On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Tesla’s redesigned Model Y is grabbing headlines, but the solar Cybertruck might be the thing for you. We’ve also got news from BYD, and an innovative new energy storage system in California. Read more…
EV growth rose again in 2024, despite media & political lies saying otherwise
In 2024, the world sold 3.5 million more EVs than it did in the previous year, according to a new report by Rho Motion. This increase is larger than the 3.2 million increase in EV sales from the previous year – meaning that EV sales aren’t just up, but that the rate of growth is itself increasing. Read more…
Biden pushes through $635M in EV charger grants before Trump’s return
The Biden administration awarded $635 million in EV charger grants just 10 days before Donald Trump takes office, leaving just $700,000 of the $2.5 billion from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law unallocated. Read more…
Kia access to Tesla Superchargers delayed, had been expected this week
Hot on the heels of Kia being added to Tesla’s “coming soon” page for Supercharger access, we’re now learning that Supercharger support won’t actually come nearly as soon as expected for Kia – with a delay of weeks or months before Kia owners can plug in at North America’s largest fast charging network. Read more…
Leapmotor sees net income turn positive in Q4 on strong deliveries and cost control
Leapmotor attributes the turnaround in net income to continued volume growth, product mix optimization, cost control and operational efficiency.
It expects its gross margin to be no less than 8 percent in 2024, a significant increase from 0.5 percent in 2023.
The Tesla Cybertruck Was A Hit In 2024, But The Hype Is Fading
Tesla sold almost 39,000 Cybertrucks in 2024, but sales slowed down significantly toward the end of the year. Read more…
These Are The Top-Selling U.S. Electric Vehicles Of 2024
Tesla is still king, but some new faces put up strong numbers as 8% of new car sales were all-electric in 2024. Read more…
Cleantech investments to top fossil fuels for the first time in 2025
For the first time ever, global investments in cleantech are projected to outpace upstream oil and gas spending in 2025, according to a new S&P Global Commodity Insights report. Read more…
Several brands added to Tesla’s NACS “coming soon” page as rollout quickens
Tesla has added several automotive brands to its NACS “coming soon” page, indicating that a flood of new car brands are about to gain access to Superchargers in North America. Read more…
The first Jeep and Dodge EVs are finally arriving at US dealerships
The first all-electric Jeep and Dodge models have officially landed in the US. Although later than planned, Jeep and Dodge EVs are now arriving at US dealerships. Read more…
Elon Musk misrepresents data that shows Tesla is still years away from unsupervised self-driving
Elon Musk is praising data that he claims shows Tesla is on the verge of achieving unsupervised Full Self-Driving, when in fact, it shows it is still years away and he is misrepresenting it. Read more…
Ford’s EV battery pack could stay put for module replacement
Ford is looking at ways to make electric vehicle battery packs easier to repair—especially as their cooling systems become more advanced—a patent filing indicates. The document, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Dec. 12, 2024, after being submitted by Ford Jun. 12, 2023, details how battery… Read more…
Chinese EVs at CES: press in awe, auto OEMs in terror
Chinese EVs are here, and “Western” automakers are in trouble. That was the message EV journalists brought home from the CES show. Prolific EV industry pundit James Carter noted that few of the legacy automakers had any EVs on display at CES—the Sony/Honda partnership Afeela rehashed a concept car that’s been kicking around the shows… Read more…
Solaris secures Swedish contract for 46 electric buses
Poland-headquartered bus manufacturer Solaris Bus & Coach has signed a contract with Swedish transport operator Keolis Sverige to supply 27 Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric models, to be delivered in 2025, and 19 Solaris Urbino 12 electric buses, to be delivered in 2026. The vehicles will serve routes in Sweden’s Dalarna region. The 15-meter Solaris… Read more…
The Zeekr Mix Ultra-Luxury Van Says A Lot About Where ‘Driving’ Goes Next
This China-only van has seats that swivel around 270 degrees, turning itself into a rolling living room, remote office and vacation spot. Read more…
Tesla receives 50,000 orders for new Model Y on first day, report says
Tesla has reportedly received 50,000 orders for the new Model Y with an updated design in about 24 hours, according to a new report in China. Read more…
First look at Tesla’s new color on updated Model Y
We get a first look at Tesla’s new paint color launching on the updated Model Y: Glacier Blue. Dope or nope. Read more…
Hyundai’s new adventure-ready Inster EV Cross starts at just $35,000 in the UK
Hyundai’s first small electric SUV has officially gained a new “outdoor-focused” variant. Starting at just $35,000 (£28,745) in the UK, the Hyundai Inster EV Cross includes more style and features to take on new adventures. Check out the new EV below. Read more…
Save $399 on NIU 40-mile KQi3 Max e-scooter at $600, Camplux portable shower low, Jackery on-the-go power stations, more
We’re kicking off another week of Green Deals, with today’s offers following behind NIU’s latest sale that has dropped its 40-mile trekking KQi3 Max Electric Kick Scooter to $600, coming in $1 above its Black Friday/Cyber Monday pricing, among other models. We also spotted Camplux’s Nano 3 Max Portable Water Heater and Shower falling to its $360 low, as well as Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station hitting $499, with other on-the-go backup power options as well. Lastly, we have a one-day discount on the budget-friendly Snow Joe 24V ION+ 13-inch Single-Stage Cordless Electric Snow Shovel for $159, but keep in mind that the deal only lasts until midnight. We also have all the other hangover Green Deals from last week in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup from over the weekend.. Read more…
Nobody’s Talking About BMW’s U.S. EV Sales Record
EVs are the bright spot for BMW, whose global sales have been declining due to an onslaught of Chinese competitors. Read more…
