Nio’s battery swap stations provided a total of 871,477 services from February 8-18, with a peak of 90,199 services in a single day. Read more…
Ford makes the Mustang Mach-E cheaper, adds cash incentives for the F-150 Lightning
Ford has lowered the prices for the Mustang Mach-E in the United States starting today, in response to slower EV sales across the market. The Mustang is now up to $8,100 cheaper than it used to be, with the minimum discount being $3,100. The entry level Select RWD trim is now $39,895 ($3,100 cheaper), followed by Select AWD and Premium… Read more…
Rivian CEO calls $48K the sweet spot for EV prices, says R2 will rival Tesla’s Model Y
Rivian looks to expand the brand with its more affordable R2 electric SUV. Ahead of the R2’s official debut, Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe called $48,000 an “important sweet spot” for buyers switching from gas vehicles. Scaringe also said the upcoming R2 will compete in the same market as Tesla’s best-selling Model Y.. Read more…
Nikola Badger electric pickup makes a comeback in the most hilarious way
The Nikola Badger electric pickup, one of the biggest blunders in the history of the EV space, is making a comeback in the most hilarious way: through a Youtuber friend of convicted felon Trevor Milton. Read more…
In a US first, Seattle to deploy double-decker electric buses with inductive wireless charging
Seattle will become the first in the US to deploy double-decker electric buses with inductive wireless charging technology. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 20, 2024
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…
Mullen THREE EV truck receives California Air Resources Board certification
California-headquartered EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive has announced that its Mullen THREE Class 3 truck, which had previously obtained EPA certification, has now received CARB certification. The truck now qualifies for sale throughout the US, including in CARB-compliant jurisdictions. CARB certification also qualifies the Mullen THREE for EV incentive programs that vary by state. Under California’s… Read more…
You Need Way Less EV Range Than You Think: Study
Data from thousands of EVs shows the average daily driving distance is a small percentage of the EPA range of most EVs. Read more…
BYD Yangwang U9’s interior revealed
Chinese auto giant BYD has been grabbing headlines with its premium EV sub-brand, Yangwang. It all started with the tank-like U8 SUV, boasting wild claims of amphibious capabilities. The second car is arguably even more exciting – the U9 supercar. This sleek machine promises blistering performance combined with futuristic tech and is about to be officially unveiled in just a… Read more…
Daimler Buses to supply electric public transport buses and charging infrastructure in The Hague
Daimler Buses’ e-infrastructure subsidiary, Daimler Buses Solutions, will supply charging stations and charging management, including software and operating concept, for an e-bus depot in the Dutch city of The Hague. The depot will be operated by public transport provider HTM Personenvervoer. Commissioning of the project is planned for the third quarter of 2024. Daimler Buses… Read more…
Maritime battery supplier Corvus Energy receives investment from Toyota’s Woven Capital
Norway-headquartered Corvus Energy, a supplier of lithium-ion battery storage and hydrogen PEM fuel cell systems to the maritime industry, has secured an investment from Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital. The funding will be used for product development and geographic expansion. Corvus’s other leading investors include BW Group, Equinor Ventures, Hydro and Shell Ventures. More than… Read more…
Ford cuts Mach-E EV prices by thousands as sales plunge
Ford cut Mustang Mach-E prices by up to $8,100 after sales of the electric SUV reportedly fell by more than 50% in January. The automaker has lowered prices on multiple 2023 Mustang Mach-E models, reducing the base price by $3,100 to $41,695 with the mandatory $1,800 destination charge. The biggest discount is offered on several other versions of… Read more…
Electric Bike Co. Model J e-bike hits $1,299 (Save $468), Z GRILLS wood pellet oven $429, more
Headlining today’s green deals is Electric Bike Co.’s Model J e-bike at $1,299, with an exclusive savings opportunity to get $268 in free gear. It is joined by Z GRILLS’ PIONEER 450B Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker at $429, as well as Greenworks’ 80V 21-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower that is also at $429. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
A Spanish renewables developer is about to go large in the US
Spanish renewables developer Greenalia is rolling out an impressive 1.9 gigawatts (GW) of solar, wind, and battery storage in Texas, with more on the way. Read more…
Porsche Macan Turbo EV spotted testing in the US flaunting sleek curves
After unveiling the highly-anticipated Macan EV last month, Porsche said a 630 hp Turbo version is also rolling out. The sporty new 2024 Porsche Macan Turbo EV was spotted testing in California, showcasing the electric SUV’s sleek curves.. Read more…
Volvo + Skanska piloted a huge electric excavator in LA – here’s how it went
Global construction firm Skanska piloted the Volvo EC230, the largest electric excavator of its kind, on a big Los Angeles transit project – here’s what happened. Read more…
You Can Now Find Used Model S Plaids For Around $60,000
Compared to an original asking price of $131,440, some used Plaids have lost over half their value. Read more…
Enteligent integrates PIONIX’s BaseCamp software with its TLCEV solar EV charger
California-based solar power technology company Enteligent has partnered with German EV charging software developer PIONIX to use PIONIX’s commercial BaseCamp software as the operating system for Enteligent’s TLCEV, which is under development. BaseCamp is based on the open-source EVSE software EVerest, which was initiated by PIONIX and is now hosted within Linux Foundation Energy. It… Read more…
Thailand’s nascent EV industry could get a boost from the discovery of lithium resources
Thailand sees EVs as a potential growth industry, and the country’s government is soliciting investment from global manufacturers. In December, the Thai government announced that Toyota, Honda and two other Japanese automakers will invest a total of $4.22 billion to establish local production of EVs. As usual, the Chinese beat them to it—in January, Great… Read more…
Volvo adds EX40, EC40 EVs, retires Recharge badge for plug-ins
The fully electric version of the XC40 SUV will now be called the EX40, while its somewhat lower-roof C40 Recharge counterpart will be called the EC40, Volvo revealed Tuesday as part of a new naming strategy for its EVs and plug-in hybrids. Among Volvo EVs, EX calls out electric SUVs, like the upcoming EX30 and EX90, EC will be used for electric… Read more…
