It’s been a while since I had a genuine belly laugh from a supposedly-comical brand marketing video. But Harley-Davidson’s “e-bike guru” did just that as it poked and prodded its way through cycling culture stereotypes on its way to landing a surprisingly relatable message about simply enjoying riding. More…
Let’s Welcome Porsche Taycan GTS/GTS Sport Turismo Versions
Let’s take a look at how it fits in the 2022 model year lineup. More…
Tritium to deploy over 500 DC-chargers for EVCS network
EVCS, one of the largest fast-charging networks on the US West Coast, has turned to Tritium again to expand EV charging solutions in California, Oregon, and Washington. EVCS will purchase over 400 Tritium fast chargers to add to its more than 100 Tritium charger fleet. With over 1,500 chargers in its network, of which over […] More…
Porsche takes majority stake in e-bike maker Greyp
Porsche is acquiring a majority stake in the e-bike manufacturer Greyp Bikes. The sports car manufacturer’s venture capital arm, Porsche Ventures, has held a stake of around ten per cent in the Croatian company since 2018. Porsche made the investment in 2018 at the same time as investing in sister company Rimac Automobili. Following a […] More…
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid Fast Charging Analysis (3 Cars Compared)
An in-depth analysis includes Supercharging results and comparison of three different Tesla Model S Plaid cars. More…
CNN Tried Tesla’s FSD Beta System, And Here’s How It Went
When Tesla says the driver needs to be aware and ready to take control at a moment’s notice, it’s not kidding. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Vs Porsche 918 And Ferrari LaFerrari
We’ve seen our fair share of Model S Plaid drag races, but this one is unique in many ways. More…
Remember Elon Musk’s 2018 Prediction About Tesla’s Market Cap?
Musk said in 2018 he saw the potential “for Tesla to become a trillion-dollar company within a 10-year period,” More…
Watch Loads Of Pickup Trucks Coal-Rolling Teslas
It seems coal-rolling Teslas is becoming quite popular. More…
See Kia EV6 At The 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show
It’s almost here – the first units should arrive in Q1 2022. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 20, 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…
Tesla Phone Key outage locks some out of their cars: Is this the future?
Some Tesla owners on Friday night encountered a dilemma: The Tesla app—or network—was down, leaving them unable to connect to their vehicle and, well, get into it and drive. The outage, which rendered Tesla’s Phone Key feature useless to some, was not due to a hardware issue with the vehicles themselves. The idea of going keyless or… More…
First Look At The 2023 Toyota bZ4X In The U.S.
Finally, an electric Toyota. Let’s take a look. More…
Recurrent lets you monitor and compare the battery health of a current or prospective EV for free
While worldwide EV adoption grows month-over-month, many of the previous practices surrounding new and used vehicles will need to adapt to stay relevant. EVs are exceedingly different from ICE cars and require a keen focus on the vehicle’s battery as a crucial indicator of its overall health and longevity. Recurrent looks to bridge that gap for both current and prospective EV owners by using individual EV battery data and comparing that data to that of similar vehicles on the road. This technology has the potential to become the standard for understanding and benchmarking an EV’s battery. More…
Merchants Fleet orders 5,400 more BrightDrop trucks
The US fleet management company Merchants Fleet has placed another large order for electric delivery vans with the General Motors brand BrightDrop. Having already ordered 12,600 EV600s, Merchants Fleet is now ordering 5,400 of the recently unveiled smaller EV410 offshoot. With the current order and the 12,600 EV600s already ordered in February, Merchants Fleet has […] More…
Tax credits jump to $900 for e-bikes, $7,500 for electric motorcycles in Build Back Better Act
Electric bicycles and electric motorcycles may be getting significantly more affordable in the US after tax credits for both advance closer towards becoming law. More…
New Lotus Type 132 SUV Teaser Gives Us A First Look At Its Interior
This is the fourth tease coming from the British marque this month. More…
LionVolt gathers €4m for solid-state batteries
Dutch battery start-up LionVolt has closed a seed funding round of four million euros. The company is developing a lithium metal-based solid-state battery that will be suitable for electric vehicles and aviation, among other applications. LionVolt says that its goal is to bring solid-state batteries with high energy density and short charging times to market […] More…
Tesla Installed 250,000 Powerwalls Globally
It suggests that the latest 50,000 were installed within 6 months. More…
Watch Toyota Driver Fail In Unbelievably Weird Tesla Unplugging Event
It’s a true series of failures on all levels – moral, parking skills, charging results and even memory. More…
