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electrek 29h ago

Toyota is now among the top 5 EV sellers in the US, but it’s still taking its foot off the gas

Toyota’s electric vehicle sales surged 225% in Q2, making it one of America’s top-selling EV brands.
electrek 24h ago

BYD’s new Qin Max EV with Flash Charging spotted for the first time

The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” according to BYD. Shortly after previewing it for the first time, BYD’s new electric sedan was spotted driving in public.
electrek 45h ago

EV sales are normalizing in the US – and TAKING OFF everywhere else

On today’s totally normal episode of Quick Charge, it seems like EV sales are starting to normalize in the US after the loss of the Federal Tax Credit last September – but they’re taking off everywhere else, and Europe is leading the charge!
electrek 10h ago

New normal? The US has suffered a major power outage EVERY month of 2026

A Reddit post making the rounds this week claims the US has experienced at least one major power outage every month of 2026 – but is it true? I dug into several outages, the extreme weather behind them, and what we can do to help keep the lights on.
electrek 27h ago

BYD says demand is ‘booming’ for the new Denza Z EV as global pre-orders top 1,000

The Denza Z is not your average supercar. With three electric motors packing over 1,500 hp combined, it can hit 62 mph in under 2 seconds. Global pre-orders are “booming,” according to BYD, with over 1,000 in five days.
electrek 4h ago

Exclusive two-day-only 58% savings on EcoFlow and Jackery power stations from $95, Aiper HydroComm 5-in-1 pool monitor, more

Our mid-week Green Deals are enjoying some Prime Day-like savings that will be running for the next two days as part of the Wellbots Days 13th Anniversary Sale + an exclusive 13% off sitewide bonus savings code. The first collection is on a handful of EcoFlow power stations, like the 4,096Wh DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station down at an exclusive $2,261 for the lowest price we have seen since April, among others.
electrek 25h ago

EV prices just fell again – here’s what US buyers paid in June

If you’ve been waiting to buy an EV, the latest Kelley Blue Book June price data may give you another reason to wait a bit longer.
electrek 34h ago

US EV fast charging has entered ‘Charging 2.0’ – here’s what that means

The US public fast-charging network continued to grow in the second quarter of 2026, but a new report suggests the industry is shifting gears. The focus is no longer just on installing as many chargers as possible – it’s increasingly about reliability, customer experience, and building a profitable business.
electrek 32h ago

Tesla moves to guarantee resale value for buyers after price cuts

Tesla is launching a new “guaranteed future value” (GFV) program that locks in a pre-set resale price for buyers financing a new Model Y or Model 3.
electrek 8h ago

Volkswagen’s new affordable electric SUV debuts with 265 miles of range [Images]

Volkswagen introduced its new affordable electric SUV, the ID. Cross, with an entry-level price starting at around $32,000.
electrek 6h ago

Kia reveals another low-cost EV that we’ll sadly never get to see

The new Syros arrives as Kia’s most affordable EV in India, with a best-in-class charging time and a range of up to 326 miles (526 km).
electrek 4h ago

Hyundai opens $5 billion battery plant as it pushes to become America’s #2 EV brand

Hyundai opened the doors to its latest EV battery plant, a $5 billion joint facility with SK On.
electrek 36h ago

Momentum’s new Vida E+ EX commuter e-bike adds cruise control, throttle, and more

Momentum, the urban-focused bicycle brand backed by cycling industry heavyweight Giant Group, has unveiled its latest commuter e-bike, the Vida E+ EX. Building on the original Vida E+ launched last year, the new model brings several notable upgrades aimed at making everyday transportation more comfortable, more capable, and a bit more tech-forward.
electrek 10h ago

Electric thunder down under: Volvo FH Electric gets to work in Australia

Australia’s heavy truck market has reached another important milestone, with 3PL New Energy Transport taking delivery of its first Volvo FH Electric semi truck, and putting it to work immediately in downtown Sydney.
electrek 12h ago

Tern redesigns famous HSD cargo e-bike, making it smarter, stronger, and even more family-friendly

Tern has unveiled an all-new version of its popular HSD compact cargo e-bike, bringing a long list of upgrades to one of the industry’s most respected family haulers. The new model keeps the same compact footprint that made the HSD so appealing in dense urban environments, but adds more carrying capacity, improved handling, Bosch’s latest drive systems, and new automatic shifting options.
electrek 27h ago

ChargePoint is bringing ultra-fast EV chargers to 12 busy highway travel plazas

ChargePoint and travel plaza chain Onvo plan to install ultra-fast EV chargers at 12 highway locations across Pennsylvania and New York, making EV road tripping a little more convenient.
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