In this first, thrilling Quick Charge episode of the new year we’ve got declining Tesla sales in China and the US, a rare 0% financing deal on a new Model Y, and a brand-new EV sales champion was crowned in 2025.
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![All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in January 2026 [update]](https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/01/tesla-model-y.png?w=1600)
Lease deals get all the hype, but a lot of people would still rather buy their vehicles. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck, because there’s a whole bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month – including the new “affordable” Tesla…
Tesla annual sales have fallen for the second year in a row, a drop fueled by the removal of the federal tax credit in the U.S. and competition from Chinese automakers.
Tesla’s sales fell in the fourth quarter of 2025, as rising competition and the expiration of the federal EV tax credit continued to sap the company’s global ambitions. The sales drop has led to Tesla losing its title as the world’s best-selling EV maker to China’s BYD, which sold 2.26 million vehicles last year. The […]
Tesla’s Cybercab autonomous robotaxi is being spotted more frequently on Austin streets, signaling progress toward a planned 2026 rollout.
The post Robotaxis in the Wild: Tesla’s Cybercab Rolls Through Austin Traffic appeared first on Digital Trends.
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A Chinese vacuum cleaner brand has teased a 1,000hp-plus electric hypercar ahead of CES 2026. Here’s why Dreame’s unexpected move matters for EV tech.
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![It’s time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives [update]](https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/batteries_main.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&%23038;w=1492)
NOTE: since most of the US is currently getting hit with a huge winter storm, I’m republishing this list of home batteries as a reminder to be prepared for the next one – particularly for folks who are looking at hours or days without power.
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Humanoid robot startups are raising massive funding rounds, and the sales pitch is familiar. Human-shaped machines will soon step into warehouses and factories, and then eventually our homes. But the Wall Street Journal reports a more restrained view i…
A new anode-free battery design achieves record energy density using stabilized lithium metal, offering a path to longer EV range, lighter packs, and improved cold-weather performance.
The post This new battery design could boost your EV’s range appear…
Tesla has patented a polymer-based vehicle roof that supports satellite communication, hinting at built-in Starlink internet for future models and autonomous fleets.
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