After starting 2024 off strong, with EV sales climbing 86% in the first quarter, Ford looks to boost momentum. Ford is trimming prices on the 2024 F-150 Lightning by up to $5,500 as the American automaker looks to fend off incoming competition. Read more…
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Daily EV Recap: Rimac teams up with BMW
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Why a leading electric bike company just slashed nearly all its prices
Ride1Up, a San Diego-based electric bicycle maker known for an increasingly broad range of affordably-priced electric bikes, is trying to make its e-bikes even more accessible. The company just announced that effective immediately, it is cutting prices on nearly its entire lineup. Read more…
Geely just unveiled the Panda Kart mini EV and it’s sporty cute
Geely released images today of the Kart Edition of its Panda Mini EV – and this one is definitely for China’s trendy kids. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 9 three-row electric SUV preps for debut following US sighting
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is approaching its debut after the EV was spotted testing in the US. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 appears even bigger on the streets of California as it flaunts sleek new production lights.. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck teardown shows battery pack is ‘half empty’ and we are confused
A teardown of the Tesla Cybertruck showed that the battery pack is somehow half empty, which the chief engineer confirmed,… Read more…
Rivian is offering a free $5K STEALTH wrap vehicle shield for R1T and R1S orders
For those looking to buy a Rivian EV, now may be the time. Throughout April, Rivian is offering a free STEALTH wrap to protect your R1T or R1S on orders. The offer is valued at $5,000. Read more…
EVgo expands Plug & Charge eligibility to over 50 EV models
Fast charging network EVgo shared the progress of its Autocharge+ program today, relaying that over 50 Plug & Charge capable EVs are now eligible to utilize the feature. EVgo customers can skip the time required to access an app, credit card, or RFID and can simply plug in and begin their charging session. Read more…
BYD sold over 360,000 Seagull EV models in under a year as its cheapest electric car
An EV for under $10,000? After selling nearly 35,000 Seagull models in March, cumulative sales of BYD’s cheapest electric car topped 360,000. And that’s in less than 12 months since it launched. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck to get a 20% charge speed increase
Tesla Cybertruck is soon going to get a 20% increase in its fast-charging speed through an over-the-air software update. Read more…
87% of US Tesla drivers say they’ll buy another Tesla
Tesla maintains an 87% brand retention rate, with Lexus (68%) and Toyota (54%) trailing, according to a new Bloomberg Intelligence survey. Read more…
Save $250 on Greenworks’ 3000 PSI electric pressure washer, Hover-1 e-motorbike now just $922, and more
Clean off winter grime and get your outdoor space ready for spring with a chance to save on this Greenworks 3000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer through the end of the day. It drops to $430 alongside an even deeper discount on the Hover-1 Altai Pro R500 e-bike that’s down to $922. Plus, you’ll find all of the other day’s other best Green Deals below.. Read more…
Florida beach town becomes the first to launch an all electric bus fleet
The city of Hallandale Beach, Florida is in the news this week after becoming the only municipality in the state with a fully electric transit bus fleet. Read more…
Ford unveils new 2024 Mustang Mach-E with more range, quicker acceleration, and faster charging
Ford has unveiled its new 2024 Mustang Mach-E lineup, which offers more range, quicker acceleration, and faster charging. Read more…
BMW taps electric hypercar specialist Rimac for high-performance EV batteries
For its next-gen models, BMW is turning to Croatian electric hypercar specialist Rimac for EV batteries. Rimac’s tech division will supply batteries for BMW’s future electric cars.. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) sneaks out record first quarter EV deliveries as price cuts take effect
EV maker Lucid (LCID) set a record with EV deliveries hitting a new high in Q1 following significant price cuts. With production slipping, will it be enough for Lucid to hit its targets in 2024. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Hyundai goes all in on electric
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
3 of Oklahoma’s first NEVI EV charging stations will be Tesla Superchargers
Oklahoma approved more than $8 million in federal funds for Tesla and two other companies to build DC fast chargers along its interstates.. Read more…
Tesla opens wallet and settles Autopilot death lawsuit as it was getting interesting
Tesla’s team of “hardcore lawyers” have decided to settle a lawsuit involving an Autopilot death instead of going to a trial that looked like it was about to get interesting. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) officially shuts down Normal EV plant for upgrades as R2 creates a buzz
Rivian (RIVN) officially shut down production at its Normal, Illinois plant as the EV maker prepares for its next growth phase. The company is upgrading the facility to cut costs and improve efficiency as it looks to expand the brand. Read more…