Ford’s first fully electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning, has been selling like hotcakes. However, with winter upon us, Ford has released a few tips to help Lightning drivers get the most out of their range in the cold weather. More…
Escend Blades Alpha review: Electric skates are here, and they’re pretty rad
The future has officially arrived, and its in the form of all-electric skates designed by Escend out of the UK. These aren’t roller skates with fireworks attached to them like the early pioneers of MTV’s Jackass, nor are they the regular old inlines we donned during our first couple’s skate in the 90s. Instead, the Escend Blades Alpha have successfully combined the joy of inline skating with the unmatched, effortless velocity that comes with electric motors. I kicked, pushed, and wobbled my way through two different variations of these electric skates for you, so be sure to check out my video below to get my thoughts. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 23, 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…
Caterpillar (CAT) advances sustainable mining with first battery electric 793 large truck
The leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer, Caterpillar (CAT), is plowing ahead with plans to advance sustainable mining. Caterpillar successfully tested its first battery electric 793 large mining truck. More…
I’m driving my 2023 VW ID.4 Pro S in the snow – Here’s how it’s going
We were lucky enough to be able to buy a 2023 VW ID.4 AWD Pro S a couple weeks ago. And then it started to snow here in Vermont. Here’s how this EV is doing in the slippery white stuff. More…
Aptera says it will use Tesla’s charge connector in its solar electric car
Aptera has confirmed that it plans to use Tesla’s charge connector, now known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), in its upcoming solar electric car. More…
Top gifts to buy for a Tesla owner this Christmas… at a hefty discount
If you want to surprise the Tesla owner in your life this holiday season with a gift they’ll love – or heck, treat yourself! – check out these beautiful accessories made by US and Canadian company Tesloid. The company’s founders are Tesla owners who design accessories and provide customer service they themselves want. Or, as they put it, “Teslas are premium cars and we deserve a premium experience to match that of the cars. So we took the matter into our own hands.”. More…
Orbea Levels Up Off-Road Performance With New Wild E-MTB
Seven variants of the Wild e-MTB are available, and all of them flaunt the new Bosch CX system. More…
Autel MaxiCharger 40-Amp Home EV Charger Review
Should you buy this EV home charger from Autel, or are there better options for the money? More…
Despite more than a million riders, Paris may ban rental e-scooters
Paris is considering an all-out ban on the insanely popular rental electric scooters in the coming weeks, with backers of the plan saying that they clog up the streets and sidewalks, freak out pedestrians, and aren’t even that green due to their “very short life.”. More…
Genesis GV60 AWD Performance review, quirky tech, speed and luxury
Genesis finally delivered the much sought after GV60 to our home for a week test drive, and immediately I had questions: Wy all of this amazing speed, interesting tech and luxury, but no wireless CarPlay?. More…
Mathew Qui becomes new Aiways CEO
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Aiways has made changes to key management positions. Matthew Qiu, the current Chief Production Officer, will become the new CEO of Aiways, replacing Charlie (Yang) Zhang in this role. In turn, Charlie Zhang is to take over as chairman of the supervisory board. This position was previously held by William […] More…
The US’s largest solar provider reveals its fleet of Ford F-150 Lightnings
San Francisco-headquartered Sunrun, the largest residential solar and battery storage installer in the US, yesterday posted on social media that its transition to electric fleet vehicles is under way with a photo of Sunrun-branded Ford F-150 Lightnings. More…
Chevrolet FNR-XE Electric Sedan Concept Breaks Cover In China
According to Chinese media, an Ultium-based production model based on this design study is expected to debut locally next year. More…
London’s Hounslow Borough expand charging infrastructure
In London, the Borough of Hounslow will expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure in a series of stages by 2026. Houndslow Council decided to install 2,000 new EV charging points by 2026. The charging infrastructure rollout is part of the Council’s aim to reach zero emissions by 2030. The council aims to prioritise locations and […] More…
LG Chem plans $3B EV battery material plant in Tennessee
LG Chem announced Tuesday that it’s planning a mammoth cathode material plant in Tennessee that will aid U.S. domestic electric vehicle battery production. According to LG, the plant will be the largest of its kind in the U.S., and once running at capacity it will be able to produce 120,000 tons of the cathode battery material—enough… More…
Watch Rivian R1S Tow 5,000 Pounds: How Much Range Will It Lose?
The expectation was that the R1S electric 3-row SUV would lose plenty of range due to the weight, but it fared quite well. More…
Tesla (TSLA) gets strong Wall Street backing, stopping the stock’s free fall
Tesla (TSLA) is getting help from Wall Street with several analysts pointing to the stock now being at a buying opportunity level, which is helping to stop the bleeding. More…
2024 MINI Aceman EV Spied Again As Road Testing Begins
The MINI Aceman electric subcompact crossover has taken to public roads, as this sighting on the streets of Munich can attest. More…
Elon Musk: South Korea Among Top Candidates For EV Investment
Tesla might also expand its partnership with South Korean suppliers. More…
