In the age of silky-smooth and quiet electrification, big screens, cameras, and power everything, what truly defines a luxury car? It’s a question I found myself asking after two days with the Volkswagen ID.7, the new mid-size EV sedan from Wolfsburg. It’s not a luxury car, per se, but so much about it does feel luxurious. Between the amazing seats, plush ride, and abundant tech, this is a car…
Closer look at Royal Enfield's first electric motorcycle
November 12, 2023
Royal Enfield has just revealed its first-ever electric motorcycle, known as the Him-E. The bike was unveiled at the 2023 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show, where Electrek got an up-close look at the new model ahead of its unclear production path.
The Indian motorcycle company…
Tesla's cheapest Model Y ever... is this 1:18 diecast model for $195
November 12, 2023
Tesla is now selling a 1:18 diecast model of its most popular vehicle on its online shop.
The Model Y has become incredibly popular, and is expected to be the world’s best-selling vehicle this year. And now you can get one for the cool low price of $195… sort of.
The…
Tesla will sue you if you try to flip your low-VIN Cybertruck
November 12, 2023
Early Cybertruck owners will be prevented from reselling their vehicles until a year after they take delivery, according to an update to Tesla’s Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement.
With the Tesla Cybertruck hitting the road at the end of this month, we’re gradually starting to learn more and more about it. We’ve recently seen it doing some offroading, wrapped in matte black, and seen a leak…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 11, 2023
November 12, 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…
You can be sure that each week I spend ample time snorkeling to the depths of Alibaba’s odd electric vehicle listings to find the most interesting and wackiest offerings from China. And those of you who prefer the wheeled variety will be happy to know that I’ve got a…
Yadea unveils 99 MPH electric motorcycle that charges in 10 minutes
November 11, 2023
The newly unveiled Yadea Kemper electric motorcycle was just shown off for the first time at the EICMA 2023 Milan Motorcycle Show. Electrek was there to get an up-close look at this impressive new electric motorcycle, which features high-speed performance and even higher-speed charging.
Electric motorcycles have bested their gasoline-powered counterparts in most areas of performance including…
Here's how Rivian is using software to scale past EV rivals
November 11, 2023
EV startup Rivian is racing past many rivals with its all-electric adventure vehicles. Yet, what many may not know is that the technology inside a Rivian is just as alluring as the design. Rivian is using software to gain an advantage over the competition.
Rivian took a…
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 the Tesla Cybertruck spec leak, Seth’s Volvo EX30 first drive, EV earnings (Rivian, Lucid, and Polestar), and more.
If…
Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.7 EVs are now impacted by another production halt in Germany
November 10, 2023
For the second time this week, Volkswagen is halting production of some of its most popular electric cars. VW extended its production pause to a second plant in Germany, impacting the ID.4 and ID.7.
Production lines at Volkswagen’s recently upgraded Emden plant in Germany were at a standstill Thursday.
The news comes amid a lack of electric motors for the ID.4 and ID.7 models, a spokesperson…
