Less than a month after sending its flagship 001 sedans on a ship overseas to Europe, ZEEKR is loading up its first batch of X SUVs to join them. When they arrive, ZEEKR will immediately begin selling the two passenger EVs models in two markets of Europe as part of a strategy that includes further global expansion. More…
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VinFast’s (VFS) EV deliveries grew over 400% in Q2, but there’s a caveat
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) announced Monday that EV deliveries rose over 400% in Q2 compared to the first three months of the year. However, the primary reason for the jump is due to sales to a related party. More…
Why more high-end bike companies are making budget-level electric bikes
An increasing number of premium bicycle companies have thrown their hat in the budget-minded electric bike ring lately, resulting in lower prices than ever before from major bike shop brands. So what’s behind this move. More…
Electric motorcycle startup Ryvid begins making first deliveries
The Ryvid Anthem has been one of the most hotly anticipated electric motorcycles of the last year. After first debuting just over a year ago, the company has now announced that the US-built electric motorcycles are ready to begin shipments. More…
ROAM introduces the Move all-electric shuttle bus, the first of its kind built entirely in Kenya
Kenyan electric mobility company ROAM is celebrating its latest milestone in Africa today, as it has launched its latest product – an all-electric shuttle bus called the Move. ROAM’s lineup of electric vehicles continues to grow as the innovative company continues to decarbonize the roads of Kenya and beyond. More…
Tesla announces it produced its 5 millionth electric car
Tesla has announced that it has produced its 5 millionth electric car this week – a milestone that many nayswyers thought impossible not so long ago. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 16, 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…
This awesome $3,000 electric battle tank from China can fit adult-sized riders
One of the best parts of scouring the depths of Alibaba is finding all of these fun-looking electric vehicles that no one seems to build in the West. And while this is normally an adventure in window-shopping, this week’s find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week really makes me want to own one of these electric battle tanks. More…
Tesla offers factory tours as new referral award
Tesla has added factory tours, a perk it used to offer to all owners long ago, as a new award in its owner referral program. More…
Musk wanted to use Tesla cameras to spy on drivers and win autopilot lawsuits
Elon Musk pushed to use Tesla’s internal driver monitoring camera to record video of drivers’ behavior, primarily for Tesla to use this video as evidence to defend itself from investigations in the event of a crash, according to Walter Isaacson’s new biography of the Tesla CEO. More…
4 reasons why the US’s offshore wind problems are temporary
The US offshore wind industry has had some significant problems lately – but here’s why that’s not going to stop the young sector in the long run. More…
BYD’s Yuan Plus EV hits major milestone with starting prices under $20,000
China’s largest EV maker, BYD, just hit a significant milestone with its 500,000th Yuan Plus EV model rolling off the assembly line Friday. More…
This is what the US clean energy manufacturing boom looks like IRL
Check out this cool new interactive map that shows where and how clean energy manufacturing is mushrooming across the US. More…
Tesla might have 2 million Cybertruck reservations, tally says
Tesla could be sitting on as many as 2 million Cybertruck reservations ahead of the production launch, according to a customer tally. More…
Chevy Equinox EV images leaked ahead of debut in China
New images of the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV were leaked in China, officially revealing the electric SUV in its production form. More…
Rad Power takes $250 off cargo e-bikes, electric mini water heater $162, more
A new cargo e-bike sale is now live from Rad Power discounting some of its more popular and capable EVs in the process. With $250 off select models, you’ll also be able to save on this 120V electric mini tank water heater at just $162. Not to mention this ongoing launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499. But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Jeep’s electric Recon will carry the spirit of the Wrangler in the EV era with almost 600 hp
One of the most highly anticipated off-road EVs, the Jeep Recon, is set to blaze its own trail. Inspired by the iconic Jeep Wrangler, the Recon will be a key piece as the American automaker transitions to an electric future. More…
NIO officially launches refreshed EC6 SUV starting under $50,000 – deliveries already underway
Days after promising an official launch of its refreshed EC6 SUV, NIO has shared all pertinent details, including new design features inside and out, as well as what it will cost consumers. Following today’s launch event in China, the EV is already rolling out to customers in an unprecedented launch strategy. More…
SkyDrive secures another large pre-order for its eVTOL passenger aircraft
Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive continues to line up customers for its passenger aircraft by the same name after a busy summer of progress. Today, the company has announced its latest pre-order – this time from South Korea, for up to 50 SKYDRIVE eVTOLs. More…
Rivian (RIVN) is outpacing other EV startups in registrations
Electric vehicle sales continue breaking records as automakers ramp production. Compared to other EV startups like Lucid (LCID) and VinFast (VFS), Rivian (RIVN) is outpacing the pack as registrations continue rising. More…
