Latest Reporting by Electrek
20 Stories Indexed
China now has more solar than coal to fuel its electric car boom
China has surpassed coal with solar energy as its leading electricity source, coinciding with a surge in electric vehicle adoption. The shift reflects the country's push to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate concerns amid global energy price volatility.
This marks a pivotal moment in China's energy transition, directly linking renewable energy growth to the expansion of its electric vehicle industry.
Toyota is delaying its 3-row electric SUV again: Here’s when it’s expected to launch now
Toyota has postponed the release of its first three‑row electric SUV, the Highlander BEV, to a later date. The company has not yet announced a new launch window, leaving consumers and analysts uncertain about when the vehicle will become available for purchase.
Zero will soon add the main feature its electric motorcycles have always lacked
Zero Motorcycles announced that it will introduce DC fast charging to its electric motorcycles in 2027, a feature that has been repeatedly requested by customers. This addition will allow riders to recharge more quickly and conveniently, addressing a long-standing limitation of the brand’s bikes.
Range Rover’s first luxury electric SUV costs $140,000 and delivers V8 power [Images]
Range Rover has launched its first luxury electric SUV, priced at around $140,000. The vehicle is billed as the most accomplished Range Rover yet, with a quiet, refined driving experience.
![Range Rover’s first luxury electric SUV costs $140,000 and delivers V8 power [Images]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Felectrek.co%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2026%2F09%2FRange-Rover-Electric-price.jpeg%3Fquality%3D82%26amp%3Bstrip%3Dall%26amp%3Bw%3D1400&w=3840&q=75)
Polestar 4 SUV launches at €57,900 — and it finally has a rear window
Polestar launched the Polestar 4 SUV today, a new body style of its compact executive electric SUV that starts at €57,900 and delivers up to 630 km of WLTP range. The bigger news for anyone who followed the original car: unlike the Polestar 4 coupé, the SUV has an actual rear window. more…
Republicans are about to raise your fuel costs by 45% during an energy crisis
The Department of Transportation says it’s ready to announce fuel economy standards that will raise average fuel costs by 45%, right as the world struggles with the effects of a war of choice that has spiked energy prices globally. more…
Tesla settles fatal Autopilot fire truck lawsuit, avoiding jury trial
Tesla has settled a wrongful death lawsuit over a 2023 crash in which a Model S on Autopilot slammed into a parked fire truck, killing the driver and seriously injuring his brother. The confidential settlement, filed in California federal court, lets Tesla avoid a jury trial that would have put Elon Musk’s own Autopilot claims in front of jurors. more…
Tesla’s new Model Y L is experiencing suspension failures
Several Chinese owners of Tesla’s new Model Y L, the larger 3-row version of the popular Model Y, are going to Chinese social media to complain about suspension collapse issues – and it’s enough of a problem that fans have developed a “finger method” to test whether a vehicle is affected. more…
Donut Lab hits 409 Wh/kg in battery lab test, but credibility is gone
Donut Lab has published a new independent test claiming its battery reached an energy density of 409 Wh/kg and 805 Wh/L, the first energy-density figure the company has put on record after months of scrutiny. But the number lands against a promise the company has already broken: that this “solid-state” cell was in production and ready to power a production EV by the end of Q1 2026. It isn’t, and it wasn’t. more…
E-quipment highlight: iPad-sized 70 kW electric PTO by Windrose
Electric semi truck brand Windrose has developed an all-electric power take-off (PTO) that puts out up to 70 kW of power without burning a drop of diesel – and it could give his big BEV a real market advantage. more…
NeoVolta’s US battery factory gets a 9 GWh boost from SK On
US battery storage company NeoVolta Power has locked in five years’ worth of US-made battery cells from Seoul-headquartered SK On to help scale up NeoVolta’s Georgia factory. more…
Ford shares a closer look at the $30,000 Fathom EV pickup [Video]
The Ford Fathom will go on sale in early 2027, starting at $28,350. With its official debut coming up, Ford revealed new footage of the electric pickup, offering our best look yet. more…
![Ford shares a closer look at the $30,000 Fathom EV pickup [Video]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Felectrek.co%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2026%2F09%2FFord-Fathom-EV-closer-look.jpeg%3Fquality%3D82%26amp%3Bstrip%3Dall%26amp%3Bw%3D1400&w=3840&q=75)
New Jersey just made plug-in solar panels legal
New Jersey renters and apartment dwellers will soon be able to lower their electricity bills with solar panels that plug directly into a standard wall outlet – no roof required. more…
Kia’s hot streak is just getting started as the new $30,000 EV3 launches
After another record sales month and the launch of its new affordable EV3 electric SUV, Kia is on track for its fourth record-breaking annual sales year in the US. more…
Tesla killing Solar Roof is leaving installers with six-figure losses
Tesla’s abrupt decision to kill its Solar Roof has left the third-party contractors who sold and installed the product absorbing the fallout — including some who told Electrek they sank hundreds of thousands of dollars into the program and now have little to show for it. Tesla stopped supplying the solar tiles in August, notifying its network of certified installers that it would ship only conventional solar panels going forward. more…
I rode Juiced’s 70 MPH Nomadix electric dirt bike, and the $2,495 price is a steal
The electric dirt bike/e-moto market has developed a pretty obvious split over the last few years. On one end, there’s a seemingly endless supply of inexpensive no-name machines with questionable components and varying levels of quality. On the other, there are legitimately impressive machines from established brands, but they tend to come with prices to match. The new Juiced Nomadix R lands somewhere much more interesting in the middle, offering better quality components but at a price that...
Velotric e-bikes up to $550 off with new lows, EcoFlow phase 2 Labor Day power station sale, Jackery 72-hour flash sale, more
We’ve got a week until Labor Day, which means there is still plenty of top savings to jump on from Amazon and elsewhere. Our headliner today is Velotric’s official Labor Day Sale with up to $550 e-bike savings, like the Discover 2 Comfort Commuter e-bike at a new $1,499 low, among others. We also have the second phase of EcoFlow’s Labor Day power station sale with up to 55% initial discounts, FREE gifts, and a bonus extra savings code – all starting from $299. Right behind that is Jackery’s 72-h...
Here’s what Volkswagen’s new EV camper looks like in person [Video]
The ID. California Cruise, Volkswagen’s first fully electric California camper, looks ready for your next adventure. more…
![Here’s what Volkswagen’s new EV camper looks like in person [Video]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Felectrek.co%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2026%2F09%2FVolkswagen-EV-camper-in-person.jpeg%3Fquality%3D82%26amp%3Bstrip%3Dall%26amp%3Bw%3D1400&w=3840&q=75)
Volvo’s cheapest EV can now power a campsite or coffee maker
Volvo launched a software update that gives the EX30 new capabilities, including the ability to power external electronics with vehicle-to-load (V2L). more…
Waymo opens robotaxi rides to the public in 3 new cities, now 14 total
Waymo opened its driverless ride-hailing service to the general public in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa on Monday, bringing the Alphabet-owned company to 14 US cities. Tens of thousands of people in each market had already signed up before the doors opened, and Waymo says it will let them in gradually over the coming weeks. more…
