Less than a month after declaring bankruptcy, the remaining team at Lightyear has announced plans for a new company entirely focused on getting its short-lived Lightyear 2 into production. The solar EV startup says it has raised a “solid capital base” from a community of investors to continue solar EV development, but at the risk of its intellectual property (IP) as collateral. More…
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Nissan Ariya EV price drops following Toyota’s massive electric vehicle discount in China
Nissan is slashing prices on its first electric SUV, the Nissan Ariya, in China to remain competitive in the booming Chinese electric vehicle market.. More…
ION electric outboard motor for small electric boats makes US debut
The Ilmor ION electric outboard motor, developed by Ilmor’s Advanced Technology Group, hopes to power the next generation of light electric watercraft from tenders to pontoon boats. More…
Tesla explains what’s happening to Autopilot with FSD Beta v11, adds voice feedback
In the release notes of the latest Tesla FSD Beta v11, Tesla explains what is happening to Autopilot with the new update, and it adds the capacity to send voice feedback. More…
Free electric bikes? How many US cities and states are handling e-bike subsidies
Electric bikes have proven themselves to be one of the most effective tools available for getting drivers out of cars and into more affordable, sustainable and healthier forms of transportation. And as more cities come to that realization, we’re seeing a growing number of e-bike rebates and other subsidy programs rolling out nationwide. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 18, 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…
Tesla drops CCS adapter to $175 making it easier for universal fast charging
Tesla overnight dropped the price of its CCS Combo adapter to just $175 making the prospect of fast charging at any DC fast charging station a relatively easy prospect for most Tesla owners.. More…
Weird Alibaba: What the heck is this four-wheeled electric motorcycle?
If you’ve followed my writings for any period of time, you’ll know there are two things I love: Electric motorcycles and finding weird EVs on Alibaba. And when those two things overlap, well, then you’ve found my happy place.. More…
2025 Porsche Boxster EV Prototype and Macan EV spied during winter testing [Video]
The 2025 Porsche Boxster and Macan EVs were spotted during winter testing at the Arctic Circle for the first time. Check out the video below.. More…
This record-breaking monopile is headed to the US’s first commercial offshore wind farm
Germany’s EEW Special Pipe Constructions (EEW SPC), which makes offshore wind monopiles, has completed its heaviest monopile yet for the US’s first commercial offshore wind farm. More…
VinFast gets the green light to begin construction on its first US-based EV plant in North Carolina
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast hit a massive milestone Friday after receiving the green light to begin construction on its first US-based EV manufacturing plant in North Carolina. More…
The world’s largest EV battery maker will cut costs for Chinese automakers – but not for Tesla
China’s CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, is reportedly offering significantly lower battery costs to some Chinese EV makers, according to CnEVPost today. More…
Podcast: Tesla Supercharger network enters final form, Autopilot HW 4.0, FSD Beta recall, 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’s deal with the federal government to open its Supercharger network, the new Autopilot HW 4.0, the FSD Beta recall, and more. More…
GM plans to lead legacy OEMs in 2023 with 7 Ultium-based EVs, supply chain advantages
General Motors (GM) is planning to have a breakout year in 2023 as the automaker charges ahead on its EV strategy. GM expects to push past the competition with plans for seven Ultium-based EVs, in addition to the Bolt EV and EUV, by the end of the year as it retools its supply chain for the future. More…
Tesla Semi and Cybertruck prototypes spotted with lidar sensor
A Tesla Semi prototype and a Cybertruck prototype were spotted with a massive new lidar sensor in the front – likely to ground truth data for the Autopilot/self-driving sensor suite on those new vehicles. More…
Ram closes reservations for its first electric truck, the 1500 REV, after 5 days
Ram Trucks has officially closed reservations for its first electric truck, the Ram 1500 REV, after opening them on Super Bowl Sunday.. More…
Trek unveils two kid-carrying electric cargo bikes, and they sure look familiar
Wisconsin-based bicycle maker Trek has just launched its latest two electric bikes, which are both designed as kid and cargo movers. The new Trek Fetch Plus 2 and Trek Fetch Plus 4 mark Trek’s deepest dive into the cargo e-bike segment yet.. More…
Genesis unveils 2023 Electrified GV70 prices, the brand’s first EV assembled in the US
Genesis revealed Thursday that its first-ever model to be assembled in the US, the 2023 Electrified GV70 EV, will have a starting price of just under $66,000.. More…
Tesla increases prices in China as demand appears to pick up
Tesla is again increasing Model Y prices in China following its massive price drop last month as demand appears to be picking back up. More…
BYD Han first drive: A sleek introduction to a growing name in foreign EVs
BYD’s EVs may not be sold in the United States, but that wasn’t about to stop me from getting my hands on one. As the (self-proclaimed) resident expert on Chinese EV automakers here at Electrek, I felt a civic duty to you readers to get behind the wheel of the BYD vehicle, in this case a 2021 Han EV and report my initial thoughts about a brand that is quickly expanding en route to becoming a household name. Join me on my journey through sunny Southern California during my first driving experience with BYD. More…
