Tesla Cybertruck is soon going to get a 20% increase in its fast-charging speed through an over-the-air software update. Read more…
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87% of US Tesla drivers say they’ll buy another Tesla
Tesla maintains an 87% brand retention rate, with Lexus (68%) and Toyota (54%) trailing, according to a new Bloomberg Intelligence survey. Read more…
Save $250 on Greenworks’ 3000 PSI electric pressure washer, Hover-1 e-motorbike now just $922, and more
Clean off winter grime and get your outdoor space ready for spring with a chance to save on this Greenworks 3000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer through the end of the day. It drops to $430 alongside an even deeper discount on the Hover-1 Altai Pro R500 e-bike that’s down to $922. Plus, you’ll find all of the other day’s other best Green Deals below.. Read more…
Florida beach town becomes the first to launch an all electric bus fleet
The city of Hallandale Beach, Florida is in the news this week after becoming the only municipality in the state with a fully electric transit bus fleet. Read more…
Ford unveils new 2024 Mustang Mach-E with more range, quicker acceleration, and faster charging
Ford has unveiled its new 2024 Mustang Mach-E lineup, which offers more range, quicker acceleration, and faster charging. Read more…
BMW taps electric hypercar specialist Rimac for high-performance EV batteries
For its next-gen models, BMW is turning to Croatian electric hypercar specialist Rimac for EV batteries. Rimac’s tech division will supply batteries for BMW’s future electric cars.. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) sneaks out record first quarter EV deliveries as price cuts take effect
EV maker Lucid (LCID) set a record with EV deliveries hitting a new high in Q1 following significant price cuts. With production slipping, will it be enough for Lucid to hit its targets in 2024. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Hyundai goes all in on electric
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
3 of Oklahoma’s first NEVI EV charging stations will be Tesla Superchargers
Oklahoma approved more than $8 million in federal funds for Tesla and two other companies to build DC fast chargers along its interstates.. Read more…
Tesla opens wallet and settles Autopilot death lawsuit as it was getting interesting
Tesla’s team of “hardcore lawyers” have decided to settle a lawsuit involving an Autopilot death instead of going to a trial that looked like it was about to get interesting. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) officially shuts down Normal EV plant for upgrades as R2 creates a buzz
Rivian (RIVN) officially shut down production at its Normal, Illinois plant as the EV maker prepares for its next growth phase. The company is upgrading the facility to cut costs and improve efficiency as it looks to expand the brand. Read more…
Tesla can now deploy pre-fabricated Superchargers in a game-changing 4 days
Tesla has revealed that it can now deploy pre-fabricated Superchargers in a game-changing 4 days. Read more…
Mercedes will finally unveil its ‘unrivaled’ electric G-Class later this month
The G-Wagon is finally going all-electric. Mercedes-Benz is unveiling its long-awaited electric G-Class at the Beijing Motor Show later this month. Mercedes has been teasing the electric 4×4 since the concept version debuted in 2021.. Read more…
Silent, 70-ton Scania semi gets to work on Swedish timber farm [Video]
Swedish truck maker Scania is working with SCA to put the world’s first all electric timber truck into production in a bid to decarbonize the logging industry. Read more…
BYD is launching its next-gen Blade EV battery soon with more range and even lower cost
BYD is expected to launch its next-gen Blade EV battery later this year. The battery will promote more range at an even lower cost. Will the new battery be BYD’s X-factor in its “liberation battle” over gas-powered vehicles. Read more…
Save $900 on this NIU Pro e-bike at $1,300, ALLPOWERS power station now $199, and other Green Deals
As the rain falls in April to prepare for May flowers, so too do we have a bunch of green deals falling in price that could make the coming months far more enjoyable. Kicking off this week’s rundown is the 1-day flash sale on the NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-bike at a return $1,300 low. It is joined by the ALLPOWERS R600 BEIGE Portable Power Station at $199, as well as another 1-day sale for the Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Electric Blower at $180. Plus all of the other Green Deals you’ll find below.. Read more…
IM Motors opens pre-sale for solid-state powered L6 sedan, starting under $32,000
Just weeks after teasing the launch of its fourth all-electric model and promising some impressive specs, China’s IM Motors has officially opened pre-orders for its L6 Sedan. The automaker confirmed earlier today that the L6 will be powered by semi-solid-state batteries, offer a range of over 1,000km (620 miles), and deliver unique maneuvers like crabwalk and an intelligent driving chassis. Read more…
Elon Musk talks Tesla Secret Plan Part 2, how it is going 8 years later
Elon Musk is back referencing his ‘Tesla Secret Master Plan Part 2’. Let’s take a look at how the execution is going 8 years later. Read more…
More space, bigger screens, and Ford power for next VW Transporter
Volkswagen first showed off a heavily camouflaged version of its next-generation Transporter van back in December – but new specs and interior pictures give us our best look at the new van until the wraps officially come off in September. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in April 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 learned these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. Read more…
