A Tesla Model 3 modified by Unplugged Performance (UP) has won a race in the All Japan EV Grand Prix against a Porsche Taycan Turbo S.
To top it off, the top performance electric Porsche was on semi slick tires.
The All Japan EV Grand Prix tries to promote electrification by putting some of the best EVs in the world against each other in a competitive race situation.
Mostly Tesla vehicles are…
Ducati backtracks on past commitment to electric motorcycles, touts ‘synthetic fuel’ instead
April 12, 2021
Despite electric motorcycles gaining an ever increasing share of the motorcycle market, Ducati is throwing cold water on the idea of a Ducati electric motorcycle.
That stands in stark contrast to comments made by Ducati’s CEO Claudio Domenicali in 2019.
Less than two…
Tesla’s use of artificial intelligence in its electric vehicles is about to get better in a new software update, according to CEO Elon Musk, and he is not just talking about the automaker’s Full Self-Driving effort.
While Tesla is famous for its investment in…
Over the weekend, reports have come in of the recent massive Tesla solar roof price increase hitting several customers, some of whom have been waiting about a year with signed installation contracts. The price increase seems to apply to Tesla Powerwall installations, too, with the cost of those increasing by about 30%.
Some customers have even already spent thousands of dollars in preparation for…
I know, I know. It’s only Sunday and technically the week has just begun. But I can already pretty much guarantee you that this homemade electric Jeep is the coolest electric car you’ll see all week.
It was built by a man named Mr. Shakir from Kerala, a state in…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 10, 2021
April 11, 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 delivers insane number of electric cars in China
April 11, 2021
Tesla’s sales have surged in China in March helping the automaker achieved its new record delivery results, according to registration numbers.
Last week, Tesla released its Q1 2021 delivery results – confirming a record quarter of over 184,000 electric cars delivered.
It beat most people expectations as Tesla had a more difficult quarter with part supply issues and no Model S and Model X…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: Is this the world’s cheapest electric motorcycle?
April 10, 2021
Motorcycle riders have their own unique risk-management calculations. And while everyone loves a good deal, I’m not sure how many riders will be signing up to go canyon carving on what might just be the cheapest electric motorcycle in the world.
Each week I dive deep into…
Tesla Model S vs. Model X: The two veteran EVs compared
April 10, 2021
Of the four electric vehicles currently available in Tesla’s fleet, its Model S and Model X sit as the two longest in production. At a higher price point than Tesla’s two newer models, these veteran EVs offer a combination of the efficiency, performance, and luxury that…
In its quest to offer an electric vehicle (EV) option to suit everyone on the planet, Tesla has expanded the size and scope of its carbon-conscious repertoire over the past 17 years. Tesla currently manufactures two sport utility options – the mid-sized offensive lineman of the Tesla family, the Model X, and the new(er) crossover kid on the block Model Y. Below is a side-by-side matchup of both…
