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electrek 28h ago 20°

With 40% off MSRP, is the Jeep Wagoneer S the best EV deal going? [update]

Like a 90s “gifted” kid that was supposed to be a lot of things, the electric Jeep Wagoneer S never really found its place — but when dealers started discounting the Jeep brands forward-looking flagship by nearly $25,000 last summer, I wrote that it might be time to give the go-fast Wagoneer S a second look.
electrek 34h ago 20°

Audi is about to unveil its most affordable EV: Here’s what it will look like [Images]

The brand with four rings is reviving the quirky A2 for its new entry-level EV. Audi promises the A2 e-tron will offer a new entry point for premium EVs. Here’s what to expect.
electrek 10h ago 19°

The new BMW i3 EV is a road trip monster with 440 miles of range, fast charging, and more

The new BMW i3 delivers where it matters most with 440 miles of range, 800V ultra-fast charging, and Neue Klasse EV style.
electrek 40h ago 15°

Electric kayaks that are basically e-bikes of the water are having their moment

Electric propulsion has already transformed the way we ride bikes on land, and now the same idea behind e-bikes is quietly reshaping how we get around on the water. Electric kayaks are bringing a similar concept to the water, making marine excursions more accessible than ever.
electrek 4h ago 15°

Range Rover’s next electric SUV is bringing an entirely new look inside and out

The electric Range Rover Velar will look nothing like the gas-powered SUV on sale today. With its debut nearing, the Velar EV was spotted with a sleek fastback-like design and a bigger infotainment screen on the inside.
electrek 35h ago 15°

You might be able to buy an electric HD Ram sooner than you think (kind of)

Beloved for their rugged good looks and Cummins diesel engines, Ram 4500 and 5500 HD trucks dominate the hotshot and urban towing trades – but a new startup thinks the next chapter for Ram medium duties is electric, and they’re sick of waiting on Stellantis.
electrek 24h ago 14°

EVs wiped out oil demand equal to 70% of Iran’s exports in 2025

EVs are starting to chip away at one of the global economy’s biggest vulnerabilities: oil.
electrek 27h ago 12°

Volkswagen is turning the ID.4 into an electric Tiguan SUV [Images]

Volkswagen’s electric SUV will adopt the Tiguan name and a familiar style as part of its overhauled lineup. The new ID.4 is expected to debut later this year as the ID. Tiguan.
electrek 47h ago 12°

This mine put 100 autonomous electric haul trucks to work – here’s how it went

What happens when you deploy 100 massive, driverless, and fully electric heavy haul trucks at a working mine? After nearly a year of continuous operation, one mining company is already finding out. Here’s how their great experiment is going.
electrek 5h ago 12°

Hyundai’s most affordable EV gets a ‘luxury’ upgrade — Here’s our first look at it [Video]

Hyundai launched the Casper Electric Lounge as the top-tier trim, featuring a “luxurious interior” and a new style. The Casper Electric is Hyundai’s most affordable electric vehicle, sold overseas as the Inster EV.
electrek 7h ago 11°

Tesla says FSD was off before Cybertruck crash — but the video tells a different story

A viral dashcam video shows a Tesla Cybertruck slamming into a concrete overpass barrier on a Houston highway while allegedly using “Full Self-Driving.” Elon Musk responded by saying Tesla’s logs show the driver disengaged the system 4 seconds before impact.
electrek 9h ago 11°

Former Uber CEO says Waymo ‘obviously’ ahead of Tesla in robotaxi race

Travis Kalanick, the former CEO of Uber who helped pioneer the ride-hailing industry, says Waymo is “obviously” ahead of Tesla in the robotaxi race, and that Elon Musk’s company needs a “ChatGPT moment” for its vision-based autonomous driving to catch up.
electrek 35h ago 11°

US confirms Tesla (TSLA) is buyer in LG’s $4.3B LFP battery deal for Megapack 3

The US government has officially confirmed that Tesla is the customer behind LG Energy Solution’s massive $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply contract — ending months of speculation since LG first disclosed the deal last July.
electrek 30h ago 11°

Segway e-scooters + robot mowers up to $1,133 off in Spring Sales, Velotric St. Paddy’s e-bike flash sale from $1,099, EcoFlow, more

Among our three headliners in today’s Green Deals, we have a particular focus on Segway. The brand currently has its Spring EV Sale taking hundreds off e-scooters, including the Max G2 Electric Scooter down at $650, as well as its alternate Navimow Spring Sale with up to $1,133 savings on X3 and i1 series robot lawn mowers, with the former series all seeing new low prices. From there, we also have Velotric’s St.
electrek 7h ago 10°

Buick launched this luxury electric van in China for $70,000

Yes, that’s a Buick, and it’s 100% electric. GM’s “affordable luxury” brand launched a new high-end seven-seater electric van in China priced around $70,000.
electrek 28h ago 10°

Toyota sells this EV in China for $15,000, using nearly 90% local parts

Toyota may deny it, but it’s increasingly relying on local parts to compete in China’s brutal electric vehicle market. Some estimates claim nearly 90% of the parts in the bZ3X, Toyota’s electric SUV that sells for just $15,000 in China, are sourced locally.
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