The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) has deployed what is believed to be the first electric fire truck in North America. More…
Porsche Mission R Lives On As 1,073-HP 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance
The electric test car will make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 23–26) where it will race up the famous hill. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 16, 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…
Tesla has the top 3 electric cars in the US, and it’s not even close
Tesla currently has the top three electric cars in the United States so far in 2022, and the competition isn’t even close. More…
Cadillac Lyriq To Come With 2 Years Of Free Charging On EVgo Network
Alternatively, owners can elect to have the cost of home charging equipment installation covered. More…
Tesla Model 3 RWD 5-Year Cost Of Ownership Versus Toyota Camry
The gap between the two widened for the 2021 model year, compared to 2020. More…
Check out ArkHAUS – A modular, floating, solar-electric social club for members only
If you thought Soho House was exclusive, wait until you see this. ArkHAUS is an upcoming members-only social club that is as innovative as it is stylish, offering multiple solar-powered, electrically propelled vessels than can be connected to create large floating spaces to work, socialize, and enjoy the views – all while supporting local marine research cleanly beneath the vessel. More…
US solar is under threat from a DOC inquiry, but the commerce secretary won’t step in
A US Department of Commerce (DOC) probe — investigating whether Southeast Asian solar cell manufacturers are using parts made in China that would normally be subject to a tariff — is destabilizing the US solar industry, which relies on solar module imports to meet growing demand. Bipartisan lawmakers wanted answers from US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at a hearing last week, but she basically responded that the inquiry is beyond her control. More…
Urban Drivestyle And SNIPES Collab To Release Two Limited-Edition E-Bikes
The UDX and UNI MK get even more character thanks to the SNIPES treatment. More…
Fiido Beast review: Watch this powerful electric scooter turn into a hilarious 2-wheeled go-kart!
I’ve personally tested dozens of electric scooters and covered hundreds more over the years, but never before have I rested my eyes, feet or butt on one quite as cool or weird as the Fiido Beast. It’s a novel design that, despite having a few issues, is a heck of a lot of fun to ride. More…
ABB And Shell Announce Nationwide Deployment Of 360 kW Chargers In Germany
According to Shell, “soon” we will se more of such projects in other markets. More…
2023 Cadillac Lyriq starts at $62,990, with estimated 312 miles of range
GM has revealed starting prices and released some preliminary range numbers for its 2023 Cadillac Lyriq luxury electric crossover. The first fully electric Cadillac costs $62,990, including the $1,195 destination fee, in single-motor rear-wheel-drive form, or $64,990 in dual-motor all-wheel-drive form. And in RWD form it will deliver an estimated… More…
2023 Cadillac Lyriq RWD Starts At $62,990, Offers 312-Mile EPA Range
The all-wheel-drive Lyriq costs just $2,000 more and adds 160 horsepower for a total of 500. More…
You Can Charge Your Tesla Using A Rivian R1T: Here’s How
While Tesla’s cars aren’t yet designed to power your home or charge other vehicles, the Rivian R1T is, and it’s pretty neat. More…
Uber launches new ‘Comfort Electric’ product to get Tesla and Polestar vehicles
Uber has launched a new product called “Comfort Electric” to get people to ride in electric vehicles, more specifically the Tesla and Polestar vehicles that the ride-sharing companies have been helping its drivers get. More…
Take A Closer Look At The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV’s Dashboard
The sporty Equinox EV RS will be the first to launch in fall 2023. More…
EV Charging Infrastructure Series Episode 5: Volta Charging
We speak with Drew Bennett about this very unique free (for now) charging network. More…
Tesla Giga Shanghai remains on one closed-loop shift, ramp up delayed to next week
Tesla has officially delayed Gigafactory Shanghai’s ramp-up back to pre-shutdown production capacity as it remains on one closed-loop shift for at least another week. This delay will likely result in Tesla missing out on about 10,000 vehicles produced this quarter. More…
Analysis: Amid high gas prices, EV operating cost advantages have grown stronger
With gas prices spiking, the operating cost advantages of EVs have grown, according to new analysis. The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), an EV advocacy group, published a report Wednesday tracking the cost per mile of EVs and gasoline cars over the past six months. It found that, based on overall operating costs, EVs are much… More…
GM Benchmarking Tesla Model Y As It Aims To Beat Tesla As Top EV Maker
Automakers benchmark rival cars all the time, so this is no surprise. However, GM has made its future intentions crystal clear. More…
