Last summer I had the chance to test out the European designed and manufactured electric scooter Äike T at its world debut launch. As one of the first-ever test riders, I didn’t quite know what to expect. But after checking it out and doing my first few parking lot donuts, I knew this would be something special. Now nearly a year later, the Äike T is finally coming to the US via a new subscription service known as Tempo. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Was “A Tough Product To Design,” Says Elon Musk
It’s even harder to build, according to the company’s CEO. More…
Tesla Cybertruck interior revealed in new picture
A new picture of a Tesla Cybertruck prototype has revealed the interior of the electric pickup truck, and it’s definitely not for everyone. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 24, 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…
Minnesota just passed a law that’s going to ramp up EV adoption
Minnesota’s new law includes an EV rebate of $2,500 for a new car and $600 for a used one, with no income caps, among other EV incentives. More…
US hospitals, animal shelters, and more awarded $45M to boost their energy efficiency
The Biden administration has announced $45 million in grants to help nonprofits improve their buildings’ energy efficiency. More…
Ford is making it easier for you to buy an EV
Ford (F) CEO Jim Farley revealed during Monday’s Capital Markets Day that the automaker would soon make it as easy as possible for you to buy an EV with transparent pricing, flexible purchase options, and remote vehicle delivery. Ultimately, Ford is offering you the opportunity to skip what many consider the worst part of the buying experience – the dealership. More…
Volvo Trucks and Econ just unveiled an electric gritter truck that can do a lot more than just grit
Volvo Trucks and Econ Engineering’s new electric gritter truck isn’t limited to just winter use because it has an Electric Quick Change Body (E-QCB) system. More…
NIO launches the new ES6, an all-around high-tech electric SUV
EV maker NIO officially launched the new ES6 electric SUV on Wednesday. Despite the ES6’s compact size, NIO expects significant results from its second-generation electric SUV. More…
Dapper And Practical: Coboc Updates The Vesterbro E-Bike For 2023
The classy e-bike is set to be sold in a lower, trapezoidal frame option, and feature smartphone connectivity. More…
Hyundai Motor Increased Plug-In Car Wholesale Shipments In April 2023
It’s already clear that the company is on track for a record year. More…
Toyota, GM, VW, BMW Others To Lose In China As Gas Car Age Is Ending
Many major foreign automakers will face a loss of market share as Chinese automakers and Tesla have planned ahead for the transition. More…
Lucid Air Pure AWD, Air Touring Priced Way Above $100K In Europe
Customer deliveries in Europe are expected in the third quarter of 2023 for both Lucid Air trims rated at 450 miles of WLTP range. More…
BMW debuts electric i5 with gaming, hands-free driving and lets you change lanes with your eyes
After teasing glimpses of its first all-electric 5 Series for weeks, BMW has globally debuted the first two available trims of the i5, including an M performance version with 590 horsepower. The German automaker has introduced a lot of new technology in its latest generation of its long-running series, including in-car gaming, a range conservation mode, and eye activated lane changes. More…
Ford’s Farley: No Huge EV Batteries, Smallest Battery, Competitive Range
The CEO said Ford is not going to go to a 600-mile range EV, because huge batteries simply won’t generate profits. More…
Tesla Model Y Owner Shares 8 Reasons To Avoid The Electric SUV
A Tesla Model Y owner sheds light on range anxiety, service, tire wear, charging times, and other potential dealbreakers More…
What is all the fuss over AM radio in EVs?
Ford CEO Jim Farley confirmed via Twitter on Tuesday that the automaker would include AM radio on all 2024 models, reversing a policy Ford previously indicated was a byproduct of EVs. Ford removed AM radio from the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning after data collected from the vehicles showed that fewer than 5% of customers listened to it, a… More…
AMG launches a more expensive Mercedes kick-scooter
The Mercedes performance brand AMG is now launching an electric kick-scooter with its own branding. Just like the version that Mercedes-Benz already presented in 2020, the AMG-Mercedes scooter involves cooperation with the Swiss manufacturer Micro Mobility Systems. But AMG’s scooter is more expensive. The foldable e-scooter branded by AMG has an output of 500 watts […] More…
$187 million announced for EV schemes in the USA
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a fresh round of funding for $99.5 million for electric vehicle schemes. This comes in addition to the $87 million now granted to 45 electric vehicle projects. In both cases, the funding should advance the production of next-generation electric vehicle technologies, train the future electrified transportation workforce, […] More…
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: EPA Range And Price Overview
A less expensive alternative to the EQS SUV, with slightly less range. More…
