After teasing the move earlier this week, Tesla has begun deliveries of the Performance Model Y in China. The move comes with price hikes to the other Tesla models as the American automaker has fallen victim to continued supply chain issues. More…
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Mercedes-Benz launches EQB electric SUV for ~$50,000
Mercedes-Benz announced the start of sales for its new EQB compact electric SUV today and priced the new vehicle at around $50,000. More…
Kia unveils new Niro revamped from the ground up with sustainability in mind
As anticipated, Kia Corporation has debuted its redesigned Niro with the world, complete with new features focused around efficiency and sustainability. As either a hybrid, PHEV, or fully-electric model, the new Kia Niro represents the Korean automaker’s growing focus on lowering emissions. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 24, 2021
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 unveils $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for Model S Plaid
Tesla has unveiled the first new track-ready accessory kit for Model S Plaid: a $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit. More…
Rimac Group begins construction on €200M global headquarters in Croatia
Electric hypercar manufacturer Rimac Automobili has officially begun erecting its new €200 million ($224 million) headquarters in Zagreb, Croatia, after breaking ground months ago. According to Rimac Group, the state-of-the-art R&D and production facilities will combine to make the campus one of the largest in Europe when it’s completed in 2023.. More…
Tesla (TSLA) sends ultimatum to buyers who keep delaying deliveries
Tesla has started to send an ultimatum to buyers who keep delaying their deliveries as part of a new policy change in the evolving market. More…
SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle re-opens orders at low $5,000 price
The SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle’s reservation window had previously closed for new pre-orders. But today the company re-opened reservations while maintaining the original promotional price of $5,000. More…
Elon Musk has now unloaded about $10 billion of Tesla (TSLA) stock
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold more Tesla (TSLA) stock this week, bringing the total he has now unloaded to about $10 billion. More…
Learn about EV battery recycling breakthroughs in this free 15-minute webinar
More than 1 million electric vehicles are now driving on US roads. What will happen when those cars go out of service? The plan is to recycle their batteries. More…
Tesla increases prices globally as supply chain issues persist
Tesla has increased Model 3 and Model Y prices in several more international markets, including some critical ones like China and Canada. More…
US to boost current natural gas capacity 6% by 2025 – but why?
Between 2022 and 2025, 27.3 gigawatts (GW) of new natural gas-fired capacity is scheduled to come online in the US, boosting its existing capacity of 489.1 GW as of August 2021, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Here’s where it’s headed. More…
Schwinn launches new electric bikes that rock cool frame lights for the city and trails
Just about everyone has a memory of riding a Schwinn at some point as a kid. But the fun doesn’t have to stop, especially with the company’s line of electric bikes. Now with the launch of three new models consisting of the Schwinn Marshall, Coston CE, and Coston DX, there are even more options available. More…
Tesla is offering free Supercharging in off-peak hours to help alleviate holiday traffic
Tesla announced that it is offering free Supercharging during off-peak hours in California to help alleviate holiday traffic and avoid long wait times at Superchargers. More…
Yadea launches new low-cost KS3 electric scooter with suspension
When thinking of Yadea, images of the brand’s popular seated electric scooters more readily come to mind. But now the electric scooter giant is competing in a whole new pricing and specifications category with the launch of the KS3 electric scooter. More…
GM’s Hummer EV has 329 mile range, “Edition 1” deliveries start in December
Hummer EV deliveries are imminent, slated to begin next month as confirmed today by GMC brand chief Duncan Aldred. While the truck will not be EPA rated, GM says it will have an all-electric range of 329 miles. More…
Serial 1 Mosh CTY e-bike is an urban commuter dream
Serial 1 provided a Mosh CTY review bike to me so I could commute from my hotel in downtown Los Angeles a mile or so south to the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.. More…
Review: Serial 1 Mosh CTY e-bike is an urban commuter dream
Serial 1 provided a Mosh CTY review bike to me so I could commute from my hotel in downtown Los Angeles a mile or so south to the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 23, 2021
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…
Rivian customers get their delivery windows: as early as March 2022
Rivian sent out emails to Launch Edition reservation holders today with two-month delivery windows for their vehicles. The windows start as early as March 2022, but some vehicles will be delivered as late as September 2022 (or possibly later). More…
