Wisconsin’s first three EV fast charging stations using funding from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program are now online.. Read more…
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Nissan reveals 2025 Ariya EV incentives: Here’s how it stacks up against the competition
Nissan is already sweetening the deal on its newest Ariya EV with its latest promotion. The 2025 Nissan Ariya starts at under $40,000, but with incentives, how does it compare to other electric SUVs? Here’s a breakdown. Read more…
Watch the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT smoke a Ferrari SF90 and Yamaha R1M in a drag race
Is Porsche’s new Taycan faster than a Ferrari SF90 or Yamaha R1M? In an epic new drag race, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT flexed its power, leaving the Ferrari and Yamaha bike in the dust. Watch the video below. Read more…
The California grid ran on 100% renewables with no blackouts or cost rises for a record 98 days
A new study published in the journal Renewable Energy uses data from the state of California to demonstrate that no blackouts occurred when wind-water-solar electricity supply exceeded 100% of demand on the state’s main grid for a record 98 of 116 days from late winter to early summer 2024 for an average (maximum) of 4.84 (10.1) hours per day. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is expected to miss its delivery goal
Tesla (TSLA) is expected to miss its delivery goal for the quarter and the full year 2024, according to industry analysts. Read more…
Nissan launches 2025 Ariya EV incentives: Here’s how it stacks up against the competition
Nissan is already sweetening the deal on its newest Ariya EV with its latest promotion. The 2025 Nissan Ariya starts at under $40,000, but with incentives, how does it compare to other electric SUVs? Here’s a breakdown. Read more…
Elon Musk reportedly discussed a Tesla battery factory in South Africa
Elon Musk reportedly discussed with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa the potential of Tesla building a battery factory in South Africa. Read more…
BYD confirms it will launch its top-selling EVs in another key overseas market very soon
BYD will officially launch some of its most popular EVs in another overseas market in just a few weeks. The Chinese EV giant is now looking to break into South Korea, a market dominated by automakers like Hyundai. Can BYD’s low-cost EVs break Hyundai’s grip in the region. Read more…
Internal letter from XPeng CEO details 2025 goals, warns of an impending EV ‘price war’
As we bid adieu to 2024, XPeng founder and CEO He Xiaopeng is setting the stage for a big 2025. The EV executive posted an internal letter to XPeng staff outlining the company’s key goals for the upcoming year, imploring all to prepare for fiercer competition in the EV segment and even predicted a price war on the immediate horizon. Read more…
Xiaomi delivered a staggering 135k EVs in 2024 and looks to more than double that in 2025
Infantile EV automaker Xiaomi Automotive has capped off 2025 with delivery numbers that cannot be ignored. The company has delivered an impressive 135,000 units of its flagship SU7 EV… after launching it in late March 2024. Looking ahead to 2025, Xiaomi looks to more than double that EV output with the help of a second model and an additional phase of its production footprint. Read more…
Check out the first drop top electric Dodge Charger Daytona convertible
The new Dodge Charger Daytona EV may look even better as a convertible. Dodge’s new electric muscle car is already getting its first drop top upgrade. Check out the custom EV muscle car below. Read more…
Retro-themed electric moped brand ONYX returns, with 55+ MPH bikes
In an end-of-the-year miracle to close out 2024, the often-lauded ONYX moped maker has announced its return after shutting down operations earlier this year. The company’s return kicks off with the release of 100 limited edition electric mopeds. Read more…
Tesla semi gets closer, others are millions of miles ahead, and EV of the year
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore not one but two existing electric truck fleets that crossed the 5 million miles driven mark this year, along with some potentially exciting news for last-minute shoppers looking for a sweet deal on a new Toyota or GMC Sierra EV, and the Electrek EV of the year. Read more…
Tesla offers free supercharging to clear out Foundation Cybertruck inventory
Tesla is now offering free lifetime supercharging for Foundation-series Cybertrucks purchased as inventory vehicles, suggesting that it’s having a tough time getting rid of the highly-priced limited edition vehicles. Read more…
Kia recalls nearly 23,000 EV9 SUVs because the seats may be missing bolts
Kia issued a recall for nearly 23,000 EV9 models in the US over potentially missing seat bolts. Although only about 1% of the electric SUVs are estimated to have the defect, Kia is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 EV9 models out of caution. Here’s how to get the fix. Read more…
Toyota’s bZ4X electric SUV looks much better with a matte green finish [Images]
Toyota isn’t exactly known for its head-turning designs, but its electric SUV is getting a new variant. After Toyota’s bZ4X was spotted in the US with off-road upgrades and a matte green finish, are we finally about to see the new model. Read more…
Shell Recharge exits the US EV charger software market
Shell Recharge is discontinuing its Shell Sky software in third-party commercial EV chargers in the US and Canada. Read more…
I bought a weird motorized suitcase in China and rode it home. Here’s what happened
I was recently in China on yet another trip to tour the factories and showrooms of several leading micromobility companies, and I’ll have more to share with you on that trip soon. But first, while I was getting ready to fly out of the Shanghai airport, I stumbled upon the coolest little motorized carry-on suitcase that functions like a seated electric scooter. I ended up buying it on the spot. Read more…
Aventon Pace 500.3 e-bikes with free extra battery $1,599, Anker SOLIX C200 60,000mAh power bank $110, Hoverfly, more
As we approach the final day of 2024, we’re still seeing some solid savings across a variety of Green Deals, with today’s roundup led by Aventon’s New Years sale that has the Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bikes continuing its Holiday bundle with a free extra battery for double mileage at $1,599. You’ll also find Anker’s newest SOLIX C200 DC 60,000mAh Power Bank Station down at $110, as well as Hoverfly’s GXL Max e-scooter hitting a new $330 low. Bringing up the rear are two one-day-only tool sales on Greenworks’ 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at its $170 low alongside Worx’s Nitro 40V 20-inch Cordless Snow Blower that is down at $350. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week (including the final sales of the year) can be found in the links at the bottom of the page within our Electrified Weekly coverage.. Read more…
Chinese solar giant Trina sells its Texas factory a week after it opens [update]
Trina Solar has sold its Texas solar panel factory as the US scrutinizes Chinese companies cashing in on Inflation Reduction Act tax breaks. Read more…