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Toyota’s most affordable EV, which starts at about $15,000 in China, may not be so cheap overseas. The Toyota bZ3X is launching in new markets at a price nearly three times the cost, starting at almost $50,000. more…

BYD has now begun testing solid-state EV batteries in its Tesla Model 3-rivalling Seal. Initial tests suggest that the total driving range could reach nearly 1,200 miles (1,875 km). more…

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 new e-bikes from Urban Arrow and VanMoof, testing of the Oh Wow Cycles…

Tesla has released the details about its planned ‘Robotaxi’ launch in Austin, Texas, this weekend, and it’s even worse than we thought. There’s going to be a “safety monitor” in the front seat. 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 the Tesla Robotaxi launch this weekend, the new Nissan Leaf, Ford’s upcoming low-cost EVs, and more. more…

HOLMS Attachments has made it easier for heavy equipment fleets to electrify with a new sweeper attachment that’s equipped with its own power source, freeing it from the need for a mechanical or battery (e) PTO. more…

We’ve been big fans of highly capable LSVs (or “Low Speed Vehicles”) for a while here on Electrek, and the newest Cushman Hauler XL ELiTE electric utility vehicle keeps that trend alive with an extra-long, 68.5″ aluminum bed for even more cargo-hauling…

It kind of looks like the Genesis GV60. Kia’s smallest and most affordable electric SUV is set to receive a sleek new coupe variant. The Kia EV2 Coupe was spotted for the first time, giving us a clear look at how it compares to the SUV version. more…

Electric Era just installed six fast EV charging stalls in 54 days from contract to go-live at a Costco in Northport, Florida. That kind of speed is rare in the EV charging world, and it’s thanks to a clever battery-backed system that skips a lot of the…

Even with the new US auto tariffs, Hyundai is not planning to raise vehicle prices anytime soon. Hyundai Motor Company, along with Kia, is ramping up EV production in the US as it shifts its focus to larger electric SUVs. The new IONIQ 9 and Kia EV9 are a key…

Today’s Green Deals are being led by the first and second-ever deals on Rad Power’s latest RadRunner Plus and RadRunner Max Cargo Utility e-bikes, which are getting free center cargo consoles along with your purchase of either model, starting from $1,799.…

Jeep may have a secret to unlock even more capability with its upcoming electric off-roader. A new patent suggests that Jeep’s new Recon might just be the Wrangler of EVs, as the brand has been promising. more…

Groups of US city mayors and representatives from state governments announced a delegation of officials who will attend climate talks for the US today, as the lack of a real US federal government with any interest in solving problems for Americans has led to…

Can Ford really compete with China’s electric vehicles? The American automaker believes it may hold the key to competing with Chinese EV makers. Ford shared a few more details about its upcoming low-cost EV platform and how it plans to keep pace with China.…

Volkswagen’s mobility company MOIA just hit a big milestone: It’s rolled out the ID. Buzz AD, VW’s first fully autonomous production vehicle, and it’s been built from the ground up for mobility services. more…