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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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 electric adventure truck spinoff, Scout Motors, will reveal its first vehicle on October 24. Read 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…

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 has finally launched ‘actually smart summon’ or ‘ass’, an automated driver assist feature that was supposed to come two years ago. Read more…

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…

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…

Lease deals get all the hype, but some people still want to own the car they’ve made all those payments on. If that’s you, and you’ve been waiting for interest rates to drop, you’re in luck: there’s a bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month. Read more…

Kia introduced the updated EV6 for the UK on Monday with an enhanced design, longer range, and more. The EV6 joins Kia’s new electric vehicle lineup, showcasing the brand’s fresh new look. Read more…

A hacker has revealed that Tesla has launched a new data gathering around the site where it plans to unveil its Robotaxi next month. Read more…

Belgian private bus operator Hansea already has 90 electric city buses in its fleet – and last week, the company announced plans to add 181 more electric buses by the end of 2025. Read more…

Happy Labor Day y’all! We’ve got some big savings on Green Deals for you today, led by Lectric’s surprise $100 price cut on two of its popular e-bike models, including the best-selling XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike that’s down at $1,199 for the rest of the day – with $355 in free gear too. You’ll also find up to 46% off discounts across a bunch of Anker’s camping and home backup essentials, with the SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station falling back to a $449 low and plenty more great setup options too. Samsung is also getting in on the big deals for the holiday, as you can save over $1,500 on the brand’s Bespoke AI-supported All-in-One Electric Washer and Ventless Dryer at $1,999 with a bunch of bonus saving options thrown in too. There’s also Segway’s Labor Day sale that began today, as well as a whole lineup of Greenworks holiday discounts that will be ending tonight – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like last week’s Velotric update taking up to $1,100 off e-bikes until tonight and the new Blix Vika X Folding e-bike launch discount.. Read more…