The low-cost Rio compact car will not be making a return in the US for a 2024 model year. Instead, Kia is expected to transition its production facility in Mexico, where the Rio is built, to produce two new EVs in Mexico. More…
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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin production has been dipping, report says
A new report claims that Tesla Gigafactory Berlin production has been dipping under the 5,000 units per week that the automaker reported earlier this year. More…
A huge solar + storage + EV project just launched at Dulles Airport
Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia is going to host a solar, battery storage, and EV project – the US’s largest clean energy project at an airport. More…
The world’s largest floating offshore wind farm is officially online
Hywind Tampen, the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm, was inaugurated today by global power giant Equinor and its partners. More…
Polestar (PSNY) hits production milestone as 150,000th Polestar 2 rolls off the assembly line
Up-and-coming EV maker Polestar (PSNY) just announced a significant production milestone. The Swedish EV maker’s 150,000th Polestar 2 electric sedan rolled off the assembly line Wednesday as it expands the brand globally.. More…
What’s it like riding a fat tire e-bike with TRIPLE suspension? Engwe X26 review
One of the major advantages of riding electric bikes is that the extra electric assist means you don’t have to worry about weight penalties as much. Pedal bike designers have to minimize weight to make the bike less grueling to ride, but e-bike manufacturers can add in more comfort features without making the bike harder to use. That often means more suspension and larger tires. Or in the case of the Engwe X26 electric bike, the company opted for an extra helping of both. More…
Watch Tesla test Cybertruck’s likely final version on its own test track
A Tesla Cybertruck, likely the final version of the electric pickup truck, was spotted being tested on the automaker’s own test track in Fremont. More…
US-built electric mini-truck AYRO receives street-legal certification
The AYRO Vanish, an electric mini-truck designed and built in Texas, has just completed homologation to receive its street-legal status in the US and Canada. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 22, 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…
Next-gen Mercedes EQC spotted – Electric GLC successor to rival Tesla Model Y
The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQC will finally arrive in the United States, but not in its current form. The next-generation EQC was spotted testing ahead of its imminent reveal later next year or in 2025. More…
2Swift Board review: It’s a skateboard! It’s a scooter! It’s… its own thing in the best way [Video]
It’s very rare that I see something in the world of electric mobility that makes me think, “What the hell is that thing?” Buried in those rare instances, however, are usually some unique gems, and that is no different when it comes to the all-terrain, two-wheel inline electric board from 2Swift. Learn more below, alongside my video review. More…
Lucid’s EV price cuts are working as Gravity electric SUV launch nears
EV maker Lucid Motor’s (LCID) recent price cuts have been “well received by customers,” according to CEO Peter Rawlinson. The company’s leader also said the Gravity electric SUV launch is on track for November. More…
Tesla is paying $20,000 a year to be on Elon Musk’s X, and it’s not clear why
Tesla keeps creating new paying accounts on Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) to the point that it is now likely paying around $20,000 per year to be on the social media platform. More…
The US approves Revolution Wind, its fourth major offshore wind farm
The US Department of the Interior (DOI) today announced its approval of Rhode Island and Connecticut’s Revolution Wind offshore wind farm. . More…
EcoSmart ECO 18 Electric Tankless Water Heater hits $319, Schwinn 45-mile range e-bike $519 off, more
EcoSmart’s ECO 18 Electric Tankless Water Heater is helping you swap to a more energy-efficient offering today at $319. Down to the best price of the year, the Green Deals continue over to Schwinn’s Kettle Valley e-bike at $519 off. But if your EV needs are going to require something a bit different, we also have a massive list of e-bike discounts, too. More…
Signs point to e-bike company SONDORS in peril, leaving riders stranded
A number of troubling developments point to serious financial troubles for SONDORS, the company behind a wide range of electric bicycles as well as the Metacycle electric motorcycle (and an ill-fated three-wheeled electric car, but that’s another story). More…
Photos emerge of NIO’s new mass-market ‘Alps’ EV competitor to Toyota and VW
The first photos of NIO’s new “Alps” brand have allegedly emerged online. The new EV brand is designed to take NIO mainstream, positioning itself to compete with automaking giants like Toyota and Volkswagen in the mass-market segment. More…
China’s NaaS Technology acquires Sweden’s Charge Amps for $66M
EV charging giant NaaS Technology (Nasdaq: NAAS) today announced that it’s going to acquire EV charging provider Charge Amps for $66.4 million in order to penetrate the European market.. More…
Superstar DJ Steve Aoki follows father’s footsteps in motorsports, becomes E1 racing team owner
As the UIM E1 World Championship league moves closer to hitting the water on its inaugural season, the electric boat racing teams that will compete is truly starting to take shape. The latest team owner is DJ and entrepreneur Steve Aoki, who will lead Aoki Racing against a current lineup of five other star-studded E1 teams. More…
Kia is reviving its affordable mini Ray EV, Korea’s first electric car
Korea’s first all-electric production car is due for a resurrection. Kia is set to revive the Ray EV next month, an entry-level minicar, to meet the growing demand for affordable electric cars.. More…
