The Model Y continues to significantly outsell the Model 3. More…
China: Tesla Increased Both Retail Sales And Exports In May 2023
Tesla NACS Charging: Who Will Be Next And Why?
A red alert pulsates in the headquarters of carmakers as the avalanche is coming. More…
US: CCS-Compatible Tesla Superchargers To Be Eligible For Public Funds
The company is expected to get access to billions of dollars to expand the EV charging infrastructure. More…
Tesla Model Y At 50K Miles: Owner Explains Why It’s The Best-Selling Car
The Tesla Model Y was the world’s best-selling car in the first quarter of 2023. More…
Check out the arrival of Rivian’s onsite wind turbine [video]
In June 2022, Rivian announced it would install a 2.8 megawatt wind turbine at its Normal, Illinois, factory – and the turbine’s final components have now arrived. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 10, 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…
Europe: Plug-In Car Sales In April 2023 Amounted To Almost 200,000
More than one in five new cars is rechargeable. More…
Tesla’s Charging Connector May Become The New Standard After All
With Ford, GM, and Tesla all using it as standard, and some fast-charging stations already planning to add it, it just makes sense. More…
AESC Breaks Ground On EV Battery Factory In South Carolina
It will produce large cylindrical battery cells for next-generation BMW models. More…
Leaked Report Suggests Alpha Tesla Cybertruck Had Multiple Design Flaws
Several senior engineers were not happy with the prototype Cybertruck’s suspension, braking, and handling. More…
Hyundai Motor Group And LGES Confirms 30 GWh Battery JV In Georgia
It will be adjacent to the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, which is currently under construction. More…
This tiny electric dump truck is ready to dump a big load, for cheap!
When it comes to all of the category-defying EVs out there that earn the infamous title of Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle the Week, the utility vehicles might just be my favorite. The ability to simultaneously be super weird and also get work done is an endearing quality, and it’s one that this week’s feature surely embodies. Say “hello!” to the world’s cutest electric dump truck. More…
Tesla snaps up new location in Fremont to expand 4680 battery cell production, report says
Tesla has secured a new location in Fremont, California, to expand its 4680 battery cell production, according to a new report. More…
Aptera suddenly pauses Accelerator program at request of SEC, only two days left to invest
Nearly six months into its Accelerator crowdfunding program, solar EV startup Aptera is putting a pause on new investments while it files requested paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As a result, many of the loyal believers that make up the Aptera community and have helped get the company this far will no longer be able to invest unless they meet certain criteria. More…
White House throws some cold water on Tesla’s NACS victory
The White House decided to rain on Tesla’s victory parade for its connector, NACS, becoming the charging standard in North America. The government still wants some CCS connectors to be included in order to get funding. More…
Podcast: Tesla NACS wins, Model 3 full $7,500 tax credit, Volvo EX30, 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’s NACS surprisingly wining the charging standard war, Model 3 getting the full $7,500 tax credit, the unveiling of the Volvo EX30, and more. More…
Fisker to sell and possibly build Ocean EVs in China, expects first deliveries in early 2024
Fisker Inc. announced that it will soon begin selling (and possibly producing) its flagship Ocean SUV in China. Executives from the American automaker recently visited Shanghai and discussed collaboration opportunities in the country, which has enabled plans for a delivery center opening this year followed by first Ocean deliveries in 2024. More…
Benno’s RemiDemi Is A Compact E-Bike That’s Big On Cargo
The robust frame has a payload capacity of up to 180 kilograms. More…
Electric Cars Poised To Capture Majority US Market Share By 2030
A research paper by Carnegie Mellon and Yale University indicates that EVs will dominate the US car market by 2030 More…
Tesla Readies 4680 Battery Cell Production In California
As the Cybertruck is coming to market soon and Tesla is selling a record number of EVs, it’s time to ramp up battery production. More…
