The field of swappable batteries for electric motorbikes is booming, and Honda is trying to play catch up with its own design. The Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPPe:) is headed to Indonesia as the company makes a play for greater international market share. More…
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Quick Charge Podcast: August 26, 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 now trolls Toyota with Cybertruck wrapped to look like Tundra
Tesla appears to be continuing its trolling of pickup truck competitors with another Cybertruck wrapped to look like another pickup. This time, it looks to be a Toyota Tundra. More…
5th Wheel Thunder 1FT review: A budget friendly folding fat tire electric bike.
The Thunder 1FT from 5th Wheel is a $1,399 folding full suspension fat tire electric bike that claims it can… More…
Wheel-E Podcast: Right to repair e-bikes, 90% theft rate, bike-vans & 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 new moped-style e-bikes from Electra, e-bikes and the right to repair debate, e-bike vans coming to NYC, sustainable replacement for e-bike boxes, ordering e-bikes from Indiegogo and more. More…
This unbelievably cheap Chinese two-seater electric car goes 75 MPH
Most of the fun and oddly-shaped electric vehicles we’ve found for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column have been rather slow, urban style vehicles. That’s true whether its a tiger-shaped bus or a Cinderella carriage. But this super-cheap electric car somehow got an extra serving of power before it left the factory, helping it achieve highway speeds. More…
Ford is offering a new $3K discount and lease offers on the 2023 Mustang Mach-E
For those waiting to buy the 2023 Mustang Mach-E, now may be the time. Ford is offering a range of incentives and lease offers to get you in your new EV, including a discount of up to $3,000. More…
These accordion-like folding solar roofs will power EV charging stations
Dhp Technology makes folding solar roofs, and now they’re going to be built over 45 rest stops, where they’ll power EV charging stations. More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck getting close, Tesla Solar shift, Hummer EV Earthcruiser, and more
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 Tesla Cybertruck getting close, a shift in Tesla Solar strategy, Hummer EV Earthcruiser, and more. More…
Buick reveals new Velite 6 electric sedan in China for a surprisingly low price
Buick revealed the new Velite 6 electric sedan on Friday with up to 267 miles (430 km) CLTC range and a “surprisingly low” starting price of around $15,500 (112,800 yuan). More…
BirdBike e-bike sees $1,369 discount alongside EGO electric leaf blower combo at $249
Need a new e-bike? The oh-so popular BirdBike e-bike is now dropping to one of its lowest prices ever at $930. With $1,369 in savings attached, the deals today are also joined by the perfect electric tool upgrade for fall. This EGO Power+ electric string trimmer and blower combo is now on sale at $249 just in time for those falling leaves. We also have a massive list of e-bike discounts, too, if your EV needs are going to require something a bit different. More…
Watch Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with tap and go payment at work
A new video shows Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with a tap and go payment system at work for the first time. More…
Polestar taps Mobileye for ADAS tech to enable hands-free, eyes-off driving, beginning in the 4 EV
EV automaker Polestar and autonomous technology developer Mobileye have announced they are collaborating together to integrate the latter’s Chauffeur platform on the Polestar 4. As the new SUV coupe launches overseas, Mobileye looks to bring autonomous driving to the vehicle soon. More…
Rivian is sunsetting its least popular color paint option, and you can probably guess which
If you were waiting on a new Compass Yellow Rivian, I hate to break the news, but the EV maker is discontinuing the paint color option. More…
Wallbox and Kia team up to try and bring bidirectional charging capabilities to EV9 owners
EV charging and energy management developer Wallbox announced it is working with Kia America to try and bring viable bidirectional charging capabilities to the homes of EV9 owners. This process will begin with Wallbox’s Quasar 2 EV charger. More…
Tesla Supercharger network to become $10 to $20 billion a year business, says Wedbush
A Wedbush analyst is estimating that Tesla’s Supercharger network will become a $10 to $20 billion a year business by the end of the decade. More…
Kia EV5 officially unveiled, check out the new compact electric SUV
Kia officially unveiled its new compact electric SUV, the EV5, at the Chengdu Motor Show on Friday. The new EV5 is a family-friendly electric SUV influenced by the flagship EV9. Check out the official images below. More…
ZEEKR’s first shipment of 001 EV exports sets sail for Europe
Two months after opening pre-orders for its EVs in Europe, ZEEKR has begun exporting its 001 models from China to begin initial deliveries overseas. This milestone is part of an ambitious, multifaceted strategy from the Geely-owned subsidiary to make a name for itself in the global EV market. More…
Testing a 40 mph standing electric scooter: Nanrobot N6 review
For some electric scooter riders, modest speeds of 15-20 mph (24-40 km/h) are plenty. For others who want to travel on larger roads or cover farther distances on their scooter commutes, faster speeds are necessary. It’s those types of riders that Nanrobot had in mind when they rolled out their latest model, the Nanrobot N6. More…
Last call: Join us at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Sept. 5-10
We are heading back to Munich for the IAA Mobility show 2023, September 5-10, as both media sponsors and attendees. If you want to see the latest in automobiles and mobility firsthand as well as pre-Octoberfest Munich, you should pick up some tickets and join us. More…