Aptera (SEV) shows off assembly line for solar electric ‘car’, updates on battery and testing
Published: Dec 2nd 2025 5:13am on Electrek
Solar electric vehicle startup Aptera Motors released a new update today, giving us a first look at its validation vehicle assembly line, along with progress on battery production and efficiency testing as it moves closer to its goal of low-volume production.
more…Kia previews the EV2, its most affordable electric vehicle yet [Images]
Published: Dec 2nd 2025 4:19am on Electrek
With its official debut just around the corner, Kia offered a closer look at the EV2. The new electric SUV will be Kia’s smallest, most affordable EV to date.
more…Tesla hints at new camera upgrade, casting more doubt on Full Self-Driving promises
Published: Dec 2nd 2025 4:03am on Electrek
Tesla appears to be preparing to introduce yet another new camera sensor to its hardware suite, according to code found in the automaker’s latest firmware. While hardware improvements are generally good news, this latest discovery adds to the mounting evidence that Tesla is continuously moving the goalposts for self-driving, potentially leaving millions of owners with “older” hardware in the dust… again.
more…YASA has put its record-setting axial flux motor into an in-wheel powertrain boasting 1,000 bhp… per wheel
Published: Dec 2nd 2025 3:20am on Electrek
Less than two months after smashing its own (unofficial) record in power density with its proprietary axial flux motor, YASA has unveiled a real-world application of the technology as an in-wheel motor. The current prototype can deliver up to 1,000 bhp per wheel, paving the way for what could be some of the most powerful (and fast) EVs if the in-wheel motor continues development.
more…Ford is finally launching an electrified Bronco: Here’s what to expect
Published: Dec 2nd 2025 3:04am on Electrek
Ford is gearing up to launch the new electrified Bronco as it aims to revamp the brand in Europe. Here’s what we know about the upcoming 4×4 so far.
more…Sunreef Yachts introduces ‘Double Happiness’ – its first 100-foot solar electric ‘supercat’
Published: Dec 2nd 2025 2:19am on Electrek
Sustainable boatbuilder Sunreef Yachts has unveiled another stunning solar electric catamaran, or “supercat,” which it is calling “Double Happiness.” This fully-electric yacht is 100 feet, Sunreef’s longest to date.
more…Chevy Brightdrop finally gets a lease deal worth writing about
Published: Dec 1nd 2025 11:01am on Electrek
GM may have decided to pull the plug on the forward-looking Chevy Brightdrop electric van a few months ago, but don’t let that stop you, but don’t let that fool you. Right now might be the best time ever to get your hands on one.
more…EIA: Solar + storage soar as fossil fuels stall through September 2025
Published: Dec 1nd 2025 10:34am on Electrek
US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data released on November 25 and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign reveal that, during the first nine months of 2025 and for the past year, solar and battery storage have dominated growth among competing energy sources, while fossil fuels and nuclear power have stagnated.
more…Toyota’s $15,000 electric SUV is a hit in China
Published: Dec 1nd 2025 10:17am on Electrek
The bZ3X is off to a strong start as Toyota’s most affordable electric SUV, starting at around $15,000 in China.
more…Hyundai is testing an interesting-looking new EV [Video]
Published: Dec 1nd 2025 8:07am on Electrek
Is this our first look at the Hyundai Crater in action? A new Hyundai EV was spotted testing with a unique design.
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