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…
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Tesla asks Full Self-Driving Beta drivers to accept being recorded in case of a crash or ‘safety risk’
Tesla is now asking owners getting into the Full Self-Driving Beta program to accept that Tesla can use footage from both inside and outside the car in case of a safety risk or accident. More…
Ford is actually installing its Tesla Supercharger lookalike charging stations
Ford has started installing its Tesla Supercharger lookalike charging stations as the automaker insists on copying the design instead of the business model. More…
Tesla employees are reportedly organizing a union at Gigafactory Berlin
Some Tesla employees are reportedly organizing a union at Gigafactory Berlin, and IG Metall – one of Germany’s most powerful unions – is behind it. More…
Polestar confirms Precept concept will be the Polestar 5 and offers a sneak peak of the final design
As part of its ongoing YouTube documentary series tracking the progress of the Precept concept reaching full production, Polestar has confirmed the EV will be called the Polestar 5. The third episode of Precept: from Concept to Car also offers a glimpse at the final design of the Polestar 5, which is slated for production in 2024. More…
Portugal closes its last remaining coal plant
Portugal has shuttered its last remaining coal plant, becoming the fourth country in the European Union to do so, along with Austria, Belgium, and Sweden. More…
This powerful electric boat from ex-SpaceX engineers is the latest e-watersports startup
Arc’s founders may have started with rockets, but now they’re getting their feet wet with high-power electric boats. And a new funding commitment from a former Tesla exec means that their high-performance Arc One electric boats may soon be gracing a waterfront near you. More…
Tesla Cybertruck reservation backlog reaches $80 billion in value based on latest tally
Based on the latest tally, Tesla has a backlog of over 1.2 million Cybertruck reservations worth over $80 billion. More…
Best Black Friday 2021 Green Deals: electric mowers, power stations, and more
Black Friday is now here at Electrek, and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering all of the most notable markdowns on electric tools alongside tech, home goods, fashion, and much more. As always, the major players will be center stage this week, with Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and many others offering up notable deals. Head below for the best Black Friday 2021 electric deals and more. More…
NIU launches its fastest electric scooter ever, plus new hybrid gas/electric scooter and more
Leading electric scooter manufacturer NIU has taken to the EICMA 2021 Milan Motorcycle Show to showcase several new models of electric two-wheelers, including some big new firsts for the company. More…
These new work-ready electric motorcycles from CAKE are perfect for deliveries, handymen
Swedish electric motorcycle company CAKE is unveiling its new CAKE :work line of electric motorcycles today at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. The :work bikes feature a wide range of accessory mounts that can be used for everything from mounting cargo boxes to miter saws, and their batteries can even be used for providing off-grid power for tools and devices. More…
The muscle car goes electric: Dodge sets 2024 end date for gas Chargers/Challengers
Dodge will end gas-powered Charger and Challenger production in 2024, to be replaced by electric models, according to Dodge brand CEO Tim Kuniskis as reported by Motor Trend. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 22, 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…
Cadillac Lyriq is in final steps before production, new video footage of latest prototype
GM has released a rare update on the Cadillac Lyriq, a highly anticipated, upcoming all-electric SUV based on the Ultium platform. More…
Rolls Royce proclaims ‘Spirit of Innovation’ e-plane fastest electric vehicle in the world at 387 mph
Legacy automaker Rolls-Royce has publicly claimed it believes its Spirit of Innovation all-electric plane is the fastest electric vehicle in the world, following three new speed records. The flight data has been submitted to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) with the hopes the organization will soon certify and officially confirm these world records. More…
Tesla files for Gigafactory Texas approval, reveals budget for first phase
Tesla has filed for approval of the first phase of Gigafactory Texas with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. More…
Tesla will bring the new Model S Plaid to China early next year, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla has plans to bring the new Model S Plaid to China early next year. The automaker’s flagship sedan could prove popular in the country. More…
England will be first country to require new homes to include EV chargers [Update]
The British government has introduced legislation that will require all newly built homes and offices to feature electric vehicle chargers in England. More…
Harley-Davidson’s hilarious e-bike video satirizes cycling culture, teaches you to ‘just enjoy the ride’
It’s been a while since I had a genuine belly laugh from a supposedly-comical brand marketing video. But Harley-Davidson’s “e-bike guru” did just that as it poked and prodded its way through cycling culture stereotypes on its way to landing a surprisingly relatable message about simply enjoying riding. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 20, 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…
