The BMW i4 M50 is a competent and refined sports sedan. But is the i4 eDrive40 a good option for over $10,000 less? More…
2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 First Drive: Bavaria’s Volume Model
Sandy Munro Says Rivian R1T “Way Underpriced,” Should Cost $100K
The auto manufacturing expert also mentions “buckets of cost reduction opportunity.” More…
Rimac Raised €500 Million In Series D Funding
Porsche participated in the latest round to maintain its roughly 20% share in the company. More…
Scott Introduces Addict eRide High-Performance Electric Road Bike
The Addict eRide boasts one of the lightest electric-assist frames out there. More…
Polestar adds referral program, but it’s not like Tesla’s
Polestar announced last week that it’s launching its own referral program to incentivize owners to promote the brand’s EVs to others. A customer referral program was wildly popular for Tesla, but times have changed, and you won’t find anything so lucrative as the $1,000 incentives and free cars for top referrers that Tesla at one point offered… More…
Tesla Battles For Top Battery Engineers As EV Competition Heats Up
There’s a shortage of people with the proper skills and knowledge to manufacture batteries quickly and efficiently. More…
Say what?! Walmart has full-suspension mid-drive electric bikes now?
Walmart has long offered an interesting array of low-cost electric bicycles. Some of the bikes have even dipped down into ultra-budget territory with prices below $400. It can be a good option for those that want the utility of an electric bicycle but don’t have a lot of spare cash. But while Walmart is known for its super cheap e-bikes, the company has never offered higher-end e-bikes with nicer features like mid-drive motors. At least, not until now with the launch of Kent’s new mid-drive electric bike. More…
Tesla is aiming to improve service and make majority of appointments same-day repairs
Elon Musk says that Tesla is working on its service in North America and aiming for the majority of appointments to be same-day repairs. More…
BYD expands range of forklifts
BYD has unveiled additions to its range of forklifts, including the heavy-duty ECB70/80, its highest-capacity counterbalance forklift to date. It can operate for up to 9 hours on one charge, and with an hour of charging, its range can be extended by a further 2-3 hours Other new products are the ECB20S, a three-wheel counterbalance […] More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in June 2022
Here at Electrek, we have spent countless hours performing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bicycles. Through the hundreds – err, probably thousands of miles at this point, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bikes on the market for just about any budget.. More…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Enters Series Production
Up to 15,000 units will be produced this year for the European market. More…
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…
