Driven: 2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric Piles on the Sugar
Chassis alterations and parts-bin mash-ups sweeten Porsche's electric SUV.
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BMW Alpina Reveals a New Logo as the Brand's Relaunch Continues
The new badge still features a throttle body and a crankshaft, as BMW brings Alpina in-house and prepares to launch a new lineup of speciality luxury vehicles.
Why Boston wants to ban some residents from using e-bikes
Texas bets on Tesla bets on WeChat, and a bet on Toyota to crack solid-state
On today’s Texas-sized episode of Quick Charge, Tesla Cybertruck owners in the Lone Star state get V2G access, Tesla Model 3 and Y models get WeChat via OTA, and Toyota has an all-new electric Toyota Highlander with up to 320 miles of range!
The AI power crunch sparks a 1.5 GWh sodium-ion battery deal
Utility-scale energy storage developer Energy Vault just signed a strategic agreement with Peak Energy, which manufactures sodium-ion energy battery storage systems, to build a battery platform specifically designed for “AI-first” data center operators.
Our Honda Passport TrailSport is a High-Visibility Go-Getter
Almost as soon as it rolled into our lot, we put our bright orange Honda to work on support-vehicle duty, where it passed its first skills assessment with flying colors.
View Exterior Photos of the 2026 Honda Passport
See the exterior of the 2026 Honda Passport from every angle.
The Genesis GV90 is a $200,000+ ultra-luxe electric SUV with coach doors
ChargePoint data shows a new EV bottleneck forming
ChargePoint enabled more than 100 million EV charging sessions over the past year, and it says demand is now growing faster than new chargers are being installed. Using its network data and 2025 EV sales figures, the company argues infrastructure isn’t keeping pace with the expanding fleet of EVs already on the road.
Find Out If Your Car Is Affected by Major 'Do Not Drive' Recall
This list includes all the high-risk vehicles affected by the massive recall, which has resulted in exploding airbags causing serious injuries and even deaths.
Tesla calls police on IG Metall rep at Giga Berlin works council meeting before critical vote
Tesla filed a criminal complaint and called police to its Gigafactory Berlin after accusing an IG Metall union representative of secretly recording a closed works council meeting on Tuesday. Police seized the representative’s laptop. The incident comes just three weeks before roughly 11,000 employees vote in a works council election that could reshape the future of the plant.
The confrontation marks the latest, and most dramatic, escalation in the increasingly bitter fight between Tesla and Germany’s most powerful industrial union at the automaker’s only European factory.
Tenways AGO X all-terrain mid-drive e-bike with $907 savings to $1,899 low, Autel 50A smart AI EV charger at $450 low, Jackery, more
Our mid-week Green Deals is seeing some returning low prices alongside a few notable one-day-only deals, starting with Tenways’ premium AGO X All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike and $307 in FREE gear at its $1,899 low, among other deals from the brand. We also spotted Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A Smart Level 2 EV Charger with an in-body holster, AI optimization, and voice controls dropping to its $450 low for the second time ever, as well as Jackery’s compact Explorer 240D Portable Power Station at its second-best price, Bluetti’s Handsfree BackPack Power Stations (and the larger AC240 station) starting from their lows for the rest of the day, a Worx Aerocart 8-in-1 yard cart daily deal, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Valentine’s Day power station sale launch, the solar-charging Anker eufy S340 multi-cam security kits, 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.
A solid-state EV battery standard will be introduced in China as real-world tests begin
China will release a standard for solid-state EV batteries later this year as several automakers begin testing the new battery tech in vehicles.
Ferrari's First EV and 4 More New Models Will Be Revealed in 2026
Along with the 1000-hp-plus electric Luce, the Italian brand will likely introduce a new sports car and other exciting exotics.
Tesla launches Cybertruck V2G program in Texas, earning money with your truck’s battery pack
Tesla has launched its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) program in the United States, starting in select Texas markets. The “Powershare Grid Support” program allows Cybertruck owners to discharge their truck’s massive 123 kWh battery, equivalent to roughly nine Powerwalls, back to the grid during high-demand events and earn bill credits in return.
The announcement, made by Tesla Energy on social media, marks a significant milestone for a company that has been promising bidirectional charging capabilities for years but has consistently delayed delivering them across its vehicle lineup.
Volkswagen’s electric hot hatch drops its camo, revealing a new design
Volkswagen is gearing up to launch its first electric GTI hot hatch later this year. Ahead of its big debut, the EV hot hatch was spotted testing in icy conditions with barely any camo.
Tesla partners with Tencent to bring WeChat inside over 1 million cars in China
Tencent Cloud announced today that it has partnered with Tesla to integrate WeChat-linked features directly into Tesla vehicles in China. The over-the-air update will roll out to over 1 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built at Giga Shanghai, delivering one-tap location sharing from WeChat and AI-powered service suggestions — a significant concession by Tesla to China’s dominant digital ecosystem.
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Hyundai is reportedly looking to supply Waymo with 50,000 IONIQ 5 for robotaxis
Hyundai Motor is reportedly looking to supply Waymo with 50,000 IONIQ 5 autonomous vehicles by 2028 in what would amount to a roughly $2.5 billion deal, and if it goes through, it would be a massive signal that the robotaxi industry is entering a new phase of real, industrial-scale deployment.