Tesla offers up to $6,000 Cybertruck discounts as inventory pile up
Tesla is ramping up its discounts on Cybertruck as inventory for the electric pickup truck is piling up amid demand issues.
Volkswagen confirms new £25K ID.2X is coming next year as the electric T-Cross replacement
In September, Volkswagen will unveil the electric T-Cross at IAA Mobility, dubbed the ID.2X. CEO Thomas Schäfer confirmed the mini electric SUV’s name on Thursday, which is expected to go in 2026 starting at around £25,000 ($31,000).
Wheel-E Podcast: Free NYC e-bikes, OnlyFans handlebars, 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 an NYC program to give out free e-bikes to delivery riders, a new bicycle handlebar designed with help from Onlyfans, Vammo’s 1 million battery swaps, a new e-moto/e-snowmobile project, Lift electric hydrofoil boards, and more.
All the best EV (and PHEV) rebate deals we could find for February 2025
Cynics will point at big rebates and claim they mean the vehicle isn’t selling, but that just exposes them as auto industry noobs. A rebate is powerful finance tool that helps dealers overcome obstacles like negative equity, poor credit, down payment requirements, and interest rate objections – and, ultimately, get a deal done.
If you’re dealing with any of the above, pay attention: these plug-in cars could get you behind the wheel of a new ride sooner than you think!
IEA: power use to soar through 2027, but renewables will keep up
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) newly released “Electricity 2025” report predicts that global power consumption will jump nearly 4% annually through 2027. That’s like adding an entire Japan’s worth of electricity use every year for the next three years.
Mercedes-Benz DC fast chargers are rolling out in Canada
The Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging network is expanding into Canada, with more than 2,500 fast chargers planned across Canada and the US.
Meet the Chevy Blazer EV.R, packing +1,300 horsepower from three electric motors
Chevy just unveiled a ferocious new Blazer EV.R prototype. Based on the new Blazer EV SS and NASCAR’s tri-motor powertrain, the prototype delivers over 1,300 horsepower.
Oil-backed senators introduce bills to kill $7,500 EV tax credit, add $1,000 tax on electric cars
Republican Senators have introduced bills to not only kill the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles but also add a $1,000 tax at the purchase of new EVs.
President Trump campaigned on killing the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles. Therefore, it’s not surprising that it’s happening, but now we have a better idea of how.
