Exactly two months after calling out Tesla directly while announcing a speedy performance version of its flagship 001, Chinese automaker ZEEKR is hinting at possible sales of the EV in Europe. The company already has two models making their way overseas and could soon add the third, according to an executive at the company. More…
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Is Rivian R1S the new Escalade? Convoy spotted with U2 exiting Vegas Sphere
Could Rivian’s electric SUV be the next Cadillac Escalade? A police-escorted convoy of Rivian R1S models was spotted leaving the Las Vegas Sphere after the band U2 played earlier this week.. More…
Giant Tesla Megapack project turns on to stabilize the grid
A giant new Tesla Megapack project with 300 MWh of energy capacity has come online in Australia to help stabilize the grid and make better use of renewable energy. More…
Why these electric cargo bikes are 10x faster than delivery vans in a city
Electric bicycles are quickly becoming a preferred method of transportation and delivery by courier companies in cities that are replacing traditional delivery vans. More…
Nissan’s Hyper Adventure sports EV concept can power your campsite
Designed as the ultimate expedition vehicle, Nissan’s Hyper Adventure EV concept can do it all. Its large battery enables long-range adventures with the ability to power up your campsite and gadgets on the go. More…
Tesla base models are now cheaper than the average new car in the US
Tesla’s base Model 3 and Model Y now have both cheaper starting prices than the average new car in the US. More…
This Japanese automaker just confirmed an electric pickup is coming, and it’s not Toyota
A new electric pickup truck is set to roll out from Japanese automaker Isuzu. Isuzu president Shinsuke Minami confirmed the news at an unveiling event in Thailand. More…
Kia shares how EV9 trims and pricing will break down ahead of start of reservations this month
Days after announcing a concrete date for the start of reservations in the US this month, Kia has followed up with even more pertinent details surrounding the EV9 SUV, including its trim levels and pricing. Here’s the latest. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 9, 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…
IKEA already runs electric trucks, so why is it launching green hydrogen trucks?
IKEA Austria has become the company’s first market in the world to use green hydrogen fuel cell trucks. More…
Watch Porsche test its first electric sports boat as orders open [Video]
The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air is a high-performance luxury electric boat like no other. Porsche presented its electric sports boat to the public, allowing test runs for the first time. More…
Best Prime Big Deal Days offers: e-bikes, portable power stations, more
Amazon’s fall Prime Big Deal Days savings event . As we do every time, the team at 9to5Toys will be working around the clock in order to highlight all of the best discounts. Ringing in all of the holiday shopping savings coming in the next few months, the savings start with Amazon and branch out to the likes of Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. More…
Here’s how US offshore wind could play out by 2050
US offshore wind could provide 133 gigawatts (GW) of power by 2050, but that potential is going to be impacted by a broad spectrum of factors, according to a new study. More…
Mercedes-Maybach EVs to transport passengers to and from paid carbon neutral trips to space
Mercedes-Maybach announced it has partnered up with Space Perspective – a carbon neutral space travel experience company – in which the former’s EVs will eventually transport thousands of ticketed customers to and from their journeys beyond the sky. More…
Over 1,000 Tesla Gigafactory Berlin workers reportedly join union effort
IG Metall, a powerful union in the German auto industry, claims it is gaining ground at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, with more workers joining the union’s effort. More…
Volkswagen is releasing an electric Transporter next year using Ford’s EV components
An electric version of Volkswagen’s iconic Transporter van will debut next year. For the first time, the Transport will not be based on the California camper but on a newly developed platform with Ford. More…
Juicebox Level 2 Tesla charger hits $479, Huffy folding e-bike $288, more
This Level 2 Tesla EV charger is now down to the best price of the year at $479. Only available through the end of the day, the savings carry over to . Plus, this Huffy Oslo Folding e-bike is a steal at just $288 and is complemented by a massive list of other e-bike discounts. More…
BMW ends ban on gasoline motorcycle sales in US that left electrics as only option
BMW Motorrad has lifted a temporary stop-sale for its entire gasoline motorcycle line in North America, which had resulted in the company only selling electric motorbikes. More…
Tesla shares 7 minutes of Cybertruck off-roading
Tesla has released a seven-minute livestream of two Cybertruck electric pickup trucks off-roading in Mexico. More…
Lucid delivers its first Air Sapphire EVs as Tesla Model S Plaid gains a new rival
The first customers are receiving their new Lucid Air Sapphire EVs as deliveries began this weekend. With over 1,200 hp, this luxury electric super-sports sedan is set to take on the best, including Tesla’s Model S Plaid. But it will cost you. More…
