For the first time, Volkswagen announced it aims to start producing its most affordable ID.1 electric car, starting at 20,000 euros ($21,700), in 2027. The $20K Volkswagen ID.1 will offer “affordable electric mobility for everyone,” VW brand leader Thomas Shafer said Thursday.. Read more…
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Save $440 on Lectric’s new ONE e-bike in today’s best deals, ALLPOWERS spring sale, more
Headlining today’s green deals is a pre-order discount on the new Lectric ONE e-bike for $1,999, which also comes with $220 in free gear as well. It is joined by ALLPOWERS’ spring sale that is taking up to 45% off a large selection of power stations, bundles, and accessories, as well as the one-day sale on the WORX 20V 5-inch Cordless Pruning Saw at a new $100 low. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) delivery estimates are plunging as growth story dissipates
Analysts are releasing a wave of delivery estimate downgrades for Tesla as the automaker’s growth story is dissipating – at least for the next few years. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia recall 170,000 EVs in Korea over software glitch, is the US next?
Hyundai and Kia will recall around 170,000 EVs in Korea, the largest since they launched. The recall is over a software issue impacting Hyundai’s IONIQ, Genesis, and Kia EVs. Meanwhile, there’s an open NHTSA investigation in the US. Read more…
Engwe E26 review: Testing out a budget-level 1,000W electric bike
I’ve tested several Engwe electric bikes by now, and each time I’ve come away with a solid feeling. The Engwe E26 continues that trend with a fairly priced ($1,199) electric bike that comes with a surprising amount of nice features for the price. Read more…
Quick Charge Daily Pod: Polestar 3 variants, new EV Caddy, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
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Volkswagen unveils sleek ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer with added power and sporty design
In a double global debut, Volkswagen introduced the new ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer as it expands its range of sporty EVs.. Read more…
After shock reveal of R3, Rivian is going big again with next EV
Upstart electric vehicle brand Rivian is extending its reach into the commercial vehicle market, entering into a new partnership with JBPCO. Read more…
The British military just bought these off-grid solar EV chargers
The British military has placed a $1 million order for San Diego-based Beam Global’s (Nasdaq: BEEM) off-grid solar EV chargers. Read more…
Fisker has reportedly hired bankruptcy consultants
Fisker has reportedly hired “restructuring advisers to assist with a possible bankruptcy filing,” according to the Wall Street Journal. Read more…
BMW Charging adds Shell charger access for EV drivers in North America
BMW Charging has just launched in North America as an additional EV charger network powered by Shell Recharge. The newly expanded network gives BMW EV drivers access to over 100,000 chargers across the continent, easily accessible from the vehicle itself or an app. Read more…
Nissan and Honda may team up to slash EV prices and take on Chinese automakers like BYD
Nissan and Honda are considering teaming up to introduce more affordable EVs to compete with Chinese automakers like BYD. The partnership could include a new EV platform. Read more…
This commuter e-bike is now $999 (Save $300), ALLPOWERS power station hits $409, more
We have a bunch of returning green deals today, headlined by Denago’s limited-time spring sale that drops the City 1 High-Step Commuter e-bike to $999. It is joined by the ALLPOWERS R1500 Portable Power Station, which has fallen to a new $409 low, as well as a one-day discount on the perfect electric tool bundle for spring from Greenworks at $600. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Rivian’s R2 will have a heat pump to help efficiency in winter
Rivian’s newly-unveiled R2 will make use of a heat pump to help with efficiency in cold weather, which should be a boon to those in the Northern parts of North America, and in Europe. Read more…
Cadillac teases new Opulent Velocity performance EV concept, is it too little too late?
Cadillac gave a sneak peek of “the future of electric performance,” teasing its new Opulent Velocity EV concept. But with GM falling behind in the EV market, is a concept enough at this point. Read more…
BYD reveals cheaper e2 electric crossover starting under $13,000 to undercut ICE cars
BYD is launching another lower-priced electric model. The Chinese automaker introduced the new BYD e2 Honor Edition, starting under $13,000, in its latest move to steal market share from gas-powered cars. Read more…
What a ‘real world’ hydrogen pickup looks like and why it should end the conversation
This hydrogen-powered GM commercial truck offers 300 miles of range and “generates enough electricity to power 250 typical American homes” (for a few minutes?). Just not at the same time.. Read more…
Incoming 2025 Polestar 3 gains additional variants and now starts at a lower price
Just ahead of first deliveries in the US later this year, Polestar has introduced two additional variants of the 2025 Polestar 3 SUV, including a new base-level dual motor version that starts at a price of $73,400. Other updates include add-on packages that are now standard and eligibility for lease incentives. Read more…
The US Southeast is getting its first EV battery supply chain project
Japan’s UBE Corporation will build an EV battery chemicals factory in Louisiana to set up a US EV battery supply chain – and compete with China. Read more…
