Every time I think I’ve seen the electric scooter envelope pushed as far as it can go, someone comes along and builds a bigger envelope. This time that someone is California-based electric scooter company Voro Motors, which is prepared to break the internet (and perhaps a few bones) with a pint-size 65 mph (105 km/h) seated electric scooter known as the Voro Motors RoadRunner Tronic. More…
Biden throws a lifeline to ‘paralyzed solar supply chain’ by waiving tariffs for 24 months
President Joe Biden will today waive tariffs for 24 months on solar panels made in Southeast Asia in response to a Department of Commerce (DOC) investigation that is destabilizing the US solar industry.. More…
More than three out of four Volvos sold in California have a charge port
Of all Volvos sold in California last month, 77% were plug-in hybrids or EVs, the automaker said Thursday in a press release announcing its May 2022 North American sales. That’s an increase of 6% over the previous month, demonstrating the continued appetite for plug-in cars in California. Nationally, plug-in hybrids and EVs—which… More…
UK: Plug-In Car Sales Growth Stalled In May 2022
All-electric cars are still expanding, but plug-in hybrids continue to decrease. More…
Elon Musk Chimes In Amid Leaked Email Reports About Tesla’s Job Cuts
According to a reported leaked email that Reuters has yet to share, Tesla is cutting jobs, but Musk says the headcount will increase. More…
Toyota’s smart home charging system with EV tech
Toyota has developed the O-Uchi Kyuden System, a battery system for residential use based on electrified vehicle battery technology. The system features bidirectional vehicle-to-home capabilities. The home battery system is meant for everyday use, providing off-peak electricity, residential solar power photovoltaic system support, and EV charging. EVs capable of bidirectional power can be used by […] More…
Stellantis Confirms STLA Large Platform For Windsor Assembly Plant
The platform is envisioned for BEVs with battery packs of up to 101-118 kWh. More…
2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 First Drive: Bavaria’s Volume Model
The BMW i4 M50 is a competent and refined sports sedan. But is the i4 eDrive40 a good option for over $10,000 less? More…
Sandy Munro Says Rivian R1T “Way Underpriced,” Should Cost $100K
The auto manufacturing expert also mentions “buckets of cost reduction opportunity.” More…
Rimac Raised €500 Million In Series D Funding
Porsche participated in the latest round to maintain its roughly 20% share in the company. More…
Scott Introduces Addict eRide High-Performance Electric Road Bike
The Addict eRide boasts one of the lightest electric-assist frames out there. More…
Polestar adds referral program, but it’s not like Tesla’s
Polestar announced last week that it’s launching its own referral program to incentivize owners to promote the brand’s EVs to others. A customer referral program was wildly popular for Tesla, but times have changed, and you won’t find anything so lucrative as the $1,000 incentives and free cars for top referrers that Tesla at one point offered… More…
Tesla Battles For Top Battery Engineers As EV Competition Heats Up
There’s a shortage of people with the proper skills and knowledge to manufacture batteries quickly and efficiently. More…
Say what?! Walmart has full-suspension mid-drive electric bikes now?
Walmart has long offered an interesting array of low-cost electric bicycles. Some of the bikes have even dipped down into ultra-budget territory with prices below $400. It can be a good option for those that want the utility of an electric bicycle but don’t have a lot of spare cash. But while Walmart is known for its super cheap e-bikes, the company has never offered higher-end e-bikes with nicer features like mid-drive motors. At least, not until now with the launch of Kent’s new mid-drive electric bike. More…
Tesla is aiming to improve service and make majority of appointments same-day repairs
Elon Musk says that Tesla is working on its service in North America and aiming for the majority of appointments to be same-day repairs. More…
BYD expands range of forklifts
BYD has unveiled additions to its range of forklifts, including the heavy-duty ECB70/80, its highest-capacity counterbalance forklift to date. It can operate for up to 9 hours on one charge, and with an hour of charging, its range can be extended by a further 2-3 hours Other new products are the ECB20S, a three-wheel counterbalance […] More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in June 2022
Here at Electrek, we have spent countless hours performing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bicycles. Through the hundreds – err, probably thousands of miles at this point, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bikes on the market for just about any budget.. More…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Enters Series Production
Up to 15,000 units will be produced this year for the European market. More…
Stellantis And LGES Battery JV Named NextStar Energy
Stellantis secured lithium supply from Controlled Thermal Resources in California. More…
2022 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Electrek is brought to you by Autonomy, the cheapest, fastest, easiest way to get a Tesla Model 3. If you have a credit card, you can reserve a Tesla now. Learn more and get $500 off for a limited time (See Terms). . More…
