Today is Ford F-150 launch day, so the other electric truck makers are making some news including Chevy with a Silverado EV video that includes some new details on the 400-mile range pickup due next year. Namely some new bed cab options…
The Chevrolet Silverado EV for a refresher offers:
Expected GM-estimated up to 400-mile range on a full charge (with likely same Ultium 200+kWh battery as…
NIO is allowing customers enrolled in battery swaps to opt out and buy their EV batteries
April 26, 2022
Two years after launching its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, NIO has amended its program to allow those customers enrolled in battery swaps to opt out and purchase their EV battery. NIO states that its decision is based off feedback from consumers who regret their BaaS…
Used Tesla prices are out of control – some Model Ys with over 30,000 miles are selling for more than new vehicles
April 26, 2022
Prices of used Tesla vehicles are out of control, as some used vehicles with over 30,000 miles on the odometer are selling for higher prices than new ones.
The used car marketplace has been wild over the last two years.
With new car production and sales being down amidst…
Review: Lion Energy Safari ME gives your home (or off-grid site) a massive battery and solar panel package
April 26, 2022
I recently had the chance to test out the Lion Energy Safari ME portable power station along with the massive battery expansion pack and solar panel package. I don’t say this lightly: This is THE high-capacity portable power station I’d want to bring with me to an off-grid cabin, campsite, or even to have in my garage in case of a natural disaster.
Having lived through nearly a week of…
According to the latest registration data, Tesla still owns about 75% of the US’s electric car market so far this year with Model Y and Model 3 alone at the top.
For years now, Tesla has been dominating the electric auto market in its home country. It is expected that…
Cooper Bikes, the company behind the Mini Cooper car, has just unveiled four new electric bicycle models that comprise the brand’s second generation e-bikes.
Cooper Bikes is the two-wheeler division of Cooper Car Company, which was the original designer of the Mini…
Ford launches production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, says it’s a ‘Model T moment’
April 26, 2022
Ford has officially started full production of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center.
The company compares the significance of the moment to the launch of the Ford Model T.
The automaker grabbed a lot of headlines by announcing that the Ford F-150 Lightning would start at $40,000, with a range of up to 300 miles.
It quickly accumulated 200,000…
In a very “Muskivelian” move today, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe tweeted some cool new features that would be coming to owners, while Tony Caravano, head of Rivian customer engagement, told reservation holders with Ocean Coast interiors (like myself) that their vehicles would…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 25, 2022
April 26, 2022
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…
Subaru has revealed US pricing for their new all-electric crossover, the Solterra. As a matter of fact, I was flown to Catalina Island and got to experience the Subaru Solterra – then got lost, had a flat tire, and almost missed my plane. But lived to tell the tale.
The Solterra is coming in hot, offering a highly competitive price for one of the best AWD systems on the market today, electric…
