Jeep’s off-road EV goes on sale for $67,000, but its range is a bit disappointing
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.
Telo confirms 400 kW sustained charging for its tiny electric truck
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 latest high-voltage stations.
Maserati boosts Folgore EV range by up to 85 km in 2026 refresh
Maserati revealed updates to its Folgore electric lineup, with the GranTurismo Folgore now claiming over 540 km (335 miles) of WLTP range — an improvement of roughly 85 km over the previous version thanks to new energy management algorithms.
The range gains come as Maserati fights for relevance amid a sales collapse that saw deliveries drop to just 7,900 units in 2025, down 30% year-over-year and the lowest since 2012.
Portable power: new Mitsubishi eK Cross pairs 1500 W plug with sub-$12K price
Mitsubishi’s Kei-class eK Cross gets a mild facelift for the 2027 model year that combines a body-color front fascia and updated interior tech to give it a fresh look – but the big news is a new 100 V AC power outlet that can draw up to 1500 Watts.
Meet Honda’s new $25,000 electric hot hatch
Honda launched the Super-N, a “fun” electric hot hatch in the UK, starting at just $25,000.
Wheel-E Podcast: New Gazelle, Specialized e-bikes, Ukrainian e-motos, 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-bike models from several premium brands, Bosch gets into hub motors, Vinfast excels on two wheels, Ukraine doubles down on e-motorcycles, and more.
Colombia announces 750 mile electric truck corridor linking Bogotá to Cartagena
In a major win for Latin American air quality, the new 750 mile Ruta-E electric truck corridor will connect Bogotá and Cartagena with charging infrastructure built to support the more than 1,000 commercial EVs set to hit Colombia’s roads by 2032.
Volvo just made public EV charging a lot less annoying
Volvo EX90 drivers in the US can now charge at public charging networks, including Superchargers and IONNA DC fast chargers, without opening an app or pulling out a credit card.
Tesla HW3 claim grows to 7,000 owners, gets law firm backing for collective action
The Dutch collective claim against Tesla over broken “Full Self-Driving” promises on Hardware 3 vehicles has reached nearly 7,000 verified participants and secured backing from law firm Kennedy Van der Laan for a formal legal action.
The initiative, which launched in April with 3,000 signups in its first week, is now preparing to transfer the case to a foundation that will pursue the claim on behalf of all participants under Dutch collective action law.
Subaru announces 2027 Solterra EV prices remain under $40,000 after a major upgrade
After a complete overhaul in 2026, the 2027 Subaru Solterra will go on sale at the same price, starting at under $40,000.