Tesla Powerwalls did most of the heavy lifting as California’s home batteries set a new grid record last week. On October 6, more than 85,000 Powerwall owners sent over 600 MW to the grid, the bulk of a combined 745 MW dispatch that Sunrun announced today.
That’s 28% more than the 580 MW record the two companies set less than a month ago. And it’s bigger than most gas peaker plants in the…
Ford opens preorder invites for the $30,000 Fathom EV pickup
October 16, 2026
Want to be among the first to own Ford’s new EV pickup? You can now sign up for a preorder invite for the upcoming $30,000 Ford Fathom.
Ford Fathom preorder invites go live
Although preorders for the Fathom won’t officially open until early 2027, Ford is now inviting…
The world record for the longest journey on an electric motorcycle on a single charge has just been absolutely demolished.
And it was done so by a Zero Motorcycles rider traveling 436.5 km (271.2 miles) before finally running out of juice.
The ride, completed by Belgian…
Tesla pauses Model 3 orders in Canada amid China EV quota
October 15, 2026
Tesla has stopped taking orders for the Model 3 Premium in Canada, the Shanghai-built trim that brought the electric sedan down to $39,490 CAD. The automaker says it has used up its import quota for Chinese-made EVs and doesn’t expect to reopen orders until March 2027.
But the Canadian government’s own tracker tells a different story: 33,069 of the 49,000 permits for China-made EVs in the…
The US has passed 80,000 public EV fast-charging ports, and new charging stops are getting bigger and packing more power. That’s good news for drivers looking for an open stall. The price story is more mixed: Most networks are holding steady, but Tesla Supercharger costs…
Lectric launches lighter, lower-cost version of its bestselling urban e-bike: Lectric XPress Lite
October 15, 2026
Lectric eBikes has spent the last several years steadily expanding from its original folding fat-tire e-bikes into just about every corner of the affordable electric bicycle market. Now the company is returning its attention to the commuter category with the new Lectric…
This electric minivan wants to make you love MPVs again
October 14, 2026
It’s about the size of the Kia PV5 and VW ID. Buzz. As “a real alternative to SUVs and saloons,” Renault’s E-Space Concept makes you want to love minivans again.
Renault reveals the E-Space Concept, an electric MPV
While minivans aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a “cool” or fun-to-drive vehicle, Renault is out to change that.
Renault unveiled the E-Space…
Smart is back in the two-seater business. The Mercedes-Benz and Geely joint venture unveiled the all-electric Smart #2 at the Paris Motor Show today, with a 35.8 kWh LFP battery, up to 290 km (180 miles) of WLTP range, and a starting price of €19,990.
That’s more than…
TEMO launches clever new electric boat motor in the US
October 14, 2026
French electric marine motor manufacturer TEMO is bringing its latest electric propulsion system to North America, offering sailboat owners an interesting middle ground between a conventional outboard and a permanently installed pod drive.
It’s been nearly two years since…
The flagship seven-seater is BYD’s first vehicle in Europe to feature its second-generation batteries and Flash Charging tech, delivering over 400 miles of range.
BYD launches new flagship Atto 8 in Europe
“BYD is all about turning intelligence into reality,” Stella Li, the company’s executive vice president, said on Monday.
The Atto 8 is the “perfect example,” Li added, featuring its…
