For 2025, the Ram ProMaster EV commercial van gets up to 180 miles range from its 110 kWh battery pack, new 12- and 13-foot cargo configurations to meet more fleets’ needs, and a starting price of “just” $56,495. All of which sounds … kind of familiar, right. Read more…
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Rivian Upfit Program offers fleet managers custom solutions for its EVs
Just days after Rivian announced that it would be making its iconic electric delivery vans available to anyone willing to pay for one, the company launched the new Rivian Upfit Program, offering a “one-stop shop” to help fleet managers put its EVs to work. Read more…
Volvo Penta set to show off its new BESS subsystem at bauma 2025
Volvo Penta will debut its latest modular and scalable battery energy storage system (BESS) platform for the off-grid construction and mining industries at the bauma equipment show – here’s what you can expect. Read more…
Ford Mustang Mach-E is heavily discounted, you can even lease it for less than a Toyota Camry
Ford is offering big savings opportunities right now on its electric vehicles. The Ford Mustang Mach-E can be leased for less than a Toyota Camry in some places despite costing over $10,000 more. Here’s how you can snag some savings. Read more…
Trump to shut down all 8,000 EV charging ports at federal govt buildings
The Trump administration is shutting down EV chargers at all federal government buildings and is also expected to sell off the General Services Administration‘s (GSA) newly bought EVs. Read more…
Here’s our first look at the Genesis GV90 with coach doors: The next ultra-luxe EV
Genesis is preparing to launch its flagship electric SUV, the GV90. It will be the largest, most luxurious Genesis vehicle yet, loaded with advanced tech, premium features, and Genesis’ signature design. The Genesis GV90 will even feature Rolls Royce-like coach doors, which were spotted for the first time in public on a production model. Check it out below. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla protests, Rivian earnings, Kia’s new EVs, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla protests, Rivian’s earnings, Kia’s new electric vehicles, and more. Read more…
NEMA unveils a standard for bidirectional EV charging
NEMA has published its EVSE Power Export Permitting Standard, which defines the technical parameters to allow EV owners to enable bidirectional charging, which allows electricity to flow to EVs and EVs to transfer power back to the grid. Read more…
Tesla deliveries expected to go down to levels not seen in more than 2 years
Tesla deliveries are expected to decrease this quarter to levels not seen in more than two years. We have to go back to 2022 to see the delivery volume the automaker is expected to deliver. Read more…
The electric Jeep Compass may be a pipe dream after all
Jeep is reconsidering plans to launch an electric Compass in North America. The next-gen Jeep Compass is officially on pause after Stellantis temporarily halted operations at its Brampton Assembly Plant, where the current SUV is built, to take a closer look at its strategy in North America. Read more…
Nissan turning to Tesla as potential investor after Honda deal fell through
Japan reportedly plans to try to convince Tesla to invest in Nissan after the merger with Honda fell through. Read more…
Popular Super73 electric bikes recalled for brake failure
Super73, a leading e-bike manufacturer based in Irvine, California famous for its moped-style electric bikes, has issued a recall for two of its popular models. Read more…
Rivian is recalling over 17,000 R1S and R1T vehicles due to faulty headlights
Rivian issued a recall for over 17,000 vehicles on Friday due to a headlight issue that only occurs in cold weather. The recall impacts certain 2025 R1S SUV and R1T electric pickup models. Luckily, it should be an easy fix. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz is already testing solid-state battery EVs promising +600 miles range
The race for the “holy grail” of EV batteries is heating up. Mercedes-Benz is now testing EVs with solid-state batteries on the road, which could unlock over 600 miles of driving range. Read more…
Tenways’ latest 8-speed CGO600 Pro e-bike hits new $1,299 low, Wi-Fi smart hose timer from meross $66, EcoFlow 4-day flash sale, more
We have a well-balanced collection of Green Deals for you today, starting with Tenways’ flash sale offer on its new Shimano 8-speed CGO600 Pro e-bike using the ongoing Valentine’s sale pricing as a starting point to jump even further to a new $1,299 low. We also have the first savings hitting the new meross Wi-Fi Smart Water Hose Timer Kit at $66 while a bunch of electric Greenworks lawncare tools are seeing up to 42% discounts, with the brand’s 60V 16-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer down at $160, for example. Lastly, there’s EcoFlow’s 4-day flash sale that is dropping the modular DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station to $4,799 through the rest of the brand’s Valentine’s Day sale. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s three new low prices on Rad Power e-bikes, and more. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) hit its gross profit goal in Q4, now what?
Rivian (RIVN) hit its goal of achieving a positive gross profit in the fourth quarter. The EV maker released its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday. Here’s a full breakdown of Rivian’s Q4 2024 financials. Read more…
Volvo’s new ES90 electric sedan is ‘one of the most technically advanced cars’ on the market
Volvo’s flagship electric sedan is almost here. With its debut just weeks away, Volvo previewed the new ES90, boasting it’s “one of the most technically advanced cars on the market today.” Packed with two high-tech NVIDIA computers, it will also be the most advanced Volvo car yet. Read more…
Cowboy moves its electric bike production back home… almost
Cowboy, the Brussels, Belgium-based electric bicycle maker famous for its modern take on classic European-cycling designs, is nearshoring its production to speed up delivery times. Read more…
Kia unveils first look at its new PV5: This is the electric van we’ve been waiting for
Kia just pulled the covers off its new electric van, the PV5, giving us our first look at the futuristic model. The mid-size model is the first in Kia’s upcoming lineup of purpose-built electric vans that’s expected to shake up the growing market. From the first look, the PV5 will rival the Volkswagen ID.Buzz and Ford E-Transit. Check it out below. Read more…
Tesla to finally launch Supercharger wait queue after fight broke out
Tesla announced that it would finally launch wait queues at Superchargers, a feature long requested by Tesla owners after a fight broke out at a station between owners arguing about who is next to charge. Read more…