Big changes to announce. I’ve ended my tenure at Teslarati and will be instead joining Jaan (@theevuniverse) at EVwire! 8.3 years. 7,940 articles, or about 31%, of Teslarati’s entire 25,000-ish archive. Trained several writers, including Joey, who is now Senior Reporter. That’s not bad for my time with the company, I guess. But now, I’m excited to help scale EVwire. I’ve never been in this position before, but I’m absolutely pumped AF. Super grateful for Jaan for believing in my ideas for Tesla news (thanks for the brainstorming sessions!). Can’t wait to see how far we can take EVwire in the years to come! ⚡️👊⚡️

Scania lands a 105-truck electric fleet order Scania will supply 105 battery-electric trucks to Swedish logistics company Wibax in what is being described as the European Union's largest electric bulk transport deal to date. The agreement includes charging infrastructure, solar energy systems, fleet optimization services, and other support programs designed to help lower operating costs as Wibax accelerates the electrification of its fleet. Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/wibax-orders-10…

MG is preparing a new challenger for Europe's affordable EV market The automaker will unveil a compact electric hatchback concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, with a production version expected to reach customers in 2027. The upcoming EV is expected to target the Volkswagen ID. Polo and compete in Europe's crucial B-segment, where automakers are increasingly focusing on smaller, more affordable electric vehicles. Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/mg-electric-hat…

BMW unveils its vision for an all-electric M future BMW revealed the M Concept Neue Klasse at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, showcasing the next evolution of BMW M design and performance in the electric era. The concept features BMW M eDrive technology with four electric motors, an 800-volt architecture, and a battery pack with more than 100 kWh of capacity, offering a preview of what future high-performance BMW EVs could look like. Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/bmw-m-concept-n…

Waymo launches a $29.99/month membership program Waymo has introduced Waymo Premier, an invite-only subscription aimed at its most frequent riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The program includes priority pickups, 10% Waymo Cash back on trips, early access to new markets, and up to five free ride cancellations per month. Waymo says the membership will expand to additional cities in the future. Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/waymo-premier-m…

Tesla Model Y becomes Japan's best-selling imported car 🇯🇵 The Tesla Model Y was Japan's most-registered imported car model in May 2026, marking the first time a Tesla vehicle has topped the country's imported car sales rankings. Approximately 1,700 Model Y units were registered during the month, ahead of the BMW Group's MINI, which recorded 1,282 registrations. Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/tesla-model-y-j…

Francis Energy has commissioned 100 Tesla Supercharger stalls in Oklahoma The charging provider has deployed 100 Tesla Supercharger stalls across 17 sites through Tesla's Superchargers for Business program, making it one of the leaders in commissioned stalls under the initiative. According to Francis Energy, some upgraded locations are now seeing up to 5x higher utilization after replacing older DC fast chargers with Tesla Superchargers featuring Magic Dock compatibility and open-access payment systems. Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/francis-energy-…

The death of mainstream media in one image. How this went past the editor's desk is beyond me. This is why smaller, niche news sites are thriving. Because big names like The Globe and Mail have devolved into whatever this is. That said, 608 likes out of 551k views is wild. 🤣

The @Tesla Model 3 has been voted the UK's best car to own in Auto Express’ 2026 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, which compiled opinions from over 100,000 drivers across the country. “Owners love almost everything about their Model 3s, especially now quality has improved. The electric saloon is the only car to be rated 100% in a category, with owners giving a perfect score for the drivetrain smoothness.” - Sarah Perks, VP of Content and Publishing at Auto Express. evwire.com/p/tesla-model-3-u…

Stellantis has begun road-testing solid-state batteries The automaker has integrated Factorial's FEST solid-state battery cells into a Dodge Charger Daytona development vehicle, marking the first automotive integration of the technology in North America, according to the companies. The testing program will evaluate battery performance, safety, and reliability under real-world driving and charging conditions as Stellantis moves toward commercializing solid-state battery technology. Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/stellantis-fact…

Ford's affordable electric pickup looks surprisingly small New spy shots published by @the_autopian provide one of the closest looks yet at Ford's upcoming $30,000 electric pickup, and the prototype appears even smaller than the Ford Maverick. The truck will be the first vehicle built on Ford's new Universal EV Platform, a low-cost architecture developed by the company's California skunkworks team. H/T to @davidntracy for literally running after the truck to get photos and videos of the vehicle, too. 😄 Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/ford-30000-elec…

ABF Freight is adding Tesla Semis to its fleet ArcBest's less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight has purchased two Tesla Semi trucks following a pilot program completed in 2025. The Class 8 electric trucks will primarily operate on linehaul routes in California, with planned expansion into Reno, Nevada and potentially other locations. Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/arcbest-abf-fre…

BYD pushes Hungary production start to late 2026 BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li confirmed that vehicle production at the company's Szeged, Hungary plant will begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, about a year later than originally planned. At the same time, BYD has paused work on its planned factory in Turkey as it prioritizes ramping up its first European manufacturing facility and evaluates a potential second production site in Europe. Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/byd-hungary-pla…

Tesla Model 3 tops the UK's biggest owner satisfaction survey The Tesla Model 3 has been named the UK's best car to own in Auto Express' 2026 Driver Power survey, which gathered feedback from more than 100,000 drivers. The electric sedan scored 88.55% overall, won nine categories and sub-categories, and finished ahead of the BMW 2 Series Coupe. Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/tesla-model-3-u…

Tesla deploys its first Folding Unit Superchargers in Europe 🇪🇺 Tesla's charging team has confirmed that the company's first Folding Unit (FU) Superchargers have arrived in Europe, though the exact location has not yet been disclosed. Introduced in March, the pre-assembled charging solution is designed to reduce deployment costs by more than 20% and install roughly twice as fast as conventional Supercharger sites. Each unit includes eight V4 charging posts capable of up to 500 kW. Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/tesla-first-fol…

Tesla Europe announcement secured! And now there are five. 🇧🇪

Katoen Natie is replacing more than 1,000 fleet vehicles with EVs The Belgian logistics and industrial-services group has ordered more than 1,000 electric vehicles from BMW Group, with BMW and Mini models expected to enter service by the end of 2027. BMW says the deal is the largest single order of electric company cars ever placed with one automaker in Belgium. The EVs will be integrated into Katoen Natie's broader energy ecosystem, which already includes solar power, wind generation, battery storage, and energy management software. Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/katoen-natie-bm…

Solid-state battery developer Factorial is now a publicly traded company The U.S. solid-state battery developer has completed its merger with Cartesian Growth Corporation III and began trading on the Nasdaq as Factorial Energy under the ticker symbols $FAC and $FACWW. The deal values the company at approximately $1.3 billion and provides more than $100 million in fresh capital to support commercialization efforts across defense, aerospace, data centers, and electric mobility. Our report on EVwire: evwire.com/p/factorial-nasda…