A new retro concept version of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV has emerged in China and begs a number of questions. Will SAIC-GM-Wuling produce the retro Mini EV despite it being a third-party design? Would GM consider bringing the popular EV to the United States? And lastly, does a customer base just starting to dip its toe in the world of futuristic EVs want a retro-looking vehicle. More…
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A blast from the past for the future: Is there room for GM Wuling’s retro Mini EV concept?
A new retro concept version of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV has emerged in China and begs a number of questions. Will SAIC-GM-Wuling produce the retro Mini EV despite it being a third-party design? Would GM consider bringing the popular EV to the United States? And lastly, does a customer base just starting to dip its toe in the world of futuristic EVs want a retro-looking vehicle. More…
Tesla is getting the world’s largest casting machine, and it’s for Cybertruck
Tesla is getting the world’s largest casting machine, also known as Giga Press, and will be using it for for Cybertruck’s body. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 31, 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…
Ford F-150 Lightning loses about half its range when towing a 23-foot Airstream trailer
An early Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup did a real-world towing test with a 23-foot Airstream trailer. It showed a loss of about half the vehicle’s range. More…
VW ID.Buzz electric minibus is more expensive than expected
Volkswagen has released the starting price of the VW ID.Buzz electric minibus in Europe, and it is much more expensive than originally expected. It starts at £57,115 in the UK, equivalent to $72,000 USD. More…
Afraid of Indiegogo? These famous electric bike companies all got started crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is a common way for many small companies to get their start, and is especially common in the light electric vehicle industry for e-bike and e-scooter companies. But let’s face it, crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are still erroneously synonymous with scams in the minds of many.. More…
Rivian had a battery fire at its factory
A battery pack caught on fire in the testing area of Rivian’s factory in Normal, Illinois this weekend. The cause of the fire is under investigation. More…
Tesla is considering adopting Apple’s Airplay to improve audio quality
Elon Musk said that Tesla is going to consider adopting Apple’s Airplay protocol to improve audio quality over the current Bluetooth. More…
Energica unveils Experia electric motorcycle, its new long-range ‘Green Tourer,’ fast charging included
Energica, known for its sport-inspired electric motorcycles that offer all three levels of charging speeds, has just unveiled its newest model known as the Energica Experia Green Tourer. The comfort-oriented electric motorcycle combines a large battery with fast charging to create a bike that can go the distance and then keep on going. More…
Velotric Discover 1: $400 Off This Value City Cruiser eBike [Video]
The Velotric Discover 1 is a great value electric city cruiser with surprising quality given the entry to mid level price. There’s so much to love about this bike, but the look, is undoubtedly the first positive impression. The Discover 1 has a wonderful build that blends utility and aesthetics. More…
Velotric Discover 1: $500 Off This Value City Cruiser eBike [Video]
The Velotric Discover 1 is a great value electric city cruiser with surprising quality given the entry to mid level price. There’s so much to love about this bike, but the look, is undoubtedly the first positive impression. The Discover 1 has a wonderful build that blends utility and aesthetics. More…
Aptera has more than 22,000 reservations for its solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range
Aptera announced that it has now received more than 22,000 reservations for its solar-powered electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range as it gets closer to production. More…
Tesla needs to deliver on promise to deploy solar and batteries at Supercharger stations
Elon Musk has long promised that Tesla will deploy solar and batteries to all its Supercharger stations in order to reduce their dependence on the grid. More…
World’s first flying electric taxi boat, the Candela P-8 Voyager, unveiled in Venice
Stockholm-based Candela, the world leader in hydrofoil electric boats that fly above the surface of the water to consume significantly less energy, has just unveiled its newest electric watercraft: the Candela P-8 Voyager. Designed to replace traditional water taxies and commercial passenger watercraft that have conventionally relied on combustion engines for power, the P-8 Voyager is preparing to usher in a brave new world for maritime transportation. More…
Tesla and others lobby for federal funding of charging infrastructure for electric trucks
Tesla, along with other EV companies and environmental groups, is lobbying for some of the federal funding going to EV charging infrastructure to be used to deploy charging stations for electric trucks. More…
DeLorean’s Alpha5 EV is a gull-winged sport coupe that does 0-88mph in 4.35s
DeLorean has released the first non-teaser images of their upcoming electric vehicle, along with a model name: Alpha5. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 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…
Tesla slashes referral program reward for solar roof
Tesla has updated its referral program reward for solar roof installations to reduce it from $500 to $300 per referred installation. More…
Tesla quietly slashes referral program reward for solar roof
Tesla has updated its referral program reward for solar roof installations to reduce it from $500 to $300 per referred installation. More…
