Nearly a year after informing reservation holders it would be halting all production of its electric tonneau cover to complete a redesign, Rivian’s R1T configurator is hinting at its imminent return. There are certainly some conditions to consider, but it appears that the powered tonneau cover will be returning (relatively) soon. Here’s what we know. More…
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Polestar (PSNY) is launching a smartphone beside its first electric SUV in China
Up-and-coming EV maker Polestar (PSNY) is launching a smartphone in December as its first electric SUV, the Polestar 4, begins rolling out in China. More…
Wheel-E Podcast: 68 MPH e-unicycle, college e-bike bans, 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 college e-bike bans, new electric bikes from Specialized and Gazelle, sit-down with Super73, flying with an e-bike, and electric motorcycle that runs on tool batteries, and more. More…
Podcast: Electrek at IAA, Model 3 Highland in person, electric GTI 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 Electrek’s trip to IAA, seeing the Model 3 Highland in person, the electric GTI and more. More…
Kia gives a detailed look at the EV5 electric SUV interior and exterior in new video
Take a look at Kia’s newest electric SUV, the EV5, as the automaker takes you through a detailed tour of the interior and exterior in its latest video. More…
2024 Polestar 2 first drive: Dual motor shines on the road, but the single motor’s range is a big win
As Polestar will begin deliveries of the 2024 model year version of its flagship 2 sedan, we got the invite to Denver, Colorado, to not only test the sporty dual-motor but to also test the automaker’s new single-motor version, which includes rear-wheel drive. More…
Tesla is now charging $1,000 for its controversial yoke steering wheel
Tesla has increased the price of its yoke steering wheel to now $1,000, which is a big change from the feature being standard not long ago. More…
Tesla launches accessory so dumb, Elon Musk thought it wasn’t real
Tesla has launched a new accessory in partnership with Mcdonalds and it is so dumb that CEO Elon Musk didn’t believe it was real. More…
Gazelle Eclipse launched as new comfort-trekking electric bike with GPS theft-tracker
Royal Dutch Gazelle, the Netherlands-based bicycle manufacturer so acclaimed that the company has been granted Royal status by the Dutch monarchy, has just released its newest e-bike. The Gazelle Eclipse intends to set new standards for comfortable, accessible long range e-biking far outside of the city. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 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…
Final call to secure your 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV with this interior option
Your last chance to order the 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV with the Sky Cool Gray interior is coming up. General Motors is discontinuing the current generation, but you can still get your hands on one of the most affordable EVs in the US. More…
Here’s where the $154B investment and 188k jobs from Biden’s EV push are going
In recent years, automakers have announced new EV investments totaling $154 billion and creating 188,000 jobs, largely catalyzed by President Biden’s EV policies. A new map shows where it’s all happening in the US. More…
The world’s largest wind turbine set a new electricity generation record – during a typhoon
The world’s largest offshore wind turbine has set a new world record for electricity generation by an individual wind turbine… More…
Ford files for F-200 trademark – Is it a more powerful electric truck?
A new trademark filing under F-200 from Ford is fueling speculation that a more powerful electric truck than the F-150 Lightning is coming. More…
EGO outdoor electric tools start from $112, Labor Day e-bike sales from $799, more
Alongside all of the ongoing Labor Day e-bike sales, we have a fresh batch of offers on all things green. A collection of EGO outdoor electric tools now start from $112 to go alongside much of the same cordless form-factor in Greenworks’ electric leaf blower at $287. Just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E sales bounce back, becoming 2nd best-selling EV SUV behind Tesla’s Model Y
Sales of Ford’s Mustang Mach-E bounced back in August, rising 61% from last year. The Mach-E became the second-best-selling electric SUV in the US, behind Tesla’s Model Y. More…
BMW teases first look at its Neue Klasse electric SUV in video intro
After unveiling its Vision Neue Klass this week, BMW teased a first look at its upcoming electric SUV during a video presentation. More…
2024 VW ID.4 pairing greater range, HP with infotainment system upgrade
Volkswagen of America revealed today that the 2024 VW ID.4 electric compact SUV is getting a major upgrade for its 82 kWh battery models – here’s the lowdown. More…
CATL is bringing 700km range ShenXing LFP battery production to Europe, but what EVs will use them?
Mere weeks after first revealing details of its new fast-charging ShenXing LFP battery technology CATL has shared some insight to where and when production will begin. Soon, CATL intends to move ShenXing battery production to two separate territories in Europe, but is being less candid about what local automakers might soon be adapting the long range batteries into their EVs. More…
Lucid targets $50K EV ‘right in the heart of Tesla Model 3, Model Y territory’
EV maker Lucid Motors plans to take on Tesla’s top-selling Model Y and Model 3 models with an electric vehicle priced around $50,000. More…