Tesla (TSLA) has implemented a new wave of price reductions across its entire lineup of electric vehicles.. More…
Tesla opens orders on cheaper $50,000 Model Y with 4680 cells
After a year of selling the vehicle as an “off-the-menu” product, Tesla has finally opened orders on the cheaper Model Y AWD with 4680 cells made in Gigafactory Texas. More…
Toyota To Launch 10 New BEVs By 2026, Teases Lexus Fastback
Toyota is getting serious about BEVs, announces global annual production target of 1.5 million battery-electric cars by 2026. More…
Toyota Already Working On A New EV-Only Platform, Will Take Inspiration From Tesla
The Japanese manufacturer won’t abandon ICE vehicles, however. More…
Electrogenic Drop-In Kit Transforms The Classic Porsche 911 Into An EV
It’s a plug-and-play affair, but it’s not cheap. More…
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…
