But the price increased too and there is no federal fax credit. More…
2023 Audi e-tron And e-tron Sportback: Slightly Higher EPA Range
2023 BMW i4 Brings Price Increase, But Not More EPA Range
Without the $7,500 federal tax credit, even the new entry-level version will not stop effective price increases. More…
Tesla drops CCS adapter to $175 making it easier for universal fast charging
Tesla overnight dropped the price of its CCS Combo adapter to just $175 making the prospect of fast charging at any DC fast charging station a relatively easy prospect for most Tesla owners.. More…
Weird Alibaba: What the heck is this four-wheeled electric motorcycle?
If you’ve followed my writings for any period of time, you’ll know there are two things I love: Electric motorcycles and finding weird EVs on Alibaba. And when those two things overlap, well, then you’ve found my happy place.. More…
2025 Porsche Boxster EV Prototype and Macan EV spied during winter testing [Video]
The 2025 Porsche Boxster and Macan EVs were spotted during winter testing at the Arctic Circle for the first time. Check out the video below.. More…
This record-breaking monopile is headed to the US’s first commercial offshore wind farm
Germany’s EEW Special Pipe Constructions (EEW SPC), which makes offshore wind monopiles, has completed its heaviest monopile yet for the US’s first commercial offshore wind farm. More…
VinFast gets the green light to begin construction on its first US-based EV plant in North Carolina
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast hit a massive milestone Friday after receiving the green light to begin construction on its first US-based EV manufacturing plant in North Carolina. More…
The world’s largest EV battery maker will cut costs for Chinese automakers – but not for Tesla
China’s CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, is reportedly offering significantly lower battery costs to some Chinese EV makers, according to CnEVPost today. More…
Podcast: Tesla Supercharger network enters final form, Autopilot HW 4.0, FSD Beta recall, 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 deal with the federal government to open its Supercharger network, the new Autopilot HW 4.0, the FSD Beta recall, and more. More…
GM plans to lead legacy OEMs in 2023 with 7 Ultium-based EVs, supply chain advantages
General Motors (GM) is planning to have a breakout year in 2023 as the automaker charges ahead on its EV strategy. GM expects to push past the competition with plans for seven Ultium-based EVs, in addition to the Bolt EV and EUV, by the end of the year as it retools its supply chain for the future. More…
Tesla Semi and Cybertruck prototypes spotted with lidar sensor
A Tesla Semi prototype and a Cybertruck prototype were spotted with a massive new lidar sensor in the front – likely to ground truth data for the Autopilot/self-driving sensor suite on those new vehicles. More…
Could E-Bikes And Scooters Soon Require Registration In France?
A bill proposing mandatory registrations of e-bikes and scooters has just been filed in France. More…
Feds Reviewing Self-Certified Zoox Robotaxi After Public Road Debut
The robotaxi developed by the Amazon-owned company has no steering wheel, brake pedal or other controls human drivers would need. More…
Ram closes reservations for its first electric truck, the 1500 REV, after 5 days
Ram Trucks has officially closed reservations for its first electric truck, the Ram 1500 REV, after opening them on Super Bowl Sunday.. More…
Trek unveils two kid-carrying electric cargo bikes, and they sure look familiar
Wisconsin-based bicycle maker Trek has just launched its latest two electric bikes, which are both designed as kid and cargo movers. The new Trek Fetch Plus 2 and Trek Fetch Plus 4 mark Trek’s deepest dive into the cargo e-bike segment yet.. More…
Review: 2023 Kia Niro EV is a shakier value than it should be
As more friends and extended family warm up to the idea of electric vehicles, I’ve noticed an increasingly frequent request: Which EVs offer all-wheel drive and can be had for under $40,000? The answer: Not the 2023 Kia Niro EV. Not a single model in the American market right now. The Niro—hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or EV—has been a… More…
USA: BP to acquire TravelCenters of America
British Petrol has announced that it will buy TravelCenters of America for around 1.3 billion dollars. The takeover of the company, which operates rest stops, restaurants and shops under various brand names in 44 US states, is definite news for electromobility. TravelCenters of America recently entered into a cooperation agreement with the Volkswagen subsidiary Electrify […] More…
Genesis unveils 2023 Electrified GV70 prices, the brand’s first EV assembled in the US
Genesis revealed Thursday that its first-ever model to be assembled in the US, the 2023 Electrified GV70 EV, will have a starting price of just under $66,000.. More…
NHTSA has Tesla recall 362,000 US vehicles over Autopilot software
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is forcing Tesla to update its FSD (Full Self Driving) software for the Autopilot driver assistance system in around 362,000 vehicles. Elon Musk is furious, especially about the classification as a “recall” – again. The NHTSA regulators said on Thursday the driver assistance system did not adequately […] More…
Warrington to become the UK’s next all electric bus town
The English town of Warrington has confirmed plans to transition its entire bus fleet to electric. This affects 105 vehicles which the city will replace with e-buses after having secured the largest funding award from the Government’s 2011 ZEBRA scheme. Warrington, located between Liverpool and Manchester, will make the transport transition via a partnership between […] More…
