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New VW Sportline is the 7-passenger electric GTi the ID.Buzz SHOULD have been

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 10:50am on Electrek

VW have finally built the van enthusiasts have been asking — and it’s not the ID.Buzz. Meet the new e-Transporter Sportline, the retro-tastic people-mover with GTI-inspired styling, a proper performance attitude, and room for seven that VW should have been building all along.

The first sodium-ion battery passenger EV is here and it could be a game changer

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 10:32am on Electrek

Leading global battery maker CATL and Changan Automobile unveiled the world’s first passenger EV powered by a sodium-ion battery on Thursday.

Xpeng reveals first images of GX flagship SUV with Range Rover styling and steer-by-wire

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 7:33am on Electrek

Xpeng has unveiled the first official images of the GX, its new flagship six-seat SUV that takes clear design inspiration from the Range Rover while packing the company’s most advanced technology yet.

The Chinese EV maker shared three images of the GX on Weibo today, revealing a sleek full-size SUV that will compete directly with premium rivals like the Li Auto L9, Huawei’s Aito M9, Zeekr 9X, and the upcoming Nio ES9.

Segway GT3 SuperScooter at $1,500 low, EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max new $829 low + increased exclusive DELTA Pro Ultra savings, more

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 7:00am on Electrek

We’ve got an exciting edition of Green Deals filled with new and returning low prices alike, starting with Segway’s highly advanced GT3 SuperScooter back at its $1,500 low and featuring Apple Find My, proximity locking, navigation, and so much more. From there, we have been surprised by a wide array of EcoFlow device lows, starting with the latest flash sale that has dropped the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station to a new $829 low. We also have increased exclusive savings on the DELTA Pro Ultra X Portable Power Station at a new $6,899 low ($1,400 off), as well as the bundled DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station, Smart Home Panel 2, and FREE trolley at a new $4,319 low ($3,479 off). There’s also EcoFlow’s solar-charging Power Hat at a steal of a price, Worx’s Nitro 24-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System officially launching with $2,846+ savings, the early-bird perks on Velotric’s upcoming Discover 3 and Discover M e-bikes, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Apple was once ‘carpet bombing’ Tesla with recruiting calls, per Elon Musk

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 6:59am on Electrek

Apple once had ambitions of building an electric car, and during that period, per a new interview with Elon Musk, the company was “relentlessly” trying to poach Tesla employees.

Subaru is now building EVs in-house, starting with a new electric SUV

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 6:29am on Electrek

The new electric SUV is now rolling off the production line at Subaru’s Gunma Yajima Plant, the first time an EV has been made at the facility.

Xiaomi SU7 owner puts 165,000 miles on his EV in 18 months, battery health at 94.5%

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 5:02am on Electrek

A Xiaomi SU7 owner in China has achieved what might be the most impressive real-world battery longevity test we’ve seen yet: 265,000 kilometers (165,000 miles) in just 18 months of ownership, with battery health still at 94.5%.

QuantumScape inaugurates Eagle Line pilot for solid-state battery production [Video]

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 4:29am on Electrek

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape is off and running in 2026, inaugurating its shiny new Eagle Line for pilot production. Eagle Line lays the groundwork for scaled solid-state battery production and will produce cells to support OEM customer sampling.

San Bernadino hub can now charge 200 electric semi trucks per day

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 3:55am on Electrek

One of the busiest HDEV charging depots in the country got a major upgrade last week, enabling it to charge up to 200 electric semi trucks per day and offer megawatt charging to trucks that can handle the power!

Trek shifts itself with a new 28 MPH car-replacing e-bike

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 3:53am on Electrek

Trek just pulled the covers off a new top-tier city e-bike aimed squarely at riders who want comfort, power, and polish without turning daily riding into a hobby that requires constant tinkering. The new Trek Charter+ arrives as Trek’s most premium everyday e-bike yet, blending high-end drivetrain tech, deep integration, and a strong focus on car-replacement practicality.