Two Bay Area families are suing Tesla over the death of their 19-year-old daughter and 20-year-old son after a crash which left them and one other teenager dead, trapped inside the vehicle due to what the lawsuit alleges is poor door handle design. Read more…
Category: Electrek
Ford’s $30,000 EV isn’t the pickup you think it is
Ford is betting on more affordable EVs, starting with a new electric pickup that will start at around $30,000. According to Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, the new EV is “really not a pickup,” so what exactly is it. Read more…
Rivian is offering 1.99% APR on the purchase of any 2025 R1 vehicle this month
Rivian has pulled a new demand lever for October as it starts to phase out of its 2025 vehicles, offering an enticing low APR of 1.99% on the purchase of any R1 model. Anything helps following the official end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Read more…
Honda’s electric SUV is a hit, thanks to steep discounts
Honda has already sold more Prologues this year than it did in all of 2024. Thanks to discounts reaching upwards of $20,000, Honda’s electric SUV continues to be a hit. Read more…
Candela’s electric flying ferries to connect Thailand’s island paradise
Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just secured a major deal in Southeast Asia: ten of its P-12 electric hydrofoil ferries will soon operate the route to Koh Kood, one of Thailand’s most pristine and least developed islands. Read more…
Hyundai drops Kona Electric lineup to just one trim: The cheapest
The 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric lineup will be offered in a single trim, but at least it’s the most affordable one. Read more…
Tesla applies for patent to make Cybertruck look even more ridiculous but more efficient
Tesla has applied for a new patent that would make the Cybertruck look even more ridiculous than it already does, but it would also make towing more efficient. Read more…
Tesla’s ‘more affordable’ Model Y spotted uncamouflaged on highway
What looks to be Tesla’s long-rumored “more affordable model” has been spotted testing on a highway, without any camouflage. But before you get too excited, it’s just a Model Y with some cheaper parts – and a price that’s not much different than we’ve seen on other Teslas. Read more…
EV Apocalypse PART TWO | BMW and Jeep deals, Tesla shareholder revolt
On today’s surprising episode of Quick Charge, Tesla had its first good sales quarter in a while as the EV tax credit expiration spiked demand, but a number of big shareholders still want Elon gone! Press play to find out why. Read more…
Investor group calls to vote down Musk’s $1T pay package, replace Tesla board
An investor group representing several large public pension funds has sent a letter urging Tesla shareholders to vote down Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package, and to replace all of the board members up for re-election, detailing its concerns about Tesla’s corporate governance and risk to long-term shareholder value. Read more…
96 DC fast chargers are coming to Western Canada’s highways
Wallbox’s Supernova DC fast chargers will power a major new EV charging network across Western Canada. Read more…
96 DC fast chargers are coming to Western Canada’s highways
Wallbox’s Supernova DC fast chargers will power a major new EV charging network across Western Canada. Read more…
Jeep vehicles still qualify for the $7,500 EV credit past the deadline, for now
Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat vehicles will remain eligible for the credit after the deadline expires. Stellantis confirmed it will replicate the offer for EV and PHEV models. Read more…
Jeep vehicles still qualify for the $7,500 EV credit past the deadline, for now
Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat vehicles will remain eligible for the credit after the deadline expires. Stellantis confirmed it will replicate the offer for EV and PHEV models. Read more…
The era of cheap Chinese solar + storage is ending – here’s why
Solar and storage prices are about to rise after a year and a half of record lows, according to new data from Wood Mackenzie. Equipment procurement costs for solar and energy storage will jump around 9% starting in Q4 2025, marking the end of the bargain pricing developers have enjoyed for the last 18 months. That’s because China is changing the rules. Read more…
The era of cheap Chinese solar + storage is ending – here’s why
Solar and storage prices are about to rise after a year and a half of record lows, according to new data from Wood Mackenzie. Equipment procurement costs for solar and energy storage will jump around 9% starting in Q4 2025, marking the end of the bargain pricing developers have enjoyed for the last 18 months. That’s because China is changing the rules. Read more…
2026 Buick Electra EREV arrives 190 miles of EV range and an affordable price
Buick has had the best EV name in the business for decades, but an electrified Electra sedan hasn’t been offered in the US — yet. While everyone is fretting about the death of the Federal EV tax credit, Buick has been working on a new extended-range EV for China that offers usable range and entry-luxe features at an affordable price. Read more…
Urban Arrow launches new, more affordable electric cargo bike
Urban Arrow, a Dutch brand best known for its front-loading cargo box bikes (or bakfiets), has just expanded into new… Read more…
BMW keeps the good times going with $7,500 off MSRP on all its EVs
The $7,500 tax credit may be gone, but that isn’t stopping BMW. The Ultimate Deal Machine is rolling into the Brave New World of EVs this October with a $7,500 purchase credit off MSRP across the board (and that’s just the beginning). Read more…
Hyundai’s first EV sports sedan has arrived: The 650 hp IONIQ 6 N launches in Korea for $57,000
Hyundai officially launched the new IONIQ 6 N in its home market this week. The IONIQ 6 N, Hyundai’s first electric sports sedan, packs a monstrous 650 horsepower, yet Hyundai insists it’s not all about the performance. Read more…
