Kia officially unveiled its new compact electric SUV, the EV5, at the Chengdu Motor Show on Friday. The new EV5 is a family-friendly electric SUV influenced by the flagship EV9. Check out the official images below. More…
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ZEEKR’s first shipment of 001 EV exports sets sail for Europe
Two months after opening pre-orders for its EVs in Europe, ZEEKR has begun exporting its 001 models from China to begin initial deliveries overseas. This milestone is part of an ambitious, multifaceted strategy from the Geely-owned subsidiary to make a name for itself in the global EV market. More…
Testing a 40 mph standing electric scooter: Nanrobot N6 review
For some electric scooter riders, modest speeds of 15-20 mph (24-40 km/h) are plenty. For others who want to travel on larger roads or cover farther distances on their scooter commutes, faster speeds are necessary. It’s those types of riders that Nanrobot had in mind when they rolled out their latest model, the Nanrobot N6. More…
Last call: Join us at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Sept. 5-10
We are heading back to Munich for the IAA Mobility show 2023, September 5-10, as both media sponsors and attendees. If you want to see the latest in automobiles and mobility firsthand as well as pre-Octoberfest Munich, you should pick up some tickets and join us. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 24, 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…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 24, 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…
GM Ultium UAW battery workers win 25% pay increase
Workers at GM’s Ultium plant in Warren, Ohio have negotiated an agreement to increase their pay by an additional $3-4 an hour, about a 25% increase from current base pay. The plan covers around 1,100 workers and would go into effect immediately if ratified by a union vote in the next few days. More…
GM Ultium UAW battery workers win 25% pay increase
Workers at GM’s Ultium plant in Warren, Ohio have negotiated an agreement to increase their pay by an additional $3-4 an hour, about a 25% increase from current base pay. The plan covers around 1,100 workers and would go into effect immediately if ratified by a union vote in the next few days. More…
Volkswagen opens ID.7 electric sedan pre-orders in Europe, starting at $62K
Volkswagen opened pre-orders for its flagship ID.7 electric sedan on Thursday for European customers. The new flagship EV will start at around $62,000 (€56,995) with up to 385 miles (621 km) of WLTC range. More…
Nissan previews three new EVs to dealers, including a next-gen LEAF and Maxima successor
Nissan showed off its next-generation electric vehicles to dealers this week, previewing its future lineup. The automaker presented three new EVs, including a successor to the LEAF hatchback, a performance sedan that could take the Maxima’s place, and a third electric model. More…
These autonomous robots deliver students meals while popping wheelies and using unique voices
As classes resume at college campuses all around the US, there may be some new and rather short members of the student body roaming around. Starship Technologies has expanded its existing roster of autonomous delivery robots to 50 schools, offering its Level 4 on-demand meal service to over 1.1 million students in the US alone. More…
Tennessee said it would develop a statewide network of EV fast charging stations. It’s added one in 2.5 years
Will Blink Charging‘s new partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) revive Tennessee’s stagnant Fast Charge TN Network plan?. More…
Volkswagen opens ID.7 electric sedan pre-orders in Europe, starting at $62K
Volkswagen opened pre-orders for its flagship ID.7 electric sedan on Thursday for European customers. The new flagship EV will start at around $62,000 (€56,995) with up to 385 miles (621 km) of WLTC range. More…
Ford CEO Jim Farley On NACS, Charging Anxiety, And “Frenemies”

NACS was just engineered better, admits Farley in an interview during the Monterey Car Week. More…
Mercedes-Benz electric EQB upgraded for 2024MY with a fresh facelift, new tech [Images]
Mercedes-Benz upgraded the EQB electric SUV for the 2024 model year with a fresh makeover, including a newly designed modern grille and headlights up front. The updated 2024 Mercedes Benz EQB will arrive at US dealerships in the first half of 2024. Check out what’s new below. More…
This guy built the ‘world’s smallest wooden cabin’ on his electric bike
Campers are a popular way to travel with the family, and smaller versions for bike camping have popped up too. But what if you want to go cabin camping with your dog in areas that don’t have car access – or cabins? If you’re handy, you could just build a wooden cabin to bring with you along on an electric bike. More…
Nissan previews three new EVs to dealers, including a next-gen LEAF and Maxima successor
Nissan showed off its next-generation electric vehicles to dealers this week, previewing its future lineup. The automaker presented three new EVs, including a successor to the LEAF hatchback, a performance sedan that could take the Maxima’s place, and a third electric model. More…
These autonomous robots deliver students meals while popping wheelies and using unique voices
As classes resume at college campuses all around the US, there may be some new and rather short members of the student body roaming around. Starship Technologies has expanded its existing roster of autonomous delivery robots to 50 schools, offering its Level 4 on-demand meal service to over 1.1 million students in the US alone. More…
Tennessee said it would develop a statewide network of EV fast charging stations. It’s added one in 2.5 years
Will Blink Charging‘s new partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) revive Tennessee’s stagnant Fast Charge TN Network plan?. More…
Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro power station now $280 off, Hover-1 e-motorcycles, more
One of the best prices ever is landing on Jackery’s all-new Explorer 3000 Pro power station. It’s now down to $2,519, with $280 in savings attached. As much as $600 in savings now make Hover-1’s Altai Pro e-motorcycles more affordable than ever. Now starting at $1,785, we also have a massive list of e-bike discounts, too, if your EV needs are going to require something a bit different. More…