For years, Tesla Powerwall has been the go-to recommendation for “normals” looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first home solar and battery backup solutions. But with a recent recall on more than 10,000 home batteries over fire safety concerns following a year (or more) of CEO Elon Musk’s political antics, more and more people are beginning to look for alternatives to…
Renault Group closes out 2025 with a new EV efficiency record
December 29, 2025
First shown earlier this year as a styling concept, the Renault Filante Record 2025 technology demonstrator has been continually developed to prove that it’s got more than racy looks going for it. The concept drove more than 1,000 km in less than 10 hours, proving that…
Honda buys out EV battery plant in the US for nearly $3B as it preps for an all-new lineup
December 29, 2025
Honda agreed to buy its co-owned EV battery plant in Ohio from LG Energy Solutions as it prepares for an all-new dedicated lineup.
Honda buys US EV battery plant from LG for $2.9 billion
The facility, L-H Battery Company, is part of Honda and LG Energy’s joint venture in…
It’s official. Hyundai is giving its electric hot hatch the N-Line treatment, and we are getting our first look at it.
Hyundai is giving its electric hot hatch an N-Line upgrade
Hyundai is gearing up to launch the IONIQ 3, a smaller sibling to the IONIQ 5. Although it’s part of the IONIQ series, the IONIQ 3 is set to debut with a new style.
We got our first look at it in September at the…
The new Subaru Solterra EV is surprisingly quick. It’s even faster than the WRX STI and BRZ, and it’s not even a performance model.
The new Subaru Solterra EV is faster than its gas cars
Subaru updated the electric SUV for the 2026 model year, improving it in just about…
We've been lied to – electric bike motors CAN do regen, at least with this genius trick
December 25, 2025
If you’ve covered e-bikes as long as I have, you’ll know two things about them: they’re an awesome way to get around, and the basic technology behind an e-bike motor hasn’t radically changed in a long, long time. However, based on the new e-bike motor design I just…
This solid-state EV battery maker is going public after a real-world test clears 745+ miles
December 25, 2025
Its solid-state batteries are already showing promise with real-world tests delivering over 745 miles of range on a single charge. Now, Factorial Energy is going public as it aims to bring the promising new battery tech to market as soon as 2027.
Factorial Energy to accelerate solid-state EV battery tech
A modified Mercedes EQS, fitted with solid-state EV batteries, drove over 745 miles (1,200…
Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia and Genesis, won the most IIHS Top Safety Award for the second year in a row, with its flagship electric SUVs delivering “top-tier” safety performance in every test.
The South Korean auto giant won 21 total Insurance Institute for…
Hyundai is about to unveil its biggest EV yet, but that's not all
December 24, 2025
Hyundai is gearing up to reveal “its biggest EV yet” at the Brussels Motor Show next month. The new EV is just one of the models Hyundai is showcasing at the event.
Hyundai teases its biggest EV ahead of its debut
Ah, yes, it’s back again. The 2026 Brussels Motor Show…
Volkswagen shelves its electric minibus for the US, but not forever
December 24, 2025
Volkswagen is skipping the 2026 model year for the ID.Buzz in the US, but the company insists the electric minibus isn’t going anywhere.
Volkswagen skips 2026 ID.Buzz for the US market
And just like that, the US loses yet another electric vehicle. However, this one is only temporary. Volkswagen told Electrek that the ID.Buzz won’t receive a 2026 model year in the US.
Instead, it’s moving…
