The momentum remains strong ahead of the Kia EV3 launch. Read more…
VinFast Delays North Carolina EV Plant To 2028 Over ‘Economic Headwinds’ And Not Any Other Reasons
The Vietnam-based startup automaker, already plagued with notorious reviews and scandals back home, is pushing back its U.S. factory. Read more…
Genesis U.S. EV Sales Hit A New Record In Q2 2024
The locally produced Genesis Electrified GV70 became the primary EV model. Read more…
Why Replacing The Factory Tires On Your EV Is A Good Thing
Aftermarket EV-specific tires from Hankook are better in every way. Read more…
The first electric-car president? Ike Eisenhower liked them
At least a couple of presidents have been drivers of electric cars, but they’re not all in the recent past. Our 34th President, Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower, may have been one of the first. Long before Ike became perhaps the 20th century’s most famous general, Eisenhower drove around in an early electric car that belonged to his in-laws. John… Read more…
Ora Funky Cat review
Ora is Great Wall Motors’s latest electric brand and we have its first model available in Europe, named the Funky Cat. The extravagance goes beyond the naming with the styling being anything but conventional. In several markets around Asia and Australia the Funky Cat is among the cheapest EV offerings, which explains why it’s such a common sight in the… Read more…
Nio shows off ET9’s chassis capabilities in new video, teases new Nio Phone coming soon
Nio’s new video shows the phone making a tabletop soccer ball on the roof move by controlling the ET9’s suspension. The second-generation Nio Phone is expected to be launched at the end of this month. Read more…
Hyundai Motor Group’s Global EV Sales Slowed Down In H1 2024
Hyundai and Genesis’ global wholesale sales decreased 30%, while the Ioniq 6 lost nearly two-thirds of its volume. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance Owner Tries Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Both of these high-performance electric cars have a lot to offer. Which one will come out on top? Read more…
Mercedes-Benz U.S. EV Sales Sharply Declined In Q2 2024
The EQS and EQE families were down by a half year-over-year. Read more…
EVs And The Cold Can Finally Be Friends
Hankook Tire has developed EV-specific snow tires that increase range while not sacrificing their grip in cold weather. Read more…
Hyundai sued by dealers in the USA
A group of Hyundai dealers has sued the South Korean car manufacturer in a US federal court in Chicago. Hyundai allegedly used tricks to exaggerate sales figures for EVs and penalised dealers who did not take part in the scam. Read more…
Zeekr reveals 7X as its Tesla Model Y rival
Zeekr has introduced an electric mid-size SUV as the sixth model in its product line-up – the 7X. The company plans to market the new EV as a competitor of the Tesla Model Y. Read more…
Tesla starts selling software range unlocks for recent Model Y RWD
Tesla has started offering an “energy boost” software unlock to recent buyers of the Model Y RWD, allowing them to unlock more battery capacity – for a price. Read more…
Zeekr to launch updated Zeekr 009 MPV in HK on Jul 19
On July 19, the all-new Zeekr 009 will be launched globally in Hong Kong, and will be available in 6-seat and 7-seat options. Read more…
Xpeng reportedly to launch at least 4 EVs in 2025, including new models and facelifts
Xpeng will launch facelifted models of the G6, P7i and G9, as well as a joint model with Didi, in 2025, according to local media. Read more…
Considering A Hertz Tesla Model 3? Watch This Range Test First
Hertz is running a fire sale on Teslas. But how much range do they have left? Read more…
Exclusive $600 off discount on ENGWE Engine Pro e-bike, EcoFlow 24-hour flash sale, rare Anker EverFrost 40 discount, more
After a few slower days, we’re starting to see an influx of Green Deals ahead of next week’s Prime Day event, with today’s headliner being a 9to5Toys-exclusive $600 off deal on the ENGWE Engine Pro e-bike for $799. It is joined by EcoFlow’s latest 24-hour flash sale that is offering the DELTA 2 Max power station for $1,299, as well as the DELTA Pro Ultra power station starting from $4,700 – with both eligible to receive a free trolley along with your purchase. There’s also a rare deal on the Anker EverFrost 40 Portable Electric Cooler at a new $589 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including one-day Worx and Segway discounts and even a bundle deal on the EcoFlow DELTA Max (1600) Portable Power Station bundled with a smart extra battery for $989, giving you $1,109 in savings. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla optimizing FSD routes, Model 3 Long Range RWD, Ford Capri, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla optimizing FSD routes, Model 3 Long Range RWD, Ford Capri, and more. Read more…
Chevy’s more affordable Silverado EV LT revealed for the first time in new images
A more affordable electric Chevy Silverado is on its way. Chevy’s Silverado EV LT has shown its face as new images of the electric workhorse emerge. Check out the first images below. Read more…