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BYD is now giving away 18 months of free 5 minute EV charging as gas prices surge

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 2:26am on Electrek

Buy the new Song Ultra EV, and BYD will give you 18 months of ultra-fast charging, for free. With gas prices soaring, electric vehicles are looking even more attractive.

SUPER73 debuts new e-bike lineup with modular batteries and commuter focus

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 2:00am on Electrek

SUPER73 is back with a major shake-up to its lineup. The Southern California-based electric bike brand has just unveiled its all-new A-Series, a collection of redesigned models that signal a shift toward more practical, commuter-friendly machines while still leaning into the company’s signature moto-inspired styling.

Tesla is one stop away from having to recall FSD in NHTSA visibility crash probe

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 1:58am on Electrek

NHTSA has escalated its investigation into Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system’s inability to handle reduced visibility conditions, upgrading the probe to an Engineering Analysis covering an estimated 3,203,754 vehicles — the step that typically precedes a recall.

The agency found that FSD’s degradation detection system fails to warn drivers when cameras are blinded by common road conditions like sun glare and fog, and that Tesla may be under-reporting related crashes.

Uber to invest over 1 billion dollars in Rivian to deploy tens of thousands of R2 robotaxis

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 1:35am on Electrek

Rideshare behemoth Uber announced a massive new partnership with Rivian, in which it will invest over one billion dollars in the American automaker to deploy up to 50,000 all-electric robotaxis, beginning with the new R2 SUV.

Xiaomi launches next-gen SU7 with 902 km range and LiDAR, still undercuts Tesla

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 1:28am on Electrek

Xiaomi is officially launching the next-generation SU7 electric sedan today with a sweeping set of upgrades — up to 902 km of CLTC range, standard LiDAR across all trims, and an 897V charging architecture on the top model.

The updated sedan starts at 229,900 yuan (~$33,000), still undercutting the Tesla Model 3 in China by about 5,600 yuan (~$800) despite a price increase of 10,000-14,000 yuan over the outgoing model. Xiaomi racked up nearly 89,000 pre-orders in the first 24 hours when reservations opened in January.

Buying a used EV? What you should know about batteries, warranties, and more

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 1:17am on Electrek

The price of gas is rising almost as fast as the price of new cars, pushing more shoppers toward the cheapest low-mile used options on dealer lots: off-lease EVs. But while the deals look good, first-time EV buyers still have concerns. Here’s what used EV buyers need to know about batteries, warranties, and real-world ownership.

This beautiful Icelandic e-bike is taking on the premium eMTB world

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 1:00am on Electrek

Iceland isn’t exactly known for doing things the easy way. Between volcanic terrain, unpredictable weather, and long stretches of rugged wilderness, it’s the kind of place that tends to shape products around necessity rather than excess.

And that philosophy is exactly what shows in Lauf Cycles’ newest launch: the company’s first-ever electric mountain bike, the eElja.

New EV fee proposals charge owners 2-3x what gas drivers pay in federal tax

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 12:32am on Electrek

A growing number of states and federal lawmakers are pushing flat annual fees of $200 to $250 on electric vehicles, amounts that charge EV owners two to three times more than what the average gas car driver pays in federal fuel tax. The proposals are being framed as a way to fund road infrastructure, but the math doesn’t add up.

At a time when EVs represent roughly 10% of new car sales in the US and deliver billions in health, environmental, and energy security benefits, these blanket fees are a punitive approach that discourages adoption rather than fairly distributing road costs.

Toyota locks in power from a massive new Texas solar farm

Published: Mar 18nd 2026 9:16am on Electrek

Avantus and Toyota Tsusho America have completed construction of a 159 MWdc solar project in Texas, adding another large-scale clean energy asset to the state’s fast-growing solar fleet.

Range Rover’s next electric SUV is bringing an entirely new look inside and out

Published: Mar 18nd 2026 8:41am on Electrek

The electric Range Rover Velar will look nothing like the gas-powered SUV on sale today. With its debut nearing, the Velar EV was spotted with a sleek fastback-like design and a bigger infotainment screen on the inside.