The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable EV, starting at about $10,000 in China. In Europe, the UK, and other markets, it’s sold as the Dolphin Surf or Mini, but BYD is preparing to launch a larger variant that may be an even “bigger” hit.
BYD Seagull EV grows up with new ‘Great’ version
BYD’s low-cost electric hatch is among the world’s best-selling electric vehicles. In China, the…
South Park just took on America’s e-bike problem – and surprisingly nailed a lot of it
September 23, 2026
South Park has finally come for e-bikes. And perhaps surprisingly, underneath all the explosions, biker gangs, racist caricatures, and general South Park-ness of it all, the show actually managed to make some pretty insightful observations about the current state of e-bikes…
The ID. Cross is a “true Volkswagen,” adding a more affordable electric SUV to the lineup with prices starting at around $32,000.
Volkswagen ID. Cross enters production
Volkswagen brand CEO Thomas Schäfer announced that the ID. Cross has entered series production at…
Musk pitches 200-mph Austin-San Antonio ‘Hyperloop’ tunnel, again
September 22, 2026
Elon Musk says the Boring Company is working on a 200-mph “Hyperloop” tunnel between Austin and San Antonio that would cut the drive to under 30 minutes. He posted the claim on X this weekend with no route, no timeline, and no cost.
It’s a version of a promise Musk has been making for more than a decade. So far, he hasn’t built any of them.
“Boring Company is working on a simple…
Sunrun and Tesla pulled a record 580 megawatts of power from home batteries onto California’s grid during a heat wave on September 9, the largest residential distributed power plant event ever recorded.
The dispatch pooled more than 140,000 home batteries across the state…
Tesla reopens $50,000 Roadster reservations ahead of October 1 unveil
September 22, 2026
Tesla has reopened reservations for its next-generation Roadster, asking buyers for a $50,000 deposit about two weeks before the car is even unveiled.
The reserve page went live this week ahead of an October 1 reveal near Waco, Texas. It’s the second time Tesla has…
As diesel hits $10/gal., rumors swirl that stations are running out
September 21, 2026
Last week, a number of diesel stations in California appeared on social media with the prices pinned at 9.99 – the highest number the pumps could display. Today, the pictures are showing something different: gas stations that are out of diesel entirely.
Sensational posts about America running out of diesel have been popping up on YouTube pretty regularly since the US launched military strikes…
If you’ve ever wanted to own a genuine piece of electric vehicle vaporware history, now might be your chance. One of the most interesting artifacts from SONDORS’ more ambitious days has just surfaced for sale on eBay: the company’s three-wheeled electric car…
Climate XChange is giving away more EVs than ever before in its 11th Annual EV Raffle
September 21, 2026
What would you choose with up to $120,000 to spend on a fully customized EV – a Lucid Air, Rivian R1S, Porsche Macan Electric, BMW i7, or perhaps two EVs instead of one?
Climate XChange’s 11th Annual EV Raffle is now open, and the grand prize winner can choose any…
XPeng shops its self-driving tech to automakers — Tesla found no takers
September 20, 2026
XPeng is trying to turn its self-driving and smart-cockpit systems into a licensing business, courting automakers, suppliers, and software firms well beyond its existing Volkswagen deal, according to a Reuters report.
It’s the exact playbook Tesla has been pitching for years with “Full Self-Driving.” The difference is that XPeng is finding interest.
The Chinese EV maker set up a…
