Tell us: what’s your biggest takeaway from EV driving this year? Read more…
Autel MaxiCharger 50-A Lite Review: Is This The EV Charger For you?
It’s packed with smart charging features and impressive specifications, but it’s not without a lingering flaw. Read more…
Li Auto delays Li Mega MPV launch to Mar 1
Li Auto had planned to launch the Li Mega in December and begin its deliveries in late February. Read more…
Xpeng gets over 30,000 pre-orders for X9 MPV
Xpeng will officially launch the X9 on January 1, with a launch event starting at 6:30 pm Beijing Time. Read more…
VW starts production of Cupra Tavascan for EU market in China
Volkswagen Anhui, the offspring of a German-Chinese automotive alliance, has kicked off the production of the Cupra Tavascan destined for European roads. The company, created in 2017 as a collaboration between Volkswagen and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC), recently unveiled its plans to leverage the local industry chain’s prowess for EV manufacturing, designed to cater to the discerning tastes of… Read more…
From a $1,000 boat to electric tractors and more, these are the wildest EVs I tested this year
Here at Electrek, I have the dubious honor of testing the more fringe offerings on the electric vehicle spectrum. Instead of the newest Tesla or Rivian, you’ll often find me on the newest electric motorcycle, boat, or non-road-worthy electric contraption. Read more…
Buzz Centris: The No-Excuses eBike [Video]
The Buzz Centris confidently addresses the major eBike categories of commuter, cargo, adventure, and utility, bridging the gap between electric cycling, and, well… anything else. With so many choices out there, paralysis by analysis is a real hurdle. Today, we will explore the features that make the Buzz Centris a compelling choice for riders looking to venture into the world of electric bikes without breaking the bank. Check out the coupon codes below for additional savings. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 30, 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…
Hyundai teases Mobion concept with crab-walking tech and transparent displays
Hyundai Mobis, the tech division of the renowned car manufacturer, is ready to reveal its groundbreaking Mobion concept at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in just over a week. Bucking the trend of typical electric vehicle launches, the Mobion is shrouded in mystery, but insiders hint that it will likely build upon the innovative foundation of the first Mobion… Read more…
Cummins to pay $1.6-billion fine for installing VW-style emissions cheating devices
Here we go again. The scandal that we dubbed VW’s Dirty Diesel Debacle opened a lot of folks’ eyes to the true priorities of automakers and other corporations. As reported in these pages, VW was truly sorry that it got caught, and performed several acts of contrition—it bought back a fraction of the defective cars,… Read more…
Rivian R2 Will be Brand’s ‘Model 3 Moment’
But it’s meant to compete with the Model Y Read more…
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV: Everything We Know
The first few trims are expected to enter the market in early 2024. Read more…
This Chinese electric car is almost entirely windows
One of my favorite parts of perusing Alibaba for fun and outlandish electric vehicles is seeing just how creative the designers can become. In this case, I’ve found what looks like a mini-minivan that took an extra spin or two around the window factory before emerging complete. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan arrives in stores across China
In a whirlwind of a launch, Xiaomi, the tech behemoth, unveiled its SU7 electric sedan, boasting a serious 495 kW power output from its twin-motor setup and a sizable 101 kWh CATL Qilin battery, claiming an impressive 800 km range. The SU7 made a lightning-fast appearance at Xiaomi stores within 24 hours of its grand reveal, a sprint that hints… Read more…
VW Anhui starts production of Cupra Tavascan EV for export to Europe
Volkswagen Anhui has started production of the Cupra Tavascan for export to Europe, and another Volkswagen-branded model for the Chinese market will roll off the production line in 2024. Read more…
Looking To Get Your First E-Bike In 2024? Read This First
Here’s a quick rundown of everything you need to embark on e-biking in a safe and enjoyable manner. Read more…
Aventon Pace 350.2 e-bike hits $600 after $799 end of year discount, plus other e-bikes and more
Need one last end-of-the-year clearance deal to ensure you start 2024 off with an e-bike? Right now, Best Buy has your back with a chance to score the Aventon Pace 350.2 for $600. That’s a whopping $799 off what you’d normally pay, with the savings today carrying over to other e-bikes as well as portable power stations and more.. Read more…
Is Rivian planning a Tesla Powerwall-like home energy storage system?
Is Rivian planning its own home energy system like the Tesla Powerwall? The EV maker’s recent patent for an Energy Storage Device hints one could be coming. Read more…
Rivian Max Pack doesn’t deliver much extra range in first real-world test, especially for $10K
Two months after Rivian started delivering EVs with its long-anticipated Max battery pack, we’ve seen our first real-world range comparison, and the results are… just ok. Despite over 50 miles more EPA range than the Large Pack, the first real-world tests show that the gap is significantly narrower. Read more…
The world’s longest land and subsea interconnector just came online
The world’s longest land and subsea interconnector – between the UK and Denmark – started commercial operations today. Read more…
