Tesla has received approval from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to launch two virtual power plants for Powerwall owners in Texas. More…
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What China’s electric bike charging stations can teach us all
Electric car charging stations are becoming ubiquitous across many cities in the US. But with electric bikes vastly outnumbering electric cars, should we be considering charging stations for these more popular light EVs? In China, e-bike charging stations are already commonplace. Perhaps we can learn something from them. More…
Tesla adds Cybertruck Delivery Event invite to referral awards
Tesla has added Cybertruck Delivery Event invites to its owner’s referral award program – without sharing a date yet. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 23, 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…
Elon Musk says ‘if LEGO can do it, so can we’ about Cybertruck quality in leaked Tesla email
Elon Musk highlighted the need for high-quality standards and “single-digit micron” tolerance with the Cybertruck due to its straight edges in a leaked email to Tesla employees. More…
Hyundai’s three-row IONIQ 7 electric SUV spotted and compared in size to Kia’s EV9
The larger three-row electric SUVs are rolling out. Hyundai’s upcoming IONIQ 7 was spotted and compared to the Kia EV9 ahead of its official debut. More…
Kia officially reveals the new entry-level Ray EV, starting at $20,500
On Wednesday, Kia unveiled “The New Kia Ray,” an entry-level EV designed to meet the growing demand for affordable all-electric options. Pre-orders for Kia’s new EV will open on Thursday, August 24, starting at 27.35 million won (about $20,500). More…
Elon Musk teases Tesla Cybertruck ‘production candidate’
Elon Musk has released a picture of a Tesla Cybertruck “production candidate,” which he says he tested today. More…
Hover-1 Altai Pro e-motorcycles $600 off, Greenworks electric hedge trimmer $114, more
As much as $600 in savings now make Hover-1’s Altai Pro e-motorcycles more affordable than ever. Now starting at $1,785, the Green Deals continue over to the . But if your EV needs are going to require something a bit different, we also have a massive list of e-bike discounts, too. More…
Kia scraps the low-cost Rio, paving the way for two new electric vehicles
The low-cost Rio compact car will not be making a return in the US for a 2024 model year. Instead, Kia is expected to transition its production facility in Mexico, where the Rio is built, to produce two new EVs in Mexico. More…
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin production has been dipping, report says
A new report claims that Tesla Gigafactory Berlin production has been dipping under the 5,000 units per week that the automaker reported earlier this year. More…
A huge solar + storage + EV project just launched at Dulles Airport
Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia is going to host a solar, battery storage, and EV project – the US’s largest clean energy project at an airport. More…
The world’s largest floating offshore wind farm is officially online
Hywind Tampen, the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm, was inaugurated today by global power giant Equinor and its partners. More…
Polestar (PSNY) hits production milestone as 150,000th Polestar 2 rolls off the assembly line
Up-and-coming EV maker Polestar (PSNY) just announced a significant production milestone. The Swedish EV maker’s 150,000th Polestar 2 electric sedan rolled off the assembly line Wednesday as it expands the brand globally.. More…
What’s it like riding a fat tire e-bike with TRIPLE suspension? Engwe X26 review
One of the major advantages of riding electric bikes is that the extra electric assist means you don’t have to worry about weight penalties as much. Pedal bike designers have to minimize weight to make the bike less grueling to ride, but e-bike manufacturers can add in more comfort features without making the bike harder to use. That often means more suspension and larger tires. Or in the case of the Engwe X26 electric bike, the company opted for an extra helping of both. More…
Watch Tesla test Cybertruck’s likely final version on its own test track
A Tesla Cybertruck, likely the final version of the electric pickup truck, was spotted being tested on the automaker’s own test track in Fremont. More…
US-built electric mini-truck AYRO receives street-legal certification
The AYRO Vanish, an electric mini-truck designed and built in Texas, has just completed homologation to receive its street-legal status in the US and Canada. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 22, 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…
Next-gen Mercedes EQC spotted – Electric GLC successor to rival Tesla Model Y
The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQC will finally arrive in the United States, but not in its current form. The next-generation EQC was spotted testing ahead of its imminent reveal later next year or in 2025. More…
2Swift Board review: It’s a skateboard! It’s a scooter! It’s… its own thing in the best way [Video]
It’s very rare that I see something in the world of electric mobility that makes me think, “What the hell is that thing?” Buried in those rare instances, however, are usually some unique gems, and that is no different when it comes to the all-terrain, two-wheel inline electric board from 2Swift. Learn more below, alongside my video review. More…
