In general, EV prices are drastically lower than they were this time last year. More…
Multiple New Electric Models Selling For Thousands Under MSRP
Believe it or not, this electric wheelbarrow looks awesome to use
There are some things that I never thought I’d see electrified. Cars? I get it. Bikes? Sure thing. Boats? Why not? But when it comes to lawn tools, I never thought I’d see a wheelbarrow go the way of electric hedge trimmers.. More…
Ineos Grenadier BEV Expected To Have At Least 249 Miles Of Range
The battery-electric Grenadier is being tested alongside a hydrogen fuel-cell variant. More…
Cops on horseback in California are cracking down on illegal e-bikes
Police departments have begun paying more attention to electric bicycles and cracking down on models that are illegal for street use. Now another police department in California is demonstrating how they’re using old school transportation into the operation with horse-mounted police officers. More…
Volkswagen Group Increased Global BEV Sales In Q2 2023 By 53%
With over 180,000 units sold, it was the second best quarter so far. More…
YouTuber Favors Mercedes EQS SUV Over Tesla Model X After Thorough Test
Kim Java was impressed with Mercedes’ luxury electric SUV. More…
Wheel-E Podcast: E-bike licenses, Walmart e-bike mistake & more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes Burning Man e-bike ban, Walmart’s e-bike with backwards handlebars, NYC stopping e-bikes at the border, anti-VanMoof e-bikes, driver’s licenses for e-bikes in California, and more. More…
Tesla starts email campaign for FSD transfer: demand trigger rather than doing the right thing
Tesla has started a new email campaign to encourage Tesla owners with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to upgrade to a new car and transfer the FSD package. More…
The first US utility-scale offshore wind farm just got the first US-built offshore substation
The first US-built offshore substation is now standing at New York’s South Fork Wind, the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in US federal waters. More…
Watch out: Ford F-150 Lightning Pro SSV electric Police trucks are hitting US streets
The next time you get pulled over, it could be by Ford’s new electric police trucks that are beginning to hit the streets across the US. More…
Podcast: Tesla range exposed, Bolt EV making a comeback, Miata going electric, 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 range getting exposed, Bolt EV making a comeback, Miata going electric, and more. More…
Tesla Rolls Out One EV Every 40 Seconds At Gigafactory Shanghai
A Giga Shanghai worker shared the information in a video. More…
Kia EV5 $40K electric SUV to be revealed next month in China, direct aim at Tesla Model Y
Kia is set to unveil its newest electric vehicle next month in China at the annual Chengdu Motor Show. The Kia EV5 will be a compact electric SUV aimed squarely at the Tesla Model Y with an expected starting price of around 50 million won (roughly $40,000). More…
BYD mulls dropping $1 billion EV joint venture in India following government scrutiny
After submitting a proposal to the government in India alongside its local joint venture partner this past spring, Build Your Dreams (BYD) is reportedly shelving a $1 billion investment following opposition from the government in New Delhi over security concerns relating to such a large investment from a Chinese company. More…
New Viribus Electric Trike Is An Affordable No-Frills Cargo Hauler
This $899 e-trike is perfect for running errands around town. More…
REI launches up to $900 off Big e-Bike Sale in New Green Deals, plus e-mowers, power stations, more
e-bikes are taking the spotlight today for all of the best environmentally-friendly deals going live to end the work week. REI has launched a new Big Bike Sale on electric vehicles at up to $900 off, to go alongside a fresh batch of offers , e-scooters, and more. Just don’t forget about all of the other best e-bike discounts around.. More…
Tesla Model 3 Earns Stellar Reliability Ratings: Battery, Drivetrain Shine
A survey of 5,000 Tesla Model 3 owners sheds light on several defining factors. More…
VinFast gets the green light for US listing as it breaks ground on its first US EV plant
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast announced Friday it’s planning to hold its US listing next month. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave VinFast the green light to proceed with its proposed SPAC deal. More…
Dispute with Karma gets in the way of Lordstown bankruptcy
Bankrupt Lordstown Motors must face a trial over fellow EV firm Karma Automotive’s claim that the Ohio-based automaker stole infotainment technology, Reuters reported Thursday. Lordstown filed for bankruptcy in June and had asked U.S. bankruptcy Judge Mary Walrath in Wilmington, Delaware, to approve bidding procedures that would allow the company… More…
Chrysler says its first EV will forge a new path, Airflow concept was just the beginning
Although reports have claimed Chrysler will not be building the Airflow EV concept, the brand’s chief designer, Ralph Gilles, cleared things up this week. Gilles said the Airflow concept was “just the beginning,” adding Chrysler’s first EV will take the brand in a new direction. More…
