As an electric bike/car enthusiast and snowboarder, I’ve always wondered if an electric, cross-country snowboard would be possible. You know, when the mountain isn’t available? Cyrusher’s $3300 Ripple is one of the first attempts at building such a monster. Read more…
Tesla unveils new bird-eye view 3D reconstruction park assist
Tesla has unveiled a 3D reconstruction park assist system that serves as the long-awaited bird-eye view. Read more…
Best last-minute stocking stuffers and gear for electric bike lovers
If there’s one thing I love nearly as much as electric bikes, it’s getting to enjoy some new gear on my rides. With the holidays barreling down on us, there’s still a little bit of time left to bring that joy to an e-bike lover near you! Here are some of the coolest pieces of gear I’ve tested this year that would make great stocking stuffers for anyone who rides an e-bike (or a pedal bike!) in your family or friend group. Read more…
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE All-Wheel Drive Versions Gets More EPA Range
The biggest change concerns the EQE 500 4Matic, which was rated at 298 miles (up from 260 miles). Read more…
US EV sales are growing, but so is the gasoline fleet
U.S. EV sales are growing, but not enough to offset gasoline cars. That’s because sales of those vehicles are growing faster, according to a new report. Experian’s Automotive Market Trends report for the third quarter of 2023 showed that while electric cars now account for a larger share of the U.S. vehicle fleet than they did a few years ago, the… Read more…
William Li confirms flagship model to be launched at Nio Day 2023 as ET9
Nio will launch the ET9 at Nio Day 2023 on December 23, trying to enter a market dominated by models including Mercedes-Benz Maybach. Read more…
Here’s how wind farms in the US impact nearby home values
A new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab offers fresh insights into the impact of wind farms on the values of nearby homes. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 16, 2023
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. Read more…
Nissan Ariya Production Finally Ramping Up. Can It Be A Contender?
Nissan’s modern EV crossover effort has had production challenges of its own, but the automaker says things are looking up. Read more…
Fire Sale: New Tesla Model 3 Performances As Low As $45,890
That’s right: you can get a family sedan with gut-punching acceleration for around $40,000 with the tax credit. Read more…
2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup And SUV EPA Range And Pricing Overview
The controversial EV remains in the six-digit price range, but gets some more “normal” trim levels. Read more…
Grand test: Which is the fastest EV?
Electric cars are efficient, quiet, comfortable and technologically advanced, but there’s also the undeniable appeal of a powertrain with instant torque and an enormous amount of power. A team from China set off to find, which is the fastest among the current mass-market EVs pinning the top 10 models against each other to see which one will hit the 100… Read more…
This cool electric hand truck with tank treads can climb stairs
Most of the fun electric vehicles I discover in the depths of Alibaba require me to sit in, on, or around them. But this time, I’ve found something that barely even needs me involved. Check out this awesome electric hand truck that can climb stairs thanks to its nifty tank track operation. Read more…
Zero Motorcycles extends warranty in Europe
The US electric motorbike manufacturer Zero Motorcycles is extending its warranty policy: all models from model year 2024 onwards are covered by a five-year warranty in Europe for all parts including the battery pack. Read more…
VW ID.7 VIZZION goes on sale – starts from €29,800 in China
FAW-Volkswagen finally unleashed its ID.7 VIZZION onto the Chinese market on December 15. Priced at a seemingly competitive RMB 227,777 (approximately €29,800), this new entrant in the EV arena claims to be a “game-changer”, but skepticism hangs in the air like the faint scent of burnt rubber. The ID.7 VIZZION, a product of the collaboration between FAW-VW and SAIC-VW, showcases… Read more…
Ekoenergytyka deepens ties with Portugal’s CPO Powerdot
Ekoenergetyka has delivered 150 chargers to Portugal’s Powerdot. The deal underscores the expansion of both businesses as Eko continues to supply Charge Point Operators across the continent. Powerdot is also active in Poland. Read more…
German start-ups launch battery recycling cooperation
Next.e.GO Mobile and Cylib are working on recycling electric car batteries. The German EV manufacturer and the spin-off from RWTH Aachen University, have already started the exchange. Read more…
William Li to personally test Nio’s 150-kWh semi-solid-state battery and live-stream whole journey
Li will drive an ET7 with a 150-kWh battery pack from Shanghai on December 17 at 6:30 am local time and live-stream his experience. Read more…
Volkswagen teases upcoming ID.2all SUV
In a strategic move to expand its electric SUV lineup, Volkswagen is set to introduce the ID.2all SUV, a compact electric crossover slated to hit the market in 2026. This latest addition to the ID-badged family promises affordability and efficiency. Volkswagen’s foray into the compact electric SUV market comes as no surprise after the success of the ID.4 and ID.5… Read more…
Alibaba plans sale of 25 million Xpeng ADSs, to remain 2nd-largest shareholder
Xpeng said Alibaba’s move was in execution of its capital management strategy and not due to a change in its view of the company. Read more…
