Up to 15,000 units will be produced this year for the European market. More…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Enters Series Production
Stellantis And LGES Battery JV Named NextStar Energy
Stellantis secured lithium supply from Controlled Thermal Resources in California. More…
2022 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Electrek is brought to you by Autonomy, the cheapest, fastest, easiest way to get a Tesla Model 3. If you have a credit card, you can reserve a Tesla now. Learn more and get $500 off for a limited time (See Terms). . More…
US: Kia EV6 Sales Exceeded 2,000 In May
Cumulative sales of the EV6 just crossed the 10,000 mark. More…
Over 750,000 Electric Cars Now On UK Roads
But petrol and diesel cars still make up more than 95 percent of the total. More…
Musk: FSD Beta Version 10.13 Will Handle Roads With No Map Data
The upcoming version will also be significantly better through intersections, particularly when making long left turns. More…
Tesla Model S: Ten Years Old, No Replacement In Sight
The enduring EV sold nearly 350,000 units since June 2012, but we’ve yet to see a new generation. More…
Toyota Launches Home Energy Storage Based On Electrified Vehicle Battery
It has 8.7 kWh of battery capacity and power output of up to 5.5 kW. More…
Tesla Model 3 Owner Review: The Good & The Bad After One Year
Should you stick with Tesla’s cheapest EV, or is it arguably overpriced when considering its quality and features? More…
Watch Tesla’s FSD Beta In Detroit: Is Version 10.12.2 The Best Yet?
Detroit Tesla’s Toni Ezero has been pretty critical of Tesla’s FSD Beta, but this latest version has him quite impressed. More…
Ford: New Commercial EV Is On The Way, $3.7 Billion Invested In Midwest Manufacturing
Ford is getting serious about its electric push. More…
What’s Happening With Wireless Charging? Has Any Progress Been Made Recently?
Consumers clearly want it, but most manufacturers don’t seem as keen. More…
Amazon Wants To Snap Up Tesla Execs Who Want To Keep Working From Home
This after Elon Musk recently announced that working form home won’t be an option at Tesla any more. More…
Report: California drought will increase CO2 cost of the electricity EVs plug into
A California drought will increase the carbon footprint of electricity used to charge EVs, according to a new report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The drought has cut the state’s hydropower generating capacity nearly in half compared to normal conditions, forcing California to rely on more carbon-intensive sources for a greater… More…
Iceland by electric bike: Why you should absolutely try renting an e-bike the next chance you get
I’ve been an electric bike proponent for well over a decade. My love affair with e-bikes began when I discovered their utility as car replacements (and have led to me living essentially car-free since high school). But I learned how their usefulness only grew as I dove deeper into the fitness and recreational aspects of e-bikes. Now after a recent trip around Iceland I have gained a whole new appreciation for electric bikes as tourist wheels. And here’s why you should definitely consider renting an e-bike on your next vacation. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 4, 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…
Kia EV6: Honest Opinion After Several Thousand Miles Of Ownership
EV6 Owner Emad outlines all the pros and cons of his first electric car. More…
UK: Electric Car Fast Charging Costs Rise By 21 Percent In Eight Months
But charging is still cheaper than filling up with petrol or diesel. More…
US prices for Mercedes EQB SUV revealed
Mercedes-Benz USA has announced pricing and packaging structures for the all-electric EQB SUV. The fully electric compact SUV should arrive in US dealerships by summer 2022. For the USA, Mercedes-Benz has revealed that the 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC will start from $54,500 and the EQB 350 4MATIC is priced from $58,050. The Mercedes EQB went […] More…
Tesla to stop hiring and cut jobs by 10%
Elon Musk has imposed a worldwide hiring freeze at Tesla and has plans to lay off ten per cent of the workforce because he has “a very bad feeling” about the economy. He has already confirmed the plans to Reuters. At the end of 2021, Tesla was employing around 100,000 people worldwide, meaning that 10,000 […] More…
