The Great Tang is the largest, most luxurious SUV to launch under the BYD brand. After a hot start in China, racking up a record 150,000 orders ahead of launch, BYD is bringing the flagship electric SUV overseas, including Europe, by the end of 2026. BYD set to bring the luxury Great Tang SUV overseas […]
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 Jamie’s first drive in Aptera’s solar car, Tesla Cybercab specs revealed, Lucid Cosmos design leak, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a […]
Photo: Hitachi Energy SunZia, an $11 billion wind-and-power-line project and one of the largest US clean energy transmission projects ever built, is officially online. Pattern Energy and Hitachi Energy announced that the SunZia Transmission line is now fully operational, carrying renewable electricity from New Mexico to customers across the Southwest. The 550-mile high-voltage direct current […]
The Kona EV is making a comeback, but it will look much different this time with Hyundai’s new design and latest infotainment setup. The Hyundai Kona EV is due for an overhaul Instead of a mid-cycle refresh, Hyundai will launch an entirely new Kona, and we are already getting a closer look at it. It’s […]
The newest Mercedes-Benz VLE 300 electric MPV combines 800V battery tech with limousine-level luxury, top-shelf infotainment options, room for eight, and enough rear legroom to make an S-Class feel like a mini Cooper. Mercedes says its just-released new electric van model creates a new vehicle segment all its own, with four-wheel steering that helps the […]
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with a bang! Leading the charge of Early Prime deals is Aventon’s newly launched 4th of July Sale with new and returning smart e-bike low prices, like the Aventure 3 All-Terrain e-bikes at a new $1,749 low + the Aventure M Mid-Drive All-Terrain e-bike at a new $2,649 […]
The new i3 is arriving sooner than expected. Although it wasn’t expected to go on sale until this fall, BMW has already opened orders in several markets after “high levels” of early interest. BMW opens i3 orders early due to overwhelming demand If you were waiting for the new BMW i3, you might be in […]
Jeep’s first real off-road EV is finally here. The 2026 Jeep Recon EV is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations. Jeep Recon EV prices and range estimates revealed After Stellantis announced a major “reset” of its electrification plan earlier this year, many were worried […]
The State Department is taking over much of the control of global health initiatives, for which critics say the department does not have the expertise.
Telo confirmed that its Mini-sized MT1 electric truck will charge at 400 kW sustained — a charging rate that puts it in the company of luxury EVs costing two to three times as much. The startup also revealed a dual 800V/400V split-pack battery architecture designed to maximize performance on any fast charger, not just the […]