The group shows everyone how to sell plug-in hybrid vehicles at a high volume. More…
US: Stellantis PHEV Sales Surged To New Record In Q2 2023
Tesla Updates US Referral Program, New Incentives For Model 3/Y Buyers
Referred Model 3 and Y buyers now get a cash discount and free FSD for a few months. More…
Mercedes-Benz shifts to Tesla charging port for North America
Mercedes-Benz on Friday announced that it will adopt the Tesla charging port for future EVs and a planned charging network in North America. Just as with the other brands that have committed so far—Ford, GM, Rivian, Volvo, and Polestar—Mercedes will offer an adapter in 2024 to allow owners of current EVs to use the Tesla Supercharger… More…
BMW officially launches its low-cost (by BMW standards) light electric motorcycle
Nearly two years ago, BMW gave us a look at a futuristic light electric motorcycle known as the CE 02. Welcome to the future folks, because now the BMW CE 02 has officially launched as the brand’s latest electric motorbike. More…
UK: Plug-In Car Sales Reached 25% Market Share In June 2023
The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling model last month with over 5,500 units sold. More…
Pedego Avenue: Lightweight Powerhouse that Upgrades to the Moon [Video]
The Pedego Avenue is a remarkable electric bike that combines the best of customization and performance. Crafted with precision by experts in the American eBike industry, this bike offers a unique riding experience that can be tailored to suit individual preferences. With a minimalist design, powerful motor, and an array of custom-made accessories, the 10 years of development really paid off. For a limited time, Electrek readers can get up to $500 off Pedego bikes including The Avenue.. More…
Super-carving electric skateboard claims to be the closest thing to snowboarding yet
If you’ve been hoping to get your snowboarding fix even in the summer, Traqpod just might have the thing for you. The Barcelona-based skateboarding company has just gone electric, launching a powered version of their board known as the Traqpod 3 Electric. More…
Tesla Optimus robot arrives in stores, you can see it in NYC
Tesla’s first Optimus robot displays have arrived in stores in North America. You can check the Tesla Bot in New York City right now. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 8, 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…
New V4 Tesla Supercharging Station Emerges In France
The site has 12 stalls, including one for vehicles with trailers. More…
Volkswagen Slashes ID.3 Prices In China, Now Starts At Just $17,500
The ID.3 is twice as expensive in Europe. More…
US: BMW BEV Sales Surged 10x To New Record In Q2 2023
More than one in ten new BMWs sold is already all-electric. More…
An electric cargo truck with a liftgate for just $4,000? Sign me up!
Liftgate trucks are the workhorses of the delivery industry, combining heavy-hauling capacity with the ability to load or unload at street level instead of needing a loading dock. When I occasionally buy the weird Alibaba vehicles that I’ve become known for, I always have to ask the delivery company, “Do you guys have a lift gate truck to deliver at my house?” But perhaps I’d be set if I bought my own cheap electric liftgate truck instead. More…
In a US first, fossil fuel power plant workers will be retrained for offshore wind
Labor union members at New York’s Ravenswood Generating Station will become the US’s first fossil fuel power plant workers to transition to operating offshore wind equipment. More…
Lexus is offering up to $10,000 off its first electric SUV
After its first electric SUV arrived in the US earlier this year, Lexus is already offering a steep discount for you to get your hands on one. In some cases, you can earn up to $10,000 in lease cash on the 2023 Lexus RZ. More…
Volkswagen slashes ID.3 price in China to boost EV sales, starts at under $18K
Once considered the leader in China’s auto industry, Volkswagen has watched its share of the pie shrink over the past year or so as EV makers like BYD, NIO, and Tesla steal the show. In an attempt to draw in buyers, VW is slashing the price of its small ID.3 electric car.. More…
Tesla Begins Layoffs At Giga Shanghai Battery Production Line: Report
The incorporation of automated equipment might be the reason behind the layoffs. More…
Podcast: EV deliveries from Tesla to Fisker, Optimus in stores, FSD value, 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 EV deliveries from all automakers from Tesla to Fisker, Optimus robots being used in stores, FSD value, and more. More…
Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2023 wrap-up
We’re still decompressing after an exciting last week at the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix. While we’ve sponsored the event before, as the new title sponsor of the event, we decided to bring a team out and really go behind the scenes. More…
NHTSA Investigating Tesla Unintended Acceleration Once Again
This comes after a new petition that allegedly includes new information about a design flaw in the inverter. More…
