Tesla Model Y became the best-selling car in all of Europe in November. It’s for the second time, and not just for electric vehicles, but all cars. More…
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Ram reveals the name for its electric truck set to compete with Ford Lightning, Silverado EV
Ram’s electric truck is set to debut in less than a week, and up until recently, it wasn’t exactly clear what it would be called. A new trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office indicates it could go by the name Ram 1500 REV. More…
These are all the low-cost electric motorcycles that Americans can buy now
I know, I know. Electric motorcycles are usually quite pricey. Compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles, e-motorcycles usually carry a few thousand dollar premium. Their long list advantages usually makes it worth it, though that still might not ease the sting of sticker shock. But if you know where to look then you’ll find a surprising number of affordable options on the market in North America. All of the electric motorcycles featured here are either already rolling on America’s roads or are expected to become available in the coming months. More…
Robotic boats are surveying seabeds at offshore wind farms
Swedish multinational power company Vattenfall announced today that it’s successfully conducted large-scale seabed surveys with uncrewed robotic boats at several of its offshore wind farms in Denmark, Sweden, and the UK. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 28, 2022
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…
Canoo accuses former employees of ‘corporate espionage’ after launching rival EV startup
Canoo (GOEV) is accusing several former employees of “corporate espionage,” alleging they stole trade secrets to launch a rival electric vehicle company. More…
Elon Musk tells Tesla employees to not be ‘bothered by stock market craziness’
Elon Musk told Tesla employees in a new email that they should “not be too bothered by stock market craziness” even though the price has been in free fall for the last year. More…
Ford Lightning owner powers home essentials for 2 days and still had battery left in the tank
Thousands of Canadian residents awoke Christmas ay with no electricity after a massive winter storm swept across the area. One southern Ontario resident was able to keep the lights on for almost two days after plugging in his Ford F-150 Lightning, and still had plenty of battery left after the power came back on. More…
Tesla’s market cap drop is worth almost the entire legacy auto industry
Tesla’s loss in market capitalization equals almost the entire legacy auto industry combined – one of the most significant losses in value of all time. More…
Hyundai has a card up its sleeve as it moves to dethrone Toyota, its electric vehicles
Hyundai is officially the third-largest automaker globally after jumpstarting the brand in 2022, behind only Volkswagen and Toyota. However, the South Korean automaker may have an advantage as the auto industry transitions to electric vehicles. More…
Denver gave out huge rebates on electric bikes. Now it’s making the bike lanes they need
Denver grabbed headlines earlier this year when it launched an ambitious program to help city residents replace cars with e-bikes. Now the city is struggling to ensure it can provide sufficient cycling infrastructure to support the influx of electric bikes. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 27, 2022
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…
J+ BOOSTER 2 portable EV charger review: More bang for your buck
Juice Americas launched its portable two-in-one EV charger, the J+ BOOSTER 2, in North America in August and invited Electrek to review it. Here’s how it went. More…
Nio (NIO) lowers Q4 2022 delivery expectations after December supply chain issues
After failing to reach full production capacity in December 2022, Nio (NIO) is lowering its Q4 delivery outlook, citing particular “challenges in deliveries and productions” in addition to ongoing supply chain issues. More…
Tesla used car prices are finally dropping
Tesla used car prices are finally starting to drop. It’s good for the affordability of Tesla vehicles, but it will put pressure on the company’s new car demand. More…
Japan’s first large-scale offshore wind farm just came online
Japan’s first large-scale offshore wind farm started operation on December 22 – a major milestone in the country’s transition to renewables. More…
Huck Cycles begins US production of Stinger electric motorbikes
Huck Cycles is a North Carolina-based electric motorbike manufacturer that built a name for itself with retro-inspired electric mopeds hand-made by Americans, including by a largely military veteran workforce. Now the company is beginning of production of its latest model, the Huck Stinger electric motorcycle. More…
Kia gives us a closer look at the EV9, its first electric SUV
Kia is teasing its first electric SUV, the EV9, ahead of its 2023 debut. The three-row electric SUV first appeared as a concept vehicle at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, but as it nears production, Kia is giving us a closer look at what we can expect. More…
HeyBike Cityrun review: A decent urban e-bike that desperately wants to compete on price
HeyBike has built a name for itself over the last year or two with a growing number of low-cost electric bikes. And while the brand can’t hope to compete on reputation with the US market’s major players, it sure can compete on price. Meet the electric bike. More…
Is Tesla going to make a Cybertruck SUV?
As Tesla prepares to bring the Cybertruck electric pickup truck to production, we explore the potential for the automaker to make a Cybertruck SUV with a third row and up to nine seats. More…
