
Tesla has started to roll out Apple Shortcuts integration in a new mobile app update to help automate and use Siri for vehicle controls. More…
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This hilarious electric Chinese knock-off of a Mercedes G-Class SUV is suspiciously cheap

If you want a real Mercedes G-Wagon to show everyone that you’ve got more money than time spent off-road, go for it. But if you have neither money nor time off-road, then I’ve got a quirky little alternative for you. Behold, the Chinese electric knock-off of a G-Wagon. More…
Rad Power Bikes reaches 600,000 e-bikes sold, launches giveaway

If you’ve only ever heard of one electric bike brand in the US, it’s probably Rad Power Bikes. There are more Rads on American roads than any other e-bike out there. And now the company is announcing a major new milestone: hitting 600,000 e-bikes sold. More…
Honda confirms it will adopt Tesla’s NACS, driven by GM’s adoption

Honda has confirmed that its and Acura’s vehicles in North America will adopt NACS, a charging connector designed by Tesla’s NACS. More…
Rimac Nevera sets new record at Nürburgring, celebrates with a limited run ‘Time Attack’ version [Video]

The team at Rimac Automobili continues to showcase why its all-electric Nevera hypercar is the fastest production EV on the planet – garnering the latest lap record at the world-renowned Nürburgring track. To celebrate the feat, Rimac has unveiled a limited-edition “Time Attack” version of the Nevera you can see below alongside a video of the record-setting lap. More…
A $55/month Tesla Powerwall lease program in Vermont just got a lot bigger

The Vermont Public Utility Commission just uncapped Green Mountain Power’s Tesla Powerwall lease program, making it now available to 270,000+ customers. More…
Lamborghini officially reveals the commanding Lanzador EV, its first 100% electric vehicle

After images leaked of the Lamborghini Lanzador EV Thursday, the Italian sports car maker finally unleashed the beast at Monterey Car Week. Lamborghini’s first electric car is a high-riding 2+2 GT with a bold stance. More…
Rivian’s latest patent filing hints at possible new Camp Kitchen design

Loyal sleuths on the Rivian forums have pointed out the American EV automaker’s latest patent filing for a “modular kitchen mounting apparatus.” Could this be the next iteration of Rivian’s defunct Camp Kitchen? If it gets made, it’s definitely not going in the gear tunnel. More…
We now have pricing for the Meyers Manx 2.0 EV, and it’s not cheap

Meyers held an event at Pebble Beach to announce its new Resorter NEV, a lower-speed version of its upcoming Manx 2.0 electric dune buggy, and at it we learned pricing for the 2.0 EV, and it’s a lot higher than we had hoped. More…
XPeng stock slips after Q2 record loss, yet its Tesla Model Y rival EV is boosting sales

Chinese EV maker XPeng Motors (XPEV) released its second-quarter earnings Friday, showing a rebound in revenue but record losses. Meanwhile, the recently launched XPeng G6, viewed as a Tesla Model Y rival, is already “turbocharging” sales growth. More…
XPeng stock slips after Q2 record loss, yet its Tesla Model Y rival EV is boosting sales

Chinese EV maker XPeng Motors (XPEV) released its second-quarter earnings Friday, showing a rebound in revenue but record losses. Meanwhile, the recently launched XPeng G6, viewed as a Tesla Model Y rival, is already “turbocharging” sales growth. More…
How US EV investments have rocketed in a year – in numbers

Manufacturers have invested billions in US EV and EV battery factories in the last year – here’s how it breaks down. More…
Kia unveils limited-edition forest green EV6 with 320 hp, GT-Line elements

Kia unveiled a special limited-edition EV6 Friday at The Quail during Monterey Car Week Friday. The new dual-motor electric model features 320 horsepower and elements from the Wind and GT-Line. More…
Meyers Manx reimagines its dune buggy as an all-electric neighborhood EV for any terrain

Veteran dune buggy manufacturer Meyers Manx has debuted a new all-electric spin on the vehicle that put its name on the map. During Monterey Car Week, the company introduced the Resorter – a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) designed for fun local trips with the entire family. More…
Dual-motor Apollo Rover launched as ‘future of urban mobility’

Canadian electric scooter maker Apollo says its new Rover, just launched today, is the “future of urban mobility.” And considering the company is known for making innovative models that have helped push the industry into that future, it may be worth a second look. More…
Dual-motor Apollo Rover launched as ‘future of urban mobility’

Canadian electric scooter maker Apollo says its new Rover, just launched today, is the “future of urban mobility.” And considering the company is known for making innovative models that have helped push the industry into that future, it may be worth a second look. More…
Here’s our first look at Lamborghini’s all-electric vehicle, the Lanzador EV

Ahead of its official debut later today at Monterey Car Week, images of Lamborghini’s first 100% electric vehicle leaked online. From what’s shown, the Lamborghini Lanzador EV will help bring the sports car brand into the electric era as a sleek 2×2.. More…
Here’s our first look at Lamborghini’s all-electric vehicle, the Lanzador EV

Ahead of its official debut later today at Monterey Car Week, images of Lamborghini’s first 100% electric vehicle leaked online. From what’s shown, the Lamborghini Lanzador EV will help bring the sports car brand into the electric era as a sleek 2×2.. More…
Tesla Megapack deliveries slip all the way to 2025 despite production ramp

Tesla Megapack’s delivery timeline for new orders has slipped all the way to Q2 2025 despite the company ramping up production significantly with the new factory. More…
Podcast: new software-locked Tesla Model S/X, univeral charger, Acura ZDX, 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, Seth is on vacation and it’s just me, Fred, so we are going to discuss EV news as usual, but we are also going to make the episode more interactive by taking more questions from you, the audience. More…

