It’s a plug-and-play affair, but it’s not cheap. More…
Electrogenic Drop-In Kit Transforms The Classic Porsche 911 Into An EV
Lightyear Goes Back In Business After Restructuring Caused By Bankruptcy
The Dutch solar car company will continue to develop its Lightyear 2 model. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 6, 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…
Tesla co-founder JB Straubel is coming back as a board member
Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, who left the company a few years ago, is coming back to Tesla as a board member. More…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz gains solar roof panels for camping and added range from ABT
Volkswagen’s electric version of its iconic microbus, the VW ID. Buzz has just gotten even more adventure-friendly. Custom German auto tuner ABT revealed today it has developed solar modules to fit on the roof of the ID. Buzz to add roughly 1,800 miles (3,000 km) per year to the vehicle’s battery or for off-grid power. More…
The first US-built offshore wind service ship reaches a milestone
The first-ever US-built offshore wind service operations vessel (SOV) is marking its 50% completion milestone this week. More…
The US’ first commercial offshore wind farm kicks off turbine construction
The US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has okayed the construction of turbines at the US’ first commercial offshore wind farm.. More…
US: Nissan Ariya Outsold Leaf For The First Time In Q1 2023
Nissan’s EV sales volume exceeded 5,000 units in a quarter for the first time in a few years. More…
Ford gives Lightning electric pickup owners a new tool to automatically hitch a trailer
Ford introduced a new artificial intelligence-based technology called Ford Pro Trailer Hitch Assist that can automatically back up and align the F-150 Lightning pickup’s hitch ball to a trailer with the push of a button.. More…
Tesla Roadster Missing From Master Plan Part 3, Should Fans Worry?
The Roadster’s extremely low volume is insignificant compared to Tesla’s mass-market models, and that’s probably why it was left out. More…
Europe: Plug-In Car Sales Increased In February 2023 By 14%
Tesla has become the top brand, while the Model Y is the most popular electric model. More…
Tesla Cybertruck May Have 100 kWh Battery Pack Per Tesla’s Master Plan
Tesla officially published its Master Plan Part 3, and it lists the Cybertruck with a battery pack that may be smaller than expected. More…
Walmart to launch coast-to-coast EV fast-charging network across thousands of stores
The world’s largest retailer, Walmart, plans to build its own “coast-to-coast” EV fast-charging network by 2030 to help deliver a convenient and affordable charging experience. More…
US: BMW Sold Over 6,500 All-Electric Cars In Q1 2023
Before the end of this year, the brand intends to introduce its fourth BEV model. More…
2024 Ford Puma EV Likely To Share Powertrain With E-Transit Courier
Ford’s smallest commercial EV uses an electrified version of the combustion engine Puma’s front-wheel-drive B2E architecture. More…
Tesla Model S Vs Lucid Air: Which Pricey Luxury EV Should You Choose?
While Tesla has had many years more of production experience than Lucid, the Air was Motortrend’s Car of the Year. Let’s take a look. More…
Italy’s EV Market Faces Uphill Battle In 2023: Tesla Dominates February
While much of Europe is seeing an increase in EV sales, Italy has some catching up to do, and the Tesla Model Y and 3 are the answer. More…
F-150 Lightning tax credit will remain $7,500 after April 18, Ford says
Ford on Wednesday confirmed that the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid SUV will be eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit going forward, while all of its other current EVs and plug-in hybrids will be eligible for smaller amounts. Following the release of guidance from the U.S. Treasury… More…
Tesla Wins Best Overall Luxury Brand Again, Kelley Blue Book
2023 marks the fourth consecutive year Tesla has won the award, and it also won several other awards in the luxury segment. More…
Used EV Prices Plummet, And It’s Not Just Tesla: Audi, Ford, VW Impacted
If you’re considering an EV, now is the time to check the used market, and be sure to look into the new $4,000 used EV credit. More…
