Toyota is entering unfamiliar territory with the Urban Cruiser Ebella, its first EV in India. The midsize electric SUV is now available to order, offering a driving range of up to 543 km (337 miles) and prices are expected to start at just Rs 19 lakh ($21,000)
Toyota opens orders for the Urban Cruiser Ebella EV
After launching the Urban Cruiser EV in Europe last month, Toyota is bringing the…
Another US state just signed a harsh new law requiring licenses, insurance for e-bikes
January 22, 2026
New Jersey has just taken one of the most aggressive – and controversial – steps yet in regulating electric bikes, and it’s a move that’s already drawing sharp criticism from cycling advocates.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new e-bike law this week that effectively…
Kia launched the EV4 in Australia, where it will go head-to-head with the Tesla Model 3 and Chinese EV brands, including BYD. The EV4 is cheaper than a Model 3, but BYD’s prices still beat it.
Kia reveals EV4 prices in Australia
The EV4, Kia’s first electric sedan, will…
Hyundai shows off the ultimate EV camper with solar power, a kitchen, and few other goodies
January 21, 2026
Hyundai unveiled an all-electric camper van with solar panels for off-grid adventures. It even has a kitchen, smart features, and plenty more for extended stays.
Meet the Hyundai Staria Camper EV Concept
Just over a week after it revealed the Staria Electric, its first fully electric MPV, Hyundai showcased a new camper variant at the CMT trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany.
The camper concept is…
Fleet managers don’t get paid to argue on Facebook. They get paid to look at the numbers, and make decisions in the best financial interests of their companies. According to studies that follow real-world fleets in the most extreme, cold-weather conditions in America, EVs…
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with…
Elon Musk says Tesla 'almost done' with AI5 design, 6 months after saying it was 'finished'
January 20, 2026
Elon Musk took to X today to announce that the design for Tesla’s next-generation self-driving computer, the AI5 chip, is “almost done” – 6 months after he announced that it was “finished.”
The CEO also made a wild claim about accelerating Tesla’s chip development to a 9-month cycle for future generations, starting with AI6.
We have been tracking the development of Tesla’s…
Lease deals get all the hype, but a lot of people would still rather buy their vehicles. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck, because there’s a whole bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month – including the new “affordable” Tesla Model Y…
Ford will bring its Super Mustang Mach-E – an EV racecar that bears little resemblance to its namesake road car – back to Pike’s Peak after having its race win thwarted by inclement weather last year.
The Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb is one of the…
BYD is preparing to launch two new flagship EVs in early 2026, an electric SUV and sedan. With their official debut just around the corner, BYD revealed the first images, offering us a closer look at what to expect.
BYD has several new flagship EVs arriving in 2026
We knew BYD was up to something. During its Ocean Day event last month, it released the first teaser images, confirming that the new…
