PlugStar program ramping up: Training and supporting EV retailers in all 50 states
If you’re an EV driver, you probably tested, leased, or purchased your EV at a local store. For the last decade, automakers and dealers have progressively increased their EV inventory, improving the EV experience for customers nationwide. If you had an enjoyable and successful visit, the store was likely PlugStar certified! Since 2016, Plug In […]
Fastned accelerates UK expansion with new ultra-rapid charging hubs in the North East
Fastned has marked a major milestone in its UK expansion, by opening two new, ultra-rapid charging stations, one next to Newcastle Airport (Callerton Parkway Metro station) and the other on North Moor Road, Sunderland. The Fastned hub near Callerton Parkway Metro station opened on 16th December 2025. Just one Metro stop from Newcastle Airport, it offers 12 drive-through bays under a full canopy, making it easy for drivers to pull in, charge, and get back on […]
Samsung SDI and KGM forge strategic partnership to advance 46‑series EV battery packs
Samsung SDI has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korean automaker KG Mobility (KGM) to jointly develop next‑generation battery pack technologies centered on Samsung SDI’s 46‑series cylindrical cells, the companies announced this week. The agreement, formalised at a ceremony held at KG Tower, commits both firms to collaborative research and market strategy exchanges aimed at… […]
Iain Curry’s best electric car of 2025: Kia EV3
No car brand produces as many segment benchmarks as Kia, and with its EV3 the Korean has aced the booming electric small SUV market. It’s my best EV of 2025. Just as the Carnival owns the people mover segment, and the Picanto is the best city car, Kia’s EV3 feels stand-out brilliant next to a […]
Tata Motors Crosses 2.5 Lakh EV Sales, Leads India’s Electric Car Market
Tata Motors has crossed a major milestone in India’s electric mobility journey, with over 2.5 lakh electric passenger vehicles now on Indian roads, reinforcing the company’s position as the country’s largest and most established EV maker. The milestone comes as electric vehicles steadily move from early adoption into mainstream use. Tata Motors currently accounts for […]
Porsche to close EV charging network in China next year
According to local media, Porsche will shut all of its self-built charging stations in China in favour of closer ties with charging point operators. Its charging facilities will be removed from the Porsche app charging map, although it remains unclear whether the actual sites will be dismantled or otherwise sold to other charging networks. A […]
First German-made Tesla Model Y deliveries to begin in Australia
Tesla officially unveiled its latest and fastest Model Y at the Everything Electric show in Melbourne in November, with deliveries of this German-made sportier SUV to follow. Now, first deliveries of the new model are about to begin, with customers receiving their cars just days before Christmas. Several new owners of Tesla’s fastest Model Y […]
India Gets 7-Seat Electric SUV for … $32,900!
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. India has been somewhat disappointing in its transportation electrification. It’s a bit funny, or strange, since the country announced several years ago it was going to be the first 100% electric nation, and it is ridiculously far away from that while Norway is basically already […]
These Pre-2026 EVs Are Still Filling Dealer Lots, So Expect Big Price Cuts
Many luxury EVs are about to get significantly cheaper as we step into 2026. That’s because dealers still have a lot of leftover inventory for 2025 and even 2024 models. As time passes, dealers will want them gone sooner rather than later. Even with the generous $7,500 federal incentive for EVs out the window, there […]
Delaware Court reinstates Musk’s $55B pay package, penalizes him $1 instead
The Delaware Supreme Court made its ruling in the fight over Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $55 billion pay package from 2018, reversing the Court of Chancery’s decision and reinstating the pay package. But the Court still penalized Musk $1 plus attorney’s fees due to the award’s unfairness. The ruling is the latest and likely last […]