China’s darling automaker – Li Auto – is best known for its extended-range luxury SUVs, a solution that skirts the range-anxiety woes of many EV buyers. But with the Mega, Li Auto is going all-in on purely electric power – with a minivan. And not just any minivan, but instead, one that wouldn’t look out of place on a set… Read more…
Ford Halts Shipments Of 2024 F-150 Lightning Due To Undisclosed Quality Issue
Meanwhile, the 2023 model-year versions are sold at substantial discounts. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck range test reveals some surprises
The Tesla Cybertruck, from its headline-grabbing (and window-smashing) reveal to its years of delays, has become an emblem of Tesla’s outlandish ambition. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying its ability to generate publicity, unlike any traditional pickup. But behind the hype, one key question has always lingered: how far can this sci-fi-inspired behemoth actually travel on a single… Read more…
The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Is An Extended-Range EV. What Does That Mean?
The new Ramcharger will get most of the benefits of a fully electric truck but without the dreaded range anxiety. Read more…
Would you rather have one $50k EV or 50 of these $1k Chinese electric cars
Panning for gold in Alibaba’s electric vehicle catalog is bound to find some real doozies, such as this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. Meet this fun little purple three-wheeled electric car that barely manages to fulfill the requirements of a car. Read more…
Servotech strikes latest deal to deploy EV chargers at pitstops in India
Servotech Power Systems has bagged a significant order for nearly 1500 DC fast EV chargers from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). This is the second order within less than a month coming from an Indian oil corporation. Read more…
German government funds project to utilize V2G capability of commercial fleets
The joint project ‘BiFlex-Industrie’ is dedicated to the potential of V2G technology for vehicle fleets. The project participants want to pave the way for regenerative electric vehicle fleets and are focussing in particular on chargers. Read more…
Cadillac Lyriq eligible for US tax credit in 2024
The Cadillac Lyriq again qualifies for the US tax credit of 7,500 dollars. The EV had lost eligibility from January 2024, as the new US Treasury battery sourcing rules went into effect, essentially banning EVs from sourcing battery materials abroad. Read more…
Lotus Tech debuts on Nasdaq with slightly lower market cap than Nio
Lotus Technology has a market capitalization of $9.3 billion, higher than Xpeng’s $8.1 billion and slightly lower than Nio’s $11.2 billion. Read more…
Jeep’s first EV will land in the US as early as July, electric Wrangler-like Recon to follow
The first all-electric Jeep could be delivered to US customers as soon as July. According to new CEO Antonio Filosa, production of Jeep’s first EV, the Wagoneer S SUV, is expected to begin in Q2. Deliveries could happen as soon as the third quarter. Jeep’s CEO also confirmed we may see the electric Wrangler-like Recon launch by the end of the year. Read more…
GE scraps plans to make giant 18 MW offshore wind turbines
GE Vernova is abandoning plans to supersize its offshore wind turbines and will instead focus on rolling out smaller “workhorse” turbines. Read more…
Faking It: 2025 Dodge Charger EV To Simulate Vibrating ‘Engine’
Dodge is engineering an “Active Vibration Enhancement” system into its upcoming electric muscle car. Read more…
RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike hits $1,599 ($400 off), official Tesla EV charger at $450, and more
Headlining today’s green deals is an eight-day flash sale on two Rad Power e-bike models, led by the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike for $1,599. It is joined by a rare discount on Tesla’s Wall Connector Level 2 EV Charger at $450, as well as the Pit Boss Navigator 550 Wood Pellet Grill falling to a new $200 low. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) stock hits all-time low after double analyst downgrade, job cuts
After disappointing fourth-quarter results, Rivian (RIVN) stock earned a double downgrade, sending share prices to an all-time low. Sitting at its lowest value since going public, the EV maker looks to gain control of costs in 2024. Read more…
Tesla’s new Cybertruck wheel caps are not easy on the eyes
Tesla has started rolling out its new Cybertruck wheel caps, which shouldn’t fall off this time, but the solution is not easy on the eyes. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Model 3 Performance refresh, $RIVN earnings, new EV models, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla Model 3 Performance refreshed, Rivian’s earnings, new EV models being unveiled, and more. Read more…
The e:NY1 Shows Honda Isn’t Trying Hard Enough On EVs
Honda is a company with an unmatched reputation for engineering, but it’s hard to see it from behind the wheel of an e:NY1. Read more…
Expert To Dealers: Embrace EVs Or Lose Your Jobs
Analysts agree that rolling back EV policies would be unacceptable, and dealers need to do more to embrace EVs. Read more…
Ineos Fusilier – an electric 4×4 for real off-roading
Ineos, known for its unapologetic revival of traditional off-roading with the Grenadier, is taking a gamble with the Fusilier. The company’s first electric SUV aims to bring the rugged spirit into the electrified age. But will hardened off-road enthusiasts embrace the switch from diesel to batteries? Ineos believes it can overcome the inherent challenges of taking EVs into the wilderness.… Read more…
Should You Buy A Tesla Model Y? Owners Offer Advice After Driving One For 60,000 Miles
Does the world’s best-selling electric car live up to the hype? Read more…
