As Range Rover’s first EV gets closer to launch, the all-electric vehicle is already creating a buzz. According to the company, the new electric Range Rover has over 16,000 buyers on the waitlist. Read more…
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Home battery storage now costs 20% less for everyone in the UK – here’s why
The UK slashed value-added tax (VAT) to zero for folks installing battery storage in their homes from February 1, 2024. Read more…
It begins: Ethiopia set to become first country to ban internal combustion cars
Ethiopia spent nearly $6 billion to import fossil fuels last year — with more than half of that spending going to fuel vehicles. In response, Ethiopia’s Transport and Logistics Ministries have announced that automobiles cannot enter Ethiopia, unless they are electric. (!. Read more…
Here’s why US EV, hybrid sales rose year-over-year in 2023
EVs, PHEVs, and hybrids made up 16.3% of total light-duty vehicle (LDV) sales in the US in 2023 – Tesla’s price cuts were a big reason. Read more…
CTL partners with Orange EV to electrify its yard truck fleet
Commercial Trailer Leasing (CTL) recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with Orange EV to bring a fleet of zero-emission electric yard trucks to various terminals across the US. Read more…
Polestar stops accepting custom Polestar 2 orders because demand is too high
Polestar’s online configurator is no longer accepting new custom Polestar 2 orders, and Polestar says that the reason is because demand is too high for its best-selling vehicle. Read more…
Porsche’s upgraded Taycan EV boasts longer range and faster charging
In initial tests, the new Porsche Taycan showed impressive driving range of up to 365 miles (587 km). Although these were pre-series models, the upgraded EV drove over 100 miles more than the current model. Read more…
QuietKat Lynx e-bike $1,000 off, Jackery power stations from $359, snow blowers, more
Today’s deals are a cornucopia of special sales and savings opportunities, headlined by the QuietKat Lynx All-Terrain e-bike at $2,999, those $1,000 in savings are joined by a home energy backup sale from Jackery that has a selection of power stations and solar panels from $359. Then save on EGO Power+ electric snow blowers from $549. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
Tesla drops Model Y price in Canada, now access up to $12,000 rebate in Quebec
Tesla has dropped the price of the two base Model Y trims in Canada, which now means buyers of the popular Model Y AWD could get up to $12,000 in rebate in Quebec. Read more…
Tesla’s latest ‘million vehicle safety recall’ is about font sizes
Tesla is having to “recall” over 2 million vehicles, but again, the fix is just a software update and this time, it’s about font sizes. Seriously. Read more…
Hyundai is launching an electric van as its first export model based on its new EV platform
Hyundai announced a new deal with Iveco Group to supply an all-electric van based on its global eLCV platform. The Iveco-badged electric van will be Hyundai’s first export to use its new EV platform. Read more…
Dope or nope? A custom truck builder is modding up Rivians with lift kits, Kevlar paint, and roll cages [Video]
If you’ve been inside a Rivian R1T or R1S, you could argue they’re pretty well equipped to handle off-road terrain and are already reasonably customizable with add-ons. However, a custom truck specialist in Florida has reimagined the Rivian pickup for “Apocalyptic” level performance with an entirely customized exterior complete with LED lights, a roll cage, and even Kevlar paint.. Read more…
Breaking: Electric motorcycle company CAKE quietly files for bankruptcy
CAKE, the Swedish electric motorcycle maker known for its eye-catching designs, is reportedly filing for bankruptcy after failing to raise enough funding to keep operations afloat. Read more…
Italy’s hard-right government may buy a stake in Stellantis
Stellantis has been at odds with the Italian government for its lack of support in EV adoption and not backing home-grown brands Fiat and Alfa Romeo. But now Italy says it is open to buying a stake in Stellantis, Reuters reports, using the same model France uses for its beloved Renault. Read more…
Vonmercier is the electric sportscar hovercraft that will have you saying, “Ok, but why?”
Hovercrafts are the platypus of the transportation world, borrowing parts and principles from wildly divergent sources and mashing them together into something that physically functions but rarely looks very attractive. Vonmercier seems to be trying to change all that with a new electric hovercraft design that heavily embraces the world of sleeky, sexy sportscars. Say hello to the Vonmercier Arosa EV hovercraft. Read more…
BYD EV sales grew nearly 50% in January as exports reached a new high
After topping Tesla in the final three months of 2023, BYD is starting the year off strong with EV sales rising another 50% in January.. Read more…
Majority of dealers complain US is bringing them too fast into the EV future
A strong majority of car dealers complain the US government’s strategy is bringing them too fast into the electric vehicle future. Read more…
Meet the all-electric MWM Spartan 2.0 that looks just like a G Wagon but is half the cost
The new all-electric MWM Spartan EV 2.0 looks just like the Mercedes-Benz G Wagon, but it’s less than half the cost. Czech startup MW Motors launched the EV off-roader as the UK’s first electric 4×4.. Read more…
This off-grid island will switch from diesel to tidal energy [video]
The UK’s Inyanga Marine Energy Group is going to build Southeast Asia’s first tidal energy plant, which will power an off-grid island. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 1, 2024
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…
