Tesla has announced that it will increase Model Y prices by $1,000 on April 1st, as a new end-of-quarter incentive. Read more…
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Weird Alibaba: Anybody want an electric airplane stair truck?
Remember how the Bluth family drove that airplane staircase truck in the TV series Arrested Development? My apologies if not, since that’s a bit critical to the lead image gag above. But either way, you can surely appreciate how ridiculous it would be to actually own and drive one of those as a real vehicle. And now thanks to Alibaba, you might not have to purely imagine it anymore. Read more…
One of Europe’s largest truck stops is about to be electrified
bp’s EV charging brand, bp pulse, will electrify one of Europe’s largest and busiest truck stops to power up electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). Read more…
BMW previews Vision Neue Klasse X: Is this the electric SUV we’ve been waiting for?
BMW is teasing the new Vision Neue Klasse X electric SUV ahead of its official debut next week. Is this the electric BMW SUV we’ve been waiting for. Read more…
Lectric’s CEO answers the most common questions about its shock electric bike launch
Earlier this week, Phoenix-based e-bike maker Lectric Ebikes surprised the industry with the unveiling of a high-end yet low-cost electric bike. The $1,999 Lectric ONE e-bike, which includes components like a Pinion automatic shifting gearbox normally found on models approaching five figures, resulted in a flood of questions. To get to the bottom of the most pressing concerns, we sat down with Lectric’s CEO Levi Conlow to discuss the decisions made in designing and producing the new e-bike. Read more…
Up close with the Rivian R2: Even better in-person [Gallery]
Rivian brought its brand new R2 electric SUV to Austin, Texas this week for one of its first public show and tells. I made the trek to the city this morning to check it out and tried to snap a bunch of pictures. Head below to check them out.. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) and Hyundai see US EV registration growth in January, outpacing rivals
EV registrations were up 15% in the US in January. Although Ford and GM’s EV registrations slipped, Rivian (RIVN) and Hyundai saw some of the biggest growth. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla delivery estimates drop, NACS extension cable, Fisker bankruptcy?, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s delivery estimates dropping, a NACS extension cable, a possible Fisker bankruptcy, and more. Read more…
Biktrix unveils new 2,300W full-suspension electric mountain bike with two chains
If you’ve been wanting to get your off-road e-biking thrills but think all the current eMTBs on the market are too weak with their paltry 750W motors, then Biktrix has just what you’re looking for. The new Biktrix Juggernaut FS XD is the full-suspension electric mountain bike equivalent of the hot-rodder’s hot rod.. Read more…
Nissan and Honda confirm new EV partnership as they look to play catch up with Tesla, BYD
It’s official. Nissan and Honda are forming a new EV partnership after falling behind leaders like Tesla and China’s BYD. Will working together help turn things around. Read more…
India opens the doors to Tesla with new scheme to wave EV import duties
India is finally opening its doors to Tesla, and other EV automakers, with a new program to wave the country’s high import duties for electric vehicles. Read more…
Volkswagen wants an electric ID. GTI hot hatch in the US at $25,000? Bring it on!
It looks like Volkswagen may bring the electric hot hatch to the US after all. Even better, Volkswagen wants to launch the electric ID. GTI with starting prices between $20,000 and $25,000.. Read more…
Tesla wants to hire someone to eliminate need for its EVs to get service
Tesla is in search of a new senior manager who will focus on eliminating the need for the automaker’s service. They will be in charge of a new program called ‘Zero Service’. Read more…
Tesla starts using Cybertruck as a mobile billboard – literally
Tesla has started using the Cybertruck as a literal mobile billboard as part of its advertising effort for the Model Y. Read more…
Quick Charge Daily Podcast: March 14, 2024
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
Fisker has reportedly hired bankruptcy consultants [Updated, Fisker responds]
Fisker has reportedly hired “restructuring advisers to assist with a possible bankruptcy filing,” according to the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. Read more…
Hyundai unveils new ST1 EV business platform design for the first time
For the first time, Hyundai Motor revealed its new “ST1” EV business platform on Thursday. The ST1 is the first of several new electric models based on the platform. Read more…
NIO confirms its new codename ‘Alps’ sub-brand is called ‘Onvo,’ and will target EVs for families
Days after leaked spy images revealed a new EV nomenclature, NIO has publicly confirmed its upcoming sub-brand will be called “Onvo.” Previously codenamed “Alps,” Onvo EVs will be designed and targeted toward customers with families. We’ve also caught wind of the new brand’s official launch date. Read more…
Daimler’s first two eM2 electric box trucks have officially hit the road
Daimler Truck North America has delivered its first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 trucks to a New York-based trucking company.. Read more…
Volkswagen is offering $13,000 off the 2023 ID.4 AWD Pro S Plus with new lease deal
In a fire sale, Volkswagen is offering $13,000 off the 2023 ID.4 AWD Pro S Plus with a new lease deal as it gears up to launch new EVs. Read more…
