EV prices are trending slightly higher in June because of Tesla Cybertruck sales, reports Kelley Blue Book. Read more…

ZEEKR continues to pepper us with tasty tidbits surrounding its latest BEV model, the 7X. In today’s update, we have several official images of the ZEEKR 7X SUV and some pertinent specs, including its battery chemistry and acceleration times.. Read more…

Tesla has relaunched the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive as a new second cheapest option for the popular electric sedan. Read more…

Fiat is looking to make a comeback. As part of a global brand revamp, Fiat unveiled its new Grande Panda EV this week. The retro Fiat Grande Panda is expected to start at under $28,500 (£22,000) and could be coming to the US. Read more…

On today’s episode of Quick Charge: a new report indicates that Elon will delay the launch of Tesla’s Robotaxi, Giga Berlin squabbles with unions, Polestar rolls out a go-fast convertible at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and a retro-tastic Mercedes restomod that’s more Model 3 than 300 breaks cover. Read more…

The 2024 hurricane season is here, and we’ve already had our first record-breaking hurricane in Beryl, which caused billions in damage and deaths in Texas, Grenada, Venezuela and nearby areas. Read more…

The Department of Energy announced $1.7 billion in grant awards today targeted at helping automakers keep 11 troubled manufacturing plants open and to start building EVs there. Read more…

A powerful German union has threatened a potential strike at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin after a contentious meeting with management. Read more…

Kia sold more electric vehicles in the US in Q2 than its sister company, Hyundai. After EV sales more than doubled in the second quarter, Kia looks to keep up the momentum as its new EV9 helps gain market share. Read more…

Solar and battery systems provider Enphase Energy has introduced new residential and commercial products made in the United States that will help bolster the percentage of available federal tax credits available to customers installing the tech.. Read more…

Headlining today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s latest Dog Days of Summer sale that is taking up to $308 off e-bike bundles for the next week, with the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike standing in the spotlight once more with the biggest discount at $1,199 – plus, a choice in one of the added accessories. There’s also Goal Zero’s Yeti 6000X Portable Power Station that just hit a new $2,499 low, as well as the Worx Nitro 40V 21-inch Push Lawn Mower at a new $299 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including a one-day discount on the handy Worx Aerocart 8-in-1 Yard Cart at the best price of 2024 so far.. Read more…

Advanced material extraction technology company International Battery Metals hit a significant milestone today, beginning lithium extraction operations at a new facility in the US. The plant, home to the company’s proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), is the first in North America and will produce the first lithium derived from DLE operations worldwide. Read more…

The first Genesis to get a sporty “Magma” upgrade will be the all-electric GV60. Genesis confirmed the GV60 Magma EV is set to launch next year with performance and design upgrades, kicking off a new era for the luxury automaker. Read more…

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a surprising case of a man suing an e-bike crowdfunding e-bike brand – and winning, e-bike speed limits in Michigan, DJI Amflow e-bike, Tank G100 review, Onewheel’s new board, and more. Read more…

As anticipation builds for its next-gen electric car, Nissan is officially retiring its iconic LEAF in another key sales market. Although LEAF production is ending at its Sunderland plant, customers can still buy up the last few models while they last. Read more…

eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has completed its latest milestone in demonstrating the plausibility of zero-emission regional air travel. By using hydrogen-electric propulsion developed by its subsidiary H2FLY, Joby recently completed a 523-mile eVTOL flight in California. Read more…

Tesla is reportedly planning to delay the unveiling of its so-called “Robotaxi” driverless vehicle by a few months. Read more…

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has signed an agreement with PowerCo that gives the Volkswagen Group’s battery arm a non-exclusive license to mass produce its technology. This agreement could expedite the industrialization of QuantumScape’s next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology and potentially help revolutionize electric mobility. Read more…

In the world of electric skateboards, Onewheel has always gone its own way. And that’s never been more true than with its latest launch, the new Onewheel GT-S Series Rally Edition. Read more…

BEV manufacturer Polestar will once again participate in the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the 2024 event will display several current and concept models. That lineup includes the global debut of the Concept BST, a new variant based on the upcoming Polestar 6 that teases a future variant from Polestar’s performance line. Read more…