Leapmotor International, the joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor which was established earlier this year, has started shipping the first batch of vehicles from Shanghai, China to European ports this month. The models in question are the T03 and the C10, the former a small city EV, the latter an SUV. More shipments are promised to come in the following… Read more…
Massive Tesla recall, massive self-driving haul truck, and a massive new wind farm
In today’s massive new episode of Quick Charge, Tesla issues a massive 1.8 million EV recall to keep their hoods from flying open, Liebherr puts out a massive, 264-ton electric haul truck, and a massive 2.2 MW wind farm gets one step closer to reality. Read more…
Amazon EV milestone: 15,000 electric delivery vans in service (100,000 by 2030)
When Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge in 2019, it announced plans to put more than 100,000 electric delivery vans on the road by 2040. Five years later, and the house that Bezos built just crossed the 15,000 EV milestone. Read more…
Stellantis, Leapmotor JV ships 1st Leapmotor EVs from China to Europe
Leapmotor International plans to start selling the Leapmotor C10 and T03 in nine European countries starting in September, and plans to expand its European sales network to 200 by the end of 2024. Read more…
BYD exploring entry into Canadian auto market
BYD is looking to enter the Canadian auto market, although the North American country is considering tariffs on EVs from China. Read more…
Kia EV3 European pricing and WLTP range figures announced
Kia has officially released pricing for its latest electric vehicle, the EV3, in the UK and the Netherlands, giving us a clearer picture of how its compact SUV will fit in the European EV market. In the UK, the base EV3, equipped with a 58.3 kWh battery, starts at €37,959. The Dutch can expect to pay €36,995 for the same… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck becomes an EMS vehicle
An emergency medical service (EMS) provider in New Jersey has received a nice gift: a Tesla Cybertruck, which it turned into an emergency service vehicle. Read more…
This smart splitter solved my EV home charging needs without costly electrical work
Part of positive EV ownership is having a convenient home charging solution. While public charging stations are great for travel, home charging is both a time and cost savings. The NeoCharge Smart Splitter has been key for making home EV charging smooth for me. Read more…
Chevy’s Bolt EV is still a steal with used models selling for under $10,000
The Chevy Bolt EV is still one of the most affordable ways to drive an electric car in the US. Even though it’s discontinued, used Chevy Bolt EV models are selling for under $10,000. Read more…
2025 Cadillac Optiq: Pricing, Specs Overview
The most affordable electric Cadillac is just around the corner, with an estimated 300 miles of range. Read more…
China’s BYD Is Preparing To Sell EVs In Canada: Report
China’s biggest EV maker is setting its sights on Canada’s car market, according to documents filed with the country’s government. Read more…
Opel Zafira Electric is now available for order at a much lower price
Opel announced its first fully electric minivan back in December 2023 and is now opening the order books at a much lower price than initially anticipated. All the available trims are about €15,000 cheaper than what Open announced back in December. The Zafira Electric is based on the EMP2 platform and comes in two variants – 50 kWh battery or… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Wows The Crowd At Tractor Pull Events
Cybertrucks were not this good before the recent Off-Road Mode update, which allows the differentials to be locked. Read more…
Group14 signs offtake deals with 3 EV manufacturers for silicon battery materials
US-based silicon battery materials supplier Group14 Technologies has signed offtake agreements totaling at least $300 million with three EV and two consumer electronic battery cell manufacturers across Europe, Asia and North America. Group14’s customers deliver batteries to various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL). The company’s silicon-carbon anode material,… Read more…
Samsung smart electric washer/ventless dryer bundle $1,470+ off, Worx Landroid mower lows, Trek Cruiser e-bikes, more
Today’s Green Deals are here to start (and complete) business at home before letting you go out for some adventurous fun! Leading the group today is one of the best electric appliance deals we’ve seen with Samsung’s Bespoke AI-supported All-in-One Electric Washer and Ventless dryer landing at $2,199 – with $330+ in bonuses that include a free Jet 60 vacuum and free installation/haul-away services too. It is joined by the popular Worx Landroid L 20V Robotic Lawn Mower that tackles 1/2 an acre of land at a new $750 low, as well as a return of Trek’s Crusier Go! e-bikes at discounted rates, with the Electra Cruiser Go! e-bike specifically returning to its $1,200 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – including a 1-day discount on the Worx 4V 3-speed screwdriver that makes a handy and affordable addition to any toolbox. Read more…
Mercedes’ answer to the Tesla Model Y is coming soon
Mercedes-Benz is set to launch its electric CLA next year, the first of its more affordable EV series. The new EV will help Mercedes narrow the gap with Tesla. Meanwhile, an electric crossover is expected to follow as Mercedes’ answer to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Read more…
BYD to shake up North American EV market with plans to enter Canada
China’s BYD wants a bigger piece of the North American EV market. With plans to sell electric cars in Canada, BYD is closing in on the US. Read more…
Litheli FrozenPack is the ultimate on-the-go cooling companion
Introducing the Litheli FrozenPack, the world’s first backpack car fridge designed to keep your food and drinks cool on the go. Check out Litheli’s new Indiegogo campaign with amazing early bird deals on the FrozenPack, and read on to learn more about this trailblazing product. Read more…
Tesla Just Recalled 1.8 Million Cars
The issue affects all Tesla models except the Cybertruck. It’s already been corrected through a software update. Read more…
See The Tesla Cybertruck Put Its Diff Locker To Work Off-Road: ‘Much Better Than Expected’
Tesla’s angular pickup got a lot of flak in the past for underperforming off-road. Now, though, things seem to have improved. Read more…
