Podcast: Tesla’s mission is no longer ‘sustainable’, VW Buzz lives, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s mission is no longer being ‘sustainable’, VW Buzz is still alive, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have […]
Two Different Approaches to Luxury SUVs
I think we expect luxury SUVs to do everything. They need to be comfortable without feeling lazy, powerful without being exhausting, high-tech, and expensive without making you feel like you made a bad decision six months later. Few brands play this game better than Lexus and BMW, and few do it in more fundamentally different […]
The Quickest Porsche Ever Just Faced A Brutal Reality Check At Auction
Porsche’s 1,019 hp Taycan Turbo GT failed to meet reserve price. EV depreciation hit hard, echoing trends in luxury segments. Faster than Plaid and SF90, yet buyers barely showed interest. It’s far from unusual for high-performance models from Porsche’s exclusive GT division to appreciate in value the moment they leave the showroom. That’s been the […]
EVs Capture 21.3% of New Car Market Through November
By November 2025, year-to-date (YTD) new car registrations across the European Union rose by 1.4% compared with the same period last year. While this signals a modest recovery, total volumes remain significantly below pre-pandemic levels, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the automotive market. Electrification continues to reshape buyer preferences. Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) reached a 16.9% […]
Mercedes‑Benz unveils all‑new electric GLB with up to 631 km of range
Mercedes‑Benz has revealed the all‑new electric GLB, a versatile compact SUV offered as a five‑ or seven‑seater that combines off‑road styling with a radically redesigned, high‑tech interior. Two battery‑electric models – the 200 kW GLB 250+ and the 260 kW GLB 350 4MATIC – will lead the range, both using an 85 kWh usable lithium‑ion […]
Zeekr completes merger with Geely, delists from NYSE
Zeekr becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Geely and ceases trading as a public company. Zeekr has requested the NYSE to suspend trading of its ADS. (File photo shows a Zeekr 009. Image credit: CnEVPost) Zeekr Group (NYSE: ZK) has completed its merger with Geely Automobile Holdings (HKG: 0175), marking a significant milestone in Zhejiang Geely […]
Revolution on Two Wheels: The Groundbreaking Launch of the First Electric Bicycle in 1974
The electric bike changed personal travel by pairing green practice with ease and speed. Many see it as a new idea. Its roots go back much farther. In 1974, one early model set the stage for what later models could become. This article talks about that launch, its history, key tech steps, and the lasting […]
Delaware Supreme Court reinstates Elon Musk’s 2018 Tesla CEO pay package
Tesla CEO Elon Musk shaded Waymo in a post on X on Wednesday, stating the company “never really had a chance” and that it “will be obvious in hindsight.” Tesla and Waymo are the two primary contributors to the self-driving efforts in the United States, with both operating driverless ride-hailing services in the country. Tesla […]
‘Power in numbers’: Chinese car brands are reshaping Australia’s new-car market
A senior executive from Chinese car brands Omoda Jaecoo says the recent influx of newcomer brands is making it easier to cut through and get on new car buyer shortlists in an increasingly competitive market. The sub-brands of Chinese giant Chery – one of the biggest and most ambitious of the Chinese brands in Australia […]
First Ola Scooters, Now Electric Motorcycles: Service Queue Keeps Growing
Ola Electric built its brand on speed — fast launches, fast deliveries, and aggressive expansion. But for many customers on the ground, the experience after delivery has been far slower.t The above image shared by a vehicle owner on Reddit shows an Ola electric motorcycle waiting for service alongside multiple Ola scooters at a service […]