A Tesla hater decided to vandalize one of the company’s vehicles in Las Vegas and got instant karma as a result — and it was all caught on camera thanks to Sentry Mode. Tesla vandalism is in no way a new thing; it has been happening for years. However, we Read more
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me Read more
EV charging network ChargePoint has just introduced a new piece of technology to help ease the overall process for drivers, regardless of what make or model they own. The “Omni Port” ensures EV drivers can charge at any ChargePoint space, combining multiple charging plugs into one single port. more…
Months after unveiling a new Batman-inspired line of all-electric hypercars, Automobili Pininfarina will publicly debut the B95 Gotham during Monterey Car Week. This one-of-one BEV is worthy of the Bruce Wayne lifestyle, complete with 1,900 horsepower and an 0-60mph acceleration time under two seconds. more…
Any EV, any parking space. Meet ChargePoint’s answer to the plug wars, enabling drivers of all vehicles to charge at the same station.
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we talk about legacy performance nameplates turning to battery power, the value of Tesla Autopilot data, and whether or not a $96,000 Chevy Silverado makes any sense at all, to anyone, for any reason. more…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said earlier today he has “canned” a partnership between the automaker and wholesaler chain Costco, as the two were set to sell EVs together in Taiwan, according to reports. Tesla has not utilized wholesalers like Costco to sell its vehicles in the past, but other car Read more
Lucid Group is set financially as its majority stockholder, an affiliate of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) has committed another $1.5 billion to the EV maker, giving the car company a sizeable nest egg to rely on as it continues to work toward profitability. Ayar Third Investment Company, Read more
Sponsored by Elektro-Automatik. EV and battery manufacturers are working to overcome the two biggest challenges of electric mobility: range and charging time. Testing systems must be flexible within this framework to adapt to higher voltages and higher-capacity batteries. Download this whitepaper from EA Elektro-Automatik for an overview of current and Read more
Can Hyundai’s sporty IONIQ 5 N keep pace with the new Tesla Model 3 Performance? Hyundai’s EV hot hatch packs more horsepower, but it also weighs more. Check out the epic drag race showdown in the video below. more…