Here’s something I didn’t expect to see today. Walmart has an interesting electric moped on sale for an attractive $779. The only problem is that it comes with the handlebars apparently installed backwards. More…
Stellantis confirms second US battery factory with Samsung SDI
Stellantis announced early Monday that it plans a second U.S. battery plant to help support American EV production. With a memorandum of understanding signed between Stellantis and Samsung SDI Monday, the companies seek to start production at the facility in 2027 and “an initial annual production capacity of 34 gigawatt-hours.” But the… More…
Stellantis, Samsung SDI To Build A Second Battery Plant In The US
The location is still under review, but once finalized, production could begin in 2027. More…
Electrify America Is Completely Changing Its Pricing Structure
Pass+ members will pay a higher monthly fee, consistent pricing across the network is going away, and idle fees will soon be enforced. More…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted with wrap that makes it look like a Ford F-150
A picture of a Tesla Cybertruck with a wrap that makes it look like a Ford F-150 has leaked from a Tesla shop. More…
The Tesla Deal Of A Lifetime: Buyer Scores Model 3 For Under $15,000
A unique income situation qualified a California resident for multiple rebates. More…
Saab’s Revival: The 600-Mile NEVS Emily GT May Become a Reality
The spirit of Saab might prevail. An unknown investor has purchased the NEVS Emily GT project, glimmering hope for the ill-fabled manufacturer. More…
This ‘crazy’ couple is driving an electric car all the way to the South Pole
Last year, we reported on an electric Nissan Ariya that would make a trip from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole manned by Chris Ramsey of Plug in Adventures and his wife Julie, who were also the first to complete the Mongol Rally in an EV in 2017. The vehicle will be the first of any kind – gas or electric – to manage this feat. More…
Webasto NACS Charging Connector Option “Coming Soon”
The company unveiled a fully functioning mobile cordset sample with the NACS connector. More…
BMW i5 Production Gets Underway In Dingolfing, Germany
The i5 will arrive in the US before the end of the year. More…
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…
