In what the company’s CEO is calling “a direct challenge” to the Tesla Semi, Chinese heavy truck manufacturer Windrose recently announced plans to build a new assembly plant in the US in a bid to sidestep heavy tariffs on electric vehicles made in China. Read more…

Jeep will finally launch its first fully electric SUV in the US later this year. Ahead of deliveries, Jeep is putting the Wagoneer S to the test in New Zealand’s tundra to ensure the EV meets the rugged SUV brand’s standards. Read more…

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…

Months after unveiling a new Batman-inspired line of all-electric hypercars, Automobili Pininfarina will publicly debut the B95 Gotham during Monterey Car Week. This one-of-one BEV is worthy of the Bruce Wayne lifestyle, complete with 1,900 horsepower and an 0-60mph acceleration time under two seconds. Read more…

EV charging network ChargePoint has just introduced a new piece of technology to help ease the overall process for drivers, regardless of what make or model they own. The “Omni Port” ensures EV drivers can charge at any ChargePoint space, combining multiple charging plugs into one single port. Read more…

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we talk about legacy performance nameplates turning to battery power, the value of Tesla Autopilot data, and whether or not a $96,000 Chevy Silverado makes any sense at all, to anyone, for any reason. Read more…

A young visual artist put together some Tesla Model Y refresh renders that look like they could be pretty close to what the actual upcoming new version of the popular electric SUV will look like. Read more…

Can Hyundai’s sporty IONIQ 5 N keep pace with the new Tesla Model 3 Performance? Hyundai’s EV hot hatch packs more horsepower, but it also weighs more. Check out the epic drag race showdown in the video below. Read more…

National targets set by governments add up to just over a doubling of the global wind capacity by 2030, but fall short of tripling, according to a new report. Read more…

Chevy slashed lease prices for the 2024 Silverado EV by nearly $400 a month last week, but customers may still find it to be too expensive. Read more…

Today’s Green Deals are all about enhancing your outdoor fun at more affordable rates, with Electric Bike Co. offering a special summer bundle that gives you $343 in free gear along with your purchase of a customized e-bike. It is joined by an even rare price cut on Maui’s Jack Folding e-bike that is now down at $1,650, as well as EAST OAK’s 21-inch wood burning Smokeless Fire Pit that is seeing a massive price drop to $182, with its smaller models also seeing discounts. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – including a one-day return on the very popular Greenworks 1,900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit, ALLPOWERS’ latest power station sale, and a collection of Tesla-focused accessories that are seeing discounts too.. Read more…

Danish renewables giant Ørsted is deploying heavy-lift cargo drones for the first time in an operational campaign at a Dutch offshore wind farm. Read more…

Rivian’s (RIVN) stock is down after a “pivotal” Q2 earnings. Although it wasn’t enough to convince investors, Rivian’s CEO is defending the EV maker’s progress over the past few months as it preps for its next growth stage. Here’s what Rivian’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, had to say. Read more…

Efficiency, efficiency, efficiency. It’s the most important performance spec to consider when comparing EVs, and Lucid Motors is the global leader. After recently sharing that its flagship Air sedan has earned the title of the most efficient production car in the world, Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson shared some data that explains just how far ahead the American automaker is and how long it might take its competitors like Tesla to catch up. Read more…

Tesla has released a new safety report claiming a slight improvement in miles between Autopilot crashes. Read more…

Volkswagen launched its sportiest EV so far this week. Powered by its most powerful electric motor and new batteries, the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance is seen as the EV counterpart to the popular Golf GTI Clubsport. But can it keep up with the hot hatch. Read more…

We are finally learning how much Dodge’s first electric muscle car will cost. Dodge officially announced prices for the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV will start at $59,595. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for the higher-performance Scat Pack model, it will cost an extra $13,500. Both versions qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit when leased. Read more…

Rad Power Bikes announced its newest model this morning, marking the first belt-driven low-cost electric bike from the Seattle-based e-bike maker. Meet the new Rad Power Bikes RadKick. Read more…

In the latest example of car companies jumping into the electric bicycle market, Ford has teamed up with cycling company N+ to create a pair of officially licensed e-bike models to celebrate the Ford Mustang and Bronco.. Read more…

On today’s extra long episode of Quick Charge, Elon Musk is definitely hurting sales at Tesla, Mercedes is taking the self-driving lead, and Chargeway founder Matt Teske stops by to show us how extreme weather could impact your electric road trip. Read more…