
Tesla (TSLA) has confirmed its Q1 2023 delivery and production numbers – confirming a new record quarter for both and beating expectations. More…
US: Kia EV6 Sales Decreased By 69% In March 2023

Is it due to the lack of eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit or supply constraints? More…
Study: Brands not meeting EV demand will lose market share

Automakers that don’t meet growing demand for EVs will gradually lose market share and struggle to find buyers for internal-combustion vehicles, Consumer Reports predicts. A recent study by the publication’s advocacy arm found that constricted supplies of EVs are creating pent-up demand that will play out over the next few years, reducing the… More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in April 2023

Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 1, 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 F-150 Lightning Prices Increase Again

The company is reopening order banks for the next wave of reservation holders. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Prototypes Looking Increasingly Production Ready

The long awaited Cybertruck is expected to launch by the end of the year. More…
SUPER73 launches Adventure series e-bikes, kids bikes, and new e-motorcycle details

Southern California-based electric bike company SUPER73 has been quite busy lately, at least if today’s triple whammy of an announcement is any indication. The company dropped a new line of off-road e-bikes, new kids balance bikes and new information about the upcoming C1X electric motorcycle. More…
ICE car values plummet in China and it is the canary in the coal mine

A looming crisis is brewing in China, as hundreds of thousands of unsold, polluting gas-powered vehicles may be rendered unsellable due to incoming emissions rules. It’s another sign that the global auto industry isn’t ready for the shift to EVs and will be caught unawares if it doesn’t ramp EV production fast enough. More…
Simone Giertz’ Model 3 Pickup Truck Conversion Four Years On

Truckla now has a friend named Chargela. More…
We Chat With Ford CEO, Jim Farley, And Check Out BlueOval City

Ford’s massive future EV and battery facility in Tennessee is taking shape, and on track for a 2025 opening. More…
2024 Maserati Quattroporte EV To Rival Taycan, Model S Plaid

Maserati’s luxury sedan could have up to 1,000 hp. More…
Weird Alibaba: An inflatable Chinese electric jet ski for $2,000 – What’s the catch?

As usual for entries in this Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, the fun EVs we dredge up tend to bridge the gap between fun-looking and palm sweat-inducing. Would you take a cheap inflatable electric jet ski out into the bay or off the coast? What if I told you that you had to build it yourself. More…
Here are the best April Fool’s jokes from the e-bike industry this year

April Fool’s Day, celebrated annually on the first of April, is usually a light-hearted and mischievous occasion marked by good-natured pranks, hoaxes, and jokes. Large organizations often take part in hoodwinking others, creating an atmosphere of amusement and (hopefully) harmless trickery. Sure, it’s annoying when you fall for it. But it’s also humorous to see what companies can come up with next. E-bike companies and the larger micromobility industry often have fun getting in touch with their inner prankster (remember the pedal-powered popemobile?!), and this year was no exception. These are some of the fun and light-hearted new announcements from around the electric biking and micromobility world. More…
Scientists have found major storage capacity in water-based batteries

Texas A&M University scientists have been working with metal-free, water-based battery electrodes, and they’re finding that the difference in energy storage capacity is as much as 1,000%. More…
Ride1Up REVV 1 First Ride Review: The Heavyweight Challenger

Ride1Up’s moto-inspired model has Super73 in its crosshairs. More…
GM Joins Tesla: No Apple CarPlay, Android Auto In Future EVs

Will consumers stand for it? More…
Volkswagen’s new ID.7 electric sedan spotted for the first time in Germany without camo

Volkswagen (VW) is set to release the series production version of its newest electric sedan, the ID.7, within the next few months. Although VW teased a special camouflaged model earlier this year, the ID.7 was caught without camouflage for the first time in Germany this week, giving us a closer look at what we can expect. More…
Tesla Cybervault Teased For April 3rd Debut In China

What the heck is the Cybervault? More…
Shimano Warns Against Tampering Its E-Bike Systems For More Power

European e-bike rules and regulations exist for a reason, and Shimano is adamant that users don’t tamper with its systems. More…

