E-Mobility

Instead of offering AI4 computer and camera retrofits, Tesla is releasing a less capable version of FSD 14 to older Model Y and Model 3. The HW3 vehicles are getting a 'distilled' FSD 14 experience but no robotaxi abilities.

In the future, maritime pilots may be able to approach large ships at high speeds enabled by hydrofoils. Artemis has introduced a pilot-specific variant of the EF-12 capable of transporting maritime pilots at nearly 56 km/h (34.8 mph), following earlier tests confirming that the vessel can safely approach large ships and their wake without issues.

The Carbon Atom is a new high-performance e-bike that aims to balance relatively low weight with strong versatility, making it suitable for both daily commuting and more demanding terrain.

Bosch and DJI Amflow are facing stiff competition: Two new and particularly powerful mid-drive motors are set to launch with a built-in manual transmission. However, in the two new motors from Gobao, these do not operate with gears in the traditional sense.

Monarc has unveiled the new Tracer electric bike in the global market. Interestingly, the commuter e-bike ships with two batteries (720 Wh each), offering up to 130 miles (209 km) of range on a single charge. Plus, it’s available in step-thru as well as high-step frame options.

The Amflow TL Carbon is the latest electric mountain bike from Amflow, featuring DJI’s powerful Avinox M2 mid-drive motor. The full-suspension eMTB features a carbon frame, 27.5 x 2.35” Maxxis tires, hydraulic disc brakes, and a 2-inch OLED touchscreen display.

The NHTSA opened a Special Crash Investigation, as it has done in over 46 Tesla cases over the past decade. Tesla's logs, however, show that the driver disengaged FSD before crashing the Model 3 into the house.

The world's largest battery maker is now more profitable than seven of the most popular EV automakers combined, including the biggest one, BYD. CATL has now announced a global expansion of its battery swapping network that is aimed at heavy trucks, too.

The performance version of Xiaomi's YU7 electric SUV was still much slower when driven by software compared to the record set by a human race driver. Still, it's a new racing category at Nürburgring, that of autonomous, self-driving vehicles.

Phosgo has introduced what it claims is the world’s first solar bike, the Go 5 Ultra. The company has integrated high-efficiency solar cells directly into the wheel rims of the new solar e-bike. Plus, it features a Bafang 750 W mid-drive motor and a large 720 Wh battery, delivering 150 Nm of torque and up to 120 miles (193 km) of range.

A 76-year-old woman was recently killed after a Tesla Model 3 using Autopilot crashed into her home. The incident adds to ongoing scrutiny of Tesla’s driver-assistance technology and concerns over whether its branding and monitoring safeguards overstate its capabilities.

Minimalist, lightweight, and easy to carry: Canyon’s latest e-bike is built for effortless city commuting with its silent belt drive. To achieve this ultra-clean look, however, riders will have to do without suspension, gear shifting, or pre-installed fenders.

The bike of the future? A new concept aims to redefine cycling safety through smart sensor technology, combining modern sensors, radar, and cameras. It can also be paired with a helmet featuring a head-up display. For now, the Canyon Predict remains a concept.

BYD has released its Great Tang 3-row SUV with the longest range on a charge in its class from a battery larger than the Cybertruck's. The big family SUV offers 10-minute charging and rear-wheel steering that can crabwalk while parking.

A Bosch motor and sleek lines: A new electric bike is designed to offer more or less effortless mobility, especially in urban areas. The new Curb from Gazelle features a rather unobtrusive motor.

A new '"One Bike, One Battery, One Charger, One Code" policy cracks down on illegal EV battery disassembly shops that present an e-bike fire hazard. E-bike manufacturers are mandated to continue support for their current products and provide spare parts for at least five years.

Built to handle touring and daily commuting, the Haibike Trekking 8 is a well-equipped e-bike currently available at an attractive price. It features a high-performance Bosch mid-drive motor paired with a large battery, delivering strong pedal assist and an extended range.

Raleigh has unveiled the One electric bike with a step-through frame. The company’s new urban-focused e-bike features a Mivice rear hub motor and a 360 Wh removable battery, offering 35 Nm of torque and up to 50 miles of range (80 km).

Bosch is launching its first in-house hub motor, designed to deliver agile handling and virtually no additional pedalling resistance above 25 km/h.

Porsche built its legacy around the sounds and feel of an air-cooled flat-six engine and couldn’t resist releasing a 2027 electric Taycan with an E-Shift feature. Its electric supercar can pipe synthetic engine noises through the speakers and jolt with simulated gear changes on demand.

Bosch is refreshing its mid-drive motor lineup. The next-generation Active Line Plus delivers up to 600 watts of support and can amplify rider input by more than threefold. Bosch also promises improved responsiveness.

SunEnergyXT is expanding its PV solutions portfolio not only with the new PowerBox, but also with an 11 kW wallbox and an AC-coupled home battery storage system.

Charging Tesla's robotaxi two-seater wirelessly will take about two hours, according to the leaked Cybercab specs. Its range has also been pegged at longer-than-expected 418 miles on a charge by the EPA.

With the new Leapmotor B05, a major budget contender is entering the German EV market. In the first drive report, the compact C-segment model stands out with generous equipment and rear-wheel drive at an aggressive price, but it also has some software shortcomings.

Xiaomi appears to be ramping up marketing for its EV business, with the company recently agreeing a deal with English midfielder Declan Rice to be an ambassador for its YU7 SUV. Xiaomi is expected to begin selling its EVs globally next year.

Specialized has unveiled a new electric mountain bike, the Levo 4 X, globally. The company’s new high-performance e-MTB is equipped with Specialized’s 3.1 S-Works 850 W motor and a massive 840 Wh battery, providing 111 Nm of torque and up to 4.4 hours of riding time.

With the Vectron X, Siemens Mobility aims to bring a more heavily digitalized locomotive to market, featuring a CarPlay-like user experience complete with an App Store for third-party providers. Those operating a fleet of Vectron X locomotives are expected to benefit from increased efficiency.

Gazelle has unveiled two new premium electric bikes, the Ultimate C380+ 2.0 and the Ultimate T11+, in the US. Both of the company’s new e-bikes feature Bosch’s latest Performance Line Sport motor and a completely redesigned Ultimate platform. Plus, it’s available in both step-through and high step-through frame configurations.

Opel is clinging to Germany as a location and is building the next generation of the Astra at its headquarters. Behind the scenes, however, a brutal austerity course is raging, which is why the future of the traditional Opel brand is now being strategically and closely intertwined with Stellantis partner Leapmotor from China.

CATL has developed a chemistry-agnostic battery slot that can be loaded with either lithium or sodium cells depending on the weather conditions. Its sodium-ion batteries have now been proven to last 15,000 cycles, beating the ubiquitous LFP chemistry.

The Navee WaveFly has just launched, and to celebrate, the CEO took the brand new vehicle on its first flight. Aimed squarely at the luxury recreation market, the WaveFly presents a new form of maritime transportation.

A new, compact e-reader supports stylus input and handwriting recognition, and its built-in operating system makes it particularly versatile.

Engwe has unveiled the new foldable electric bike, the Zip, globally. The compact e-bike boasts a 250 W rear hub motor and a 360 Wh battery, which is said to offer 40 Nm of torque and up to 120 km (~75 miles) range on a single charge. On top of this, the e-bike supports 100 W USB-C charging.

With a powerful mid-drive motor and belt drive: A new trekking e-bike promises strong assistance for everyday riding and longer tours. The shifting can operate automatically if desired, allowing Trava EXP riders to focus entirely on riding.

Volvo drivers in Europe will soon see a massive expansion of charging options for their EVs. The Swedish premium manufacturer is simply integrating Tesla’s European fast-charging network directly into its own ecosystem.

Although only the US market will gets it at launch, the Rivian R2 SUV is finally (almost) here, as its launch date is June 9. Order invitations will begin alongside the start of customer deliveries, while the demo drives will kick off at all Rivian Spaces. The Performance edition starts at $57,990, while the Premium/Standard will arrive later in 2026/2027.

The launch of the Ferrari Luce EV co-designed by Jony Ive, has sparked an unprecedented backlash that hit both social media and the stock market. People have memed the $640,000 car, drawing comparisons to Apple’s Magic Mouse and "failed car projects". This negative reception, combined with investor skepticism over brand dilution, triggered an 8% plunge in Ferrari’s stock immediately following the reveal.

Decathlon has listed the new Stilus Offroad+ hardtail electric mountain bike at some online stores across Europe. This model features various upgrades compared to the original Offroad e-bike, including a more powerful motor and a bigger battery.

With smart features and a torque sensor, this relatively affordable bike comes with everyday-ready equipment and promises dynamic assistance. Thanks to NFC, the City Pro can also be unlocked easily.

Panasonic Cycle Tech has refreshed the Xealt L3 e-bike for 2026 with through-axles, hydraulic disc brakes, and new 700×38C tires. Priced at ¥238,000 ($1,600 / €1,480), it launches in Japan in June 2026 with up to 90 km of assisted range.

Specialized has launched the new Vado 3 X commuter e-bike in the global market. The company’s new commuter electric bike comes in two variants, namely, the Specialized Vado 3 X 4.0 and the Vado 3 X 6.0. The full-suspension e-bike boasts a Specialized 3.1 810 W motor and a large 840 Wh battery, delivering 105 Nm of torque and up to 150 km of range on a single charge.

The Urtopia Carbon 1 ST is not only a very good bike with a relaxed, motor-assisted ride, but also offers a variety of smart features. The following takes a closer look at these.

The global EV market is currently breaking all records and growing at an unprecedented pace. Latest data analyses impressively demonstrate how rapidly electromobility is establishing itself around the globe, and why traditional internal combustion engine vehicles are increasingly falling behind EVs.

Heybike has launched the new Saturn e-bike in the global market. The company’s new e-bike features a motorcycle-inspired styling, full suspension, a long bench seat, fat tires, and a 1,000 W rear hub motor, which is rated for up to 1,800 W peak output and 95 Nm of torque.

Mass production instead of endless testing phases: Xpeng leaves the global competition behind and sends its first production-ready L4 robotaxi onto the streets to challenge Tesla. The Chinese tech giant is completely ditching expensive LiDAR sensors and high-definition maps for its flagship.

Audi is bringing the legendary A2 back to life as an electric vehicle. The new entry-level model, named the A2 e-tron, is currently completing final extreme-weather stress tests in northern Sweden and in the Ingolstadt wind tunnel. First real photos of the camouflaged prototype reveal its striking silhouette ahead of its planned world premiere in fall 2026. The compact EV is expected to pave the way into the premium electric world for around €35,000.

The crisis-ridden automotive supplier Bosch has secured a lucrative major order from Mercedes-Benz for electric motors. Into the 2030s, the Stuttgart-based company will supply electric drive units for the upcoming generation of electric vehicles. The deal serves as an important signal during a period of massive job cuts.

Mercedes-AMG is entering an entirely new era. The new all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe uses radical axial-flux motor technology and delivers a peak output of an incredible 1,153 hp. Thanks to an extreme 800V architecture, the performance EV can add 286 miles of range in just ten minutes, taking on established rivals both on the racetrack and at the charging station.