Kia’s 7-seat electric people mover just got a bit cheaper in the UK
Kia’s 7-seat PV5 electric van is now eligible for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), bringing the starting price down to £35,495 ($47,000). more…
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BYD launches pre-orders for the new Seagull, a larger version of its popular $10K EV
The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable electric vehicle, starting at about $10,000 in China and sold overseas as the Dolphin Surf. BYD is preparing to introduce a new version that […]
Tesla drops ‘Full Self-Driving’ name in Europe after Germany pushback
Tesla’s driver-assistance package is now called “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe. The company’s German website no longer mentions “Full Self-Driving,” and the old address now redirects to a new “Tesla […]
Volkswagen’s best-seller has gone electric, and it will replace the ID.4 and ID.5 [Images]
Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Tiguan, an all-electric version of its best-selling vehicle. The ID. Tiguan will go on sale in early 2027, replacing the ID.4 and ID.5 with up to […]
Geely confirms Canada entry with first cars in 2027 — but no models yet
Geely is coming to Canada. The Chinese automaker’s mainstream brand announced today that it has started setting up Canadian operations and recruiting a dealer network, with its first vehicles going […]
Tesla opens 14 Semi Megacharger stalls between Atlanta and Savannah
Tesla has opened its first Semi Megacharger sites in the Southeast: an 8-stall station just south of Atlanta and a 6-stall station outside Savannah, each rated for up to 1.2 […]
Wheel-E Podcast: 7-seater e-bike, solar-powered scooter, 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 Gazelle, […]
Max stupid: EU may loosen EV rules for third time in two years, aiding China
During multiple historic fuel crises and a climate crisis that left tens of thousands dead across Europe this summer, the bloc is reportedly close to striking a deal to allow […]
The Hyundai IONIQ 7 is coming as a big sibling to the IONIQ 5
If the IONIQ 5 isn’t big enough, Hyundai is preparing to introduce the IONIQ 7, set to fill the gap between the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9. more…
Rivian brings Ghostbusters to its vehicles in 2026 Halloween update
Rivian is back with another Halloween update, and once again it’s another classic-movie-themed one with a new celebrity cameo. more…