2026 Editors' Choice: Cars
Be it a sedan, a hatchback, a coupe, or a convertible, you'll find the right car for you on our 2026 Editors' Choice list.
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Editors' Choice 2026: Luxury Cars
Luxury cars have a premium appeal that mainstream ones can't match. Here's our list of the best ones to buy in 2026.
Editors' Choice 2026: Hybrids
More and more new car shoppers are turning to hybrid powertrains to save on fuel, so we took the liberty of putting our favorites into an easy-to-browse list.
Editors' Choice 2026: Trucks and Vans
Perhaps the ultimate in utility vehicles, pickup trucks and vans are purpose-built for hauling cargo and people at the same time.
Honda patent reveals new ultra-simple, low-cost electric motorcycle
There’s a growing consensus in the electric motorcycle world that the key to success when considering the constraints of today’s technology is to target smaller, simpler, more urban electric motorcycles. While much of today’s attention goes to high-tech, high-price electric motorcycles and e-bikes, the real opportunity for electrification may lie at the opposite end of the spectrum: ultra-simple, ultra-affordable machines designed for the masses.
Most outages start near homes – smart meters could catch them first
More than 90% of US power outages start on the distribution grid – the part closest to homes that utilities can’t always see in real time – but Sense says it’s trying to change that by pushing fault detection directly into smart meters.
Elon is in the files, Tesla sales are down, and Ford is NOT working with Xiaomi
On today’s island-hopping episode of Quick Charge, we have to talk about Elon Musk’s cringey appearance in the Epstein files amid Tesla’s rapid sales decline in Europe, as well as the ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and its own rapid sales decline.
Waymo raises massive $16 billion round at $126 billion valuation, plans expansion to 20+ cities
Waymo just closed a $16 billion funding round at a $126 billion valuation, the largest investment ever in an autonomous vehicle company. The Alphabet-backed robotaxi leader plans to use the capital to expand to over 20 new cities this year, including its first international markets.
FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity to Nov 2025
New solar and wind capacity additions in November were the second highest in 2025 and accounted for 93% of that month’s total. Solar continues to dominate new capacity additions and has held the lead among all energy sources for 27 consecutive months, according to data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign.
SpaceX bails out xAI in mega-deal — here’s what it means for Tesla
SpaceX announced today that it has acquired xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, in a deal that creates a combined entity reportedly valued at $1.25 trillion ahead of a planned IPO. The acquisition notably does not include Tesla, which just invested $2 billion in xAI last month.
The Toyota C-HR is not the $30,000 EV we had hoped for, but this one might be
2 days left to comment on DOT’s plan to hike US fuel costs by $23B
In December, the US Department of Transportation proposed a plan to make cars less efficient when Americans are already paying record-high energy bills during an affordability crisis fueled by tariff-driven inflation. That plan is still up for public comment, with comments ending in two days.
Hidden Car Door Handles Are Officially Being Banned in China
Automakers have increasingly implemented door handles that retract into the bodywork for aerodynamic reasons, but they are now off limits in China.
Owners of broken Colo. coal plant forced to reopen ask DoE to reconsider order
The two main utilities that own a Colorado coal plant which was ordered to reopen by fossil shill Chris Wright have pushed back on the order, stating plainly that it would raise costs and would not benefit reliability for Colorado electric ratepayers.
Sunrise Wind is back, collapsing Trump’s offshore wind shutdown [update]
A federal judge allowed Sunrise Wind to resume construction, making it the fifth and final offshore wind project to beat the shutdown order.
Chinese EV leaders MG and BYD bring the price war overseas
MG launched the new MG4 EV Urban in the UK, priced at just £23,495 ($32,000), undercutting BYD’s popular Dolphin hatch as more affordable electric cars hit the market.
EcoFlow Super Bowl sale drops DELTA 3 Max Plus + Trail station bundle to $1,033, Velotric Breeze 1 e-bike bundle at new $1,649 low, more
With there only being six days until Super Bowl LX, we’ve got EcoFlow kickstarting this week’s Green Deals with its Big Game Day Sale that is seeing up to 64% discounts on units + a bonus 6% savings code. A notable inclusion there is the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus Portable Power Station and a FREE Trail 200 DC 60,000mAh Power Station at its second-best $1,033 rate, with several others rounded up together. We also spotted Velotric’s Breeze 1 Cruiser e-bike in its Ocean Mist colorway getting $150 in FREE gear at a new $1,649 low, as well as some EcoFlow 24-hour flash sale offers, DEWALT’s 10-inch table saw at the best price since October, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, rounded together within our latest Electrified Weekly edition.
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.
Kia launches three new electric GT vehicles in Korea, starting at $37,000
China finalizes proposed ban on Tesla-style hidden door handles for safety
China has officially moved forward with a proposed ban on flush EV door handles, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The regulation will force a redesign of many EVs with sleek, electronically-actuated handles, a design popularized by Tesla.
VW Is Recalling Nearly 44K ID.4s Due to Batteries That May Catch Fire
The recall involves 2023 to 2025 models with defective battery modules, which can be fixed with a software update.