This means the most recent prototypes spotted should be pretty representative of the finished product. More…
Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Cybertruck Design Has Been Finalized
Quick Charge Podcast: June 22, 2022
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…
Rivian will install a wind turbine to power new R1 electric vehicles’ first charge
Rivian plans to install a 2.8 megawatt wind turbine on the east side of its Normal, Illinois, manufacturing plant. The wind turbine will provide clean energy to charge new R1 vehicles for the first time. More…
Here’s where US electric school bus adoption currently stands
As of this month, US school districts and fleet operators have committed to 12,275 electric school buses in 38 states, according to a new report from the Washington, DC-based nonprofit World Resources Institute (WRI). That’s about the size of the entire school bus fleet of North Carolina. More…
Elon Musk considers Tesla ads to counter media bias
Elon Musk says that he is considering Tesla ads, which are against the company’s current marketing policy, to counter what Musk perceives as media bias against Tesla. More…
Tesloid’s Model Y Frunk Cooler is the perfect roadtrip companion this summer
If you’re a Tesla Model Y driver looking to take full advantage of the frunk this summer, Tesloid’s Model Y Frunk Cooler is an excellent way of doing so. With a durable, versatile, and waterproof design, the Tesloid Model Y Frunk Cooler can keep your food cold and fresh for hours while on your summer roadtrips. More…
Ford Selects Valencia Plant To Produce EVs
The site will utilize Ford’s upcoming next-generation EV architecture. More…
Electric ‘micro-bikes’ are growing in popularity, combining e-scooter ease with e-bike comfort
Ever heard of an electric micro-bike? That’s okay, not many have. It’s a fairly new (and largely undefined) class of micromobility vehicles, but one that is growing thanks to several interesting new additions to the market. More…
Skarper Introduces New DiskDrive E-Bike Conversion Kit
This innovative device can turn any bicycle into an electric bike fairly easily. More…
Report: Kia Adopts CATL Batteries For EVs Sold In South Korea
To date, the South Korean manufacturer relied on domestically produced batteries. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning: Ford Says Dealers Decide If Buyers Can Resell
Earlier reports suggested that Lightning owners can’t resell or transfer within the first year, but it was inaccurate. More…
Tesla Cybertruck design is ‘finally locked’ and gets an updated timeline
After several revisions, Elon Musk says that the final Tesla Cybertruck design is “finally locked,” and he updated the timeline to production for mid-2023. More…
Volkswagen CEO questions Apple Car future as Polestar ships OTA CarPlay and promises next-gen adoption
Apple’s car ambitions range from replacing your infotainment system with the iPhone to someday selling self-driving electric vehicles. Not every auto exec is convinced Apple will ever cross the finish line to shipping its own car, however. Meanwhile, more automakers are continuing to adopt Apple CarPlay even as the company teases its next grand vision for taking over your car software. More…
Tesla And Non-Tesla Charging Adapters: Everything You Need To Know
There are a lot of them out there; do you actually need one? We help you decide. More…
2024 Polestar 5 Realistically Rendered Based On Patent Images
While clearly inspired by the Precept, the Polestar 5 flagship EV will not be a carbon copy of the concept when it launches in 2024. More…
Elon Musk’s Boring Company applies to dig tunnel under Tesla Gigafactory Texas
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has applied to dig a tunnel under Tesla Gigafactory Texas in Austin, but it’s unclear what they plan to do with it. More…
Lucid Air Electric Sedan: How Much Does It Cost To Lease?
Leasing is often the preferred option for luxury car shoppers due to a lower monthly payment. Can you fit the Air in your budget? More…
Electrogenic launches kit to convert Land Rover Defenders
In the UK, electric vehicle conversion specialist Electrogenic has announced the launch of a ‘drop in’ kit to convert fossil-fuelled Land Rover Defenders to electric. Electrogenic has designed the kit so it can be installed by a suitably qualified mechanic and should be maintenance-free. In installing the kit, an electric motor is bolted to the […] More…
Tesla Model Y, Model 3 are the most American-made vehicles, annual study finds
Tesla vehicles took four of the top six spots in the 2022 American-made Index, from Cars.com. The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 took the top two spots, as all of those models for the U.S. are made in either California or Texas. The Kentucky-built Corsair, which is offered in a plug-in hybrid Corsair Grand Touring, was ranked third. The Honda Passport… More…
Schneider Electric acquires EV Connect
Paris-based energy management and automation company has acquired California-based EV charging solution provider EV Connect. CEO and founder Jordan Ramer of EV Connect will continue to lead EV Connect’s operations as a distinct subsidiary with the current management team. EV Connect says that Schneider Electric’s acquisition will enable the company to accelerate its growth. “We […] More…
