With the massive rollout of electric bicycles that has witnessed dozens of new product launches each month, it’s no surprise that we’re starting to see ever more specialized designs and marketing trying to reach new niches in the industry. But the recently released ENVO Stax is a new one to me — an e-bike that is self-described as being designed for millennials and Gen Z, also known as zoomers. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 5, 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…
Kia boosts electric vehicle sales goal to 1.6 million by 2030, but is it enough?
Kia updated its electric vehicle strategy Wednesday at its CEO Investor Day 2023 in Seoul, Korea. The automaker says it’s now aiming to sell 1.6 million EVs by 2030, up 400,000 from the previous guidance of 1.2 million. More…
How to bypass nearly every restriction of the EV tax credit by leasing
Last week, the IRS updated the EV tax credit with new battery sourcing requirements set to go into place on April 17, with the effect of lowering purchase credit amounts for many new EVs. More…
US: Audi Electric Car Sales Increased By 36% In Q1 2023
That’s despite the lineup not being eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit. More…
Chinese EV Brand HiPhi To Launch In Europe This Year With New Model
The model is the HiPhi Y mid-size SUV, set to debut at the Shanghai auto show this month with up to 503 miles of range (CLTC). More…
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric debuts in North America with more range and style
The new 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric debuted Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show. According to Hyundai’s estimates, the small electric SUV will feature up to 260 miles of range with advanced safety and convenience features. More…
2023 Toyota Prius Prime: InsideEVs 70 MPH Range Test
The new Prius Prime is sleek, more powerful, and comes with a bigger battery, but how far will it go? We find out. More…
2023 Toyota Prius Prime First Drive Review: Finally, A Prius With Pizazz
The new plug-in Prius brings style, genuine performance, and affordability to a space increasingly dominated by EVs. More…
Tesla Model Y leads record EV market share in the UK
Tesla delivered a record number of Model Y vehicles in the UK last month – leading to a record market share for electric vehicles in the country. More…
Norway: Tesla Model Y Dominated Electric Car Sales In March 2023
Almost nine out of ten new cars sold in Norway were all-electric last month. More…
Volkswagen Pauses Some ID.4 Sales: Doors May Open While Driving
The electric SUV’s doors could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion at low speeds, causing an obvious safety risk. More…
Kia Lifts 2030 EV Sales Goal To 1.6M, Confirms EV5 For Q4 2023 Debut
That’s a significant increase over the 1.2 million target Kia had set for 2030 global EV sales just last year. More…
Volvo More Than Doubled All-Electric Car Sales In March 2023
Last month, BEVs were responsible for a fifth of the total volume. More…
Watch Tesla Cybertruck Steering And Suspension Testing At Fremont
Confirming Elon Musk’s words, the Cybertruck has the ability to take tight corners, and we can only hope it delivers a coddling ride. More…
2025 Ram 1500 REV is a powerhouse EV truck with up to 500M range, 14,000 lbs towing
Ram finally revealed the details of its long-awaited first electric truck, the Ram 1500 REV. The electric truck will rival the Ford F-150 Lightning and upcoming Chevy Silverado EV with impressive targetted range, towing, and other features. More…
2024 Kia EV9 Makes US Debut, Will Be Built In Georgia From 2024
The EV9 will be Kia’s first battery-electric vehicle made in the United States, allowing it to qualify for federal tax credits. More…
Kia debuts EV9 SUV in North America alongside news it will be assembled in the US
Just over a week after its global premiere streamed from Korea, Kia has debuted its upcoming EV9 SUV in North America, beginning with the crowds attending this year’s New York Auto Show. Many of the details shared are regurgitated from last week’s event, but Kia did share further insights into its production plans, which will soon include assembly in the US. More…
Switzerland considers ending EV tax exemption
In Switzerland, electric cars could become more expensive from next year, as the Federal Council initiated an amendment to the Automobile Tax Ordinance. The aim is to abolish the exemption of EVs from the automobile tax as of 1 January 2024 and to subject electric cars to the normal tax rate of four per cent […] More…
VW ID.7 tests in Alicante are almost complete
VW ID.7 testing is on the home stretch. Shortly before the world premiere of Volkswagen’s future ID. flagship on 17 April, VW provides pictures of the last test drives from Alicante, Spain and delivers more details on the electric sedan’s drive, chassis and comfort features. The VW ID.7 will have a new, specially developed electric […] More…
