Audi will build the Q8 e-tron at its Brussels plant from 2026. According to Belgian media, this rumour, which emerged in June, has now been officially confirmed by Audi CEO Markus Duesmann at an event to mark the production of the eight millionth vehicle at Audi Brussels. “The future will be electric. Our factory in […] More…
Tesla Cybertruck reservation backlog reaches $80 billion in value based on latest tally
Based on the latest tally, Tesla has a backlog of over 1.2 million Cybertruck reservations worth over $80 billion. More…
Volkswagen launches sales of the ID.5
VW has started the pre-sale of the ID.5. The coupé version of the VW ID.4, which was presented earlier this month, is available in Germany from a starting price of 46,515 euros. However, it is currently difficult to make a statement on the price after subsidy deduction. In addition, the ID.5 GTX gets an even […] More…
Tesla experiences server breakdown
Tesla experienced a worldwide app server outage over the weekend. As a result, Tesla owners were unable to connect to their cars via the app, meaning they could not get in if they did not carry the fob. In the meantime, however, the problem has apparently been resolved. Elon Musk himself took to Twitter to […] More…
Best Black Friday 2021 Green Deals: electric mowers, power stations, and more
Black Friday is now here at Electrek, and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering all of the most notable markdowns on electric tools alongside tech, home goods, fashion, and much more. As always, the major players will be center stage this week, with Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and many others offering up notable deals. Head below for the best Black Friday 2021 electric deals and more. More…
NIU launches its fastest electric scooter ever, plus new hybrid gas/electric scooter and more
Leading electric scooter manufacturer NIU has taken to the EICMA 2021 Milan Motorcycle Show to showcase several new models of electric two-wheelers, including some big new firsts for the company. More…
These new work-ready electric motorcycles from CAKE are perfect for deliveries, handymen
Swedish electric motorcycle company CAKE is unveiling its new CAKE :work line of electric motorcycles today at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. The :work bikes feature a wide range of accessory mounts that can be used for everything from mounting cargo boxes to miter saws, and their batteries can even be used for providing off-grid power for tools and devices. More…
The muscle car goes electric: Dodge sets 2024 end date for gas Chargers/Challengers
Dodge will end gas-powered Charger and Challenger production in 2024, to be replaced by electric models, according to Dodge brand CEO Tim Kuniskis as reported by Motor Trend. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 22, 2021
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…
Cadillac: Lyriq Crosses Crucial Development Milestone
Series production will start in Q1 2022, while sales start in the first half of 2022. More…
Cadillac Lyriq is in final steps before production, new video footage of latest prototype
GM has released a rare update on the Cadillac Lyriq, a highly anticipated, upcoming all-electric SUV based on the Ultium platform. More…
The Simplified History Of The Electric Car
Electric cars have been on the road for well over a century. From the 1890s to the 2020s, here’s the history of the electric car. More…
Hyundai Plug-In Car Sales Reach New Record In October 2021
The Ioniq 5 production approaches 9,000 per month and 50,000 year-to-date. More…
Rolls Royce proclaims ‘Spirit of Innovation’ e-plane fastest electric vehicle in the world at 387 mph
Legacy automaker Rolls-Royce has publicly claimed it believes its Spirit of Innovation all-electric plane is the fastest electric vehicle in the world, following three new speed records. The flight data has been submitted to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) with the hopes the organization will soon certify and officially confirm these world records. More…
Tesla Giga Shanghai’s Parking Is Almost Full Of New Cars
Tsunami of Made-in-China Tesla cars coming in Q4? More…
When Will Tesla’s Giga Austin Open? New Filings Suggest Soon
Tesla is on the brink of opening two huge new factories. Here’s what recent filings in Texas reveal. More…
Musk Has Original “Theory” On Why The White House Ignores Tesla
Tesla CEO joked that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris might be NPCs that don’t have the word “Tesla” in their dialogue tree. More…
Tesla files for Gigafactory Texas approval, reveals budget for first phase
Tesla has filed for approval of the first phase of Gigafactory Texas with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. More…
This Dealer Is Charging Nearly $100K For Toyota RAV4 Prime
Is this real? It would come as no surprise based on what we’ve learned in our recent car searches. More…
Chevy Bolt Software Update To Limit Charge To 80%, Drop Restrictions
New update allows owners to park in garages again, charge indoors overnight, and fully discharge the battery. More…
