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…
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BYD to launch multiple EVs in Europe during IAA Mobility, including sub-brand Denza
Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) will continue its global expansion with upcoming EV debuts in Europe, not only under its own namesake, but alongside the official launch of its Denza sub-brand overseas. Here’s what visitors to next month’s IAA Mobility in Munich can look forward to seeing. More…
Tesla changes its solar strategy, lays off workers, bets on certified installers
Tesla is evidently changing its solar strategy by starting to move away from having its own installers and relying more on certified installers. More…
FreeWire launches AI platform to help businesses predict best locations to install EV chargers
Innovative and optimized charging network FreeWire has just introduced a new AI-enabled platform called Mobilyze Pro that uses predictive algorithms to enable businesses to determine the best place on their property to install EV chargers. With the launch, FreeWire hopes to bridge the gap between the growing number of EVs on roads and the infrastructure required to keep them charged. More…
It’s not an ‘electric bike craze.’ You’re looking at the future of transportation
As electric bikes become increasingly popular in cities across the US, some in the media are trying to wrap their heads around this reported “electric bike craze.” But make no mistake, this isn’t some short-lived enthusiasm or a passing fad. This widespread adoption of e-bikes by young and old alike is merely the first signs of a paradigm shift.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 21, 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…
Amtrak just rolled out its first-ever electric bus
Amtrak has replaced a diesel-powered bus on the Pacific Northwest’s Cascades route with its first electric bus. More…
Is this our first look at the sporty Hyundai Kona Electric N-Line?
It looks like Hyundai is working on a high-performance model to sit next to the new IONIQ 5 N. New spy pictures reveal what looks to be a sporty all-electric Hyundai Kona N. More…
NIO cranking out more than 300 ES6 electric SUVs per day
EV maker NIO released what may be its most important electric car yet, the ES6, in May. Despite its compact size, the NIO ES6 electric SUV is already making a significant impact. More…
A new Dept of Commerce ruling could slow US solar growth
The US Department of Commerce determined that five Chinese solar companies have been dodging US duties. Here’s why that could impede the growth of US solar. More…
Tesla loses one of its most senior engineering executives
Tesla is losing one of its most senior engineering executives, Colin Campbell, and he is going to a company founded by Tesla cofounder and board member JB Straubel. More…
VinFast’s new VF 9 electric SUV boasts 330 miles EPA range, but it will cost you
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) announced Monday that its new VF 9 electric SUV has earned up to 330 miles EPA range, outperforming its own benchmarks. More…
Anker’s PowerHouse 767 GaNPrime power station $400 off in New Green Deals, Level 2 EV charger $499, more
An all-time low on Anker’s PowerHouse 767 GaNPrime power station headlines all of Monday’s best environmentally-friendly discounts, now landing at $400 off. It’s joined by a notable price cut on this Schumacher Level 2 EV Wall Charger at $499, as well as the Sun Joe 13-Amp Electric Pressure Washer at $85. Just don’t forget that we also have a massive list of e-bike discounts, too. More…
A ’90% chance of theft’ causes insurer to cancel plans for one type of e-bike
The Royal Dutch Touring Club (ANWB), the largest cycling association in the Netherlands, has announced that it will no longer insure fat tire bikes due to their extremely high chance of theft. More…
Volkswagen ID.7 electric car production begins, new flagship EV is coming
Volkswagen has begun production on its new flagship ID.7 electric car at its German plant in Emden. The ID.7 is the largest VW electric model yet and the second global MEB-based car behind the ID.4. More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E EV recall fix is being investigated by the NHSTA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it had opened an investigation Monday into Ford’s solution for a June 2022 Mustang Mach-E recall. More…
Google Maps on Android Auto replaces ‘gas stations’ shortcut with charging stations in EVs
Android Auto has been preparing better support for electric vehicles (EVs) for a while now, and a new change is now coming to Google Maps that will replace the default shortcut to search for gas stations to instead search for charging locations. More…
I just bought a super-cheap electric bike from China. It was a bad idea
It’s no secret that most electric bikes come from China. Sure, there are high-quality e-bikes built in Europe and even a few in the US. But not the ones with the price tags that make you go, “Honey, how can we afford not to?!” And that’s exactly the story of my latest weird little e-bike purchase. Say hello to the Mihogo Mini, an ultra-low-cost electric bike direct from China. More…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted on glacier in Iceland for promo reel ahead of launch
A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted on a glacier in Iceland for what appears to be the filming of a promo reel ahead of the vehicle’s launch. More…
Unpopular opinion: Why we need more ‘motorcycles for children’, not fewer
A recent string of anti-ebike articles in the New York Times has attempted to spread fear around the increasingly popular transportation method of electric bicycles. But it’s not just the typical e-bikes you see students riding to class or adults cruising to work on. One of the main e-bike targets of late has become electric balance bikes, or what the NYT referred to as “motorcycles for children.”. More…