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 Model Y AWD disappearing from Tesla’s lineup, a bunch of Tesla software updates, the Chevy Equinox EV, and more.
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California-based EV startup Lucid Motors (LCID) just gained its operating license to begin EV production in one of Saudi Arabia’s special economic zones.
Saudi Arabia launched four new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in April, designed to take advantage of growth in key…
Rad Power 10% off sitewide e-bike sale, Jackery portable power station $199, e-tools, more
September 22, 2023
The first-ever sale is going live to close out the week, taking a collection of its popular EVs. Joined by Jackery’s Explorer 240 power station hitting $199 alongside this Greenworks 24V 12-inch electric trimmer at $166, we’re also tracking a massive list of other…
BYD’s affordable Dolphin EV lands in North America as 500,000th unit rolls off the line
September 22, 2023
China’s largest automaker, BYD, launched its Dolphin electric car in Mexico Friday, expanding the brand in North America. With the 500,000th Dolphin EV also rolling off the line, the affordable EV looks to be a global powerhouse.
After launching its low-cost Dolphin electric hatchback in Japan to take on Toyota, BYD is now bringing it to North America.
BYD announced the milestone at a launch…
The Luna Talaria xXx blew our minds when it was announced earlier this year at an introductory price of $3000 shipped – and we hope you got in on that when we exclusively reported it. That price has gone up slightly to $3550 ($3250+$300) shipped, but it still represents an…
As Kia’s all-electric Niro EV enters its second model year following its second-generation refresh, the automaker has shared what’s new along with the price tags consumers can expect. Spoiler alert – not much has changed compared to 2023, but this crossover still…
Is Toyota finally picking up EV production pace this time?
September 22, 2023
Despite a slow start, Toyota plans to accelerate electric vehicle output over the next several years. The Japanese automaker aims to triple EV production of Toyota and Lexus brand models in 2025 as mass production begins.
Toyota to triple EV production in 2025
According to a new report from Nikkei, Toyota is now aiming to produce 600,000 electric cars in 2025, tripling the expected 2024 output…
Tesla reveals unbelievable employment numbers at Giga Texas
September 22, 2023
Tesla reveals employment numbers at Gigafactory Texas that are so incredibly high they make the automaker one of the biggest employers in central Texas, and it’s just the beginning.
Jason Shawhan, Tesla’s director of manufacturing at Giga Texas, revealed the employment…
Yet another electric bike recall announced due to faulty brakes
September 22, 2023
It’s been a tough few weeks for electric bike recalls, with the latest coming from major bicycle manufacturer Trek. The company announced a recall of all Allant+ 7 models with Tektro brakes due to a risk of brake hose malfunction.
In this case, the problem isn’t in the…
Lexus 'humbly' looks to Tesla to compete in the EV era
September 22, 2023
With new global boss Takashi Watanabe at the helm, Lexus is finally venturing into the modern age of fully electric vehicles. To pick up the pace, Watanabe said Lexus will “humbly look at and learn from” Tesla’s accomplishments.
Watanabe took over as president of Lexus in April after former brand boss Koji Sato succeeded longtime Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda.
The new leader says fully electric…
