The US solar industry is expecting to install an unprecedented 32 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2023, according to a report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. More…
Cybertruck ‘Release Candidate’ spotted supercharging, shows why we need V4
A Tesla Cybertruck labeled as an “RC Engineering Prototype” has been spotted supercharging in Las Vegas, showing why V4 superchargers will be needed as more vehicles get access to the supercharger network. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 6, 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. More…
Biden cancels Alaska oil leases, protects millions of acres in Arctic Refuge
The Biden Administration and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland have canceled seven oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska, along with protecting 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve. More…
Tesla Produced Its Two Millionth Electric Car In Shanghai
The plant went into operation in late 2019 and quickly became the world’s largest BEV factory. More…
2024 Hyundai Kona electric owners get in-car payments, new EV features coming soon
Hyundai is launching an in-car payments service, Hyundai Pay, for the new and improved 2024 Hyundai Kona electric. More…
Paris Says Goodbye To Electric Scooter Rentals, E-Bike Sharing Encouraged
More than 90 percent of voters were for banning e-scooter rentals in the French capital. More…
Volkswagen CEO does not see Chinese EV makers as a threat as prices double overseas
According to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume, European manufacturers have an advantage over Chinese EV makers. VW leader said that the Chinese offer their vehicles “at twice the price they pay in China” of that in Europe. More…
SWFT BMX e-bike is just $500 (Save 50%), Juiced Scorpion X2 $400 off launch sale, more
An e-bike for just $500? It’s not too good to be true. Right now, you can save 50% on the SWFT BMX e-bike through the end of the day all while dropping its price down to $500. It’s joined by a launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499, as well as Moen’s Flo smart monitor system. Just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Is Rivian’s powered tonneau cover coming back? Looks like it!
Nearly a year after informing reservation holders it would be halting all production of its electric tonneau cover to complete a redesign, Rivian’s R1T configurator is hinting at its imminent return. There are certainly some conditions to consider, but it appears that the powered tonneau cover will be returning (relatively) soon. Here’s what we know. More…
Tesla To Attend 2023 Detroit Auto Show: Will Offer On-Street Ride And Drives
The show runs from September 13 through September 24 at Huntington Place in Detroit. More…
Polestar (PSNY) is launching a smartphone beside its first electric SUV in China
Up-and-coming EV maker Polestar (PSNY) is launching a smartphone in December as its first electric SUV, the Polestar 4, begins rolling out in China. More…
Wheel-E Podcast: 68 MPH e-unicycle, college e-bike bans, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes college e-bike bans, new electric bikes from Specialized and Gazelle, sit-down with Super73, flying with an e-bike, and electric motorcycle that runs on tool batteries, and more. More…
US: Ford Sold Almost 7,000 BEVs In August 2023
The Ford Mustang Mach-E noted its best month so far this year. More…
Podcast: Electrek at IAA, Model 3 Highland in person, electric GTI 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 Electrek’s trip to IAA, seeing the Model 3 Highland in person, the electric GTI and more. More…
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron shows off a new interior for brand’s EVs
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron electric crossover will usher in a new era for the brand’s interiors when it debuts later this year. Audi on Sunday provided a preview of what’s in store, showing the interior of the Q6 E-Tron after teasing the exterior in July. Following current industry trends, a curved panel houses both the 11.9-inch digital instrument… More…
Finances are tight for US charging operators
ChargePoint and Blink Charging are facing financial difficulties. As per the charging companies’ most recent quarterly findings, both CPOs have less than a year of cash left as they face market pressures on multiple fronts, not only the Tesla NACS. Blink & Chargepoint are two of the largest publicly-held EV charging networks in the United […] More…
Kia gives a detailed look at the EV5 electric SUV interior and exterior in new video
Take a look at Kia’s newest electric SUV, the EV5, as the automaker takes you through a detailed tour of the interior and exterior in its latest video. More…
Lamborghini Design Boss Reveals Lanzador EV Was Inspired By Huracan Sterrato
We talked with Lambo’s head of design about the genesis of the new concept and why a Lamborghini always has to look cool. More…
Gireve publishes protocol for Plug&Charge implementation
The French roaming platform Gireve has published the description of the protocol PNCP (Plug aNd Charge Protocol) for accessing its trust services. This protocol allows operators to implement Plug&Charge. Gireve’s trust services are ISO-15118 compliant and accessible as open source, according to the company. Gireve’s technical teams aimed to “integrate s to the complex nature […] More…
