Mercedes-Maybach announced it has partnered up with Space Perspective – a carbon neutral space travel experience company – in which the former’s EVs will eventually transport thousands of ticketed customers to and from their journeys beyond the sky. More…
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Over 1,000 Tesla Gigafactory Berlin workers reportedly join union effort
IG Metall, a powerful union in the German auto industry, claims it is gaining ground at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, with more workers joining the union’s effort. More…
Volkswagen is releasing an electric Transporter next year using Ford’s EV components
An electric version of Volkswagen’s iconic Transporter van will debut next year. For the first time, the Transport will not be based on the California camper but on a newly developed platform with Ford. More…
Juicebox Level 2 Tesla charger hits $479, Huffy folding e-bike $288, more
This Level 2 Tesla EV charger is now down to the best price of the year at $479. Only available through the end of the day, the savings carry over to . Plus, this Huffy Oslo Folding e-bike is a steal at just $288 and is complemented by a massive list of other e-bike discounts. More…
BMW ends ban on gasoline motorcycle sales in US that left electrics as only option
BMW Motorrad has lifted a temporary stop-sale for its entire gasoline motorcycle line in North America, which had resulted in the company only selling electric motorbikes. More…
Tesla shares 7 minutes of Cybertruck off-roading
Tesla has released a seven-minute livestream of two Cybertruck electric pickup trucks off-roading in Mexico. More…
Lucid delivers its first Air Sapphire EVs as Tesla Model S Plaid gains a new rival
The first customers are receiving their new Lucid Air Sapphire EVs as deliveries began this weekend. With over 1,200 hp, this luxury electric super-sports sedan is set to take on the best, including Tesla’s Model S Plaid. But it will cost you. More…
NIO completes 30 million global battery swaps, further proving the process’s viability
EV automaker NIO continues to be the only passenger vehicle manufacturer to demonstrate the true potential of battery swap stations. Earlier today, the company live streamed its 30 millionth battery swap, hitting a milestone for the nascent technology, but also providing further evidence of how quickly NIO’s battery swap process is catching on amongst EV drivers. More…
Early Tesla Cybertruck goes for $400,000 at auction
An early Tesla Cybertruck has sold for $400,000 at auction by the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles.. More…
We tested Waymo’s driverless taxi in the perfect chaos of Venice Beach weekend
Waymo’s completely driverless taxi is coming to Los Angeles, and will be open to the public starting this week. We got an advance ride in these self-driving electric cars and got a sense of what this level 4 system can do in one of the more chaotic driving situations in a city full of chaotic driving situations: a Santa Monica and Venice Beach weekend. More…
Tern HSD Gen 2 electric cargo bike: Double the bike, half the size [Video]
Tern continues to lead the electric cargo bike space with the upgraded HSD model. Able to carry an adult passenger, this pint-sized powerhouse is riddled with innovation. At just the right size, the HSD is fully capable of carrying a maximum gross vehicle weight of nearly 400 lbs, or daily driving tasks without the bulk. With accessories that make most anything possible, the HSD solidifies Tern as king of the cargo hill. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 8, 2023
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. More…
Tesla manages to greatly improve camera quality on its cars through software update
Tesla has managed to greatly improve its camera quality on its existing electric cars with HW3 through an over-the-air software update. More…
This half-submerged electric houseboat may be the best tiny home ever
Tiny homes are a fun way to live off-grid with minimal footprint, and houseboats have their own charm. But what happens when you combine them with a semi-submersible design? I guess you end up with the trifecta that we see here today. More…
Podcast: new cheaper Model Y, Tesla price cuts, EV delivery numbers
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 a new cheaper Tesla Model Y, further Tesla price cuts, and bunch of EV delivery numbers, and more. More…
UAW says GM will place all EV battery plants under union agreement
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain announced today that GM has “leapfrogged” other automakers in strike negotiations by agreeing to place all EV battery plant workers under the union’s national master agreement. More…
Audi is offering up to $20K off its sporty e-tron GT to rival Tesla’s Model S
Can the RS e-tron GT keep up with Tesla’s Model S Plaid? Audi is hoping so. The automaker is offering up to $20,000 off its high-performance e-tron GT as it looks to stay in the race. More…
Rad Power RadTrike now $600 off, SWFT BMX e-bike hits $500, Greenworks electric tools, more
A $600 discount is bringing a third wheel to your fall riding plans. Rad Power’s RadTrike mixes up the usual EV formula and is now down to the best price of the year at $1,899. It’s joined by SWFT’s BMX e-bike at just $500, as well as all of the other markdowns in our massive list of other e-bike discount. More…
Sunreef shows off gorgeous 80-foot solar electric luxury yacht ahead of US debut this month
Eco-responsible shipbuilder Sunreef Yachts had given the public its first glimpse of its new 80-foot solar electric yacht before it makes it US debut in Fort Lauderdale, Florida later this month. The 80 Sunreef Power Eco is a fully-electric luxury catamaran that could very well be one of the most advanced solar electric yachts built to date.. More…
Toyota designs electric Baby Lunar Cruiser inspired by the FJ Land Cruiser
The electric Baby Lunar Cruiser is “built to conquer rugged terrain on Earth and beyond,” Toyota claims. More…