
Volkswagen is preparing to launch its smallest, most affordable EV yet, tipped to be called ID 1, starting at around $20K. The VW ID 1 is expected to launch in 2027 and will sit below the recently revealed ID 2all concept. More…
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Tesla launches new feature to help solar homeowners charge with excess solar power

Tesla is launching a new feature to help homeowners with rooftop solar to charge their Tesla vehicles with excess solar power. More…
These fun little open-top electric jeep-like vehicles are now rentable around the US

The Moke, based on a post-war British jeep-like vehicle, has become an iconic and eye-catching little buggy over the years. Now the US-based MOKE America has opened up a rental option called WeMoke to make these weird little electric vehicles more accessible to anyone looking for a unique driving adventure. More…
Juiced drops prices on its most powerful e-bikes as legal battles sunset the models

After a costly and time-consuming legal battle to secure the trademarks for its most powerful HyperScorpion and HyperScrambler 2 e-bikes, Juiced Bikes has decided to discontinue the current model lines. As part of that closeout, the company has put its existing inventory on closeout sale. More…
A new factory in New Mexico will build $750M of wind turbine towers

Dallas-based infrastructure manufacturer Arcosa (NYSE: ACA) said today that it’s received $750 million worth of wind turbine tower orders, so it’s building a new factory where it can make them. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 15, 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…
Tesla Supercharger V4 revealed to be twice as powerful

Tesla Supercharger V4 has been revealed to have the potential to be twice as powerful as the previous generation. More…
Electrify America just launched its first EV charging station in Hawaii

Electrify America, the largest open DC fast charging network in the US, has opened its first EV charging station in Hawaii. More…
Volkswagen introduces ID 2all affordable EV concept with nearly 300 miles range

VW introduced its much anticipated affordable EV Wednesday, deemed the ID 2all concept with up to 450 km range (279 miles).. More…
Jackery’s new Explorer 3000 Pro is its most capable portable power station yet [Deal]

Continuing to refresh its lineup of portable power stations, Jackery is now launching its most capable release yet. The new Explorer 3000 Pro arrives as its most capable model so far, centered around a 3,024Wh battery with enough juice to keep the family going for 48 hours at a time. Launching later this month, you can lock in pre-order discounts at up to $400 off. More…
Lucid Air Touring first drive: This model could be the one to splurge on

Another version of the Lucid Air is reaching reservation holders, so naturally, that means it was also time for me to get behind the wheel of it and test it for myself. My latest Lucid EV loan was with the Touring – the third in the lineup and second most affordable option behind the Air Pure. I’ve pushed the Air Dream Edition’s 1,111 horsepower out on the highways of Arizona and have driven the Air Grand Touring up the California coast, but the Touring might just offer the most bang for your buck. More…
These adorable electric autonomous delivery drones use 97% less energy for faster transit

Say goodbye to delivery delays due to traffic and weather. California-based startup Zipline is revolutionizing how we receive goods with its ultra-precise electric autonomous delivery drones called Zips.. More…
Waze says it’s added EV chargers to its map, but it’s still sending me to gas stations [Update]

It looks like Google-owned navigation app Waze is finally going to make it possible to add your EV and plug type into its app to find EV chargers along your route – but when, exactly. More…
Meet Project Cosmos: 1,000 mile range, emissions-free megayacht from Apple Watch designer

German luxury boatbuilder Lürssen Yachts has shared video footage of it successfully launching a zero-emissions megayacht longer than two olympic swimming pools, suspected to be commissioned by a Japanese billionaire. The exterior of hydrogen powered megayacht, codenamed Project Cosmos, is being designed by Apple designer Marc Newson.. More…
BMW previews first electric 5 series sedan, EV performance M variant confirmed

At the BMW Annual conference 2023, the automaker announced further details while giving us a preview of its first fully electric 5 series, the i5 sedan launching in October. CEO Oliver Zipse added that “a fully electric performance model” from BMW M gmbH will be included in the lineup. More…
Can Lightning’s electric motorcycle really charge as fast as a gas tank fill-up?

Touring, a type of riding that involves long distance trips, has long been the achilles heel of electric motorcycles. While e-motos have developed to the point where they can beat combustion engine motorcycles in nearly every other metric, quick recharging required for long distance riding has yet to reach parity with a gas station fill-up. At least, that was until Lightning Motorcycle debuted what it says is the fastest charging electric motorcycle yet. More…
Arrival (ARVL) nabs $300M in capital, yet US Van production remains underfunded

UK-based EV startup Arrival has garnered a fresh $300 million in equity financing in hopes it can slow the financial bleeding that has plagued it in recent months. As previously announced layoffs and cost cuts take effect, Arrival expects the funding to help slow its cash-burn rate, but says it will need to raise even more in order to begin Van production in the US next year. More…
Bobcat goes electric with world’s first skid-steer loader EV and autonomous concept machine

Bobcat is digging deeper into fully electric technology with its latest concept machines revealed at Conexpo-con/agg 2023. The leading construction and agriculture machinery company unveiled what it calls the “world’s first” all-electric skid-steer loader alongside a new autonomous concept model that’s in a category all its own. More…
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v11 is coming this weekend, if you believe Elon Musk

After months of waiting, Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v11 is going to a wide release this weekend, if you believe Elon Musk. More…
This wooden snow scooter is like a portable electric snowmobile that you stand on

In my many years of covering the micromobility industry, I thought I had seen just about every type of electric scooter out there. That was until the eLyly came across my desk and showed me just how far out an electric snow scooter could be. More…

