A recent string of anti-ebike articles in the New York Times has attempted to spread fear around the increasingly popular transportation method of electric bicycles. But it’s not just the typical e-bikes you see students riding to class or adults cruising to work on. One of the main e-bike targets of late has become electric balance bikes, or what the NYT referred to as “motorcycles for children.”. More…
Here’s why convertible EVs, electric sports cars are so scarce
Where are the electric convertibles? It’s once again time for summer cruises and drive-in movies, segueing into the time when crisp autumn air and colorful leafy backroads beckon, when family members enviously ply the auto market, pondering the possibility of a convertible. And to get with the times, that often includes a look at whether… More…
Bentley unveils recreation of the Blower by The Little Car Company
Bentley Motors and The Little Car Company has unveiled a road-legal, 85 per cent scale recreation of the most famous Bentley in the world. ‘Blower Jnr’, a recreation of the 1929 4½-litre Supercharged Team Car No. 2 in Bentley’s Heritage Collection, is the first road-legal car from The Little Car Company and the most sophisticated city car ever built. More…
Want a low-cost electric boat? These are the cheapest options out there
Electric boating certainly isn’t new, but for a long time it has been outside the constraints of most recreational boaters’ wallets. Get ready though, as a new wave of innovation is seeing several new low-cost electric boats starting to enter the US market. Here’s a collection of some of the most interesting and affordable electric boats for rest of us. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 19, 2023
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Tesla rolls out Apple Shortcuts, helping automate and use Siri for vehicle controls
Tesla has started to roll out Apple Shortcuts integration in a new mobile app update to help automate and use Siri for vehicle controls. More…
This hilarious electric Chinese knock-off of a Mercedes G-Class SUV is suspiciously cheap
If you want a real Mercedes G-Wagon to show everyone that you’ve got more money than time spent off-road, go for it. But if you have neither money nor time off-road, then I’ve got a quirky little alternative for you. Behold, the Chinese electric knock-off of a G-Wagon. More…
Rad Power Bikes reaches 600,000 e-bikes sold, launches giveaway
If you’ve only ever heard of one electric bike brand in the US, it’s probably Rad Power Bikes. There are more Rads on American roads than any other e-bike out there. And now the company is announcing a major new milestone: hitting 600,000 e-bikes sold. More…
Honda confirms it will adopt Tesla’s NACS, driven by GM’s adoption
Honda has confirmed that its and Acura’s vehicles in North America will adopt NACS, a charging connector designed by Tesla’s NACS. More…
Rimac Nevera sets new record at Nürburgring, celebrates with a limited run ‘Time Attack’ version [Video]
The team at Rimac Automobili continues to showcase why its all-electric Nevera hypercar is the fastest production EV on the planet – garnering the latest lap record at the world-renowned Nürburgring track. To celebrate the feat, Rimac has unveiled a limited-edition “Time Attack” version of the Nevera you can see below alongside a video of the record-setting lap. More…
A $55/month Tesla Powerwall lease program in Vermont just got a lot bigger
The Vermont Public Utility Commission just uncapped Green Mountain Power’s Tesla Powerwall lease program, making it now available to 270,000+ customers. More…
Lamborghini officially reveals the commanding Lanzador EV, its first 100% electric vehicle
After images leaked of the Lamborghini Lanzador EV Thursday, the Italian sports car maker finally unleashed the beast at Monterey Car Week. Lamborghini’s first electric car is a high-riding 2+2 GT with a bold stance. More…
Rivian’s latest patent filing hints at possible new Camp Kitchen design
Loyal sleuths on the Rivian forums have pointed out the American EV automaker’s latest patent filing for a “modular kitchen mounting apparatus.” Could this be the next iteration of Rivian’s defunct Camp Kitchen? If it gets made, it’s definitely not going in the gear tunnel. More…
We now have pricing for the Meyers Manx 2.0 EV, and it’s not cheap
Meyers held an event at Pebble Beach to announce its new Resorter NEV, a lower-speed version of its upcoming Manx 2.0 electric dune buggy, and at it we learned pricing for the 2.0 EV, and it’s a lot higher than we had hoped. More…
XPeng stock slips after Q2 record loss, yet its Tesla Model Y rival EV is boosting sales
Chinese EV maker XPeng Motors (XPEV) released its second-quarter earnings Friday, showing a rebound in revenue but record losses. Meanwhile, the recently launched XPeng G6, viewed as a Tesla Model Y rival, is already “turbocharging” sales growth. More…
XPeng stock slips after Q2 record loss, yet its Tesla Model Y rival EV is boosting sales
Chinese EV maker XPeng Motors (XPEV) released its second-quarter earnings Friday, showing a rebound in revenue but record losses. Meanwhile, the recently launched XPeng G6, viewed as a Tesla Model Y rival, is already “turbocharging” sales growth. More…
How US EV investments have rocketed in a year – in numbers
Manufacturers have invested billions in US EV and EV battery factories in the last year – here’s how it breaks down. More…
Kia unveils limited-edition forest green EV6 with 320 hp, GT-Line elements
Kia unveiled a special limited-edition EV6 Friday at The Quail during Monterey Car Week Friday. The new dual-motor electric model features 320 horsepower and elements from the Wind and GT-Line. More…
Meyers Manx reimagines its dune buggy as an all-electric neighborhood EV for any terrain
Veteran dune buggy manufacturer Meyers Manx has debuted a new all-electric spin on the vehicle that put its name on the map. During Monterey Car Week, the company introduced the Resorter – a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) designed for fun local trips with the entire family. More…
Dual-motor Apollo Rover launched as ‘future of urban mobility’
Canadian electric scooter maker Apollo says its new Rover, just launched today, is the “future of urban mobility.” And considering the company is known for making innovative models that have helped push the industry into that future, it may be worth a second look. More…
