A new survey conducted by YouGov has showed that belief in EV myths is holding back adoption, with most petrol car drivers scoring just a 2/10 in a quiz about how electric cars work. Read more…
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Subaru Solterra BEV sales are up 55% year-over-year
Subaru’s sales of its BEV, the Solterra, are on the upswing, achieving its best August ever, up 55% year-over-year. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 breaks US August sales record ahead of updated 2025 model deliveries
Demand for Hyundai’s best-selling EV continues to climb. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 set a new August US sales record ahead of the updated 2025 model, which will arrive at dealerships this fall. Read more…
Volvo backtracks on its 100% EV pledge: Here’s what the new plan looks like
Another automaker is adjusting its near-term electric vehicle target. Volvo is scaling back on its 100% EV pledge by 2030. The company said stronger government support is needed to advance the transition. Read more…
Kia shatters US sales record again with its first three-row electric SUV picking up steam
Kia just set another US sales record in August, with more cars sold than in any month in company history. As demand for its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9, continues to build, Kia’s EV sales climbed 27% from last year. Read more…
Ford’s updated E-Transit, America’s best-selling electric van, is en route to customers
America’s best-selling electric van now has even more range and faster charging. Ford announced on Wednesday that it began shipping the new 2024 E-Transit with enhanced range to customers across North America. Read more…
Rally-ready Hyundai IONIQ 5, Tesla “ASS” and a long-range Volvo electric semi
On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a rally-ready update plus a native NACS connector, Tesla’s smart summon arrives just two years late, and Volvo’s latest “breakthrough” electric semi truck goes more than 600 km between charges. Read more…
Rivian is rolling out a software update to R1 owners new and old, including a new ‘Launch Mode’
Rivian has just started rolling out a robust software update that improves several features in both generations of its flagship R1S and R1T BEVs. Updates vary by model, but there are some pretty extensive improvements to the Rivian ownership experience, including the opportunity to show off that tri-motor acceleration with a new “Launch Mode” feature. Read more…
Geely introduces new low-cost Xingyuan EV to challenge BYD, offers ice cream for test drives
Volvo and Polestar owner Geely Auto unveiled the new Geome Xingyuan EV on Tuesday. With starting prices expected to be around $11,200 (80,000 yuan), the new Geely model will rival low-cost EVs like the BYD Dolphin. As part of a partnership with Haagen-Dazs, Geely looks to lure buyers by offering ice cream for test drives. Read more…
Navalt is bringing sustainability to the waters of India with solar electric boats that go over 200 km
A sustainable marine mobility developer called Navalt is making a quick impact on a huge part of Asia. It is rolling out some of India’s largest and most efficient solar electric boats on the water. From ferries to water taxis and even yachts, Navalt is doing a little bit of everything.. Read more…
Tesla hints at seats that rotate facing backward in self-driving vehicle
According to communications sent to regulators, Tesla is hinting at making its self-driving vehicles with seats that can rotate to face backward. Read more…
Q3 2024 update: How many US EV charging ports there are now
The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s Q3 2024 update reveals an increase of around 9,000 EV charging ports in the last three months – here’s the lowdown. Read more…
Volvo just launched an electric semi truck with 600 km range
Volvo just launched a new long-range version of its FH Electric semi truck, with up to 600 km (373 miles) of range on a single charge. Read more…
BYD is waiting for the US election to announce its new North American EV plant
BYD is waiting to see if former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris wins the US election before it reveals plans for a new plant in Mexico. According to a new report, BYD is delaying the major announcement as it awaits the outcome. Read more…
VW’s Scout brand reveal set for October 24
VW’s electric adventure truck spinoff, Scout Motors, will reveal its first vehicle on October 24. Read more…
MOD Black 3 mountain e-bike $500 off + FREE $599 SUP, Anker power stations $200 off, fall-ready yard tools, more
Today’s Green Deals feature a number of hangover Labor Day offers on e-bikes from Lectric and more, but we also have a fresh batch of discounts to get you cruising, keep your outdoor space tidy, and ensure you never run out of power. First up, we have spotted a notable bundle on what is, at least for me, one of the nicest-looking mountain e-bikes on the market – the MOD Black 3 at up to $500 off the going rate with a FREE $599 MOD Board Inflatable SUP bundled in. Next, it’s on to a 2024 mid-range Anker 10-port portable power station with the SOLIX C800 now at $200 off joined by a new Amazon all-time low on this Greenworks 1,800 PSI Electric Pressure Washer at $90. All of that and more wait down below in today’s Green Deals.. Read more…
XPeng AeroHT’s modular flying car will now hit the market in 2026 for under $280,000
AeroHT, XPeng’s electric air mobility arm, has shared an update on the progress of its Land Aircraft Carrier. AeroHT’s modular flying car is scheduled for public crewed test flights this fall ahead of mass production and customer deliveries in 2026 and will cost at most $280,000. Read more…
Tesla launches ‘actually smart summon’ or ‘ass’
Tesla has finally launched ‘actually smart summon’ or ‘ass’, an automated driver assist feature that was supposed to come two years ago. Read more…
Kia EV3 sales top 4,000 in its first month on the market
Kia’s new low-cost EV is already making an impact. In its first full sales month, the company sold just over 4,000 EV3 models as the electric SUV hits new markets. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in September 2024
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…
