
Plans to turn the Eastern Seaboard’s I-95 into a medium- and heavy-duty electric truck charging corridor have officially kicked off. More…
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RAM 1500 REV battery could cost as much as a whole Toyota Prius

According to data put together by Visual Capitalist, the cost of replacing your next-gen RAM 1500 REV’s battery could exceed $25,000 in components alone. Based on information from Benchmark Minerals Intelligence, VC put together a cost estimate comparison of various EV batteries. The RAM 1500 REV’s massive top-tier 229kWh pack was the most expensive by a considerable margin, at $25,853 — within spitting distance of a brand-new Prius ($27,650). As Snoop Dogg so eloquently put it: Pay the cost to be the boss. More…
NIO finds early success with solid-state batteries, files to expand the tech to 11 more EVs

Less than six months after filing with the Chinese government to add solid-state batteries to three of its EV models, NIO has just filed to include the potentially game-changing technology to 11 more. With dozens of EVs powered by the lighter, safer, and more energy-dense cells, the automotive landscape overseas could soon look very different in that drivers can go further and charge faster. More…
Volvo EM90 images leaked online, revealing brand’s first electric minivan in full

The first images of Volvo’s EM90 electric minivan have emerged online ahead of its official debut next month. From the first look, this Volvo looks like nothing the brand has launched so far.. More…
Torque sensors vs. cadence sensors for electric bikes: Which one is right for you?

In the booming world of electric bikes, there’s an ongoing debate – torque sensors or cadence sensors? If you’re new to the scene or even a seasoned e-bike enthusiast, understanding the difference between the two can help optimize your riding experience and bang-for-your-buck. Let’s dive into the mechanics and merits of each to help you make an informed decision. More…
Toyota’s FT-3e EV concept displays your charge level on the side of the car

The Toyota FT-3e looks to be the first “ground up” electric SUV concept from the infamously EV-hesitant automaker, and we’re getting a very limited look at it based on some early Japan Mobility Show teasers today. No technical or performance information is being published at this time. More…
Is Toyota teasing us with an electrified Supra

While the FT-Se concept won’t be fully revealed for another week or two, it’s hard not to be excited about what’s coming. The Gazoo Racing (GR)-badged concept car seems to have some serious Supra design DNA based on two early shots Toyota has shared. Spoilers (well, spoiler) ahead. More…
Want a low-cost electric boat? These are the most affordable options out there

Electric boating certainly isn’t new, but for a long time it has remained outside the constraints of most recreational boaters’ wallets. Get ready though, as a new wave of innovation is seeing several new low-cost electric boats starting to enter the US market. Here’s a collection of some of the most interesting and affordable electric boats for rest of us. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 14, 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…
Forget ice cream trucks and check out this electric ice cream Vespa scooter instead

Ice cream trucks evoke a certain nostalgia that is difficult to replicate. But at a time when large combustion engine trucks are being replaced left and right, what is to come of cold confection slinging vehicles? Perhaps they can be replaced by this Vespa-looking ice cream scooter instead. More…
Ford’s F-150 Lightning Michigan EV plant is losing a shift

Ford’s Lightning production woes may have hit another hurdle. The automaker revealed plans Friday to temporarily trim one of three shifts at its Rouge EV plant in Michigan, where the F-150 Lightning is built. More…
California is about to go next-level with electric school buses

California governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed legislation that mandates all new school buses in the state to be electric starting in 2035. More…
Aventon’s new Soltera.2 e-bike sees first discount at $200 off, UGREEN power station, more

The first discount on Aventon’s new Soltera.2 e-bike is here. This is Electrek favorite is now $200 off, landing at a new $1,199 low. It’s joined by much of the same first-time savings on the just-released , as well as a chance to save on Jetson Bolt folding e-bike is just $298. More…
Podcast: Tesla goes into wrap business, 4680 cell update, new Kia, BMW, 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 going into the car wrap business, a 4680 battery cell update, new Kia and BMW EVs being unveiled, and more. More…
Kia takes a page from Ford and Rivian as it moves toward purpose-built EVs

Kia is following in the footsteps of Ford, GM, and Rivian as it prepares to “be reborn as a central brand.” With plans to build a second factory for purpose-built EVs, Kia aims to take advantage of the growing need for PBVs.. More…
BYD electric pickup truck patent leaked, revealing new EV expected by the end of 2023

A new electric pickup truck is expected to hit the streets by the end of the year. A leaked patent Friday reveals BYD’s electric truck design as the automaker continues its dominant expansion.. More…
Tesla Cybertruck width revealed

Someone found a Tesla Cybertruck release candidate and pulled out a measuring tape to figure out the actual width of the electric pickup ahead of the official spec and dimension release. More…
The US’s oldest solar factory filed for bankruptcy in 2017 – but now it’s back

Suniva, once the US’s oldest and largest solar cell maker, has been dormant for six years, but now it’s going to reopen its Georgia factory. More…
Watch Mercedes-Benz crash two electric vehicles together to prove their EVs are safe

As the first car maker to do so publicly, Mercedes-Benz held a real-life crash test between two EVs head-on. Mercedes simulated a real-life scenario, sending an EQA model into an EQS SUV at speeds of over 34 mph (56 km/h). More…
Opinion: We need more EVs with really weird wheels

This week, Kia unveiled a tranche of new EV concept cars, and the common element among them that stood out to me? These cars have some really weird wheels. And I mean that in a good way. More…

