Tesla officially starts autonomous ‘testing’ phase in Austin days before planned launch
Jun 9, 2025, 9:28 pm By Fred Lambert
Tesla has officially entered the autonomous vehicle ‘testing’ phase in Austin, Texas days before its planned launch of a commercial service. more…E-quipment highlight: Oshkosh Striker Volterra Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter
Jun 9, 2025, 6:30 pm By Jo Borrás
The Oshkosh-built Striker Volterra electric ARFF vehicle (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter) packs advanced battery technology and multiple power options to deliver consistent emergency response performance no matter how long it needs to be in action. more…Lexus RZ just got a +$10,000 bonus offer, making it its cheapest vehicle to lease
Jun 9, 2025, 5:28 pm By Peter Johnson
Thanks to a new $10,000 bonus offer introduced this month, the cheapest Lexus you can currently lease is now the 2025 electric RZ. Is it worth checking out? more…BYD launches the Seal 06 EV at just $15,000 as a new price war in China erupts
Jun 9, 2025, 2:53 pm By Peter Johnson
Despite China’s recent warning, BYD is ramping up the pressure on rivals with another ultra-affordable electric vehicle. BYD launched the Seal 06 EV, starting at just over $15,000, as the price war in China appears to be getting out of hand. more…US solar just had a record-breaking Q1 but the GOP bill could wreck it
Jun 9, 2025, 2:31 pm By Michelle Lewis
The US solar industry is still booming, but looming policy threats could pull the plug on that momentum. According to the new US Solar Market Insight report from SEIA and Wood Mackenzie, the industry installed 10.8 gigawatts (GW) of new electricity-generating…EcoFlow Father’s Day Sale takes up to 49% off power stations, Rad Power RadTrike at rare $1,499, Greenworks bundle, EGO, more
Jun 9, 2025, 2:15 pm By Reinette LeJeune
Kickstarting this week’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s newly launched Father’s Day Sale with up to 49% being taken off power stations and accessories alongside a bonus sitewide discount, 2x EcoCredit rewards, and a $1,000 off coupon code for first-time…Cadillac’s new Optiq-V is an entry-level luxury sports EV with a Tesla NACS port
Jun 9, 2025, 12:48 pm By Peter Johnson
Another Cadillac EV has earned the iconic “V” badge. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V is a new entry-level sports electric vehicle (EV) with over 500 horsepower, sporty styling both inside and out, and additional upgrades. It’s also GM’s first vehicle with a…Image leaks of Rivian’s 2026 R1T Quad Motor are starting to trickle in and we see NACS and teal
Jun 9, 2025, 11:29 am By Scooter Doll
A couple of automotive influencers appear to have gotten access to the new 2026 Rivian R1T Quad Motor and shared some images. The posts showcase the new NACS charging port, a familiar exterior color, and new teal accents, including the calipers. See more…Kia’s PV5 is the first to use Hyundai ‘Pleos’ software as orders open in Korea at $35,000
Jun 9, 2025, 10:35 am By Peter Johnson
Kia’s first electric van is finally here. Although it appears to be from the future, the PV5 boasts impressive interior space, a long driving range, advanced technology, and a range of features. It’s offered in a variety of different configurations,…Several Waymo self-driving I-Pace electric cars set on fire in LA riots
Jun 9, 2025, 3:36 am By Fred Lambert
At least 5 Waymo self-driving I-Pace electric cars were set on fire amid protests that turned violent in Los Angeles this weekend. It could represent as much as 5% of Waymo’s fleet in Los Angeles being destroyed. more…Tesla’s head of Optimus humanoid robot leaves the ‘$25 trillion’ product behind
Jun 6, 2025, 8:59 pm By Fred Lambert
Tesla’s head of Optimus humanoid robot, Milan Kovac, announced that he is leaving the automaker after 9 years. It leaves just as CEO Elon Musk claimed that the humanoid robot is going to make Tesla a”$25 trillion company.” more…The first ‘true’ electric flying car could be here by the end of 2025
Jun 6, 2025, 5:30 pm By Peter Johnson
The flying car is no longer a Sci-Fi fantasy. It’s becoming a reality, and it could be here by the end of the year. Alef Aeronautics is now building pre-production models of what it’s calling “the first true flying car,” and it’s 100% electric. The…Podcast: Tesla in Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in EU, Hyundai’s new electric minivan, and more
Jun 6, 2025, 3:38 pm By Fred Lambert
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 being in the crosshairs of the Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in Europe, a new Hyundai electric minivan, and…The reality TV contestant running the DOT just raised your fuel costs by $23B
Jun 6, 2025, 3:09 pm By Jameson Dow
America voted for inflation, and it got it today, as republicans running the Department of Transportation bowed to their oil donors and finalized a rule to make your cars less efficient, thus costing America an extra $23 billion in fuel costs. more…Kia wants you to love hatchbacks again with the stylish new EV4
Jun 6, 2025, 2:57 pm By Peter Johnson
Kia believes hatchbacks will make a comeback, starting with the EV4 later this year. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric hatch, and it’s expected to see big demand. more…‘Everything’s computer’ no more: Trump wants to sell his Tesla from that dumb ad
Jun 6, 2025, 2:28 pm By Jameson Dow
Not even three months ago, convicted felon Donald Trump and his largest funder, ketamine-fueled Tesla CEO Elon Musk, appeared together on the White House lawn, improperly using government resources to do a low-budget ad to help Tesla get out of the sales ditch…Anker SOLIX Father’s Day power station sale from $119, RadExpand 5 e-bike at new $999 low, Tenways, Velotric, Lectron EV adapter, more
Jun 6, 2025, 2:00 pm By Reinette LeJeune
We’ve got a jam-packed Green Deals for you today, led by Anker’s SOLIX Father’s Day Sale with up to 55% in initial discounts, multiple tiers of extra savings, and free gifts with select purchases. Among the massive lineup, we spotted the C1000 Solar…BYD’s latest EV price cuts trigger ‘war panic’ as China warns it’s now out of control
Jun 6, 2025, 1:09 pm By Peter Johnson
Following another round of price cuts last month, BYD is now facing backlash from top Chinese officials and regulators. China warned BYD’s latest cuts are triggering “price war panic,” and that it’s now getting out of hand. more…Toyota is about to launch another electric SUV in China for under $20,000
Jun 6, 2025, 10:38 am By Peter Johnson
When will Toyota launch an electric SUV for under $20,000 in the US or Europe? We’ll keep dreaming. Toyota is launching the new bZ5 electric SUV next week in China amid an intensifying EV price war. The new SUV will draw power from BYD’s batteries and EV…Wheel-E Podcast: SONDORS returns, Trek adds throttles, more
Jun 6, 2025, 8:49 am By Micah Toll
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 Trek’s first throttle e-bike, NYC imposing a 15 MPH speed limit for…
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Thu 7:50pm By Jo Borrás - Kia EV2 Coupe spotted for the first time: The entry-level electric SUV gains a new style
Thu 5:45pm By Peter Johnson - SpaceX alums just supercharged EV charging at Costco
Thu 5:40pm By Michelle Lewis - Hyundai is banking on electric SUVs to overcome US tariffs, and so far it’s working
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Thu 1:37pm By Jameson Dow - Ford believes its low-cost EV platform will go head-to-head with China
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