The last time I was on a Varla electric scooter, it was a fun and recreational ride. Not a powerhouse, but an exhilarating ride, nonetheless. This time, they’ve stepped things up significantly with the new Varla Eagle One V2.0 electric scooter. With two powerful motors and dual suspension, this ride is seriously high-performance. Read more…
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EV underdog VinFast to open first dealership in US
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has announced that it will open doors to its first dealership in the US, in the same state where it is building its $4 billion EV factory. The automaker is partnering with North Carolina’s Leith Automotive Group to start selling its fully electric cars in the state. Read more…
Ford will follow Toyota as it leans into hybrids, scaling back EV targets
As Ford struggles amid the industry’s shift to EVs, the automaker plans to lean into its hybrids. In a move that mirrors Toyota, Ford is scaling back its transition to EVs to bet on hybrids.. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted charging a Rivian R1T electric pickup
A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted charging a Rivian R1T electric pickup, seemingly stuck without a functioning fast charger. Read more…
Smartphone maker Xiaomi unveils first EV, aims to rival Tesla and Porsche
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi officially unveiled its first electric car yesterday at a launch event in Beijing, while declaring its big ambitions to rival Tesla and Porsche and become a top automaker within the next two decades. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 27, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
Chevy Bolt EV is still available to lease for $299/mo before production ends in January
Although GM is ending production of the Chevy Bolt EV (for now), it’s still available as one of the most affordable EVs on the market. The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV is available to lease for $299 per month, but you will have to act fast. Read more…
Goal Zero Yeti 200X power station hits $175, end-of-year e-bike clearance, more
The best price ever makes Goal Zero’s Yeti 200X Power Station even more affordable as it drops to $175. Tons of other end-of-the-year clearance discounts are also live in today’s best Green Deals, with deep price cuts on e-bikes being joined by other electric gear.. Read more…
Volkswagen-backed EV maker rolls out first sodium-ion battery powered electric car
JAC Group’s Yiwei, a new EV brand in China backed by Volkswagen, debuted the first sodium-ion battery-powered electric car. The new JAC Yiwei EV rolled off the assembly line Wednesday.. Read more…
Tesla accuses Reuters of manufacturing a story
Tesla is accusing Reuters of “manufacturing” a story about the automaker lying to customers to make repairs off warranty. Read more…
Toyota’s November EV sales more than doubled but account for only 1% of total volume
Toyota sold a record number of vehicles last month. Pure EV sales rose by 127% in November but still only accounted for 1% of Toyota’s total volume. Read more…
LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update]
LG Chem is building a $3 billion battery cathode factory for electric vehicles in Tennessee – here’s the latest. Read more…
ZEEKR launches 007 sedan for under $30k, 540 mile range, and over 50,000 pre-orders in place
40 days after officially unveiling its fourth EV model and first-ever sedan, ZEEKR has officially launched the 007 with some noteworthy in-house technology. Starting at a price below $30,000, consumers in China have been lining up their 007 pre-orders… over 50,000 to be specific. Read more…
Here are your 3 favorite Electrek solar stories of 2023
Here are the Top 3 stories about solar industry happenings that Electrek readers got most excited about in 2023. Read more…
BYD to start testing L3 autonomous driving on highways in China
Competition to advance L3 autonomous driving technology is revving up in China, as a fresh batch of automakers is now being allowed to test their self-driving systems on highways and expressways. Among the latest is Chinese vehicle giant BYD, which has joined Mercedes and BMW in receiving permits to test their L3 technology on high-speed roads.. Read more…
These were the biggest electric boat stories of the year, and it’s surprising
Here at Electrek, I’ve had the pleasure of covering some fascinating electric boat news stories. In just the past year, we’ve seen everything from high-power electric speed boats and pleasure cruisers to efficient flying electric ferries. But when it comes to the most popular electric boat news stories of the year – the ones that our readers were most interested in – the results might surprise you. Read more…
Tesla Model Y refresh coming in next few months, report says
A report is claiming that the Tesla Model Y refresh might be coming in next few months as the automaker plans a factory shutdown at Gigafactory Shanghai. Read more…
Check out the Volvo EX30’s newest sport and off-road custom design upgrades
Volvo’s cheapest and smallest electric SUV, the EX30, is already getting custom design upgrades. A new Sport and rugged Outland edition bring out the best of Volvo’s latest EV. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 26, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
Toyota launches Bozhi 4X electric SUV in China, an upgraded bZ4X starting at $25K
A new electric SUV from Toyota’s joint venture, GAC-Toyota, is arriving at dealerships in China. The Bozhi 4X is an upgraded bZ4X model with starting prices of around $25,000 (179,800 yuan).. Read more…
