Lucid (LCID) took ‘quite a few’ Rivian trade-ins in 2025, but most were still Tesla
Lucid Motors (LCID) saw “quite a few” trade-ins from Rivian (RIVN) this past year, but most were from Tesla (TSLA) owners.
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Volkswagen shows off the ID. Polo EV interior for the first time before its big debut [Video]
Volkswagen is preparing to launch its new family of entry-level EVs, starting with the ID. Polo. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally getting our first look at the revamped interior.
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 delivery results: confirms decline in sales is accelerating
Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 delivery and production results. The results confirmed that Tesla had its second consecutive full year of decline in electric vehicle deliveries.
And the decline is accelerating.
Wheel-E Podcast: 10k mile e-bike, regen hub motors, 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 a new semi-recumbent e-trike, regen from hub motors, a 10,000 mile e-bike, new CA e-bike laws, Talaria Komodo, and more.
This ultra-comfortable electric trike could keep more people riding for years longer
A new electric tricycle aimed squarely at comfort, stability, and accessibility is getting ready to hit the road, and it’s a reminder that electrification isn’t just about speed and specs – it’s also about independence.
Norway reaches 97% EV sales as EVs now outnumber diesels on its roads
Norway has released its December and full year 2025 automotive sales numbers and the world’s leading EV haven has broken records once again. The country had previously targeted an end to fossil car sales in 2025, and it basically got there.
After 10,000 miles, here’s what happened to this electric bike
One of the biggest unanswered questions for many folks considering an e-bike isn’t how a bike rides on day one, but rather how it holds up after years of daily use. Reviews and first impressions are everywhere, but genuine long-term ownership stories are surprisingly rare. That’s why a recent shared case from a rider who just crossed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) on their e-bike caught my attention.
Hyundai is jumping into the race for smaller, more affordable EVs
Trump admin sued for halting work on the US’s largest offshore wind farm
Dominion Energy is suing the Trump administration after the US Department of the Interior ordered five offshore wind projects currently under construction to stop offshore work on December 22 – including Dominion’s 2.6 gigawatt (GW) Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW), the largest offshore wind farm in the US.
Energy Dept. orders Colorado to waste millions to reopen a dead coal plant
The Department of Energy ordered Colorado coal plant to stay open for three months, one day before it was set to close. The coal plant will require tens of millions in repairs to get up and running again, and its retirement was expected to save Colorado ratepayers $79 million per year.
Tesla releases video of Tesla Semi electric truck charging at impressive 1.2 MW
Tesla has released a new video showing a Tesla Semi truck charging at a massive 1.2 megawatts (MW), finally giving us a clear look at the charging speeds that will enable long-haul electric trucking.
Cadillac and Chevy EVs saw some of the biggest price drops in December
The Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy Blazer EV were among the vehicles that saw the biggest lease price drops in December.
The Genesis GV90 is a stunning flagship luxury SUV [Video]
Elon Musk claims Tesla Model Y is best-selling car in the world, but there are serious doubts
Elon Musk is ending the year by doubling down on a narrative that looks increasingly shaky against the backdrop of actual data.
The Tesla CEO claims Model Y is the best-selling car in the world, but there are serious doubts.
Talaria Komodo launched as new 65 MPH electric dirt bike
Talaria has been steadily pushing further into high-performance electric off-road bikes, and its latest machine looks like a serious leap forward. The new Talaria Komodo electric dirt bike cranks things up in just about every way, from power and speed to battery capacity and full-size dirt bike geometry.
BYD shuts down rumors of an electric flying car
Elon Musk’s top 5 Tesla predictions for 2025 that didn’t happen
Another year has passed, and with it, another collection of Elon Musk’s ambitious timelines that didn’t quite align with reality. For those of us who have been following Tesla for years, this pattern is all too familiar. 2025 was billed as a year of massive expansion, widespread autonomy, and humanoid robots.
Now that the year is pretty much in the rearview mirror, let’s take a look at Musk’s top 5 Tesla predictions that missed the mark.
China brings the world’s first 1-GW offshore solar farm online
China has brought a massive offshore solar farm online – a full 1 gigawatt of photovoltaic capacity built at sea.
Dodge dealers don’t need a new Charger — they need a new Caravan
If the market failures of the Dodge Charger Daytona and VW ID.Buzz have proved anything at all, it’s that the Baby Boomer era is over, and their kids — GenX and Millenials alike — aren’t willing to pay a premium for a vehicle that looks like something their dad once thought was cool. As GenX becomes the largest and richest new car-buying demographic, manufacturers need to find out what they are nostalgic about.
To that end, I propose the following nostalgia play: the “Goonies Never Say Die” edition 2027 Dodge Caravan BEV.
Kia’s EV and SUV lineup will look a bit different in 2026: Here’s what to expect
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