New models, EV Concepts, Long-term plans

Tesla is now giving owners the opportunity to rent a vehicle from them, and it includes a few very attractive features that will have you second-guessing another loaner from insurance. The post Tesla launches new loaner program that owners will love appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla board member Kimbal Musk defended CEO Elon Musk's newly approved $29 billion compensation package, saying his brother "deserves to be paid" after years without a salary, even as the deal faces regulatory scrutiny, legal challenges, and investor debate. read more

Two very different takes on the three-row, high-dollar electric SUV.

The Rivian R2, R3 and R3X are the brand’s biggest moves yet. Now, CEO RJ Scaringe gives some thoughts on what could come next.

The electric carmaker has been locked in a legal battle over Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package from 2018.

The SOC Investment Group represents pension funds tied to more than two million union members, many of whom hold shares in TSLA. The post Shareholder group urges Nasdaq probe into Elon Musk’s Tesla 2025 CEO Interim Award appeared first on TESLARATI.

NHTSA investigating Tesla for delays in self-driving crash reports under the Standing General Order 2021-01. read more

China has released a breakdown of the subsidy settlements for new-energy vehicle (NEV) companies from 2016 to 2020, along with the allocation plan for 2021 to 2022, and the data helps illustrate how the industry landscape shifted during those years. According to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) earlier this month, over the seven years from 2016 to 2022, subsidies gradually moved from traditional state-owned enterprises to leading carmakers and emerging...

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Executives for Xiaomi Automobile have confirmed the Chinese automotive business’s plans to (eventually) start selling its EVs in new overseas markets, including Europe. more…

Elon Musk says Tesla might never bring its new ‘Model YL’, a new six-seat variant of the Model Y launched in China this week, to the US, and the reason for this is ridiculous. He thinks Tesla won’t need it because of, you guessed it: autonomy. more…

In August 2025, a team at Technical University of Denmark (DTU) led by Prof. Vincenzo Esposito, Dr. Zhipeng Zhou and…

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The best plug-in hybrid cars can offer outstanding fuel efficiency and enough all-electric range for the daily commute.

This was hinted at in recent reports suggesting that Tesla is now looking to bring FSD to the two Asian countries. The post Tesla is making preparations to bring FSD to Japan and Thailand appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Mazda has introduced Mazda Charging, a new app designed to make public EV charging simpler, smarter, and more connected. Debuting alongside the all-new Mazda 6e, the service underscores Mazda’s..

Ather Energy has launched the 2025 Ather 450X in Sri Lanka, further strengthening its international presence. This marks the brand’s second international market after Nepal, as it continues to push..

Tesla launches new Model Y with 6 seats and 467 miles of range in China amid poor sales. Offers FSD for extra cost. read more

Tesla has officially launched the Model YL, a new, larger Model Y with 6 seats, in China, and it starts at 339,000 Chinese Yuan, the equivalent of about $47,000 USD. more…

Waymo founder and former CEO John Krafcik is a critic of Tesla’s approach to self-driving, and he has so far accurately predicted the rollout of the “Robotaxi” service. He is now taking another dig at Tesla. more…

Global EV charging is about to see a massive buildout. According to Wood Mackenzie’s recent Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Forecast, the number of global EV charging ports is expected to climb at a 12.3% compound annual growth rate between 2026 and 2040, hitting 206.6 million by the end of that period. more…

Victoria jumped right into the future of zero-emission technology and sustainable energy by rolling out Australia’s first accredited service training…

Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments. If that’s you, this is your moment: not only are there a bunch of great plug-in cars available with 0% financing in August 2025, but with the federal EV tax credit set to disappear on September 30th, it could be your last chance to score these deals! more…

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Indian ag and automaker Mahindra has launched a limited-run Batman Edition of its BE 6 Electric Origin SUV, calling it, “a production car that brings to life a rare fusion of cinematic heritage and modern luxury, inspired by Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed The Dark Knight Trilogy from Warner Bros. Pictures.” And, you guys – the new Mahindra BE 6 is. So. Serious. more…

The EV industry saw major moves this week as Xiaomi's new model drew surging demand, Ford unveiled a universal EV platform, BYD set records in India, Uber launched big driver incentives, and Tesla pushed ahead with robotaxi tests. read more

For Lamborghini, The Quail is the holy grail of luxury car events. The brand traditionally uses this exclusive Monterey Car Week gathering to debut its latest halo models—and this year is no different. Enter: the Lamborghini Fenomeno. Bathed in sunlight, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann strides confidently onto the stage. Each marque gets just seven minutes […]

Tesla Senior Vice President Tom Zhu has sold over 82% of his shares since 2023, raising concerns about insider confidence amid Elon Musk's attacks on short sellers. read more

An electric turbocharger means almost instant throttle response from the T-Hybrid.

The Gravity X wears beefier bumpers and orange accents and is fitted with a wider track, taller ride height, and more capable tires.

Global EV sales are still riding high, with 1.6 million EVs sold in July 2025, according to new data from global research firm Rho Motion. That’s up 21% from July last year, even though sales dipped 9% from June. It brings total EV sales for the first seven months of the year to 10.7 million – up 27% compared to the same period in 2024. more…

Tesla short sellers get a new warning from Elon Musk. read more

Plus, suppliers are offloading tariff costs onto automakers and Tesla's board is under a microscope over Musk's new pay package.

Elon Musk claims that Tesla (TSLA) shorts, people betting against the company’s stock, are going to be ‘obliterated, ‘ but there’s a big if to his prediction. more…

This fully drivable concept highlights where Cadillac design will likely head in the future, and it's got gullwing doors and healing infrared lights

Atom expects taxi companies to become not only buyers of electric cars, but also partners in promoting the new vehicle

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Tesla opened its first showroom in India last month with little of its usual pomp, but the entry of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company still made a splash – and is further driving expectations for the South Asian nation’s EV market. Indians have been quietly buying EVs. While still a niche segment in the world’s third-largest car market, EVs are belatedly gaining ground, with a fierce battle emerging between new players and the once dominant Tata Motors. JSW MG Motor India – a joint venture...

This could change the way Driver Visualization looks for Tesla owners. The post Tesla plans to use Unreal Engine for driver visualization with crazy upgrade appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla will work to solve automatic parking at available Supercharger stalls with future updates. The post Elon Musk says this essential Tesla Robotaxi feature will be here soon appeared first on TESLARATI.

Ballard Power Systems, a Canadian pioneer in hydrogen fuel cells and proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell innovation, is revamping…

Lucid is teasing what it calls a “bold new concept of electric exploration” ahead of its debut on Thursday. What exactly does that mean? more…

The long-range rear-wheel-drive Model 3 is expected to begin deliveries in September. The post Tesla launches record-breaking 830 km CLTC range Model 3 in China appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla has begun offering its longer-range Model 3 variant to Chinese customers as it fights to regain market share from local rivals amid intense competition in the country’s premium electric vehicle (EV) segment. The US company announced on Tuesday that the new car, which has a range of 830km, would be priced at 269,500 yuan (US$37,492) on the mainland, 14 per cent higher than the basic edition, which has a 634km range. “The new variant has a longer driving range, and it is better in...

Greenlane is firing up its second commercial EV truck charging corridor – this time connecting Southern California to Phoenix along Interstate 10. The move targets a major gap in electric freight infrastructure on one of the busiest shipping routes in the US. more…

GM plans to develop hands-free, eyes-free autonomous driving system for personal vehicles, hiring former Cruise employees. read more

Lucid is teasing what it calls a “bold new concept of electric exploration” ahead of its debut on Thursday. What exactly does that mean? more…

Ford is investing £3.72 billion in US EV production, launching a £22,350 electric pickup truck, and creating thousands of jobs in a bold bid to transform the industry.

Tesla is urging customers to take delivery of their new EV by September 30 in order to take advantage of the $7,500 tax credit. The post Tesla warns consumers of huge, time-sensitive change coming soon appeared first on TESLARATI.

Ford says its finally cracked the code on cheap EVs. The automaker announced plans to build “a family” of low-cost electric vehicles at its Kentucky assembly planrt, starting with a four-door, midsized $30,000 pickup truck in 2027. Ford touted the announcement as its “Model T moment” that will be more streamlined to help bring down costs and put the company on a path to profitability. And it comes at an inflection point for the iconic American automaker, with the company expected to lose over $5 billion on EVs and software this year alone. The platforms will be scalable and adaptive to a variety of vehicle types, including trucks, vans, and SUVs. The new EVs will be software-defined, meaning they will have operating systems that can improve over time through over-the-air updates. The batteries will have lithium iron phosphate (LFP)

With its car business in a nosedive, the company is making a dramatic pivot to become the UK's next big power company. The UK's energy sector generates over $200 billion a year and a slice of that could be exactly what Musk is looking to use to shore up Tesla.

Hybrid SUVs offer excellent fuel economy and lower emissions than gas-only SUVs. These are the best options for every budget.

The US Air Force is set to destroy Tesla Cybertrucks in live missile tests amid fears the electric vehicles could be weaponised in future wars.

Acura plans to give the public its first uncamouflaged look at its all-electric RSX prototype during Monterey Car Week, but before then, it teased a sneak peek image. more…

The University of California, Irvine School of Social Ecology today released the results of its latest UCI-OC Poll, shedding light on the changing nature of work in Orange County two years after the official end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It will likely be a restyled and rebadged version of the yet-to-be-revealed electric version of the Hyundai Staria.

The terminology of driverless ride-hailing services seems to be why Tesla didn't call it "Robotaxi" as it launched in California recently. The post Elon Musk reveals why Tesla didn’t say ‘Robotaxi’ upon California launch appeared first on TESLARATI.

See the exterior of the 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid from every angle.

It's a straight-line performer similar to its hi-po siblings, but the 4 E-Hybrid is also surprisingly comfy.

See the interior of the 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid from every angle.

The two auto giants are teaming up to take on China and others with lower-priced cars. Hyundai and GM will launch five new co-developed vehicles, including a compact SUV, car, and pickup, a midsize pickup, and even an EV. However, the tie-up will involve much more. more…

Ather Energy has expanded its international footprint by launching the Ather Rizta in Nepal, marking the brand’s second product in the country after the 450 series. The move reinforces Ather’s global..

Hyundai Motor Company has rolled out its snazzy new 2026 Universe hydrogen-electric bus in South Korea, and it’s nothing short…

Can you hear it? That soft buzz is a fuel cell stack humming away, turning hydrogen into power—and trust me,…

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi welcomed Tesla's entry into the robotaxi market, saying it validates the trillion-dollar opportunity in autonomous driving and emphasized that the space is big enough for both competition and collaboration. read more

Australian gold mine says it is country's "most renewable" mine, by request of its jewellery customers, and claims to be first gold mine in world to attain "net zero". The post Giant off-grid gold mine aims for 90 pct renewables, claims to be first in world to “net zero” emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rivian just posted its more recent letter to shareholders outlining its progress and financial numbers from Q2 2025. We have already covered much of Rivian’s Q2 achievements outlined in the letter. However, we have gained a clearer understanding of where the American automaker stands on production numbers, revenue, and gross profit through half the year as it continues to gear up for the start of R2 production next year. more…

SAIC Motor opened pre-sales for the new MG4 EV, starting at just over $10,000 in China. The Chinese automaker confirmed a new MG4 model, powered by a semi-solid-state battery, is set to launch next month. more…

California has North America’s best EV charging network. Now it’s expanding that lead, with millions more for public fast charging.

Something big dropped on July 3, 2025—Toyota Motor Corporation and China’s Shudao Investment Group teamed up in a Toyota hydrogen…

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Tesla's $29 billion pay package for Elon Musk receives positive reactions from analysts as new package aligns with shareholders' view. read more

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has extremely optimistic expectations for Full Self-Driving progress by the end of 2025. The post Tesla CEO Elon Musk reveals ideal timeline for insane self-driving feature appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla has approved a £21B stock award to keep Elon Musk as CEO until at least 2027, as a court fight over his 2018 pay deal fuels speculation about his future.

Meet the Catalyst DGIST researchers led by Professor Jong-sung Yu have developed a groundbreaking platinum-calcium alloy core-shell nanoparticle catalyst that…

Mercedes-Benz is ushering in a new era of iconic design with the debut of the all-electric GLC with EQ Technology, set for a world premiere at IAA Mobility, Munich on September 7, 2025. This marks..

By reaching back into its history, Mercedes moves forward from its poorly received 'EQ' design era.

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I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Below are some of the top e-bikes I’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of July 2025. Summer is peaking, making this a great chance to enjoy this riding season with a fun and efficient electric bicycle! So check out the awesome e-bikes below, any one of which could become your next electric bike. more…

Why fund an actual public transportation solution when someone is willing to give you a gimmick for free?

Although the Nissan Juke EV is set to debut next year, the crossover SUV may still be offered with a gas engine after all. more…