The all-electric Porsche Macan is almost here. Ahead of deliveries later this year, the Porsche Macan EV was spotted in the US rolling down palm tree-filled streets. Check out the video below. Read more…
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Tesla is testing Supercharging at over 300 kW
Tesla is currently testing the potential for its current Supercharging V4 (with V3 cabinets) to charge at over 300 k. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) beats Q2 revenue estimates with another $1.5 billion injection from Saudi PIF
Lucid Motors (LCID) topped Wall Street’s Q2 revenue estimates Monday after announcing another $1.5 billion investment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Read more…
Forge Battery says its 21700 EV batteries fast charge in 10 minutes
Forge Battery is now shipping its prototype 21700 cylindrical Li-ion battery cells with a confirmed specific energy of 300 Wh/kg. Read more…
Cybertruck frame failure, women have worries, and China makes progress
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we talk about Whistlin’ Diesel snapping a Cybertruck’s gigacast frame, whether or not women worry too much about EV charging, and the progress being made by Tesla rivals in China. Read more…
Lexus will spearhead Toyota’s EV strategy with new ‘ajimigaki’ approach
Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand will play a key role in the Japanese automaker’s EV plans. After opening its new global headquarters, Lexus is embracing an “ajimigaki” strategy to revamp the luxury brand. Read more…
Jackery 3-day sale takes $1,700 off power stations, Segway EVs up to 46% off, VEVOR upgraded level 2 EV charger $187, more
We’ve got a mixed bag of EV-focused Green Deals for you today, starting off with Jackery’s latest 3-day Member sale (membership is free and easy) that is taking up to $1,700 off a selection of power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories – all starting from $90. It is joined by Segway’s Ninebot E22 Electric KickScooter that comes with an add-on seat for $360, as well as a few more of the brand’s popular e-scooter models that are also seeing discounts. Bringing up the rear for today’s deals is VEVOR’s newly upgraded Level 2 40A portable EV charger at $187. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – including severe price drops across the entire board of Hover-1’s Altai Pro R500 and R750 e-bikes and Samsung dropping the price on its Bespoke All-in-One Smart Electric Washer and Ventless Dryer bundle with free services and a Jet 60 stick vaccum.. Read more…
CATL is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in eVTOL developer AutoFlight
Prominent eVTOL developer AutoFlight has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with battery behemoth CATL in which the latter will invest hundreds of millions to support the former’s arial technology development. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) to release critical Q2 earnings: Here’s what to expect
It’s EV earnings season again, and Rivian (RIVN) is set to release critical Q2 2024 earnings on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after the bell. Rivian has been aggressively cutting costs in an effort to achieve a gross profit by the end of the year. Here’s what to expect from its second quarter report. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck: driver dies in first fatal crash
A Tesla Cybertruck driver died in what is believed to be the first reported fatal crash in the electric pickup truck that has yet to be third-party crash tested. Read more…
BYD shows off upgraded Seal EV interior to keep pace with Tesla’s Model 3
As the global EV market heats up, market leaders look to stay ahead of the competition. Tesla and BYD are launching upgraded versions of their electric sedans to fend off incoming rivals. After Tesla launched the Model 3 Highland refresh, it’s now BYD’s turn. In its latest images, BYD gave us our first look at the upgraded Seal EV interior. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 6 refresh spotted with sleek new design upgrades [Video]
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 refresh has officially been spotted out in the wild. Hyundai’s electric fastback is getting a facelift, and from the first look, the design upgrades look like a major improvement. Check it out in the video below. Read more…
The real story behind EV charger-reported uptime vs. actual uptime
A new study did a deep dive into EV charger-reported uptime vs. actual uptime, how charger reliability varies, and how to improve it – here’s what was found. Read more…
EUNORAU META 2024 electric bike review: Are 24″ wheels the sweet spot?
I recently had the chance to check out the Meta 2024 electric bike, which fits the bill for what many people are searching for in a hybrid-style commuter electric bike. So could this be the ride you’re looking for? Let’s find out. Read more…
Ford’s EV sales continued climbing in July, but SUVs dampened US growth
Although Ford’s EV sales rose by double-digits in July, fewer SUV sales led to lower US growth. Ford’s vehicle sales fell flat as new, updated models hit the market. Read more…
Podcast: Model Y refresh leak, Tesla FSD data, Audi A6 e-tron, and more
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 the Model Y refresh leak, Tesla FSD data, Audi A6 e-tron, and more. Read more…
Ford reboots UAW Discount for 2025 F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E models
This month, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E gained a new United Auto Workers (UAW) discount. Ford reintroduced the discount on new EV purchases, which can be stacked with other savings offers. Read more…
Review: The CLIP e-bike conversion kit refreshes century-old tech into a new modern design
The world (and life) moves fast and we humans can only do enough in our lives to keep up with it as best we can. One growing aspect that many are trying to find solutions to in the modern world is how to get to all our daily appointments – work, school, social events – in the most affordable and environmentally conscious way. While EVs are certainly the best current answer to the growing questions, they can often fall outside of reach for many due to costs. Solution: conversion kits, like the CLIP, which boasts the title of “the world’s first & only plug-and-play e-bike upgrade.” While many existing kits fall into the category of mountable hub motors, this device, on the other hand, uses inventive new ideas by building upon decades-old technology. That’s why I was absolutely giddy when I was first approached to test out the CLIP and visit the office here in NYC. You can continue reading below to get my hands-on impressions of this ingenious new device – and be sure to check out the short video of my ride too. Read more…
Tesla sues EV charging accessory aimed at preventing carjacking
Tesla is suing a company producing an EV charging accessory aimed at preventing carjacking because it believes it is making Tesla’s charging experience dangerous. Read more…
Rivian CEO says R2 is ‘worlds different’ than the Tesla Model Y, R3 is one-of-a-kind
Rivian’s next-gen EV is drawing comparisons to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. However, according to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, its upcoming R2 will be “worlds different” than the Tesla Model Y. Its R3 will be even more unique, with few like it on the market. Read more…

