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electrek.co
electrek.co > 01/02/2026 > solid-state-ev-batteries-big-step-forward-china

Solid-state EV batteries take another big step forward in China

Solid-state EV batteries take another big step forward in China2+ hour, 7+ min ago  (547+ words) China introduced its first national standard for solid-state EV batteries as the "holy grail" of battery tech moves closer toward mass production. China has emerged as a true automotive powerhouse thanks to its lead in the shift to electrification. It's…...

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Electrek
electrek.co > 01/02/2026 > connecticut-ev-chargers-dmv

Connecticut puts EV chargers at the DMV – finally, a perk

Connecticut puts EV chargers at the DMV – finally, a perk5+ hour, 15+ min ago  (304+ words) Going to the DMV is never fun, but in Connecticut, at least your EV can now get a charge while you wait. Connecticut's DMV has installed 36 EV charging stations at branches in Cheshire, Enfield, Hamden, Norwalk, Old Saybrook, and Winsted,…...

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electrek.co
electrek.co > 01/02/2026 > aventon-aventure-3-e-bike-autel-smart-ev-charger-heybike-more

Aventon New Year Sale takes up to $500 off legacy + new e-bikes for lows from $999, Autel 50A smart EV chargers, Heybike sale, more

Aventon New Year Sale takes up to $500 off legacy + new e-bikes for lows from $999, Autel 50A smart EV chargers, Heybike sale, more5+ hour, 33+ min ago  (167+ words) Among those previously mentioned smart features, you'll get to enjoy GPS tracking, an integrated rear wheel lock, in-app ride tune customization, a cross-model keyless battery, and more. From there, the physical stock features include puncture-resistant tires, hydraulic disc brakes, a…...

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Electrek
electrek.co > 01/02/2026 > kia-ev3-small-electric-suv-doing-big-things

The Kia EV3 is a small electric SUV doing big things

The Kia EV3 is a small electric SUV doing big things7+ hour, 2+ min ago  (595+ words) Kia's low-cost electric SUV continues to impress. The EV3 may be small, but it's already having a big impact on brand sales. After launching the EV3 in late 2024, the compact electric SUV quickly became one of the most popular electric vehicles in…...

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electrek.co
electrek.co > 01/02/2026 > hyundai-kia-win-big-south-koreas-new-support-for-evs

Hyundai and Kia win big with South Korea’s new support for EVs

Hyundai and Kia win big with South Korea’s new support for EVs8+ hour, 28+ min ago  (448+ words) Hyundai and Kia gained an edge over surging Chinese brands like BYD after South Korea raised subsidies and introduced additional policies to support EVs. South Korea, like many key global auto markets, is quickly being flooded with Chinese EVs, such…...

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electrek.co
electrek.co > 01/02/2026 > us-offshore-wind-backlash-grows-as-empire-revolution-wind-sue-trump-admin

US offshore wind backlash grows as Empire, Revolution Wind sue Trump admin

US offshore wind backlash grows as Empire, Revolution Wind sue Trump admin8+ hour, 35+ min ago  (348+ words) Two more offshore wind developers are suing the Trump administration after it abruptly ordered construction to stop on offshore wind projects that were already nearing completion. On January 1, Revolution Wind filed a supplemental complaint in federal court in Washington, DC,…...

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electrek.co
electrek.co > 01/02/2026 > podcast-tesla-q4-deliveries-byd-secures-bev-crown-cybercab-spotted-and-more

Podcast: Tesla Q4 deliveries, BYD secures BEV crown, Cybercab spotted, and more

Podcast: Tesla Q4 deliveries, BYD secures BEV crown, Cybercab spotted, and more8+ hour, 54+ min ago  (187+ words) In the'Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla's Q4 deliveries, BYD securing the BEV crown, the Cybercab being spotted, and more. The show is live…...

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electrek.co
electrek.co > 01/02/2026 > byd-crushes-tesla-all-electric-sales-for-2025-secures-global-bev-crown

BYD officially crushes Tesla in all-electric sales for 2025, secures global BEV crown

BYD officially crushes Tesla in all-electric sales for 2025, secures global BEV crown9+ hour, 57+ min ago  (548+ words) After years of trading quarterly blows, BYD has officially overtaken Tesla as the world's largest manufacturer of all-electric vehicles (BEVs) for the full year of 2025. And it wasn't even close. While we are still waiting for some final granular data…...

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Electrek
electrek.co > 01/02/2026 > lucid-took-quite-a-few-rivian-trade-ins-but-most-were-still-tesla

Lucid (LCID) took ‘quite a few’ Rivian trade-ins in 2025, but most were still Tesla

Lucid (LCID) took ‘quite a few’ Rivian trade-ins in 2025, but most were still Tesla10+ hour, 52+ min ago  (415+ words) Lucid Motors (LCID) saw "quite a few" trade-ins from Rivian (RIVN) this past year, but most were from Tesla (TSLA) owners. Which electric vehicle brand does it better? Lucid, Rivian, or Tesla? Although they are unique, the three are often pitted…...

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electrek.co
electrek.co > 01/02/2026 > volkswagen-shows-off-id-polo-ev-interior-for-first-time-video

Volkswagen shows off the ID. Polo EV interior for the first time before its big debut [Video]

Volkswagen shows off the ID. Polo EV interior for the first time before its big debut [Video]14+ hour, 7+ min ago  (533+ words) Volkswagen is preparing to launch its new family of entry-level EVs, starting with the ID. Polo. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally getting our first look at the revamped interior. The ID.Polo "marks the beginning of…...