Tesla’s rollout of Full Self-Driving v12.5 has failed so far, and owners want to know what happens next. Read more…
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GM and EVgo to deploy hundreds of 350kW fast chargers at new flagship stations across the US
Longtime collaborators General Motors (GM) and EVgo are expanding upon their existing relationship to bring flagship EV charging stations to major metropolitan areas around the United States. The new stations will be home to 400 fast-charging stalls, some of which will deliver charge rates as high as 350kW. Read more…
Candela’s hydrofoil electric speedboats set new world record with international voyage
Candela can’t stop setting or breaking records with its high-tech hydrofoil electric boats. The latest record takes advantage of the vessel’s DC Fast Charging capabilities and ultra-efficient design to quickly cruise between Sweden and Finland. Read more…
Lotus launches ultra-luxe ‘Carbon’ variant of its Eletre hyper-SUV in North America
Less than five months after opening Eletre orders in North America, Lotus has debuted a new variant of the hyper-SUV called the Eletre Carbon. This carbon fiber-clad luxury spin on an already premium BEV offers swanky new interiors, sleek exterior paint, and some (slightly) improved performance – all for a significant jump in price compared to the other Eletre trims. Read more…
Debate aftermath, Tesla patents, Kia’s $30K EV3, and James Carter stops by
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, more than 78% of Trump voters support Biden’s IRA policies, we talk up Kia’s affordable EV3 electric car, share our favorite Trump-Harris debate memes, and industry analyst (and satirist) James Carter stops by to talk about the role of satire in the future of mobility. Read more…
Aventon Soltera.2 e-bike $999, first EcoFlow RIVER 3 discount to $169, rare price cut on Tesla Universal Wall Connector, more
We’ve got another jam-packed day of Green Deals for you here, kicking off with Aventon’s Soltera.2 Commuter e-bike dropping down to $999, while other models have been given free extra battery offers. Next, EcoFlow’s newly released RIVER 3 Portable Power Station just got its first discount to $169. Then, we have a rare price drop on Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector to a new $575 low alongside a one-day discount on Rexing’s J1772 Extension EV Charging Cable to $110 for the rest of the day. Anker’s popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station has also dropped back down to $100 ahead of fall travel plans, with Bluetti’s larger campsite-supporting AC180 Portable Power Station receiving a 50% markdown to a new $499 low also. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s free extra battery offer on Lectric’s XPeak Off-Road e-bikes that provides a 110-mile travel range along with more free gear too.. Read more…
Tesla plans to offer battery armor and rock slider retrofit for Cybertruck
Tesla has revealed that it is planning to offer battery armor and rock sliders as a retrofit for Cybertruck later this year. Read more…
Chevy Equinox EV cleared to launch in Korea as GM takes on Hyundai’s home market
GM’s new electric SUV has been officially certified to launch in Korea. The Chevy Equinox EV will fight for a position against Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 on its home turf. Read more…
In August, incentives for EVs were 80% higher than for gas cars
Incentive packages for all cars were higher overall in August, but EV incentive packages continue to trend well above industry averages, reports Kelley Blue Book. Read more…
Check out Ferrari’s first EV spotted testing ahead its debut [Video]
The all-electric Ferrari we’ve been waiting for is almost here. Ferrari’s first EV was spotted out for testing near its Maranello factory in Italy. Check out the video below to get a closer look. Read more…
Heliene will make solar panels using SOLARCYCLE’s recycled glass
Heliene will make solar panels using SOLARCYCLE‘s ultra-low carbon solar glass made of recycled solar panel materials. Read more…
Jeep, Ram owner plots EV ramp up in Michigan to prep first electric models for launch
Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis is investing over $406 million to retool three Michigan plants as part of plans to ramp up EV production. The new funding comes as it preps for the first electric Jeep, Dodge, and Ram EV pickup to hit the US market. Read more…
Tesla reveals its modular ‘unboxed’ EV manufacturing process in a patent
Tesla has revealed its modular ‘unboxed’ EV manufacturing process that will be used in its upcoming Robotaxi in a new patent application. Read more…
NIU launches two new ultra low-cost electric scooters in the US
Electric scooter industry giant NIU is back with another pair of new electric standing scooters just in time for college students headed back to school. The NIU KQi 100P and KQi 100F are laser-focused on portability and affordability, dropping the power level to create compact and budget-priced commuting tools. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) CEO reveals his real thoughts on an electric pickup
An electric Lucid pickup may be a pipe dream, after all. Lucid (LCID) CEO Peter Rawlinson said it’s “very tough to make an electric pickup work today.” At least, not one that’s usable and cost-effective. Here’s why. Read more…
Kia’s low-cost EV3 is about to get even better with new variants on the way
Kia confirmed plans to launch new AWD and GT variants for its electric EV3 SUV. The EV3 is the first of Kia’s new low-cost EV lineup as it looks to challenge industry leaders. Read more…
Help with fractions, EV sales up, a $50K Lucid, and solar is bigger in Texas
On today’s spectacular episode of Quick Charge, we bust the myth of slowing EV sales by teaching journalists how to do math. We also check out the new, $50,000 mainstream Lucid and break the news to California that they’re not #1 anymore. Read more…
Lucid teases its new midsize electric SUV: Here’s our best look yet at the sub-$50K EV
Lucid is giving us a closer look as it teases its upcoming lower-cost midsize electric SUV. During its Technology and Manufacturing Day, Lucid revealed a new teaser of the electric crossover, offering a glimpse into the EV maker’s more affordable lineup. Read more…
Vessev officially unveils its VS–9 hydrofoil boat inside and out [Video]
Just over three months after coming out of stealth mode, young electric hydrofoil boat builder Vessev has shared a closer look at its flagship vessel – the VS–9. Today, the boatbuilder shared fresh images of a completed VS–9 vessel and a detailed video below. Read more…

