The rock star has forever ditched his V8s for electric power. More…
Mercedes-Benz Crashed The EQS SUV And EQA Head-On, Here’s What Happened
It’s a positive step forward in taking road safety in relation to EVs more seriously. More…
World waits for Cybertruck – Tesla launches CyberBeer and CyberStein
The world of electric vehicles can be electrifying, sure, but it can also be… intoxicating? Tesla seems to think so. The car manufacturing giant, known for its boundary-pushing electric cars, has now stirred the beverage market with its limited-edition CyberBeer and CyberStein combo. But let’s pour this story out glass by glass. Years ago, no one would have imagined that a car company would be selling beer. But in a move that is quintessentially Musk-esque, Tesla isn’t just sticking to car-making. Previously, they had already served European enthusiasts with a limited edition GigaBier… More…
Ford Temporarily Cuts Shift At F-150 Lightning Production Plant In Michigan
The brand is reportedly looking to build more gas-powered trucks instead. More…
2024 Buick Velite 6 – electric wagon for less than €13,000
SAIC-GM is turning some heads with the official unveiling of the 2024 Buick Velite 6 pure electric wagon in China’s bustling automotive market. The price tag on this electric marvel? RMB 112,800 – that’s €14,400. However, for the quick decision-makers, there’s a special treat: A limited edition of 5,000 units up for grabs at a slightly lowered price of RMB 99,800 – now that’s approximately €12,800. You cannot buy a decent used Camry for that kind of money, let alone a brand new electric vehicle – unless we’re talking about the likes of Citroen Ami. Both the standard and high-end… More…
How Wide Is The Tesla Cybertruck? Enthusiast Measures It With A Tape
He said that the Cybertruck’s width is comparable to the Model S. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 14, 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…
France Hits New Record: 20% Of Market Buys Electric Cars In September 2023
Add in PHEVs and plug-in cars make up 30% of France’s market share. More…
Tesla’s electric big rig outshines the competition
In the trucking industry, it’s a race to be the best – and recent data suggests that Tesla might be leading the pack. The recent “Run on Less” event, conducted by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), highlighted the prowess of the Tesla Semi. And this wasn’t any showroom standoff – this was an 18-day real-world challenge. The electric highway was alive with activity as the Tesla Semi zipped past its competitors, quite literally. Over the course of the event, one of the Tesla Semis, operated by Pepsi Co, managed to average a striking 924 km per day. Let’s add a little… More…
Forget ice cream trucks and check out this electric ice cream Vespa scooter instead
Ice cream trucks evoke a certain nostalgia that is difficult to replicate. But at a time when large combustion engine trucks are being replaced left and right, what is to come of cold confection slinging vehicles? Perhaps they can be replaced by this Vespa-looking ice cream scooter instead. More…
Volkswagen faces a bumpy road ahead – misses Q3 targets
Electric vehicles represent the automotive industry’s most transformative shift in a century. However, not all giants of yesteryears are coasting smoothly in this transition. The most recent exhibit: Volkswagen. While Europe’s behemoth automaker has witnessed growth in its electric vehicle deliveries, there seems to be a hiccup when it comes to new EV orders. In the span of just the first nine months of the current year, Volkswagen proudly dispatched 531,500 electric vehicles – a significant 45% leap from last year’s figure of 366,600. Europe has been the darling region for VW, absorbing… More…
Interview with Ekoenergetyka Co-Founder Maciej Wojenski
We spoke with Ekoenergtyka co-founder Maciej Wojenski about Poland’s challenging e-mobility and infrastructure market, where Eko’s positioning is taking on a whole new spin lately. Just this much – buses won’t be the company’s primary business for much longer. Read more…
GAC Aion unveils the electric Hyper HT SUV with gullwing doors missing
GAC Aion, known for its Hyper SSR supercar and Hyper GT sports sedan, is adding another EV to its electric lineup. Enter the Hyper HT, a coupe crossover. When the car was first teased, the designed sketches featured Tesla Model X-inspired gullwing doors but the production vehicle seems to have skipped on that idea. While pre-orders are expected to open soon after its November debut, here’s what we know so far about this new vehicle. This was the Hyper HT the company was teasing The designers at GAC Aion may have a little soft spot for Tesla with those rear gullwing doors reminiscent… More…
Ford’s F-150 Lightning Michigan EV plant is losing a shift
Ford’s Lightning production woes may have hit another hurdle. The automaker revealed plans Friday to temporarily trim one of three shifts at its Rouge EV plant in Michigan, where the F-150 Lightning is built. More…
California is about to go next-level with electric school buses
California governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed legislation that mandates all new school buses in the state to be electric starting in 2035. More…
Citroen e-C3 is launching internationally on October 17
Back in January, Citroen introduced the e-C3, its smallest EV (if you don’t count the barely-even-a-car Ami), but weirdly enough the launch was only for the Indian market. We waited and waited, and now we are finally very close to an international launch. Through its social media accounts, Citroen is teasing the international unveiling of the e-C3, which will take place on October 17, as you can see. Forget everything you know about electric cars. New Citroën ë-C3: get ready on October 17th.#NewCitroënËC3 #AllElectric pic.twitter.com/1CTKy7eJGu— Citroën (@Citroen) October 13, 2023… More…
Aventon’s new Soltera.2 e-bike sees first discount at $200 off, UGREEN power station, more
The first discount on Aventon’s new Soltera.2 e-bike is here. This is Electrek favorite is now $200 off, landing at a new $1,199 low. It’s joined by much of the same first-time savings on the just-released , as well as a chance to save on Jetson Bolt folding e-bike is just $298. More…
Podcast: Tesla goes into wrap business, 4680 cell update, new Kia, BMW, 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 Tesla going into the car wrap business, a 4680 battery cell update, new Kia and BMW EVs being unveiled, and more. More…
Kia takes a page from Ford and Rivian as it moves toward purpose-built EVs
Kia is following in the footsteps of Ford, GM, and Rivian as it prepares to “be reborn as a central brand.” With plans to build a second factory for purpose-built EVs, Kia aims to take advantage of the growing need for PBVs.. More…
Commercial E-Cargo Bikes Picking Up Steam In Urban Setting
UK’s Man Maid claims that its cargo e-bikes are 10 times faster than delivery vans in the city. More…