Citroën has unveiled a concept electric version of its classic 2CV, aiming to bring the vehicle to market in 2028 for just €15,000. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/11/the-legendary-citroen-2cv-is-back-as...

For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether our Electrek believed there might be some silver lining to the record-breaking fuel prices following the start of the war in Iran. After nearly 2,000 responses, here’?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/11/survey-sunday-electrek-readers-find-...

For a lot of fleet managers, whether or not electrified equipment assets will lead to real world savings that are worth the higher up-front costs might feel theoretical, but early adopters Groupe Bellemare have been operating battery-powere?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/11/back-in-the-real-world-electric-equi...

As record-breaking diesel prices drive demand for electric big rigs, so, too is the demand for commercial truck charging climbing. To meet that demand, EV Realty as announced a new, Inland Empire site for its next electric semi truck chargi?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/11/as-electric-semi-truck-race-heats-up...

Mitusbishi’s North American dealers have been trudging along with an aging, badge-engineered model line for years – but overseas? It’s a different story, and the 459 hp all-wheel drive ASX VR-e electric hot hatch shown here is plug-in proof?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/11/459-hp-0-60-in-3-9-sec-and-awd-meet-...

The BYD Q3 battery-electric semi truck shown here marked a major production milestone this week, becoming the 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle to roll off the assembly line at BYD’s truck plant in Huai’an, Jiangsu province. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/10/byd-builds-150000th-commercial-nev-a...

While oil prices and range anxiety dominate Western EV headlines, Nio’s battery-swap system in China keeps reaching new milestones that prove the technology can rival a traditional refueling infrastructure at scale, performing 1.2 million b?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/10/battery-swap-works-nio-completes-1-2...

A 450-megawatt (MW) solar farm with a massive battery system is now under construction in Arizona – and Tesla has already lined up about 90% of its expected electricity output. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/teslas-next-big-clean-energy-source-...

Hyundai’s electric SUVs are even more tempting this month with a 10% discount, or up to $7,000 in total savings. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/hyundai-offers-10-discount-ioniq-5-i...

Most Americans say 75 miles of range would be more than enough for their daily drive, but when it comes to choosing an EV, a fair number want a much bigger cushion. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/americans-want-300-miles-of-ev-range...

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 finally launching V2H, our Kia EV3 first drive, Jaguar Type 01, and more. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/podcast-tesla-goes-v2h-kia-ev3-first...

You can’t miss BMW’s new “Double-X” lights, which debut on the all-electric iX5 and X5. The new iX5 was spotted testing ahead of its upcoming US launch, giving us a look at the new lighting signature in real life. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/bmw-ix5-spotted-ahead-of-us-launch-n...

We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals led by the Bluetti Encore Sale that is completely switching up its power station deals, including bringing back the winter-ready 900Wh Pioneer Na(Sodium) Portable Power Station at an exclusive $665?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/bluetti-nasodium-900wh-power-station...

Kia’s 7-seat PV5 electric van is now eligible for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), bringing the starting price down to £35,495 ($47,000). more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/kias-7-seat-electric-people-mover-ch...

The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable electric vehicle, starting at about $10,000 in China and sold overseas as the Dolphin Surf. BYD is preparing to introduce a new version that will likely be an even “bigger” hit. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/byd-launches-pre-orders-for-new-seag...

Tesla’s driver-assistance package is now called “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe. The company’s German website no longer mentions “Full Self-Driving,” and the old address now redirects to a new “Tesla Assisted Driving” page. The rename?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/tesla-fsd-renamed-tesla-assisted-dri...

Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Tiguan, an all-electric version of its best-selling vehicle. The ID. Tiguan will go on sale in early 2027, replacing the ID.4 and ID.5 with up to 372 miles of range and plenty of other upgrades. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/volkswagens-best-seller-goes-ev-repl...

Tesla has opened its first Semi Megacharger sites in the Southeast: an 8-stall station just south of Atlanta and a 6-stall station outside Savannah, each rated for up to 1.2 MW per stall. The Savannah site is also the first Megacharger a?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/tesla-semi-megacharger-atlanta-savan...

Geely is coming to Canada. The Chinese automaker’s mainstream brand announced today that it has started setting up Canadian operations and recruiting a dealer network, with its first vehicles going on sale in 2027. What Geely isn’t sayin?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/geely-auto-canada-entry-2027/

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Gazelle, Ride1Up, and SixThreeZero, a s?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/wheel-e-podcast-7-seater-e-bike-sola...

During multiple historic fuel crises and a climate crisis that left tens of thousands dead across Europe this summer, the bloc is reportedly close to striking a deal to allow its automakers to produce more of the vehicles that directly caus?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/max-stupid-eu-may-loosen-ev-rules-fo...

If the IONIQ 5 isn’t big enough, Hyundai is preparing to introduce the IONIQ 7, set to fill the gap between the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/08/hyundai-ioniq-7-coming-big-sibling-t...

Rivian is back with another Halloween update, and once again it’s another classic-movie-themed one with a new celebrity cameo. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/08/rivian-brings-ghostbusters-to-its-ve...

BYD offered an early look at the third-generation Tang’s interior, its flagship “tech-savvy” five-seat electric SUV. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/08/byd-reveals-tech-savvy-5-seat-suv-in...

Amazon’s Fall Prime Day Sale event is over, but that doesn’t mean the savings are slowing down, and we’re keeping all the ongoing deals in our updated Fall Prime Day Green Deals hub here for the rest of the week. Leading today’s edition of?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/08/ecoflow-1024wh-delta-3-classic-power...

Volkswagen issued another recall affecting more than 22,500 ID.4 models. Until a fix is ready, it recommends owners charge the battery to no more than 80%. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/08/volkswagen-recalls-22500-id-4-evs-te...

BMW’s new electric SUV just got the M treatment. The new BMW iX3 M60 “raises the stakes,” packing a combined 603 hp and plenty of standard M upgrades. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/08/bmw-adds-ix3-m60-xdrive-603-hp-exten...

VinFast wants to put electric buses on US streets, and its pitch goes beyond the vehicles: charging, maintenance, and operations bundled into one package. Deliveries of buses approved for US use are expected to begin in Q1 2028. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/08/vinfast-plans-us-electric-buses-and-...

Tesla is preparing a dedicated Tesla Semi service center in Las Vegas, according to a new building permit filed with Clark County, Nevada. It’s one of the first concrete signs of the service network Tesla needs to support its electric Cl?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/08/tesla-semi-service-center-las-vegas-...

BMW revealed the new iX4, its new electric coupe-SUV that can drive up to 428 miles on a single charge. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/08/bmws-new-ix4-428-miles-range-66000-p...

Tesla spent months pushing the Dutch vehicle regulator RDW to scale back its review of “Full Self-Driving (Supervised),” including disputing a €365,000 bill, according to emails obtained by Reuters. RDW later approved the system and is now?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/08/tesla-fsd-europe-rdw-pressure-reuters/

Portsmouth International Port has taken a huge step towards reducing the air pollution caused by idling marine engines with the launch of the UK’s first high-voltage, multi-berth shore power system that allows docked ships to connect to gri?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/07/shore-power-dramatically-cuts-emissi...

The world’s ports operators work in confined spaces, moving massively heavy loads with incredible precision in perilous conditions with razor-thin margins. It’s no wonder, then, that they’re moving to electric equipment – and the Port of He?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/07/port-of-helsingborg-scores-two-new-e...

An ice cream stop could soon double as a fast-charging stop for EV drivers in Ohio. Family-owned United Dairy Farmers (UDF) is adding its first DC fast chargers at six of its 170 stores, with openings expected to begin in early 2027. mo?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/07/ice-cream-and-ev-fast-charging-unite...

Update 10/8: We’re keeping this hub updated for the rest of the week, so all the deals on EVs, power stations, tools, and smart appliances/devices that remain have yet to end. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are finally here, and we’ve alre?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/07/fall-prime-day-2026-deals-ebike-powe...

BYD is testing “unprecedented disruptive technology” in its upcoming executive electric sedan, including coach doors and possibly solid-state EV batteries. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/07/byds-ultra-luxury-ev-coach-doors-spo...

A Tesla Cybercab was involved in a crash in Philadelphia this week, and it came out of it missing the entire outer panel of its driver-side door. We don’t know who was at fault or whether Tesla’s software was driving. But Tesla has no pe?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/07/tesla-cybercab-crash-philadelphia-do...

Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID. Polo GTI, the first electric hot hatch to bear the iconic GTI badge. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/10/07/volkswagen-opens-orders-first-electr...

It’s the second and last day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, and we’ve got another deal-packed smorgasbord of Green Deals for you, with all the others we couldn’t fit here collected into our Fall Prime Day Green Deals hub here. Start?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/07/prime-day-jackery-bluetti-power-stat...

Porsche has finally confirmed that there will be no more gas-powered Boxster/Cayman going forward, and that all-electric versions of those vehicles will have their first production year in 2028. The move shows that Porsche is finally rea?
https://electrek.co/2026/10/07/porsche-says-boxster-goes-all-electr...