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Tesla Model Y named worst car for reliability in Germany’s major TÜV report

Published: Dec 3nd 2025 2:42am on Electrek

Tesla has received a brutal reality check from Germany this week. The country’s closely watched TÜV Report 2026 has not only ranked the Tesla Model Y as the absolute worst car for reliability in its age group but noted that it has the highest defect rate of any vehicle tested in the last ten years.

It’s a tough look for the world’s best-selling car, though the details paint a more nuanced picture than just “the car is falling apart.”

Archer Aviation is planning an air taxi network around the Miami metro area including airports

Published: Dec 3nd 2025 9:00am on Electrek

Archer Aviation has announced partnerships in the Miami metropolitan area to establish a new air taxi network to support travelers around several key areas in Southern Florida, including local airports.

Germany’s largest offshore wind farm fires up its first turbine

Published: Dec 2nd 2025 11:14am on Electrek

Germany’s largest offshore wind farm hit a big milestone: The first turbine at EnBW’s He Dreiht project has produced its first kilowatt-hour of electricity and sent it into the grid.

BYD tried crushing its $180K luxury SUV with a 2-ton tree and it barely left a mark [Video]

Published: Dec 2nd 2025 10:54am on Electrek

The Yangwang U8L is among the most expensive Chinese vehicles, starting at about $180,000. To prove it’s built for just about anything, BYD dropped a 2-ton tree on it, three times, and the ultra-luxury pretty much brushed it off.

Amid affordability crisis, White House plans to raise your fuel costs by $23B

Published: Dec 2nd 2025 9:38am on Electrek

The White House will formally announce its planned hike in US fuel costs by $23 billion tomorrow, according to Reuters.

Tesla is gearing to sell its electric semi truck, poaches key sales executives from rivals

Published: Dec 2nd 2025 9:06am on Electrek

Tesla is quietly but significantly expanding its Tesla Semi sales team, bringing on two seasoned veterans from the electric trucking industry as the company prepares for volume production at Gigafactory Nevada.

Honda Prologue sales drop 86% in November even with deep discounts

Published: Dec 2nd 2025 8:24am on Electrek

The Honda Prologue was a top-selling EV, thanks in part to discounts that climbed over $20,000 at times. But after losing the $7,500 tax credit, sales of the electric SUV fell 86% in November.

EcoFlow Cyber Week Sale continues up to 80% power station discounts from $75 + exclusive DELTA 3 Ultra $879 low, Lectric, more

Published: Dec 2nd 2025 7:00am on Electrek

Cyber Monday may technically be over, but the savings aren’t slowing down, with today’s Green Deals being led by EcoFlow’s Cyber Week Sale that is continuing to take up to 80% off power stations, complete with extra savings and free gifts – all starting from $75. We also have Lectric’s Cyber Week e-bike sale with up to $893 savings starting from $999, which is donating $250 per order to foster children in need today, specifically, as well as an exclusive $1,620 savings on EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Ultra Portable Power Station at a new $879 low, and a bunch of other extended/updated deals from Anker SOLIX, Autel, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from the holiday event that are collected together in our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Green Deals hub, which we will continue to update through the rest of the week, like yesterday’s ongoing $13,289 exclusive savings across 20 different EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X power station-centric offers, 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.

National Grid taps AI to combat rising wildfire risk in the Northeast

Published: Dec 2nd 2025 6:40am on Electrek

National Grid is rolling out new AI tools to get ahead of increasing wildfire risk across the Northeast. The utility is partnering with Washington DC-based Rhizome, a grid resilience planning company, to identify and prevent potential ignition threats across its transmission and distribution networks in Massachusetts, New York, and the UK.

Ford’s EV sales plunge 60% in November with the F-150 Lightning still on hold

Published: Dec 2nd 2025 6:23am on Electrek

Ford’s EV sales fell by 60% in November from the year prior, following the loss of the $7,500 federal tax credit. The F-150 Lightning is still on hold and could be scrapped altogether.