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GM is betting on battery cells that don’t use lithium [updated] October 23, 2026
GM has partnered with Peak Energy to develop next-generation sodium-ion battery cells, but they’re not going into EVs – they’re for grid-scale energy storage projects. GM Ventures is making a strategic investment in Peak Energy. more…
Hyundai’s $359 IONIQ 5 lease looks good, but its bigger sibling may be a better buy October 23, 2026
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the most popular EV in America outside of Tesla, but its larger three-row sibling looks like the better deal right now. more…
Podcast: Tesla earnings discussion, new BYD Seagull, Mustang Mach-E update, and more October 23, 2026
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss Tesla’s earnings, new BYD Seagull, Mustang Mach-E update, and more. more…
Anker SOLIX 4,096Wh expanded C2000 Gen 2 power station $1,519, 150-mile L16 utility e-bike lows from $649, Snow blower low, more October 23, 2026
We’re closing out this week with Anker’s newly launched SOLIX Spooktacular Halloween Sale lineup leading the pack with our top picks, exclusive savings, and FREE gifts, like expanded 4,096Wh C2000 Gen 2 Power Station at $1,519. We also spotted new low prices on ENGWE’s L16 Utility e-bike (single or dual batteries) with a $99 FREE […]
BYD’s Rolls-Royce-like flagship EV is heading overseas October 23, 2026
The new model will be BYD’s largest and most luxurious electric sedan, with coach doors and a shape similar to the Rolls-Royce Phantom. more…
Rivian buys startup to turn 400,000 daily clips into 3D sims October 23, 2026
Rivian wants to rebuild the roads its customers drive as 3D test worlds for its self-driving system, and it just bought a 15-person UK startup called Third Dimension to do it, as first reported by TechCrunch. The startup was founded in 2024 by a former Tesla Autopilot simulation engineer and a veteran of Wayve’s neural […]
Volvo is launching a ‘lower-priced’ EV in 2027 based on its SPA3 platform October 23, 2026
The new EV will follow the EX60 as the second vehicle based on Volvo’s SPA3 platform, positioned as a smaller, more affordable option. more…
Volvo says the EX60 will be a best-seller with over 50,000 orders in Europe already October 23, 2026
Volvo expects the EX60 to become one of its best-selling vehicles ever, with over 50,000 orders already in Europe. But as demand builds, Volvo is struggling to ramp up production. more…
Tesla cancels Cybertruck in Australia and NZ after 7 years of deposits October 23, 2026
Tesla has officially cancelled the Cybertruck for Australia and New Zealand. Reservation holders are getting emails today telling them their orders are void and their deposits will be refunded. Australians started putting down A$150 to reserve the electric pickup in November 2019. That’s almost seven years of waiting for a truck Tesla now says it […]
Tesla’s $10B solar factory could get 35 years of tax breaks in Texas October 23, 2026
Tesla’s proposed $10 billion “Project Crystal Sun” solar factory in Texas could get up to 35 years of local tax breaks on its equipment, according to the four agreements Fort Bend County commissioners approved on Thursday. The vote was 4-0. And Tesla still hasn’t committed to building the plant in Texas. more…

Inside EVs

Tesla Promised To Bring The Cybertruck To Australia And New Zealand. But It's Never Coming October 23, 2026
The company has been taking deposits for seven years. But it just told reservation holders that plans have changed.
Kia Plans To Take On Affordable Chinese EVs In Canada With Its Sub-$40K EV3 October 23, 2026
Will a sub $40,000 electric hatchback be able to compete with Chinese offerings?
The Ferrari Luce Officially Starts At $560,800 October 22, 2026
The first-ever electric Ferrari makes a Rolls-Royce Cullinan look like a bargain.
The 2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Has More Range As Standard October 22, 2026
The extended-range battery is now fitted at no extra cost across the lineup. Plus, there’s a new Trail trim with lifted suspension.
BMW’s Electric M3 Had To First Win Over One Of Its Own October 22, 2026
Winning over a skeptical test driver takes more than horsepower.
Seattle Is Installing Hundreds Of Curbside EV Chargers October 22, 2026
Residents will decide where the Level 2 chargers will be installed, and the city will prioritize areas with apartment buildings.
Spotify’s First Native In-Car App Is Hitting Audi EVs First October 22, 2026
Built without Google’s design restrictions, the new app will go live on the Audi A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron around the world.
Tesla Says 75% Of New Car Buyers Subscribe To FSD In North America October 21, 2026
Tesla's newest subscription numbers show that 75% of buyers subscribe to Tesla's $99 per month autonomy software.
'End Of The Year': Tesla Says Cybercab Customer Deliveries Will Begin Soon October 21, 2026
But the vast majority of Cybercabs will be owned by Tesla, CEO Elon Musk says.
The Midterms Won't Mean Much For EV Policy, Analysts Say October 21, 2026
Even if Democrats flip congress, they won't be able to make meaningful change.

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