Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) is stagnating with no real improvement in miles between disengagement in months just as CEO Elon Musk said it is going exponential. Read more…
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BMW is selling more EVs than Audi and Mercedes COMBINED – here’s why
We already know that BMW closed off 2024 with a banner year for its electrified “i” models – but it took a while for the larger picture to become clear. Not only is BMW succeeding with EVs, the Bavarians are outselling their two closest competitors combined. (!. Read more…
Everyone’s missing the point of the Tesla Vision vs. LiDAR Wile E Coyote video
A video came out last week comparing two approaches to autonomous vehicles: cameras and LiDAR. The video was fun, as YouTube videos are wont to be, but the fallout from it has been anything but fun, with pretty much everyone missing the point of the video in the first place. Read more…
All the best EV (and PHEV) cash back deals we could find for March 2025 [Updated]
Cynics will point at big rebates and claim they mean the vehicle isn’t selling, but that just exposes them as industry noobs. A rebate is a powerful financial tool that helps dealers overcome obstacles like negative equity, poor credit, down payment requirements, and interest rate objections so you can drive home in the car of your dreams today. Read more…
Elgo-Plus Springer Max-EB electric micro excavator asks: Can you dig it?
If you’re a middle-aged suburbanite looking to throw down the landscaping gauntlet on a rival dad, the Elgo-Plus Springer Max-EB battery electric micro excavator is absolutely the one-up yard machine you’ve been waiting for. Read more…
ZQUIP modular power lets job sites switch from diesel to EV on the same machine
MOOG Construction’s energy skunkworks ZQUIP made headlines last year by bringing the cordless power tool battery model to the world of industrial-grade heavy equipment – now, they’re making it even easier for job sites to make every kilowatt count by enabling them to switch from diesel to electric and back, on the same machine. (!. Read more…
Xiaomi shows off battery safety tech – by dropping fruit off a 6 floor building
Xiaomi is building some of the best, most capable high-performance electric cars in the world right now – and Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun wants you to know that they’re among the safest, too. To prove it, he’s wrapping a watermelon in the company’s “bulletproof” battery armor and dropping it off a six-storey building. Read more…
Hyundai’s limited-edition IONIQ 5 is heavily discounted right now
The limited-edition Gold Matte IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition is Hyundai’s first vehicle designed with Walt Disney Imagineering. You know, the creative forces behind the Disney movies, stories, characters, and theme parks. With a new secret discount, Hyundai’s limited-edition IONIQ 5 is a steal, but getting your hands on one might be tricky. Read more…
Over 80 Tesla vehicles damaged at a single location
The Hamilton police in Ontario announced that over 80 Tesla vehicles were damaged in a vandalism attack at a Tesla service center. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla hate goes biblical, BYD comes out swinging, Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and more
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 hate going biblical, BYD coming out swinging with new record charging time, the new Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and more. Read more…
California now has nearly 50% more EV chargers than gas nozzles
California now has 178,549 public and shared private EV chargers – hitting a major milestone with 48% more chargers statewide than gas nozzles. Read more…
Is Cadillac killing off its last two sedans for EVs? Bring on the electric CT4 and CT5
The last two gas-powered Cadillac sedans, the CT4 and CT5, could be traded in for a pair of EVs. GM reportedly has no plans for a next-gen Cadillac CT4 or CT5 with an internal combustion engine, but an electric version could replace it. Read more…
Chevy opens orders for the 615 hp Blazer EV SS, its quickest ‘SS’ model yet
The 2025 Blazer EV isn’t just fast. It’s the quickest SS vehicle that Chevy has ever built. With a staggering 615 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of instant torque, the electric SUV can outrun most sports cars. Plus, with over 300 miles of range, it’s practical enough for an everyday drive. The best part? It’s now available to order. Read more…
Here are the cheapest EVs we could find for lease at under $300/month right now [Update]
Spring is finally here, and so are some solid EV lease deals. Right now, a few EVs are going for under $300 a month. Here are the cheapest EVs we could find this March. Read more…
Tesla protesters get rolled coal by diesel lover: no one knows which side is which anymore
In a new viral video, a diesel truck driver rolled coal over dozens of Tesla protesters peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights. Read more…
Tesla holds ‘all-hands’ meeting in public amid tough quarter
Tesla has mysteriously announced that it is holding an ‘all-hands’ meeting in public live-streamed on X amid a tough quarter. Read more…
Elon Musk teases ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’ again, but part 2 is still incomplete
During a strange publicly livestreamed “all-hands” meeting, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said once again that he’s working on a “Master Plan Part 4” for the company, which is currently on part 3 of its master plan. But the problem is, even part 2 is not yet complete. Read more…
iKamper unveils new rooftop tent designed specifically for Rivian R1T and R1S EVs
Rooftop tent specialist iKamper has unveiled a new all-season tent designed exclusively for Rivian EV owners. The Skycamp Mini was designed to protect its inhabitants from high winds, UV Rays, and inclement weather and just popped up in the Rivian Gear Shop this afternoon. Check it out. Read more…
Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro with 500W panel at $1,999 low in latest sale, Lectric XPeak 2.0 LR e-bike new $1,579 low, EGO leaf blower, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is Jackery’s Home Improvement Sale, which is continuing its previous flash sale offers alongside new additions, one of which being the Explorer 3000 Pro solar generator bundle with a 500W panel at its $1,999 low – plus, continuing free gifts on the brand’s newest Explorer 5000 Plus and its bundles, and more. We also have the unexpected price cut on Lectric’s XPeak 2.0 Off-Road Long-range e-bikes to a new $1,579 low, while also coming with $336 in free gear during the brand’s latest sale, as well as EGO’s 56V 765 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower with 5.0Ah and 2.5Ah batteries down at $330. Bringing up the rear is Govee’s Smart Electric Composter which has dropped down to $305. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s latest sales from Lectric, Segway, Aventon, and more. Read more…
Korea’s first electric pickup is already in high demand, and it’s not from Hyundai or Kia
The KGM Musso EV is Korea’s first electric pickup. It’s not from Hyundai or Kia. Launched earlier this month, the electric truck is already racking up orders. The Special Edition version sold out in under two hours. Meet the KGM Mussu EV. Read more…
