China’s largest automaker, BYD, is raising the stakes into the end of the year as it closes in on Tesla in global EV sales. BYD introduced the Seal electric sedan in North America as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model 3.
BYD launches Seal EV in North America as Tesla rival
BYD revealed the Seal landed in Mexico last week as it expands the brand in the region. The Seal is the second EV…
Hyundai's new 2024 Kona EV gets $259/mo first lease deal
December 8, 2023
The new 2024 Hyundai Kona EV is surprisingly affordable to lease in some places. It may even be cheaper to lease than the gas version or 2023 model, with its first lease prices as low as $259 per month.
With Hyundai’s US EV sales tripling in November over last year…
Power grid optimizer Heimdall Power paired up with weather intelligence tech company Meteomatics – and a 30% increase in power grids’ transmission capacity resulted.
Most power lines today are “dumb” – that is, operated without insight into their real-time…
After cutting prices, the Nissan Ariya is being offered with leases as low as $199 per month (find local dealers ). At these rates, Nissan’s electric SUV could currently be one of the best-value EVs to lease.
Nissan was viewed as a pioneer in releasing the first mass-market EV in the US, the LEAF, in 2010. The automaker followed it up with its second global EV and first all-electric SUV, the…
Jackery Explorer 500 portable power station $349, Hover-1 e-scooter, Juiced Scrambler X2, more
December 7, 2023
You can now save $181 on the Jackery Explorer 500 power station, making for the perfect defense against power outages and even for tagging along on any outdoor trips or tailgates. It comes joined by Hover-1’s Night Owl folding e-scooter at $755, as well as this ongoing…
Tesla’s head of Dojo hardware has left the company, and he was possibly let go over issues with the next generation of the supercomputer, according to a source.
Ganesh Venkataramanan was hired at Tesla by Jim Keller and company when Elon Musk wanted to build a chip-making…
Stellantis is getting into the battery swap game, announcing a partnership with US-based swap specialist Ample. Using Ample’s existing technology, Stellantis intends to deliver EVs with battery packs that can be swapped in five minutes, beginning with its 500e.
As a global automotive conglomerate responsible for noteworthy brands like Jeep, Ram, and Fiat, you’ve probably heard of Stellantis…
Details emerge on Volkswagen ID.4's big 10kW V2G capability
December 7, 2023
We have the latest scoop on VW’s new tech. After introducing V2G capabilities for its EVs, including the ID.4, Volkswagen has given Electrek new details.
Volkswagen revealed that V2G was finally possible on its electric models, including the ID.4 Thursday.
The company…
When Ride1Up unveiled the Portola folding electric bike, it was obviously a major play to snatch the title for the leading low-cost electric bike. Now that we’ve had sufficient time in the saddle, it’s high time to see how this budget electric bike stacks up.
When it…
Tesla Holiday update leaks, and it's a bit of a weak one
December 7, 2023
Tesla’s annual Holiday software update, which is generally a big and fun one, has leaked, and it’s a bit disappointing this year.
Every year around the holidays, Tesla is known to push a bigger software update with some features that are generally more about fun than being functional.
Tesla regularly pushes new features to its fleet through software updates whenever they are ready, but it…
