The Genesis GV60 has been “reborn” and is now better in every way. Although already impressive, Genesis gave the GV60 its first major redesign since launching in 2021 with even more driving range, a stylish new design, and fun features like Virtual Gear Shift (VGS). The updated electric SUV debuted in Korea on Thursday. For those in the US and Europe, don’t worry, you’re up next. Read more…
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Tesla gets more than 20% of its parts from Mexico, yes it will be affected by tariffs
Tesla gets more than 20% of its parts from Mexico, as well as some from Canada on top of it. So, yes, Tesla will be negatively affected by the tariffs. Read more…
Tesla to build a new Megafactory in Texas near Houston
Tesla is going to build a new Megafactory in Texas near Houston, according to a tax abatement agreement with Waller County. Read more…
Is Genesis taking notes from Porsche? New GV60 Magma caught with the Taycan [Video]
Genesis is gearing up to unleash its alter ego with its upcoming Magma lineup, its debut into the world of high-performance luxury vehicles. First up is the Genesis GV60 Magma, due out later this year. As testing wraps up, the GV60 Magma was spotted alongside none other than the Porsche Taycan. Read more…
New cars from Volvo, VW, Cadillac, and more – plus 0% on Model 3 as Tesla sales fall
It’s been a big day for big reveals with the all-new Volvo ES90, a new compact electric city car from Volkswagen, plus a pair of new, over-the-top EVs from General Motors that perfectly exemplify American excess. All this and maybe the dawn of the long-awaited “Tesla Killer” on today’s revealing episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
One of South Dakota’s largest wind farms just got the green light
South Dakota’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a 260-megawatt (MW) wind farm that will become one of the largest in the wind-friendly state. Read more…
Another L for H as every hydrogen bus in this European city fails at once
In another highly visible failure for hydrogen in the real-world, all 25 of the fuel cell-powered buses in the Poznan, Poland fleet failed at the same time yesterday morning, forcing the city to scramble diesel buses into action. Read more…
Kia EV4 GT looks like the affordable electric sports car we’ve been waiting for [Video]
Less than a week after Kia unveiled the EV4, we are already getting our first look at the sporty GT model. When it arrives, the GT variant is expected to be one of the most affordable electric sports cars and what could be Kia’s most powerful vehicle yet. But can it keep up with the Tesla Model 3 Performance. Read more…
Elon protests turn violent as arsonists set fire to Tesla cars, Plus: 2026 Chevy Spark
On today’s fiery episode of Quick Charge, it’s all bad news for Elon as Tesla sales continue to plunge in Europe, the pump fails to stop the TSLA stock price slide, and people set fire to dealers. Plus: BMW takes the top two spots in the J.D. Power EV owner satisfaction survey. Read more…
Velotric Spring Sale drops Nomad 1 Plus e-bike to $1,399 with free gear, Jackery Explorer 100 Plus $89, Autel EV charger, more
Running ahead of the pack in today’s Green Deals is Velotric’s Spring Sale that is cutting up to $400 off its e-bikes while also offering select free gear bundles and 30% off accessory promos. Running alongside its newest release (more below), we’re seeing Velotric’s upgraded 2024 Nomad 1 Plus All-Terrain Fat Tire e-bike with $134 in free gear down at $1,399, among other models. We also spotted Jackery’s palm-sized Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station returning to its $89 low, as well as Autel’s non-hardwired MaxiCharger AC Lite Home 40A Smart AI Level 2 EV Charger with a NEMA 14-50 plug returning to its $399 low. Bringing up the rear is a collection of Greenworks equipment, led by the Greenworks 24V 8-inch Cordless Pole Saw and 20-inch Pole Hedge Trimmer Combo at $161. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s 59% spring savings from EcoFlow, the $762 off e-bike bundles from Lectric, and more. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia’s low-cost EVs are supercharging sales — And this is just the start
Hyundai and Kia are on a hot streak. The Korean auto giants just notched another month of strong sales growth in February, thanks to new low-cost EVs like Kia’s EV3 and the Hyundai Casper (Inster EV). With more models on the way this year, Hyundai and Kia setting the stage for an even bigger 2025. Read more…
Tesla brings back 0% loans to boost demand in the US
Tesla has brought back 0% APR financing to new Model 3 orders in the US in order to boost demand in at the end of a tough quarter for the automaker. Read more…
Solar in 2025: Here’s what’s keeping the industry up at night
The solar industry is bracing for a turbulent year, and SolarReviews’ newly released 2025 Solar Industry Survey lays out exactly why. The survey, now in its third year, gathered insights from solar companies across the industry between December 2, 2024, and January 3, 2025, covering everything from the Inflation Reduction Act to workforce development and the state of the supply chain. Read more…
Waymo One begins autonomous rides in Austin, Texas, exclusively through Uber [Video]
Starting today, the fully autonomous Waymo One ride service is available exclusively to customers in Austin, Texas through the Uber app. Today’s news builds upon Waymo’s existing partnership with Uber and is a milestone in the robotaxi startup’s expansion to new cities around the US. Read more…
Elon Musk tries and fails to pump Tesla’s stock (TSLA)
Elon Musk tried to pump Tesla’s stock (TSLA) by claiming a 10x increase in profits, but it failed. In fact, the stock is down 10% since Musk’s pump. Read more…
Rivian and Ben & Jerry’s just dropped an electric ice cream truck: Meet the sweet new EV
Imagine seeing this as the next ice cream truck rolling through your neighborhood? Yep, Rivian and Ben & Jerry’s teamed up to create the electric ice cream truck we’ve been waiting for. The “Scoop Truck” will be hitting the road to hand out ice cream this week and honestly, it looks pretty sweet. Read more…
Canada proposes 100% tariffs on Tesla, I have an alternative: open the door to Chinese EVs
A Canadian candidate for Prime Minister has proposed implementing a 100% tariff on Tesla vehicles in response to US tariffs on Canadian goods. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in March 2025
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
ComEd, Nuvve set to launch V2G pilot program for electric school buses
With the launch of a new pilot program in collaboration with Nuvve, Chicago area utility ComEd is set to become the latest utility to explore the benefits of bidirectional charging using electric school buses to support the grid. Read more…
A dozen Tesla cars burned at store, arson is suspected amid global protests
A dozen Tesla vehicles burned at a store in Toulouse, France. Arson is suspected amid global protests and vandalism attacks against Tesla and Elon Musk. Read more…