Tesla has started taking orders for Model Y throughout Europe. For current orders, estimated delivery is listed as September for Long Range models.
In contrast to original plans, the first Model Ys delivered to Europe will reportedly be produced in Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory.
Orders have opened in almost all European countries, though there are a few stragglers. As best we can tell, orders…
Tesla patent reveals Elon Musk’s ‘table salt’ lithium extraction process that could slash costs
July 9, 2021
Tesla has applied for a new patent that is revealing the lithium extraction process that Elon Musk vaguely described as “using table salt to basically extract lithium from ore” during Tesla’s Battery Day last year.
It could cut costs by more than 30%, according to the…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 8, 2021
July 9, 2021
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…
Tesla has just released a $5,000 price increase for the base versions (Long Range) of both Model S and Model X electric vehicles.
It comes just as the automaker started delivering the new Model S and hasn’t even started delivering the new Model X.
Since the beginning of the year, we have been covering a seemingly continuous series of price increases throughout Tesla’s vehicle…
How long does it take to charge a Tesla?
July 9, 2021
You may be new to EV ownership or Tesla in particular, or you may be doing a little research before you take that welcomed leap into zero-emission transportation. No matter the reason for your visit, here you are wondering, “how long does it take to charge a Tesla?” The…
How much is a Tesla? Your guide to Tesla prices
July 9, 2021
You’ve read about all the improvements to emerge both inside and out each 2021 Tesla model, and maybe you’re more than a little bit tempted. Next, reality sets in, and that age old question rears its head: “how much?” No need to click through several variations of…
Fiido X e-bike performance specs revealed with most epic folding electric bike video ever
July 9, 2021
After teasing the world with a first look at its sleek new electric folding e-bike last month, Fiido is now revealing the complete tech specs and component loadout for the bike. And the video they released along with it may just be the most epic launch video ever – for a folding bike.
Folding electric bikes aren’t known for their glitz or glamour, but Fiido’s new model does break the mold…
Another Chevy Bolt fire occurred on the morning of July 1 in Vermont. Similar to the previous one from less than two months ago, this car spontaneously caught fire the morning after charging and while still plugged in. Unlike the previous one however, this one had the final…
Tesla launches cheaper RWD Model Y in China
July 9, 2021
Tesla has launched the Model Y RWD Standard Range, a cheaper version of the electric SUV, in China.
It looks like the version of the Model Y is officially back, albeit not in the US.
Earlier this year, Tesla launched a new Model Y Standard Range RWD with 244 miles (393…
Listen to how quiet the new high power electric Polaris Ranger UTV is in latest preview video
July 9, 2021
We already know, based on Polaris’ own teasers, that the all-new electric Ranger will be the best Ranger that Polaris has ever offered. The company has confirmed that it will have an overall power-to-weight ratio that is dramatically higher than any current utility side-by-side. But now, we’re getting a look at how the new electric Ranger won’t just offer better performance — it will also…
