EV maker Polestar revealed Tuesday that the 2024 Polestar 2 will start at $51,300 (including destination fee). Although the price is slightly higher than last year’s model, the 2024 version includes more range and new features.. More…
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Tesla (TSLA) stock is on an incredible run, here’s why
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is up more than 50% over the last month in one of the company’s best runs in value ever.. More…
Specialized just released a 36 pound electric mountain bike, but it’s not for you
Specialized’s super lightweight electric mountain bike isn’t for you; it’s for your kids. The premium bicycle manufacturer’s newest model, the Levo SL Kids, is a slightly smaller version of its popular Levo SL electric mountain bike. It comes with a reduced frame size and 24″ wheels, among other child-friendly modifications, to get kids into the adrenaline-pumping sport of electric mountain biking. More…
Toyota claims solid-state EV battery tech breakthrough could offer +900 miles driving range
At a recently held technical briefing, Toyota revealed plans for several new technologies, including next-gen EV batteries, aerodynamic drag reduction, and manufacturing upgrades to help transform the company in the electric era. After discovering a breakthrough, Toyota says it aims to offer solid-state state EV batteries that could potentially offer over 900 miles driving range. More…
This EV charging depot can charge up to 96 electric semi-trucks at once
An electric truck charging depot that can charge up to 96 trucks at once will service fleets moving cargo to and from the Port of Oakland. More…
TELO is a tiny electric truck the size of a Mini with a bed as big as a Hummer’s
TELO is a new electric truck startup based in Silicon Valley that aims to provide an electric truck with the capabilities of today’s full-size pickup trucks, but in a right-sized package that actually fits in a city. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 12, 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…
Is Volkswagen hinting at an upcoming electric Beetle?
The iconic Volkswagen Bug may live on in the electric era after all. On Monday, Volkswagen revealed a new digital electric Beetle concept for an upcoming animated film set to hit theaters and Netflix next month. The question is, will it come alive. More…
Porsche Mission X design porn hopes to take Nurburgring trophy back from Tesla
Perhaps it was a coincidence that Porsche unveiled its Mission X concept electric vehicle a mere week after Tesla’s Model S Plaid with Track Package took the electric Nurburgring crown from the Taycan. The first bullet point in the Mission X press release was. More…
XPeng’s G6 arrives as competitor to Tesla Model Y in China, nabs over 25k orders in first 72 hours
Just three days after hitting showrooms and opening pre-orders, XPeng Motors’ G6 SUV is garnering a lot of hype in China as over 25,000 customers have already reserved one. This is encouraging news for the automaker, which has put a lot of faith into its latest model as the EV that will compete with the Tesla Model Y and help boost its delivery numbers this year. More…
Top charging services provider ABM announces its own brand of EV fast chargers and software
ABM, the largest installer of EV chargers in the US has decided to take some of its charger technology in-house. Together with the help of software developer Noodoe, the services provider has introduced a lineup of ABM branded EV chargers for the first time that support a range of outputs and charge speeds. More…
Watch the steepest Tesla Solar Roof being built
You can watch the steepest Tesla Solar Roof being built in this new project that showcases the versatility of the solar tiles. More…
US-made wind and solar components are now cheaper than imports
For the first time in US history, US-made wind and solar components are now cheaper than imports, according to a new study. More…
Tesla unveils new Giga Laboratory concept
Tesla has unveiled a new retail concept called ‘Giga Laboratory’, which appears to be a showcase of its manufacturing capacity. More…
Check out the arrival of Rivian’s onsite wind turbine [video]
In June 2022, Rivian announced it would install a 2.8 megawatt wind turbine at its Normal, Illinois, factory – and the turbine’s final components have now arrived. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 10, 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…
This tiny electric dump truck is ready to dump a big load, for cheap!
When it comes to all of the category-defying EVs out there that earn the infamous title of Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle the Week, the utility vehicles might just be my favorite. The ability to simultaneously be super weird and also get work done is an endearing quality, and it’s one that this week’s feature surely embodies. Say “hello!” to the world’s cutest electric dump truck. More…
Tesla snaps up new location in Fremont to expand 4680 battery cell production, report says
Tesla has secured a new location in Fremont, California, to expand its 4680 battery cell production, according to a new report. More…
Aptera suddenly pauses Accelerator program at request of SEC, only two days left to invest
Nearly six months into its Accelerator crowdfunding program, solar EV startup Aptera is putting a pause on new investments while it files requested paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As a result, many of the loyal believers that make up the Aptera community and have helped get the company this far will no longer be able to invest unless they meet certain criteria. More…
White House throws some cold water on Tesla’s NACS victory
The White House decided to rain on Tesla’s victory parade for its connector, NACS, becoming the charging standard in North America. The government still wants some CCS connectors to be included in order to get funding. More…
