As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy.
Kentucky has joined the trend of overtaxing EVs and letting gas cars get off without paying their fair share for the damage they cause to roads and your lungs, but it has gone beyond most other states and is now…
The launch of the Tesla Model 3 refresh in North America might finally be close as we learn that the automaker is sneakily testing Fremont-built Model 3 HIghland in the US.
Tesla launched the Model 3 Highland, a refreshed version of its popular electric sedan, all the way…
Tesla has officially revealed its electric vehicles that still retain access to the $7,500 federal incentive following the rule changes in 2024.
Over the last few months, Tesla has released a bunch of new statements about changes to the eligibility of its electric vehicles…
Riding an e-bike in the snow can be an exhilarating experience, but it also poses unique challenges. The combination of electric power and snowy conditions requires a different approach to make sure you’re staying safe while having a blast. Here are ten tips to help you navigate the winter wonderland on your e-bike this year.
1. Choose the Right Tires
Snow and ice demand tires with better grip.
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi officially unveiled its first electric car yesterday at a launch event in Beijing, while declaring its big ambitions to rival Tesla and Porsche and become a top automaker within the next two decades.
The SU7, which we’ve previously covered…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 27, 2023
December 29, 2023
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.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Chevy Bolt EV is still available to lease for $299/mo before production ends in January
December 29, 2023
Although GM is ending production of the Chevy Bolt EV (for now), it’s still available as one of the most affordable EVs on the market. The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV is available to lease for $299 per month, but you will have to act fast.
GM’s CEO Mary Barra revealed in April that “it’s now time to plan to end the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV production.”
The move aligns with GM’s plans to…
LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update]
December 28, 2023
LG Chem is building a $3 billion battery cathode factory for electric vehicles in Tennessee – here’s the latest.
December 27: The groundbreaking ceremony took place last week for LG Chem’s battery cathode factory. Some of the company’s original plans have changed…
Tesla Model Y refresh coming in next few months, report says
December 28, 2023
A report is claiming that the Tesla Model Y refresh might be coming in the next few months as the automaker plans a factory shutdown at Gigafactory Shanghai.
Last summer, Tesla launched the refresh version of the Model 3 in Asia, Pacific, and Europe.
The new version of the…
Here at Electrek, I’ve had the pleasure of covering some fascinating electric boat news stories. In just the past year, we’ve seen everything from high-power electric speed boats and pleasure cruisers to efficient flying electric ferries. But when it comes to the most popular electric boat news stories of the year – the ones that our readers were most interested in – the results might…
