sodium-Ion EV Battery Breakthrough Emerges in China with 4C Fast Charging in 11 Mins
China’s BAIC Group announced a prototype sodium‑ion EV battery that delivers over 170 Wh/kg energy density and can be recharged at 4C rates, reaching a full charge in roughly 11 minutes. The prismatic pack operates across a –40 °C to 60 °C temperature...
Tesla Delays FSD Approval in Europe Again, Now Expects April 10
Tesla Europe announced it has finished the final vehicle testing phase for Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) with the Dutch authority RDW, pushing the expected national approval from March 20 to April 10. The company submitted extensive documentation for UN R‑171 and Article 39 exemptions,...
Tesla (TSLA) Reportedly in Talks to Buy $2.9B in Chinese Solar Equipment for 100 GW US Push
Tesla is negotiating a $2.9 billion purchase of solar‑manufacturing equipment from Chinese suppliers to support its goal of building 100 GW of solar capacity in the United States. The deal centers on Suzhou Maxwell Technologies, with shipments expected to arrive in Texas...
Tesla Says FSD Was Off Before Cybertruck Crash — but the Video Tells a Different Story
A Tesla Cybertruck equipped with Full Self‑Driving (FSD) crashed into a concrete barrier on Houston’s 69 Eastex Freeway on August 18, 2025, after the autonomous system failed to navigate a sharp curve. Driver Justine Saint Amour disengaged FSD four seconds before impact, but the...
Buick Launched This Luxury Electric Van in China for $70,000
General Motors’ Buick brand unveiled the GL8 Encasa, a seven‑seat all‑electric luxury van in China, priced at 489,900 yuan (≈$70,000). The flagship model features a 96 kWh LFP battery delivering up to 373 miles (CLTC) and a 646 hp dual‑motor AWD system that sprints...
Former Uber CEO Says Waymo ‘Obviously’ Ahead of Tesla in Robotaxi Race
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said Waymo is clearly ahead of Tesla in the robotaxi race, citing Waymo’s proven sensor suite, lower hardware costs and 400,000 weekly rides across ten U.S. cities. He contrasted this with Tesla’s vision‑only approach, which...
Washington Opens Tesla’s Direct EV Sales Loophole to Rivian and Lucid
Washington state lawmakers approved Senate Bill 6354, ending Tesla's 12‑year exclusive direct‑sales exemption and allowing Rivian and Lucid to sell EVs straight to consumers. The bipartisan vote was 84‑9 in the House and 47‑2 in the Senate, and the measure...
Candela Raises More Cash Scaling Their Flying Electric Ferries as Global Demand Surges
Swedish electric hydrofoil ferry maker Candela announced a €30 million financing round, raising its total capital to €129 million. The round, led by existing backers EQT Ventures and SEB Private Equity and joined by the World Bank’s IFC with €8 million, will fund...
The World’s First Self-Balancing Electric Motorcycle Is Now Entering Production
OMOWAY has begun mass production of the OMO X, the world’s first self‑balancing electric motorcycle. The bike relies on an OMO‑ROBOT architecture that combines vision sensors, high‑speed computing and a control‑moment gyroscope to keep the vehicle upright without rider input. In...
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E-Quipment Highlight: Trova E-Spotter Electric Terminal Truck [Video]
Trova, a Dublin, Virginia‑based firm, unveiled the E‑Spotter, a purpose‑built electric terminal tractor featuring a 220 kWh battery pack split into two 110 kWh modules. The battery sits between the frame rails and slides out via a front‑bumper drawer, while the vehicle...
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Humanoid Robots Get to Work at German BMW Factory [Video]
BMW is extending its AI‑powered humanoid robot program from the Spartanburg plant to the Leipzig iFACTORY, deploying Hexagon’s AEON robots to assemble electric vehicles. The earlier Figure 02 robots helped position sheet metal for welding on more than 30,000 X3s, proving...
Pittsburg State University Just Got a MASSIVE Gift: An Electric Semi Truck
Pittsburgh State University's Crossland College of Technology received a Peterbilt Model 579EV Class 8 electric semi‑truck from local dealer The Larson Group. The 82,000‑lb GVWR truck delivers 605 hp, a 90‑100‑mile loaded range and advanced driver‑assist features such as a 13‑inch SmartDisplay and...
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Daimler CEO Just Dropped some Pretty WILD Pro-Hydrogen Claims [Update]
Daimler Truck CEO Karin Rådström used LinkedIn to champion hydrogen, claiming it can complement electric trucks and that building a hydrogen refueling network would be cheaper than expanding the electric grid. The company’s fuel‑cell fleet has logged roughly 200,000 miles,...
Workhorse Group’s Electric Van Fleet Hits the 20 MILLION MILE Mark
Workhorse Group announced its commercial electric fleet has surpassed 20 million all‑electric miles, a milestone achieved by roughly 1,100 vans and trucks, primarily the W56 and EPIC4‑based models. The figure reflects the combined mileage of the merged Workhorse and Motiv fleets...
Jackery Early Spring Sale Drops 5,040Wh+ Explorer 5000 Plus Power Station to New $2,659 Low, Lectric One-Day E-Bike Flash Sale,...
Jackery’s Early Spring Sale slashes the price of its 5,040 Wh Explorer 5000 Plus portable power station to $2,659, representing up to 60 % off. At the same time, Lectric is running a one‑day flash sale on e‑bikes starting at $899 with a free...
Aptera (SEV) Raises $6.3M Through Warrant Exercise to Fund Solar Electric Vehicle Validation
Aptera Motors exercised warrants to raise about $6.3 million, bringing its total cash from the 2026 financing round to roughly $8.1 million. The company purchased 3,167,500 Class B shares and simultaneously issued new warrants for up to 4,751,250 shares at a $3.50 exercise...
Why California Cities Are Trying to Ban Students From Riding E-Bikes to School
The Newport‑Mesa Unified School District is weighing an age‑based ban on electric bicycles for students, prohibiting kindergarten through sixth‑grade riders and requiring parental waivers for seventh‑ and eighth‑graders, while high school students remain mostly unaffected. District officials cite safety data...
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Kia’s Cheapest EV Looks Like a Baby Seltos [Video]
South Korean automaker Kia is preparing to launch the EV2, its cheapest electric vehicle for Europe, this spring. Priced near €30,000, the compact crossover combines a boxy Seltos‑like silhouette with two battery options—42.2 kWh and 61 kWh—promising up to 281 miles WLTP...
Sodium-Ion Batteries Hit the Midwestern Grid in First-of-Its-Kind Pilot
Peak Energy and RWE Americas are launching the first sodium‑ion battery storage pilot on the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) network in eastern Wisconsin. The passively cooled system, branded GS1.1, promises to cut the lifetime cost of stored electricity by...
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Volkswagen’s Entry-Level EV Spotted as a Hot Hatch R-Line Model [Video]
Volkswagen is set to unveil the ID. Polo, its first entry‑level electric hatch, next month, with an R‑Line trim slated for immediate release. Pricing starts at €25,000 for the base model and around €35,000 for the sportier R‑Line, which delivers...
MG Unveils Its First Electric SUV with a Semi-Solid-State EV Battery
SAIC’s MG brand unveiled the MG4X, its first electric SUV equipped with a semi‑solid‑state battery. The SUV inherits the 53.95 kWh manganese‑based battery, delivering a CLTC range of at least 510 km (316 mi) and will feature a high‑resolution 15.6‑inch infotainment screen. Deliveries...
BYD Explores Formula 1 Entry as It Looks to Boost Global Brand
BYD, the world’s top electric‑vehicle seller, is weighing a Formula 1 entry to elevate its global brand. The Chinese automaker is exploring acquisition of an existing team, with Alpine highlighted as a logical target despite Renault’s $1.2 billion rejection. F1’s 2026 hybrid...
Toyota’s $15,000 Electric SUV Surpasses 80,000 Deliveries in China in Its First Year
Toyota’s bZ3X electric SUV has delivered more than 80,000 units in its first year, becoming the best‑selling joint‑venture EV in China for five consecutive months. Priced at roughly $15,000, the model undercuts many domestic rivals while offering two battery options...
Tesla Loses Software Director Who Built Its OTA and Robotaxi Infrastructure
Tesla’s over‑the‑air (OTA) and Robotaxi software director, Thomas Dmytryk, announced his departure after 11 years, ending a tenure that grew the OTA pipeline from a five‑person team to a system serving nearly 10 million vehicles worldwide. His group also built the...