Kia’s first dedicated EV is due for a facelift. The new Kia EV6 was caught testing for the first time, showing design elements pulled from its flagship EV9. Read more…
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Tesla joins global emission tracking program
Tesla, along with a handful of other automakers, have announced that they joining Climate Trace, a global emission tracking program co-founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Read more…
Ford hits new EV sales record in Nov as Lightning becomes best-selling electric truck
Lightning electric pickup sales were up 113% last month, propelling Ford to a new EV sales record in November. Ford is now the second best-selling EV brand behind Tesla in the US. Read more…
Fisker (FSR) dials back its 2023 production targets yet again as it fights to keep going
American EV automaker Fisker Inc. recently shared a business update, outlining several changes in the works, including leadership moves, accelerated deliveries, and potential partnerships with other OEMS. However, one less encouraging update is Fisker’s announcement it is once again lowering its production targets for the year to prioritize liquidity. Read more…
Aventon Level Commuter e-bike hits $600 off, Jetson Canyon e-scooter $251, EV chargers, more
A fresh batch of environmentally-friendly deals are here to help save you some green, with Aventon’s end of year sale dropping its popular Level Commuter e-bike down to $999. This comes joined by Jetson’s Canyon folding electric scooter, which is being cleared out on Amazon with a discount to $251. Not to mention, VEVOR’s 32A Level 2 portable EV charger is now $150. Read more…
New LIVAQ EQUAD unveiled as ‘most capable electric ATV ever’
The field of electric ATVs is small yet growing quickly, and now we’re getting our first look at a new entrant. The LIVAQ EQUAD claims to be the “most capable electric ATV ever.” Let’s see how it stacks up. Read more…
Tesla is officially losing half $7,500 tax credit on two Model 3 trims
Tesla has confirmed that it is officially losing half of the $7,500 tax credit on two Model 3 trims starting next year. Read more…
Toyota unveils new Urban electric SUV to rival Volvo’s EX30 as affordable EV option
Cheaper EVs are on the way. Toyota’s new Urban electric SUV Concept will challenge the affordable Volvo EX30 as the brand’s cheapest EV yet.. Read more…
European automakers have secured less than a fifth of the battery metals they’ll need by 2030
European automakers have secured less than a fifth of the cobalt, lithium, and nickel they’ll need to meet targets by 2030, according to a new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E). Exceptions are Tesla and China’s BYD, but Tesla (and certainly BYD) falls a bit short on responsible practices compared to other automakers.. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck for Kids is real and you can actually buy one, sort of
The Cybertruck wasn’t the only Tesla electric vehicle unveiled late last week. Although overshadowed by its oversized brother, the Cybertruck for Kids is a real, small-sized EV that can have your kids showing off their forward-thinking philosophy or urban excess (depending on your desired camp) right in your own front yard.. Read more…
This lunchbox-sized folding electric scooter is even funkier than Honda’s Motocompacto
Honda recently unveiled a small, folding electric scooter known as the Motocompacto that is often referred to as a suitcase scooter. But now a rival Japanese electric scooter company has what could become a serious competitor. Meet Arma, the first lunchbox scooter. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in Decemeber 2023
Here at Electrek, we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real-world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 2, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
Don’t want to spend $80k on a Tesla Cybertruck? Try this one for $225 then
After this week’s Cybertruck delivery event, there’s been a lot of talk about disappointment on pricing, with the introductory model costing $80k as compared to the originally-promised $40k. But now there’s a way you can get one for just $225… sort of. Read more…
Meet the world’s cutest and tiniest electric delivery van
There’s something about pint-sized vehicles that just gets me going. Anyone can have a van. But what about a van that looks like it went through the washing machine on diaper setting and then a few extra trips around the dryer? Now we’re talking. Read more…
Rivian already has a patent on Tesla’s Cybertruck ‘range extender’
Tesla delivered the first Cybertrucks yesterday, and with that delivery event came the revelation that in order to get the range it promised, the Cybertruck needs a separate battery pack in the bed. But a similar battery pack system was already patented years ago, by one of Tesla’s competitors in the electric pick-up space. Read more…
Doroni’s all-electric flying car gets flight certified in the US
Flying electric cars are not just for sci-fi movies. Miami-based Doroni Aerospace announced Friday its all-electric flying car, the Doroni H1, received official FAA Airworthiness Certification. And the best part – it’s designed to fit in your garage. Read more…
Switzerland put vertical solar panels on a roadside retaining wall
A canton in Switzerland commissioned a project in which solar panels were attached vertically to a roadside retaining wall. Read more…
EVs with Chinese parts won’t qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit from 2024
The US government has released guidance that will make it harder for EVs to qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit if their batteries contain Chinese components or minerals. Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning breaks monthly sales record, doubling in November
CEO Jim Farley announced the Ford F-150 Lightning had its best-ever sales month, breaking the record in November. Read more…