On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s Q1 delivery and production results, the upcoming Model 3 Ludicrous, the Silverado EV RST electric pickup, and more. Read more…
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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’
Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.. Read more…
More than 40K Fisker customers have canceled orders of their Oceans
Another major blow to California-based startup Fisker, as tens of thousands of customers reportedly have canceled their EV reservations to date – which is some serious bad buzz amid a tumultuous time as the company scrambles for funding to stay alive. Read more…
NIO begins mass production of semi-solid-state batteries, setting the stage for EV use in Q2
NIO is celebrating a potentially impactful milestone today. With the help of partner WeLion, NIO has begun mass production of its 150 kWh semi-solid-state batteries. With production now underway in China, we expect to see the safer and more energy-dense cells powering NIO brand EVs as early as this quarter. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Fast charging an EV in 10 minutes
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…
Toyota is already offering $10k off a lease for its fully electric 2024 bZ4X
Toyota has made its fully electric 2024 bZ4X – which only just landed on dealers’ lots – available to lease with a $10,000 discount. Read more…
This lithium-free battery startup just raised $78M in Series C funding
Boston-based Alsym Energy, which is developing a nonflammable rechargeable battery that’s cobalt and lithium-free, has announced a $78 million funding round. Read more…
Volvo sets a global all-time sales record thanks to EVs
Volvo Cars’ global BEV sales are up 43% year-over-year in March – here’s how its monthly and quarterly EV sales break down. Read more…
Polestar 7 to replace Polestar 2 in EV line-up to avoid Volkswagen Golf-like fate
A new Polestar electric car is destined to replace the Polestar 2, the EV that started it all. The Polestar 7 will not be a direct successor to the 2 as the brand looks to keep things fresh.. Read more…
Tesla scouting factory locations in India, and already producing vehicles for imports
Local reports in India claim that Tesla is already scouting factory locations in the country and started producing vehicles for imports. Read more…
Rivian R1T is getting a new GoFast Camper and Topper to upgrade your next adventure
Your next adventure just got an upgrade. Rivian’s R1T is getting a new GoFast Camper and Topper specifically engineered for the electric pickup. The new R1T accessories are designed to limit the impact on performance and range. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) turns to deep discounts as inventory piles up
Tesla (TSLA) is turning to deep discounts on new vehicles early in a new quarter as inventory is piling up. Read more…
StoreDot’s EV battery cells achieve 2,000+ consecutive XFC cycles
EV battery maker StoreDot says its silicon-dominant battery cells are the world’s first to achieve more than 2,000 consecutive extreme fast charging (XFC) cycles. Read more…
EGO Power+ electric mini bike now $100 off, save on EcoFlow power stations, more
Spring is in bloom just like today’s green deals – headlined by the all-new EGO Power+ Electric Mini Bike at $1,999. It is joined by EcoFlow’s annual mega sale that is taking up to $2,796 off power stations, bundles, and accessories alike, as well as the popular blue model of Hover-1’s Altai Pro R500 e-bike hitting a new $1,138 all-time low. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Kia set to export this all-electric SUV at a price that undercuts Tesla
South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y, which is the best-selling SUV in the country. A global launch is set for next year, but will that include the US. Read more…
Volta Trucks bounces back from bankruptcy, resumes ‘sharpened’ commercial EV business plan
Less than six months after a seemingly dooming bankruptcy filing, Volta Trucks has reemerged from the ashes, fresh with redemptive capital and a leaned-down business plan. The commercial EV startup can now resume its work in delivering its electric last-mile trucks to customers this year. Read more…
Ford delays electric three-row SUV with new EV pickup arriving in 2026
After EV sales picked up in the first quarter, Ford is scaling back as it delays plans to launch its new three-row electric SUV. Ford is pushing back EV production at its Oakville, Ontario, plant as it shifts to expand its hybrid lineup.. Read more…
Canoo spent twice its annual revenue on CEO’s private jets last year
EV startup Canoo paid $1.7 million for CEO Tony Aquila’s private jet bills, twice its total revenue last year. According to its earnings report released this week, Canoo lost $302 million in 2023 – but it’s apparently been champagne and caviar for its top executive. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Gocycle cargo e-bike, massive bike heist, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new cargo e-bike from Gocycle, a huge heist of over $1M in e-bikes, Harley’s new electric cruiser motorcycle, how e-scooters responded to the Taiwanese earthquake, and more. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: New batteries make 1300 mile range possible
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…
