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…
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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…
EV tax credit changes mean low-income buyers can soon get full $7,500
The IRS released new guidance on the EV tax credit today, and the changes mean that starting next year, low- and middle-income buyers will be able to get the full $7,500 credit even if they don’t have enough tax liability. More…
A truckload of Tesla Model Ys caught fire in Turkey
A truckload of Tesla Model Ys caught fire in Turkey, and the truck driver claims that the fire originated from one of the electric vehicles. More…
Kia EV9 reservations are opening in the US this month, here’s what to expect
Kia is opening reservations for its eagerly awaited flagship EV9 electric SUV in the US on October 16th. The EV9 is expected to attract significant interest as Kia’s first three-row electric SUV. More…
Tesla’s ‘money-printing’ lithium refinery to come online sooner than anticipated
Tesla’s lithium refinery, which CEO Elon Musk called a “money-printing machine,” is now expected to come online sooner than anticipated. More…
Wheel-E Podcast: Interview with Erik Buell, REI’s new e-bike, Scooterson & 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 e-bikes outselling pedal bikes, REI’s new eMTB, Onewheel’s totall recall, Zero’s price reduction on electric motorcycles, and more. More…
Tesla prices keep dropping, Model 3 & Y now at lowest prices ever
Tesla prices have been falling all year, and today we’ve got another price cut to report on most trims of Tesla’s most popular models, leaving the Model 3 at the lowest price it’s ever been. More…
VW ID.4 sales see a record quarter, but giddyup already
Sales of Chattanooga, Tennessee-built VW ID.4s rose more than 60% in Q3 year-over-year – but it’s nowhere near its 2023 target. More…
VinFast (VFS) is trending again as third-quarter EV deliveries rise, but questions loom
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) reported rising Q3 revenue, EV deliveries, and vehicle sales on Thursday. However, most of the growth is due to sales to a related company. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 5, 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…
GM kicks off European EV campaign with $90,000 Cadillac Lyriq, more models coming
General Motors is gearing up to reenter Europe with a new EV offensive. To spearhead the campaign, GM announced Thursday it’s taking orders for the Cadillac Lyriq in Switzerland. More…
First Rivian R1T Max Pack EVs with 410 miles of range reach customers
The first customers are receiving their Rivian R1T electric pickups with the Max Pack battery offering the longest range for an electric pickup on the market.. More…
REGENT’s AAM seaglider attracts $60 million in Series A funding
Sustainable next-generation aircraft developer REGENT has taken another major step toward the manufacturing and marketing of its all-electric seagliders for advanced air mobility (AAM) services by securing $60 million in Series A Round funding round. More…
Tesla wants gov to deploy infrastructure at Giga Mexico site, possible holdup
Tesla and the Nuevo León state government are still negotiating for the latter to deploy infrastructure at the Gigafactory Mexico site, which could possibly explain the holdup in starting construction. More…
Here’s why Rivian (RIVN) stock is plummeting today
EV maker Rivian’s stock is plummeting Thursday after revealing plans to issue $1.5 billion in convertible debt. In connection with the offering, Rivian also released preliminary third-quarter revenue. More…
