The Model X’s body is covered in 23,000 nickels. How much weirder can it get? Read more…
Weird Alibaba: A 14-seater electric bus for cheaper than an e-bike
Ah yes, good ol’ Alibaba. It’s the place to go whenever you want to see just how weird and wild the world of Chinese electric vehicles has become. It’s all fun and games to laugh and enjoy the weirdness, though it’s important to remember that China actually leads the world in real electric vehicles, too. But we’re not here for those boring things. We’re here to see a full-size bug-eyed electric bus shaped like a fish, and at the cost of a couple car payments in the US. Read more…
Li Mega review: It’s a head-turner, questions remain on high price
The Li Mega has a strange futuristic presence. It’s a head-turner. Questions remain if the high price will turn consumers away in the long run. Read more…
Could Rivian R3 EV revive a stagnant small-car market?
Rivian on Thursday delivered what was expected—the R2 electric SUV. And then it stole the R2’s stage with products that fans, investors, and EV shoppers didn’t know they needed: the Rivian R3 and R3X. A short time after the reveal, I noted that while plenty of fans were checking out the R2, there was a frenzy around the R3. And… Read more…
Nio begins deliveries of 2024 models
Deliveries of 2024 ES8, EC7, ES6, EC6 and ET5 Touring models began on March 8 in several cities in China. Read more…
This new Mack MD Electric is a mobile EV charging station
The benefits of fleet electrification are well-known, but the question of feasibility is still very real in the minds of many heavy fleet managers. To help fleets understand how electric trucks can fit into their operations, Mack Trucks is offering a mobile off-grid charging system. Read more…
Gartner: In three years EVs will be cheaper to build than ICE cars
Electric cars are the future, or so we’re relentlessly told. But as with most things shiny and new, there’s a catch or two lurking beneath the hype. A new report by analyst company Gartner claims that that as early as 2027, battery-powered vehicles will cost automakers less to produce than those old-fashioned, gas-powered ones. Whether you’ll see that reflected in… Read more…
Tesla is working on NACS extension cable to fix Supercharging issues with different port locations
Tesla has confirmed that it is working on a NACS to NACS extension cable to fix the issues with Supercharging different electric vehicles with different charge port locations. Read more…
Mitsubishi launches new electric Fuso in Hong Kong
Daimler Truck subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Bus and Truck Corp. just launched their next-generation eCanter electric box truck in Hong Kong. It’s the first release of a new-generation Fuso in the Asian market outside of Japan. Read more…
Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs
Although Rivian and Tesla are making headlines with planned expansions into mass-market electric vehicles, Kia is set to launch two affordable EVs of its own. One of them, the Kia EV3, is expected to launch by the end of the year. Read more…
How GM Got The Chevy Blazer EV Back On The Road After 16,000 Miles Of Daily Testing
A GM software executive tells InsideEVs how the Blazer EV was diagnosed, tested and put back on sale after being grounded for months. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Transformed Into Factory-Built Two-Seater For Business
Tesla plucked all but two seats from the Model Y so French businesses could take advantage of a certain tax loophole. Read more…
Cheaper EVs are starting to show up in smaller global markets
Media coverage of EVs tends to focus on the world’s largest auto markets: North America, Europe and Asia. Until recently, that’s been where most of the action was, but in many smaller markets around the world, voltage levels are starting to rise. Chinese automakers, which now have a range of lower-priced EVs to sell, are… Read more…
Here’s Why The Rivian R2 And R3 Have The Charge Door On The ‘Wrong’ Side
Rivian’s new charging port location has perplexed Rivian and Tesla owners alike. Here’s why they did it. Read more…
How Efficient Is Each Type Of EV Charger?
Losses when charging your electric vehicle are well documented and differ between the different levels of EV chargers. Read more…
Why I Reserved A Rivian R2
I daily drive a 227k-mile, 24-year-old Chevy truck. Here’s why my first EV will be a Rivian. Read more…
FLO is making clumsy DC fast charger cables a thing of the past
Say goodbye to wrestling with awkward, heavy charging cables – meet FLO’s new DC fast-charging cable management system. Read more…
US senators want Biden to go further in blocking Chinese EVs
Just as the EU is considering tariffs on Chinese EVs imported into Europe, three US Democratic senators are urging that the Biden administration hike import tariffs on Chinese EVs to address national security risks. Read more…
Velotric Nomad 1 e-bike now $1,299 ($500 off), Sun Joe pressure washer $149, and more deals
Headlining today’s green deals is Velotric’s Nomad 1 All-Terrain Fat-Tire e-bike at $1,299, with three bundle options available as well. It is joined by Sun Joe’s SPX3500 Brushless Induction Electric Pressure Washer at $149, as well the Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Electric Handheld Blower for $180. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Hyundai introduces trade-in program in Korea to encourage transition from ICE cars to EVs
Hyundai launched a new trade-in program in Korea that allows you to buy EVs like you would an iPhone. The move is designed to encourage shoppers to go electric with discounts on new Hyundai EVs when turning in used gas-powered cars. Read more…
