It was the best-ever quarter for the plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander. More…
US: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Sales Doubled In Q1 2023
Hyundai skips Kona Hybrid in US, adds lower-priced Kona EV instead
Hyundai this week, at the New York auto show, revealed U.S.-spec details for the redesigned 2024 Kona Electric, along with the Kona Limited and Kona N Line gasoline models. What was missing from the announcement was the Kona Hybrid, a model that had been emphasized as a growing and important model in the revised Kona’s global rollout. Hybrid… More…
Ram 1500 REV Could Be Built In Illinois
The electric truck will go on sale in late 2024. More…
Class action lawsuit filed against Tesla after video privacy scandal
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Tesla, after news broke of employees sharing private videos internally. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 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…
Autel Introduces New Portable DC Fast Charger at NYIAS
We get a sneak peek of Autel’s new 40 kW portable DC fast charger from the company’s COO, John Thomas, as well as a full product tour. More…
A dramatic new EPA rule will force up to 60% of new US car sales to be EVs in just 7 years
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to make a groundbreaking announcement this week that will make the majority of new US car sales EVs by 2032, according to a breaking New York Times scoop.. More…
Polestar Sold Roughly 12,000 Electric Cars In Q1 2023
The company aims for 80,000 units this year, which means that the volume must increase. More…
The World Is Still Far From The Full Electrification Of Its Auto Industry
In 2022, electric car sales stood at 8.8 percent of the total. More…
Mercedes EQG To Feature Revolutionary Range-Boosting Battery Technology
The EQG will be the first EV to use silicon-based anodes, which promise to drastically increase range and reduce charging times. More…
Rivian Adds R1T Performance Dual-Motor Option, Details Max Pack Battery Ranges
The enhanced dual-motor setup offers around 700 horsepower and all-wheel drive. More…
Weird Alibaba: An electric train set so big you can ride it yourself
I like to say that this weekly column finds the coolest and most fun electric vehicles from China that either drive, float, or fly. But with this entry into the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week, I might need to update that list to include things that locomote by rail. More…
A closer look at the Polestar 3 and 6 at the new South Coast Plaza ‘Space’
Polestar opened a new “Polestar Space” in South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA this week, and we stopped by to have a look at the upcoming Polestar 3 SUV and Polestar Roadster concept, which will become the Polestar 6. More…
Up to $1,099 off in Bluetti’s power supply Easter sale
Hot off the heels of exciting new announcements and products, power supply experts Bluetti spring into an Easter sale. With a wide variety of solar panels, large and small scale batteries and inverters show discounts on their most popular models of power and solar systems. With savings up to $1,099 now is a great time to upgrade your adventure, and secure your home energy needs. More…
Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Potentially Explains Price Changes
The total number decreased everywhere besides in Europe. More…
Used electric vehicle sales set to rapidly intensify after Q1 jump – Report
With new electric vehicle sales approaching a record 7% of the total US auto market, the used EV market is beginning to pick up. According to new data from Cox Automotive, used EV sales were up 32% in the first quarter, with a clear new path to increase rapidly. More…
Should solar be required on all new parking lots and buildings?
A recent bill put forward in Rhode Island would require solar panels on all newly constructed buildings and parking lots larger than 16,000 square feet – should this idea be rolled out across the US. More…
Podcast: Tesla record deliveries, new price cuts, Ram electric pickup specs, 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 Tesla’s record Q1 2023 deliveries, new price cuts across Tesla’s lineup, Ram electric pickup specs, and more. More…
Report: V4 Supercharger Power Output To Reach 350 kW In 1 Year
In North America, the stalls will get a built-in CCS adapter (aka Magic Dock). More…
Fuell Presents The Flluid-2 And Flluid-3 Urban-Focused Electric Bikes
The Fuell Flluid-2 has an impressive 225-mile range, making it one of the longest-range e-bikes on the market. More…
