Hyundai just released the IONIQ 5 N’s price just a couple weeks ago, and a California dealer has already marked the MSRP up on the automaker’s newest, most powerful EV by $20,000. Read more…
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GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant
General Motors (GM) is reportedly in talks with battery giant CATL to license its cheaper LFP battery tech. The plans could include a new joint North American plant to produce the new batteries. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) delivery estimates are all over the place
Tesla (TSLA) is about to finish its quarter, and it is a confusing one for Wall Street. Delivery estimates are all over the place. Read more…
BYD says EVs have entered the ‘knockout round’ with next-gen tech rolling out
Global EV leader BYD believes new energy vehicles, including EVs and PHEVs, have entered the “knockout round” with gas-powered cars. BYD plans to more than double its overseas sales this year, as it aims for one million in 2025.. Read more…
Watch out Tesla, smartphone builder Xiaomi’s SU7 EV offers 434 mile range for under $30k
Apple may have bailed on its plans to build its own EV, but a Chinese competitor has completed the feat, and on paper, it has the makings to be one helluva first entry into the segment. Today, Xiaomi officially launched its first-ever EV, the SU7 – decked out with advanced battery tech, lightning-fast charging, and a mouth-watering range – all for starting MSRPs that will turn some heads. Oh, the smartphone manufacturer released a new phone model to match the new EV as well. Read more…
Tesla starts using ‘Supervised Full Self-Driving’ language
Tesla and Elon Musk have started using the term “Supervised Full Self-Driving” when discussing their self-driving efforts. Read more…
Ample and ENEOS are bringing the first-ever EV battery swap stations to Japan
EV battery swap specialist Ample has announced it is bringing the first-ever modular swap stations to Japan with the help of partner ENEOS. The first Japanese swap stations will be erected in Kyoto and used by several local fleets. Read more…
HD Hyundai announces lithium phosphate battery pack for commercial trucks
HD Hyundai Infracore (HDI) is set to debut a new, 35 kWh lithium phosphate battery pack to power the next generation of electrified commercial equipment. Read more…
Americans love Tesla wall chargers – and charging at home – study
Charging at home is the most satisfying part of owning an EV, and Tesla’s wall-mounted charger is still the US favorite, according to a new study from J.D. Power. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: An autonomous EV that can drift
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
It’s electric! Metallica summer tour hits the road with Iveco electric power
Iconic rock band Metallica is going to “ride the lightning” (sorry) in more ways that one this summer as they use battery electric and hydrogen-powered trucks from Iveco throughout their European tour. Read more…
Porsche’s all-electric Boxster EV seen sporting production lights in new testing video
The fully electric Porsche Boxster is almost ready for its debut. Ahead of its official release, the Porsche Boxster EV was spotted wearing production headlights in a new testing video.. Read more…
Just in: The 2025 VW ID.7 electric sedan is coming to the US in two trims
The first all-electric VW ID.7, Volkswagen’s “flagship model,” will be offered in two trims in the US – here are the details.. Read more…
A huge new 1.2 GW offshore wind farm is headed to New England
Vineyard Offshore, which developed Vineyard Wind 1, has submitted a proposal for a 1.2 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm to three New England states. Read more…
Segway Max G2 e-scooter $300 off in today’s best Green Deals, EGO electric leaf blower, other EVs, more
We’re tracking a notable discount today on Segway’s Ninebot Max G2 electric scooter that, on top of being $300 off, stands out from the competition with Apple Find My integration for that extra peace of mind. Spring savings are also here to clearance out EGO’s Power+ 56V electric leaf blower at $153. This week also has tons of other deals on EVs of all varieies and so more. Read more…
Polestar 4 electric SUV unveiled in the US as Tesla Model Y rival, prices start at $56,300
A new luxury electric SUV is hitting the US market to take on Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Polestar revealed its second electric SUV, the Polestar 4, will have a starting price tag of $56,300 (including $1,400 destination fee) with up to 300 miles range. Read more…
Volvo makes its last diesel car and puts it in a museum
Swedish automaker Volvo has rolled out its last diesel-powered passenger vehicle, after a 45-year relationship with the powertrain and cranking out millions of oil-burning cars. Between 2012 and 2016, diesel accounted for half of the company’s global sales. But those days are over now as the company moves toward an all-electric future. Read more…
Caofen F-80 Review: Electric 8kW dual sport is street-legal and Sondors-priced
We got the chance to test ride a street-legal plus off-road electric motorcycle that comes at a reasonable price point, something of an albatross since the Sondors Metacycle went under.. Read more…
Hyundai reveals ambitious $50 billion investment to secure a top 3 spot in the EV market
Hyundai announced a massive $50 billion (68 trillion won) investment to secure its position as the auto market transitions to EVs. The Korean automaker will hire 80,000 people in Korea to help it become a top-three EV maker by 2030. Read more…
Ghost ride the whip! Geely shows off AI chassis performing fully-autonomous drifting [Video]
While many are still skeptical about the plausibility of 100% autonomous vehicles, Geely Auto is showing that its new AI digital chassis can not only safely operate on snow and ice without a driver but can also pull off fully autonomous drifting. See the EV in action in the video below. Read more…
