Rivian (RIVN) had the best-selling electric van in the US last year, topping Ford for the title. The electric delivery van (EDV) is rolling out across the US through its partnership with Amazon, but Rivian is expanding with new customers. Read more…
Category: Electrek
Tesla Supercharger access coming to Honda and Acura in spring, says Honda
Honda and Acura EVs will gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network this coming spring, according to Honda – though the brands are still missing from Tesla’s “coming soon” page. Read more…
BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV is getting an upgrade: Here’s our first look
BYD’s best-selling EV is also its cheapest, starting at under $10,000 in China. Leaked images reveal that BYD’s Seagull EV is getting an upgrade. Check out the new look below. Read more…
New York is now coming for your fast and heavy electric bikes
The US electric bike industry has already seen a regulation-heavy start to 2025. Now, New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s potential new restrictions on fast and exceedingly heavy electric bikes could add to the proposed and enacted legislation we’ve seen lately. Read more…
Elon Musk complains Tesla is not getting subsidies for electric truck chargers while calling for end of EV subsidies
Elon Musk complains that Tesla is not getting subsidies for its electric truck chargers while calling for the end of electric vehicle subsidies in the US. Read more…
Porsche’s EV sales took a hit last year, but the electric Macan sparks hope
Although sales of Porsche’s first EV, the Taycan, fell nearly 50% in 2024, things could be looking up for the sports car maker. After its “launch literally electrified us,” the electric Porsche Macan may spark a comeback this year. Read more…
Honda is bringing back the Acura RSX in 2025 as an EV built in the US
American Honda shared a business outlook for 2025 during a recent briefing with the media. In terms of electrification, the next 12 months for Honda will be much of the same: facelifting tried-and-true ICE models like the CR-V and Passport. However, there was one exciting piece of news from Honda on the BEV front—the automaker has confirmed it will begin US production of an Acura RSX EV.. Read more…
Tesla will pause part of new Model Y production for 3 weeks for upgrades, report says
A new report states that Tesla will pause part of new Model Y production at Gigafactory Shanghai for 3 weeks to upgrade the lines. Read more…
Amazon places its largest-ever order for electric semi trucks
Amazon is adding over 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric semi trucks to its fleet later this year – its largest-ever order of electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs).. Read more…
Toyota funded climate deniers and Fred says Elon fudged the FSD numbers
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we look into a new study revealing that Toyota outspends all other automakers when it comes to funding climate change denying politicians and Fred accuses Elon of misrepresenting the data behind Full Self Driving (again). Read more…
Toyota the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US – report
Toyota has been revealed as the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US Congress, according to a report released today by Public Citizen. Read more…
Chrysler’s electric crossover may be a pipe dream after all
If you are waiting on an EV from Chrysler, you’ll have to wait a little longer. The company is adjusting plans. Chrysler’s long-awaited electric crossover is officially on hold after an email leaked notifying suppliers of the changes. Here’s what to expect now. Read more…
Amprius unveils high-power SiCore cell for EVs, drones, more
Amprius Technologies just unveiled a new SiCore cell built on its Silicon Anode Platform that boosts battery performance for EVs, electric aviation, and drones. Read more…
Check out the new Genesis GV60 interior, it looks even more luxurious in blue [Video]
If you thought the current GV60 looked pretty inside, wait until you see the updated model. Genesis unveiled the new GV60 earlier this month, its first major redesign since launching in 2021. Here’s our first look at the interior of the new Genesis GV60. Read more…
Tesla confirms starting production of new Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla has confirmed that it is starting production of the new Model Y with a refreshed design at Gigafactory Berlin, but it hasn’t yet opened orders for it. Read more…
Subaru Solterra powers up at the world’s most remote public EV charger [Video]
EVs need a place to charge, even in the most remote areas. Subaru helped install a public EV charging station in the “remotest place in the world.” To test it out, the Subaru Solterra was shipped to the island of St Helena. Check out the video below. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 fuels new EV export record with over 68,000 shipped in 2024
Hyundai and Kia set a new record, shipping nearly 708,000 electrified cars from Korea in 2024. With over 68,000 exports, the IONIQ 5 was Hyundai’s hottest-selling EV overseas. Read more…
Segway launches GT3 superscooter with $200 off preorder, Lectric XP 3.0 e-bike bundle drops to $1,199 low, Anker SOLIX, more
Today’s Green Deals are being headlined by Segway’s new GT3 Superscooter that is now available for a discounted preorder at $1,500, coming with an array of features similar to the new Xyber and Xafari e-bikes. Close behind is Lectric’s Plunge flash sale that has three of its e-bike models getting special bundle packages, with the best-selling XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes, specifically, getting a $100 price cut to its $1,199 low on top of $454 in free gear, among others. We also have Anker’s SOLIX flash sale through the week, which includes the brand’s C1000 Portable Power Station bundled with a water-resistant bag for a new $499 low. Be sure to check out the additional flash sale offers while they last. Bringing up the rear is Greenworks’ 60V 24-inch Cordless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 8.0Ah batteries at $1,598. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s NIU e-scooter sale, the Jackery power station deals, and mor. Read more…
Here are the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US of 2024
With new EV models from virtually every brand rolling out, electric vehicle sales in the US reached a record 1.3 million last year. Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 remained at the top, but new Honda and GM models quickly climbed the sales charts. Check out the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US for 2024 below. Read more…
Contrary to popular belief, EV sales grew more in 2024 than 2023 – report
In 2024, the world sold 3.5 million more EVs than it did in the previous year, according to a new report by Rho Motion. This increase is larger than the 3.2 million increase in EV sales from the previous year – meaning that EV sales aren’t just up, but that the rate of growth is itself increasing. Read more…