
Tesla has updated its Model Y Long Range in Canada to a Chinese import. It, unfortunately, comes with less range and the same price. More…
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VW reveals three-row ID. Buzz for North America, sales start 2024

VW has revealed the much-anticipated North American version of its ID. Buzz electric microbus, with an extra row of seats and starting deliveries next year. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 1, 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…
Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, Jaguar become distinct brands in JLR’s EV shift

Jaguar Land Rover, or JLR as it’s now known, is breaking into four sub-brands as part of its new corporate identity. Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar will become their own distinct brands as the automaker moves toward an electric future with a new logo. More…
China EV sales: BYD sets new May record while NIO slips ahead of ET5 Touring launch

Recovering demand in China’s booming EV market led to all major EV builders seeing a rise in sales over the last month. Although NIO was the exception, the EV startup began delivering its second-generation ES6 and is launching a new midsize electric tourer this month. More…
Huffy eBikes go on deep discount starting at $425 or less in New Green Deals

Huffy today has their huge “shed” sale on eBikes (and acoustic bikes too) knocking as much as 66% off the prices of some of their popular eBikes which come with free shipping over $49. Huffy bikes and batteries are UL 2849 standard listed so there’s reduced fire risk, too. To sweeten the pot, students can knock another 30% off the price making the starting price under $300(!!. More…
Kia Niro EVs join the Teslas in Revel’s all-electric rideshare fleet

Blossoming electric rideshare fleet Revel announced it is adding a group of Kia Niro EVs to its existing fleet of Tesla Model Ys and Model 3s. The new addition adds variety to the Revel fleet, which is now approaching 300 EVs in operation throughout New York City. More…
Fiat teases adorable, all-electric Topolino designed to ‘bring a smile’ to city drivers

Italian automaker Fiat is teasing what it calls “the cutest way to electrify cities.” Today, the company revealed the name and first image of its upcoming all-electric quadricycle – the Fiat Topolino. Have a look – do you think it captures Fiat’s “dolce vita” Italian spirit. More…
A new all-electric Stellantis SUV is coming to streets in 2025

Stellantis is launching a new all-electric compact SUV in 2025. The automaker revealed it would invest 160 million euros ($171.8 million) to build the new EV at its Rennes plant in France on Thursday.. More…
Fisker Ocean Extreme gets 360 mile EPA range ahead of US deliveries expected this month

Reservation holders who have been waiting patiently for Fisker Ocean deliveries to begin here in the states may see the new SUV in their driveways as early as this month… as long as they sprang for one of the top tier trims. Fisker is reporting that the Ocean Extreme SUV has been certified for US sales by the EPA and garnered a 360 mile estimated range. Not bad. More…
J+ BOOSTER 2 Home/Travel EV Charger Review [Video]

Zürich Switzerland-based Juice Technology AG aims to simplify home and travel charging with the Juice Booster 2, a level 1 and 2 portable charger that is tough as nails. We use it on our own EVs to find out how it fares. More…
Mechanical vs hydraulic disc brakes on electric bikes: The pros and cons of each

Electric bicycles are a popular means of transportation that combine the advantages of traditional bikes with the benefits of modern technology to provide a gentle (or sometimes powerful) boost to the rider. As e-bikes continue to gain traction and increase in popularity, one crucial element for new and experienced riders alike to consider is the braking system. It’s hard to imagine a more critical piece of safety equipment on a bicycle, and the need for reliable and efficient braking becomes even more important when dealing with the increased speeds and weights typical of e-bikes. More…
Ford launches flexible Mustang Mach-E leases through Uber

Ford is partnering with Uber to offer flexible, no-commitment Mustang Mach-E leases for rideshare drivers. The first-of-its-kind agreement is designed to promote EVs while cutting emissions in cities. More…
Tesla appears to be liquidating Model 3 ahead of refresh launch

Tesla has increased discounts on Model 3 inventory vehicles in what appears to be an attempt to liquidate the Model 3 ahead of the refresh launch. More…
Polestar 2’s latest OTA update adds YouTube, plus upgrades to Range Assist and Apple CarPlay

This morning, Polestar began rolling out over-the-air software update P2.9 to Polestar 2 drivers around the globe. The update features the addition of YouTube integration, plus enhancements to both Range Assist and Apple CarPlay functions. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 31, 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…
Here’s what would happen if the US federal fleet was 100% electric

Electrifying the entire US federal fleet would save $6 billion over 15 years, according to a report from global research and analytics firm ICF Climate Center. More…
Book your seat for SAS’s first all-electric flight, the next chapter in aviation

If you ever wanted to be a part of history, now may be your chance. Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, as it’s better known, is opening reservations for its first-ever all-electric commercial flight. More…
Genesis brings facial recognition and other cool new features to its EVs

Luxury automaker Genesis is rolling out new features for EV owners, including the world’s first facial recognition technology for its all-electric GV60 electric SUV. More…
Tesla is rumored to show new Model 3 on Thursday

Tesla is rumored to debut its new Model 3 design refresh on Thursday, according to Bloomberg. However, I’d take the report with a grain of salt. More…

