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The Kia EV2 is an affordable electric SUV that can park itself [Video]

Published: Mar 27nd 2026 3:31am on Electrek

Parking in a busy city is never fun. Kia’s new entry-level electric SUV makes life easy with Remote Smart Parking Assist, enabling the EV2 to park itself.

Slush pits and snowball fights: Slate’s upcoming pickup endures winter testing [Video]

Published: Mar 27nd 2026 2:58am on Electrek

Young American EV startup, Slate Auto, has shared its latest video update, and it’s a chilly one. The company’s development prototypes were recently put through extreme winter testing in Northern Michigan, where, in true Slate fashion, the team had some fun while making great progress. See the video below.

New EV sales drop 28% in Q1 2026, but used EVs surge 12% to near-record levels

Published: Mar 27nd 2026 2:06am on Electrek

The US electric vehicle market has split into two diverging realities. New EV sales cratered 28% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to just 212,600 units, according to new data from Cox Automotive — but used EV sales surged 12% to 93,500 units, with prices now within $1,300 of equivalent gas cars.

The data, presented in Cox Automotive’s Q1 2026 Industry Insights call on March 25, reveals the clearest picture yet of how the federal tax credit’s expiration is reshaping the EV market — and creating what may be the best buying opportunity in the history of electric vehicles.

Hyundai’s new electric SUV looks like a twin to the Kia EV2 [Video]

Published: Mar 27nd 2026 2:00am on Electrek

Hyundai is testing a new compact electric SUV that looks nearly identical to the Kia EV2. The new EV was spotted charging in public ahead of its upcoming debut.

Volkswagen Group’s joint venture with Rivian hits latest milestone, unlocking another $1B for the EV automaker

Published: Mar 27nd 2026 1:47am on Electrek

According to the Volkswagen Group, its joint venture with Rivian has achieved a key milestone by completing winter testing of Rivian’s technology in VW vehicles. As a result, the milestone unlocks an additional $1 billion in investment from Volkswagen Group in Rivian.

Wheel-E Podcast: New Super73s, Heybike Villain, more

Published: Mar 27nd 2026 12:51am on Electrek

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 electric bicycles from brands like Ride1Up and Heybike, plus comeback stories from Juiced Bikes and Rad Power Bikes, a look at how the answer to high gas prices might have been parked in the corner of your garage this whole time, and more.

Does solar work in winter? One Canadian homeowner shares their experience

Published: Mar 27nd 2026 12:28am on Electrek

Does adding a new home solar panel system makes sense in northern climates? This Canadian homeowner did just that – and after a cold, dark, and dreary winter collecting data, they’re sharing their real-world results online!

BYD launches the Song Ultra EV as orders reach over 21,500 in 20 days

Published: Mar 26nd 2026 9:01am on Electrek

BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes.

Tesla (TSLA) publishes Q1 2026 delivery consensus: 365,645 vehicles expected

Published: Mar 26nd 2026 6:57am on Electrek

Tesla published its company-compiled Wall Street consensus for first-quarter 2026 deliveries on Thursday, and the number — 365,645 vehicles — paints a picture of a company still struggling to return to meaningful growth after two straight years of declining sales.

The consensus, drawn from 23 sell-side analysts, implies an 8% increase from the 336,681 vehicles Tesla delivered in Q1 2025. But that comparison is misleading, and the market knows it.

This charger’s first megawatt truck charge hits North America

Published: Mar 26nd 2026 6:05am on Electrek

A new charging milestone for electric trucks was just achieved in California – and it’s a big one.