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The world’s first mass-produced EV powered by a semi-solid-state battery is officially here, and it starts at less than $15,000. First EV semi-solid-state battery EV priced under $15,000 SAIC MG launched the all-new MG4 at the Chengdu Auto Show on Friday, deeming it “the world’s first mass-produced semi-solid-state” electric vehicle. The new MG4 is available […]

General Motors is temporarily stopping two production shifts for the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade. The partial shutdown will impact 160 employees and comes on the heels of another temporary layoff that affected 200 employees. Output will be reduced for a little over a month, until October 6. Some of General Motors’ biggest, heaviest

Rivian is gradually opening up its DC fast charging network to all EVs. Now, over 75% of the Rivian Adventure Network is open to all electric cars, not just Rivians. By our count, the American startup’s network has over 120 locations across the U.S. Rivian, the maker of the adventure-ready R1S and R1T electric cars,

The new Tesla Model Y Performance has been revealed in Europe. Tesla claims the fastest version of the electric crossover has a higher-density battery, as well as other goodies. The Model Y Performance can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds. This is the new Tesla Model Y Performance. Revealed today in Europe,

Tesla sales plunged 43.5% in the European Union in the first seven months of the year. BYD sales grew 250% in the same period. CEO Elon Musk’s far-right politics continue hurting the brand. Tesla was once the best-selling electric vehicle brand in Europe. But now, the American automaker has not only lost that crown to

“Well, that didn’t take long.”  It’s something I find myself saying often these days as more and more automakers in the United States dial back their once-ambitious electric vehicle goals. Now that the Trump administration has prematurely ended the EV tax credits, killed any sort of fuel economy rules that were once driving more electrified

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 China reaching the EV tipping point, Tesla’s retreat in Europe, EV buyers receiving some tax credit relief, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As

Cadillac is back and selling a surprising number of electric vehicles in the US. With a full lineup of electric SUVs, Cadillac now claims to be the leading luxury EV brand in the US. Can it keep it up even after the $7,500 federal tax credit expires? After launching seven new electric vehicles this year,

Australia Post is advancing its commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions across its operations by 2050 with the introduction of 36 new Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans, expanding its existing fleet of over 5,000 EVs already in active service. With an efficient 60 kWh battery and 85 kW (about 115 hp) electric motor, Mercedes’ eVito electric