The i5 will arrive in the US before the end of the year. More…
BMW i5 Production Gets Underway In Dingolfing, Germany
Eaton Confirms NACS Connector Option For New Chargers In 2024
There will be a retrofit option for existing infrastructure as well. More…
Here’s why EVs don’t lose as much range in hot-weather A/C use
EV range loss in cold weather is well documented, but EVs may have an advantage over internal-combustion cars when driving in hot weather with the air conditioning blasting. Recurrent, which produces battery health reports for used EVs, analyzed data from 7,500 vehicles to see if hot temperatures and air conditioner use affected range. The… More…
We’re finally getting an ‘electrified’ Miata in 2026
Mazda has confirmed that the next-generation MX-5 Miata will come in 2026 and will be “electrified.” Though the automaker stopped short of saying what level of electrification that will entail – hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or full electric. More…
California wants to create a driver’s license for electric bikes
A driver’s license for an electric bike? It could be coming soon in California, believe it or not. More…
Tesla Reduces New Inventory Prices, Model 3 Now Starts At $37,940
After the tax credit, a new Model 3 can be yours for just over $30,000. More…
Tesla Production Sites By Model Assignment, Capacity: July 2023
The production potential of all plants increased to 2,025,000+ units annually. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 22, 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…
2024 Vauxhall Corsa Electric To Start At £32,445 In The UK
The hatchback has up to 246 miles of WLTP range. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Orders Surpass 1.9 Million, 5 Year Wait Times
The Cybertruck entered production earlier this month. More…
This massive Chinese electric bulldozer could wreck your world, emissions free!
Are you the kind of person that regularly has major demolition jobs that require a level of aggression and violence that hand tools simply can’t provide, but you also care about the environment and not destroying the only lifeboat humanity currently has? Then boy, do I have the perfect electric bulldozer for you. More…
CATL establishes aviation unit as it moves closer to electric airplane development
China’s leading EV maker Contemporary Amperex Technology, or CATL as its better known, established a new aviation unit this week, signaling electric airplane development may be closer than expected. More…
Rivian adds cheaper dual-motor option to R1T, R1S configurator
Just a day after new pre-configured dual-motor R1Ts appeared in Rivian’s R1 Shop, Rivian has now added the new “Dual-Motor” and “Performance Dual-Motor” options to its online configurator for new vehicles, letting customers add these options to their custom R1 builds. More…
In an industry first, artificial ‘bird nests’ have been built near an offshore wind farm
Danish wind giant Ørsted has completed three huge artificial nests designed to house a vulnerable seabird species near the UK’s Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Draped In Dark Camouflage Looks Menacing
The stealthy pre-production model was spotted in California. More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck update, TSLA earnings, F150 Lightning price cut, 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 the Tesla Cybertruck update, the TSLA earnings, Ford slashing the price of the F150 Lightning, and more. More…
Aurora secures $820 million in funding to commercially launch its autonomous tech and beyond
Autonomous technology developer Aurora says it now has enough money to commercially launch its holistic system of self-driving products next year, thanks to a fresh round of public and private funding totaling $820 million. Following the news, Aurora CEO Chris Urmson posted a blog detailing why Wall Street believes in the company and how it intends to use that cash to deliver. More…
Spanish Brand Rose Bikes Releases The New Backroad AL Gravel E-Bike
More relaxed geometry and a versatile frame mean this gravel e-bike can be used for both sport and utility. More…
Tesla’s “25 Guns” Instrumental To Gigafactory Berlin Success: Elon Musk
It looks like Tesla is still hiring engineers to be a part of this elite taskforce. More…
Tesla Announces Full Terms For FSD Beta One-Time Transfer
Existing owners of FSD Beta-equipped cars must take delivery of a new titled Tesla between July 20, 2023, and September 30, 2023. More…
