Tesla is now under federal investigation by the DOJ over potentially using company resources to build a mansion for Elon Musk. More…

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…

Starting this week, Colorado residents will have the opportunity to save an extra $6,000 toward the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle simply by turning in their old gas guzzlers. Here’s who is eligible. More…

Today, we take a first look at the Envo Electric All Terrain Vehicle (e-ATV), an interesting-looking electric ATV that can actually get some work done. More…

Is a viable option for electric van life finally here? Possibly! Earlier today, Mercedes-Benz shared more details of its 2024 eSprinter Van refresh, including a more accurate range estimate (although still not official). What is official is the pricing, however, and when compared with its other specs, we may see some van enthusiasts consider a conversion.. More…

Could General Motors be crafting a rugged electric SUV for its Buick brand? A new painting from GM Design that looks eerily similar to Kia’s flagship EV9 could give us a clue.. More…

As an homage to its 1960s sports car by the same name, Alfa Romeo has revealed a modern-day, limited-edition version of the 33 Stradale that is all-electric. In line with its name, Alfa Romeo is only building 33 versions of this supercar, and your chances of getting one from the Italian automaker are essentially zero. More…

The Labor Day green energy deals are starting to go live, with Juiced Bikes leading the way. Now taking up to $700 off its popular collection of e-bikes, you’ll find some of the best prices of the year detailed below. We’re also tracking this WORX 40V Hydroshot portable pressure washer at $149 to go alongside this Bosch EV charging station for $581. Just don’t forget we also have a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…

After a fire broke out at Kia’s No. 3 plant in Hwaseong, South Korea, Tuesday, the automaker is pausing production until September 6. Kia’s EV6 electric crossover is one of the models built at the facility. More…

Tesla Autopilot’s so-called “Elon Mode,” which is not really what it is called, is drawing attention from regulators because it enables fewer driver monitoring alerts. More…

To be fair, the Äike T electric scooter is an interesting and innovative ride by itself. But the fact that it’s the world’s first USB-C enabled electric scooter is icing on the cake.. More…

Porsche is bringing fresh design features for its upcoming electric vehicles. According to Ingo Scheinhütte, head of advanced exterior design at Porsche, the brand’s new EVs “must be an evolution” of the German firm’s heritage.. More…

Tesla has greatly expanded Supercharger access for non-Tesla EVs in Australia, with now most of the network being opened to everyone. More…

Mercury Marine has just announced the launch of its two newest electric outboard motors, the Avator 20e and Avator 35e. More…

EV conversion specialist Electrogenic is back, showcasing its latest electrification of a classic vehicle. This time, the company truly rolled back the clock in converting a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II into an EV – describing it as its most complex conversion yet. Check this thing out. More…

You may know of EGO POWER from the company’s electric lawn care tools, such as their extensive line of mowers, string trimmers, chain saws and more. But now we’re seeing something that looks like a lot more fun than the rest of the company’s work-focused catalog: an electric mini bike. The creatively named EGO POWER+ Mini Bike uses the company’s swappable lithium-ion battery packs, meaning the same batteries that power your leaf blower can now send you flying over a sweet jump. More…

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…

There was only one bid in the first-ever US offshore wind auction in the Gulf of Mexico today – here’s why it was a bit of a washout. More…

Three gas-powered Ford models are out as the Blue Oval brand makes way for new electric vehicles. The move comes as the American automaker looks ahead toward its next-generation EV platform set to spawn a new generation of Ford EVs. More…

After the new EV5’s debut last week, we are finally learning the starting price of the compact electric SUV. And as a pleasant surprise – the Kia EV5 is much cheaper than initial expectations. More…