Things are not going well for Lilium. The German developer of electric flying taxis recently went into self-administered insolvency. On top of that, there is now the threat of legal hassle in the USA. The company is accused of making false or misleading statements to investors in the months leading up to its insolvency. Read more…
Fisker Ocean recalled for roll away issue
With Fisker Group still in bankruptcy, the Fisker Ocean electric SUV is the subject of yet another recall, this time for a fault that could cause vehicles to roll away. The recall encompasses 7,745 vehicles, representing all 2023 and 2024 Oceans produced for the U.S., according to a disclosure on Monday from the National Highway Traffic Safety… Read more…
2025 Audi E-Tron GT gets an $18,800 price hike
The revamped 2025 Audi E-Tron GT range receives performance improvements, bigger battery packs, and a simplified lineup, along with a $126,795 starting price that makes the entry point for this model $18,800 higher than it was with the outgoing 2024 model. That higher 2025 price, which includes the mandatory $1,295 destination charge, buys the new… Read more…
Here’s all the best gear I’ve tested for e-biking this year
As one of the few people who can claim to now be in my third decade of living an electric bike-focused life, I’ve tested a lot of gear over the years. Between the gear I buy for myself and the piles of random stuff that shows up on my doorstep from overzealous PR agencies, I’ve gone through a wide range of tools, locks, clothing, accessories, and more. Here are my favorites of all the stuff I’ve tested this year.. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Lectric XPeak 2.0, bike gear, Yadea scooters, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes the launch of the Lectric XPeak 2.0 fat tire e-bike, Ride1Up’s Prodigy XC eMTB on super sale, a roundup of great e-biking gear, cheaper Zero motorcycles inbound, Husqvarna’s newest e-moto launch, Yadea shows off its scooters at EICMA, and more. Read more…
Germany’s 2 billion euro boost for semiconductors
The German government is apparently planning new investments in the national semiconductor industry that could also significantly benefit the automotive industry. Germany’s upcoming elections may hinder the implementation of the funding program. Read more…
Chevy Equinox EV posts outstanding range test result, leaves Tesla Model Y in the dust
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV is exceeding expectations and quickly earning the position of a leader in the affordable EV segment. Recent independent testing by Edmunds has confirmed what many suspected: this electric crossover possesses remarkable range capabilities, bettering even its own EPA estimates. In Edmunds’ real-world range test, the base Equinox EV LT traveled an impressive 573 km on… Read more…
The Electric Range Rover Might Have Four Motors
“The most capable and refined” Range Rover will go on sale next year. Read more…
Spain is working on EV subsidisation for 2025
Spain’s government is working on a successor to the electric mobility funding programme Moves III, which expires at the end of this year. The main focus will be on ironing out the structural weaknesses of the programme. For example, some applicants currently have to wait two years for the environmental bonus. Read more…
France cuts EV environmental bonus to a maximum of 4,000 euros
In France, the government has cancelled the 2025 environmental bonus for the purchase of electric vehicles. The maximum subsidy for electric cars has been reduced from 7,000 to 4,000 euros – and the total budget has also been cut by a third. But there will be a new edition of the ‘leasing social’ programme. Read more…
Hyundai may be planning an EV3 offshoot called the Ioniq 3
The Kia EV3 could soon have a corresponding sister model from Hyundai. The Korean manufacturer is apparently planning an Ioniq 3, which could be unveiled next year. An even smaller Ioniq 2 is even rumoured for 2026. Read more…
Canada announces funding programme for EV research and development
Canada has announced the “e-Auto Challenge” programme to expedite the transition to electric mobility. It will fund research across various areas to help prepare the next generation of light-duty electric vehicles. It will officially launch later next year. Read more…
You Can Finally Buy Your Tesla When The Lease Ends–Except In These States
All of Tesla’s passenger EVs are eligible for the new lease buyout option. Read more…
Li Auto reshuffles smart driving team to bolster long-term readiness, report says
Li Auto has designated a head for end-to-end technology and is betting further on next-generation end-to-end solutions, according to local media. Read more…
BYD reveals interior of its global luxury SUV Denza N9
Backed by BYD, the Denza N9 is getting ready for its official debut, with global markets firmly in the company’s sights. And finally we get to see its impressive interior. Inside, the N9 feels like a high-tech sanctuary. The interior is dominated by a trio of screens: a massive 17.3-inch touchscreen in the center console, a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster,… Read more…
Li Auto launches 3-year 0-interest financing incentive for all models
Li Auto is the first local automaker to respond to Tesla’s limited-time discount introduced for the Model Y on November 25. Read more…
Nio opens 1st Nio House for MENA region in Abu Dhabi
Nio House Abu Dhabi is Nio’s first in the UAE and the first in the MENA region, marking the beginning of its deployment of the facility in markets outside of China and Europe. Read more…
Black Friday sales on Blix e-bikes at $700 off and Hiboy EVs at 50% off, Traeger grill and smoker lows, Anker cooler 50 $569, more
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! As you enjoy time with your loved ones enjoying full meals, we have a few select Green Deals for you to browse at your leisure, starting with Blix’s Black Friday sale that is taking up to $700 off a selection of e-bikes starting from $1,399 with 30% accessory discounts, some free gear, and more. Next, there’s Hiboy’s updated Black Friday sale which has lowered some prices across its lineup even more and still features the 2024 P6 Fat-Tire All-Terrain e-bike at its new $940 low. We also have two appliance deals for you today, with the first being Traeger’s Pro 575 Electric Pellet Grill and Smoker at the $599 low, while Anker’s EverFrost Dual-Zone Portable Electric Cooler 50 has fallen to a new $569 low for today only. Plus, all the other live Green Deals from Black Friday sales are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our seasonal shopping hub for your one-stop-shopping needs. Read more…
Volkswagen pulls the plug on direct-to-consumer EV sales in Europe
Volkswagen Group is eyeing a shift in its electric vehicle sales strategy. The company wants to abandon its Tesla-inspired direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales model in major European markets, apparently due to complexities and slow adoption of EVs. Volkswagen acknowledged the challenges of operating both DTC sales for EVs and traditional retail operations for internal combustion engine vehicles in a recent press… Read more…
Tesla Finally Grants Owners Control Of The Charging Port Heater
You once could enable the port warmer in combination with other heating elements, but now it can be done separately. Read more…
