Kia introduced a series of new electric GT vehicles in Korea. The EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT are the latest to join Kia’s growing performance EV lineup.
Kia unleashes a slew of new electric GT vehicles
After unveiling the new electric sports cars at the Brussels Motor Show last month, Kia’s latest EVs are now available in Korea.
Kia launched the EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT on Monday, adding to…
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.
For many years, safety…
Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for millions of people across the US and reignited a familiar political and media fight over what really causes large-scale outages during extreme weather. To separate the rhetoric from the operational reality, Electrek spoke with Leah…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk lied about "refusing" Epstein island invite, newly released DOJ emails show
February 3, 2026
Elon Musk claimed he “refused” invitations to visit Jeffrey Epstein’s private island after the financier was already convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor, but newly released Department of Justice documents prove that was a lie.
The emails show Musk actively trying to plan a visit and asking Epstein about “the wildest party” on his island.
What Musk claimed
When the first…
Hyundai's biggest EV caught in action for the first time [Video]
February 3, 2026
Hyundai’s electric MPV is bigger than the Volkswagen ID.Buzz and Kia Carnival. The Staria EV is Hyundai’s largest EV to date, and it looks even bigger in real life.
The Staria EV is Hyundai’s first electric MPV
Earlier this month, Hyundai unveiled the Staria EV for…
Fresh with funding, Aptera shares solar EV production update ahead of deliveries this year [Video]
February 2, 2026
Days after completing a $9 million equity raise, solar EV startup Aptera Motors posted its latest progress update video, detailing how it intends to use the fresh funds. While it still has a way to go, Aptera is continuing production of its solar EV validation builds with…
Kia launched this EV pickup based on the PV5 for $30,000
February 2, 2026
The PV5 is much more than just an electric van. Kia opened orders for an EV pickup truck variant in South Korea this week, starting at 43.45 million won ($30,000). With subsidies, Kia said the actual purchase price can drop to just 29.95 million won ($20,800).
Kia PV5 Open Bed arrives as an EV pickup in Korea
The PV5 is Kia’s first fully electric van from its new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV)…
CATL and BYD are betting on a new type of EV battery to overcome rising lithium prices
February 2, 2026
CATL and BYD are already dominating the EV battery market, accounting for over 50% of global sales last year. With new tech rolling out in 2026, China’s battery leaders look to stay one step ahead of the competition.
CATL and BYD double down on sodium-ion EV batteries
To…
Solar, wind, and batteries are set to supply virtually all net new US generating capacity in 2026, according to EIA data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, continuing their strong 2025 growth.
Solar set new records in November
EIA’s latest monthly “Electric Power…
Tesla invests $2 billion in Elon Musk's xAI cash furnace
January 30, 2026
Tesla disclosed in its Q4 2025 earnings report that it has invested $2 billion in xAI, Elon Musk’s private AI company. The investment comes while Tesla shareholders are actively suing Musk for breach of fiduciary duty over his founding of xAI in the first place.
You can’t make this up.
The investment
Buried in Tesla’s Q4 shareholder update, the company revealed:
On January 16, 2026, Tesla…
