The enhanced dual-motor setup offers around 700 horsepower and all-wheel drive. More…
Rivian Adds R1T Performance Dual-Motor Option, Details Max Pack Battery Ranges
Weird Alibaba: An electric train set so big you can ride it yourself
I like to say that this weekly column finds the coolest and most fun electric vehicles from China that either drive, float, or fly. But with this entry into the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week, I might need to update that list to include things that locomote by rail. More…
A closer look at the Polestar 3 and 6 at the new South Coast Plaza ‘Space’
Polestar opened a new “Polestar Space” in South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA this week, and we stopped by to have a look at the upcoming Polestar 3 SUV and Polestar Roadster concept, which will become the Polestar 6. More…
Up to $1,099 off in Bluetti’s power supply Easter sale
Hot off the heels of exciting new announcements and products, power supply experts Bluetti spring into an Easter sale. With a wide variety of solar panels, large and small scale batteries and inverters show discounts on their most popular models of power and solar systems. With savings up to $1,099 now is a great time to upgrade your adventure, and secure your home energy needs. More…
Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Potentially Explains Price Changes
The total number decreased everywhere besides in Europe. More…
Used electric vehicle sales set to rapidly intensify after Q1 jump – Report
With new electric vehicle sales approaching a record 7% of the total US auto market, the used EV market is beginning to pick up. According to new data from Cox Automotive, used EV sales were up 32% in the first quarter, with a clear new path to increase rapidly. More…
Should solar be required on all new parking lots and buildings?
A recent bill put forward in Rhode Island would require solar panels on all newly constructed buildings and parking lots larger than 16,000 square feet – should this idea be rolled out across the US. More…
Podcast: Tesla record deliveries, new price cuts, Ram electric pickup specs, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s record Q1 2023 deliveries, new price cuts across Tesla’s lineup, Ram electric pickup specs, and more. More…
Report: V4 Supercharger Power Output To Reach 350 kW In 1 Year
In North America, the stalls will get a built-in CCS adapter (aka Magic Dock). More…
Fuell Presents The Flluid-2 And Flluid-3 Urban-Focused Electric Bikes
The Fuell Flluid-2 has an impressive 225-mile range, making it one of the longest-range e-bikes on the market. More…
Brands Not Offering Enough EVs Will Lose: Consumer Reports Study
Automakers that continue to focus on gas-powered vehicles are going to struggle to find buyers in the future. More…
Toyota’s new CEO adjusts EV plans but sticks to a hybrid approach
Toyota’s newly elected CEO, Koji Sato, is tasked with pulling the automaker out of the past and into the modern era. After announcing plans to introduce 10 new EV models on Friday with 1.5 million in electric vehicle sales by 2026, is the automaker doing enough?. More…
Is Rivian Making Plans To Expand To Berlin, Germany?
The electric truck maker has posted a new job position that suggests something is in the works. More…
Tesla Employees Shared Invasive Videos From Customers’ Cars: Report
Former Tesla employees claim some colleagues used to share videos taken by customer cars’ cameras and even turn them into memes. More…
Lyft expands Green mode to order up EV rides exclusively
Lyft is expanding its Green mode, which allows riders to specify an EV or hybrid, to additional cities beginning April 17. “We’ve seen an explosion of interest in EVs—and once a driver or rider gets into an EV, they’re more likely to prefer them moving forward,” Paul Augustine, Lyft director of sustainability, said in a company blog post… More…
Here’s Why You Should Buy An EV: It’s Not Just About Going Green
EVs are certainly better for the environment than gas cars, but there are many more compelling reasons they just make more sense. More…
Rivian Auction Data, Tesla And GM Q1, And Tax Season: Top EV News Apr 7
We have all sorts of welcome EV news to share with friends and family this weekend. Let’s promote the cars of the future. More…
We Drive Hyundai Ioniq 6, Nissan Ariya, And The 2024 Toyota Prius
Also, Tesla teases three new EVs. More…
Tesla Cuts Prices On All US Models Again By Up To $5,000
Ready for another round of S3XY price cuts? More…
Kia boosts global EV target, plans purpose-built robotaxi
In a presentation to investors this week, Kia announced plans to boost its EV sales targets and launch a purpose-built robotaxi. The automaker said it’s now targeting sales of 1.6 million EVs annually by 2030—up from the previous 1.2 million annually by 2030 announced just last year. Kia also plans to have 15 EV models in its global lineup… More…
