Volkswagen’s electric SUV is due for a considerable makeover. The new ID.4 was spotted ahead of its upcoming debut, and it already looks like an upgrade from the current EV.
Volkswagen ID.4 facelift brings a new style and more
The ID.4 went on sale in 2021 as Volkswagen’s first fully electric SUV and first dedicated EV under the “ID” family.
After production issues in the US hampered…
Kia unveils the 'new' Niro, but what's going on with the EV?
January 22, 2026
Kia unveiled the new Niro design for the first time, giving the “eco-friendly” a fresh new look inside and out. With several new models now available, will the EV version get the axe?
Kia Niro gets a facelift as the EV faces a different fate
The Niro has undergone…
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…
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 lumps everything with a motor and two wheels into a single category, scrapping the widely accepted three-class system for…
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…
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 don’t just survive — they thrive, beating out diesel on the balance sheet.
Backed by an NREL study that explored how 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…
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 Standard!
UPDATE 17JAN2026: Stellantis’ plug-in pony car is back on the menu!
The $7,500 federal EV tax credit may have…
