EV charger installations funded by the US’ federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program finally started to accelerate in 2025, but were still held back by unnecessary federal roadblocks that slowed Americans’ access to clean transportation options, according to a new report.
On today’s totally true episode of Quick Charge, Fred returns from the Beijing Auto Show with a fresh look at the future of the car business, and a test drive in a 2nd generation Xiaomi SU7 does nothing to convince him that China hasn’t just set the bar even higher.
GM is continuing its shift to Tesla’s NACS charging standard, and the 2027 Chevy Blazer EV is next in line.
Tesla has produced the first Semi truck off its new high-volume production line at Gigafactory Nevada, marking a critical milestone for the long-delayed electric truck program.
The automaker shared an image of the truck on its official Tesla Semi account on X, confirming volume production is now underway at the dedicated 1.7-million-square-foot factory.
The 992.2-generation GT3 finally gets the Manthey treatment, which ups the downforce and adds an adjustable suspension.
The sixth-generation V-8 engine will be built in St. Catharines, Ontario, along with two factories in the United States.
Rocsys launched the M1, which it calls the world’s first hands-free charging system capable of serving multiple bays in robotaxi depot operations. A single overhead-mounted unit can charge vehicles across up to 10 bays without human intervention.
The Dutch-American company also announced a $13 million Series A extension, bringing total funding to $56 million, as it prepares to scale the system across North America and Europe starting in 2027.
Rivian is scaling up in Southern California with a big expansion of its Caruso partnership, adding two showrooms and lining up more than 150 fast chargers across some of LA’s busiest retail properties.
To make the most of EV ownership, you need high-voltage charging equipment at home. We tested some of the top home EV charging units on the market to find the best electric car chargers out there today.
We’ve got some big sales – both long-term and soon-to-end – leading our mid-week Green Deals. Things start with the Ride1Up Spring Into Action Sale with up to $700 e-bike savings across various models, with a notable price cut on the Prodigy V2 Brose Step-Thru Mid-Drive 9-Speed e-bike to a new $1,795 low. We also have two sales on power stations – the first being Anker’s 72-hour SOLIX flash sale with four 3,072Wh to 4,608Wh units seeing up to 55% discounts + our exclusive bonus savings code – all starting from $1,282. Secondly, there’s Jackery’s Mother’s Day Sale lineup with up to 54% discounts on power stations starting from $129, with the Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station seeing a drop to a new $899 low. We also have major savings on and EGO carbon fiber string trimmer with 2x batteries, a 40V Greenworks hedge trimmer, three variations of a Birdfy smart bird house, a BougeRV camping area light and alternate power bank, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s drop of the Heybike Mars 3.0 e-bike bundle back to its $1,199 low for the first time in 2026, the EcoFlow flash sale offers that will be ending tonight, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
MDB Transportation, a Southern California drayage operator, has launched a three-week pilot running a Tesla Semi on active port freight lanes — marking the second port trucking company to put the electric Class 8 truck to work hauling containers.
The Compton-based carrier is testing the Semi in one of the most demanding urban freight environments in the country, tracking energy efficiency, cycle time, and driver experience throughout the deployment.
The ID. Polo is an electric alternative to VW's long-running subcompact hatchback, arriving with a sleek look and up to 282 miles of range.
Saving gas on the drive to work doesn't have to be boring with these three options.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra confirmed the figure in a letter sent to shareholders on Tuesday.
Review, Pricing, and Specs
The new entry-level EV is finally here. Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID. Polo on Wednesday, starting at 33,795 euros ($40,000). The promised base version at 25,000 euros ($29,000) will follow shortly.
I test-drove Xpeng’s new VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system in Beijing last week, and after 40 minutes of navigating one of the most aggressive driving environments in the world, I didn’t have to intervene once.
This is a major development. Tesla has been the clear leader in advanced driver-assist systems in consumer cars, but Xpeng’s latest update proves that lead is shrinking fast — and in some ways, it’s already gone.
