Fucare’s new Gemini X electric bike pairs a novel looking trellis-style frame with some high performance electric bike parts to create a fast Class 3 e-bike that looks at home on both the streets and the trails. More…
BMW’s Neue Klasse Platform Will Debut On 3 Series-Sized EV In 2025
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse says the architecture will be exclusively used for all-electric cars, starting with the midsize premium segment. More…
Hyundai Motor Group Orders Vitesco EMR4 Axle Drives For New EVs
It’s expected to be used in new global B/C-segment electric vehicles. More…
Wheel-E Podcast! Lightweight e-bikes, FREY CC fat e-bike, solar RV trike, new e-Harley & more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This week that includes new electric bikes from the original Mini Cooper maker, FREY launching a fat tire version of the CC commuter e-bike, C3STROM’s motorcycle style e-bike, dueling cannonball runs on electric motorcycles, an electric skateboard on tank treads, and lots more.. More…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Vanlife in a ‘high speed’ electric panel van?
Flashy electric sports cars and massive electric trucks may grab more attention and headlines, but it’s the average-Joe electric vehicles that will make a real difference in our cities. But just because something like an electric panel van doesn’t sound flashy, that doesn’t mean it can’t be awesome in its own way! Just check out this cool electric panel van I found on my latest dumpster dive into the electric vehicle section of the massive Alibaba online shopping site. It may not be the most high-tech electric car to come out of China, but it sure makes up for it in funky charm. More…
KYMCO set to bring its battery-swapping electric scooters to Europe, upping arms race
The latest salvo in a battery swapping electric scooter arms race will see Taiwanese scooter giant KYMCO enter Europe via Italy with its Ionex electric scooters. More…
Podcast: Rivian R1T live Q&A, F-150 Lightning deliveries, Tesla news, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we do a live Q&A about the Rivian R1T from the electric pickup truck, Ford starts F-150 Lightning deliveries, we discuss some Tesla news, and more. More…
New Entry-Level 2025 Volkswagen EV Teased And It’s Not The ID Life
It was the only real surprise out of the three entry-level EV teasers released by Cupra, Skoda and VW. More…
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Dual-Motor Electric Hot Hatch Coming In 2023
It will debut with next year’s ID.3 facelift. More…
Volkswagen Group Announces €3 Billion Battery Gigafactory In Spain
It will be built in Sagunt near Valencia as part of a wider €10 billion investment under the Future: Fast Forward project. More…
JD Power: EV Startups Can’t Match Tesla & Legacy Auto’s Smartphone Apps
Auto-related smartphone app use is on the rise, and it’s arguably integral to EV ownership, but many owners are unhappy with the tech. More…
We Drive Lexus RZ 450e Steer-By-Wire And Yoke, Mercedes EQS Range Test
Episode 109. More…
CATL reportedly vetting sites for US battery production to support BMW and Ford
A recent report states that global battery conglomerate CATL is in the final stages of vetting potential sites to bring EV battery production to the US. The move would mark the company’s first entry into the second largest automotive market in the world, and the new facilities would provide cells to BMW AG and Ford Motor Company for their EV production stateside.. More…
Fluidfreeride launches fast dual-suspension 25 mph Mosquito electric scooter weighing just 29 lbs.
Miami-based Fluidfreeride, one of the top electric scooter distributors in the US, has just launched its latest electric scooter model. The Mosquito is designed to be a lightweight and portable electric scooter for city commuters, but still packs in surprisingly good performance and features despite its minimalist design. More…
The world’s largest hydrogen-battery hybrid mine haul truck starts work
UK-headquartered multinational mining company Anglo American today launched a a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck in South Africa.. More…
Tesla releases list of battery material suppliers, confirms long-term nickel deal with Vale
Tesla has released a list of direct battery material suppliers and confirmed that it has a long-term nickel deal with Vale, the world’s largest nickel producer. More…
Study: EV owners use automaker smartphone apps often but aren’t so happy with them
A majority of EV owners use automaker smartphone apps to manage charging, but they aren’t happy with them, according to a new J.D. Power study. Of the EV owners surveyed, 70% said they used an app at least every other drive to monitor the charging process and view available range. And while most EV owners do the majority of their charging at home… More…
Lucid Air Now More Expensive But You Can Still Order At Current Price In May
All versions of the Air will cost around 10 percent more, with the new pricing scheme being used as of June 1. More…
Ram TRX Vs Rivian R1T Desert Drag Race: Who’s The Real T-Rex?
The 835-hp Rivian R1T has more power and (instant) torque, but the 702-hp Ram 1500 TRX is lighter; which one will prevail? More…
Ford Dealer Memo: $25K Fine For Selling F-150 Lightning Demos Early
Ford is aware it must do everything it can to make sure its dealers are helping with EV sales, not hurting. More…
