Tesla’s important Full Self-Driving Beta v11 software update is delayed again as the automaker appears to have serious issues shipping it. More…
US: Tesla Increased Model Y Prices By $500
The increase concerns two out of three versions available on the market. More…
Hyundai USA Launches Evolve+ EV Subscription Program From $699
Hyundai says the month-to-month subscription service is meant to attract the “EV-curious” audience to its Kona Electric and Ioniq 5. More…
Chery To Enter UK Market With Omoda 5 SUV
The Chinese automaker wants its new Omoda brand to be considered premium and “fashion-focused”. More…
China: Tesla Model Y Price Increased Slightly
It might be another sign that orders increased, making the factory busy. More…
2025 Ram 1500 REV Debuts In Big Game Ad As Brand’s First EV Pickup
The Ram 1500 REV will enter production next year and arrive in dealerships in late 2024. More…
Software Update Results In Range Boost For Rivian R1S and R1T
The update saw the depth of discharge increase on both electric trucks. More…
Volvo EX90 Expected To Enter Production In Q4 2023
The full-sized electric SUV will enter production later this year, not in early 2024 as some speculated. More…
Electric bicycle and e-motorcycle company SONDORS slashes IPO price… again
When we first reported that the Southern California-based electric bicycle and motorcycle company SONDORS was preparing for an IPO late last year, the company was expecting to hit a $10 per share price point in the $20M offering. But that number has since been revised to an estimate of $4-6 per share. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 11, 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…
Ford Sells More Rivian Shares, Stake Plummets To Just 1.15 Percent
At the time of its initial investment, Ford owned 12 percent of the promising EV startup. More…
Subaru again recalls 1,182 Solterras because… the wheels could fall off
Subaru has issued another recall on its first electric car, the Solterra, due to undertorqued hub bolts, related to the previous recall which encompassed both the Solterra and bZ4X. 1,182 cars are affected, and Subaru has told owners not to drive their cars until the issue can be resolved. More…
World’s Top 5 EV Automotive Groups Ranked By Sales: Q1-Q4 2022
In 2022, BYD sold the highest number of plug-in cars, but Tesla is #1 in the BEV segment. More…
EvoCharge EV Charger Ultimate Review
EvoCharge offers two power levels and a sleek, compact design. But does it have what it takes to be a top-rated EV charger? We find out. More…
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta smear campaign is getting turned into a Super Bowl ad
A Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta smear campaign is reaching a whole new level as it is going to have a Super Bowl ad, according to the people behind the campaign. More…
Global Plug-In Electric Car Sales Exceeded 10 Million In 2022
December was a record month with more than 1.2 million units sold around the world. More…
Weird Alibaba: Would you buy a 50 hp electric UTV from China to save money?
In this week’s dive into the deep end of the Alibaba pool, we’ve floated back to the surface with an interesting looking electric UTV designed for flying fast over rugged terrain. It may not compete with the best offerings currently found in the industry, but neither do most of the vehicles we dredge up for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column. More…
Aptera has raised $3m of its $20-50m crowdfund goal, offers new swag to investors
Aptera’s new community funding program is just two weeks in, but it has raised $3 million of it’s $20-50 million goal. To incentivize further investment, the company is now offering new pieces of Aptera-branded swag to lead investors. More…
Podcast: new Cybertruck picture, Tesla Master Plan Part 3, Lexus EV, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss the Tesla Cybertruck Beta, Tesla Master Plan Part 3, new Lexus EV and more. More…
Surprise! Electric cars are already making California healthier
From the “duh” department, California is already becoming more healthy because of electric car penetration, which has resulted in cleaner air in areas where electric cars are more prevalent, according to a new study. More…
