Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive continues to line up customers for its passenger aircraft by the same name after a busy summer of progress. Today, the company has announced its latest pre-order – this time from South Korea, for up to 50 SKYDRIVE eVTOLs. More…
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Rivian (RIVN) is outpacing other EV startups in registrations
Electric vehicle sales continue breaking records as automakers ramp production. Compared to other EV startups like Lucid (LCID) and VinFast (VFS), Rivian (RIVN) is outpacing the pack as registrations continue rising. More…
Evoke unveils ‘groundbreaking’ new electric motorcycle with 1,000 Nm of torque
Evoke Motorcycles, an electric motorcycle maker based in Hong Kong and Beijing with worldwide distribution, has just unveiled its new off-road electric motorcycle known as the AmpX. The electric motocross bike takes advantage of its torquey electric motor and gearing to offer an impressive 1,000 Nm of torque (738 ft-lb) at the rear wheel. More…
There’s an affordable EV out there displacing twice as much oil as electric cars
In the growing electric vehicle industry, it is electric cars that are given center stage when it comes to environmentally-conscious solutions to transportation. But what if I told you there was an electric vehicle that was displacing twice as much oil as those electric cars? And if that wasn’t impressive enough, consider this: It does it with half as many wheels. More…
Tesla’s little-known Autobidder product has already made over $330 million for energy investors
Tesla’s little-known Autobidder product has already made over $330 million for energy investors. More…
You can now retrofit your Tesla Model 3 with a powered liftgate for $800
Tesla has started selling a powered liftgate retrofit for the Model 3 for $800 on its online shop. More…
Tesla removes cheapest and Texas-built Model Y trim – raising eyebrows
Tesla has removed its cheapest Model Y trim from its online configurator for orders in the US. It also happens to be its cheapest Model Y. More…
UAW is now on strike – Jeep 4xe is the only EV currently affected
The United Auto Workers union has begun a strike against all three major American automakers, with about 12,700 workers currently on strike, and the potential for up to 146,000 total to go on strike in the future if automakers do not offer the union a satisfactory agreement. More…
The Port of Baltimore just bought an electric wheel loader
Maryland’s Port of Baltimore is buying an electric wheel loader from electric heavy equipment developer and maker HEVI. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 14, 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. More…
Rivian CEO suggests leasing is coming soon, unlocking $7,500 EV tax credit
You may soon be able to lease a Rivian electric vehicle. Rivian’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, spoke about leasing and how it could unlock more price incentives for customers at Morgan Stanley’s 11th annual Laguna Conference.. More…
These three EVs just won the top crash safety award from IIHS
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has awarded three new EVs with its top award, the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. More…
As EV demand rises, here’s what the future holds for gas cars
As EV demand rises, this is what the future will look like for gas cars, according to new data analysis by RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute). More…
Fucare Taurus review: A superfast fat tire cross-country electric bike
The Fucare Taurus fat tire electric bike brings the same fun-loving, off-road riding you’ve seen with plenty of other adventure-style electric bikes. But this time it gives you full speed 28 mph (45 km/h) operation on throttle only. More…
Blogger captures first glimpse of Li Auto’s first-ever BEV, and it is unique looking to say the least
A passerby in China caught a look at Li Auto’s upcoming MPV called the Mega – it’s first-ever BEV model, before it officially debuts in December. Li Auto has already been touting the multi-purpose vehicle as a future best seller – despite its price… and its look. See more for yourself. More…
Aventon’s top-class Level.2 commuter e-bike now $250 off, Bosch electric water heater $160, more
One of our favorite commuter e-bikes is seeing a rare discount today, as the Aventon Level.2 lands at $1,699. That’s joined by a chance to save on Bosch’s Tronic 4000 electric tankless water heater at $160, as well as some other gear for your electric tool shed. Not to mention this ongoing launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499. But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Rivian just improved R1T and R1S ride quality through a software update
You may notice your Rivian driving a little smoother lately. That’s because Rivian just improved the ride quality on its R1S and R1T models through its latest software update.. More…
This $17,800 EV has vehicle-to-load capabilities, what’s everyone else’s excuse?
Tata Motors has introduced the latest refresh of its flagship Nexon.ev, complete with some notable technological upgrades. While this crossover SUV might not blow every consumer away with its specs, its price tag starting below $18,000 beckons a second look. Additionally, the fact that this ultra-affordable EV offer vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities makes us wonder: Why isn’t every single automaker offering this technology yet. More…
Toyota promises new EVs coming in 2026 with nearly 500 miles of range
At the recent launch of its new BEV factory, Toyota vowed its next-generation electric vehicles will deliver longer range and faster charging at a lower price. The Japanese automaker now says its new EVs, due out in 2026, will feature nearly 500 miles of range. More…
Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi concept, Powerwall 3, Cybertruck coating, 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 the new Tesla Robotaxi concept, Powerwall 3 launch, a possible optional Cybertruck coating, and more. More…