In Norway, 9,000 new electric cars were registered in September, 250 fewer than in August. Purely electric cars accounted for 87 per cent of new registrations. In the model rankings, the Tesla Model Y was ahead by a clear margin. Lire la suite…
Drivers of Honda electric cars to get access to all major US charging networks
Honda’s North American business division has agreed on far-reaching charging deals for drivers of its electric cars. This is in addition to its latest deal with Tesla. Lire la suite…
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Geely’s Galaxy E8 electric sedan appears in photos
Geely’s upcoming flagship electric vehicle, the Galaxy E8 sedan coupe, official images surfaced, revealing its design and some key specs. Measuring 5,010 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, and 1,465 mm in height, the Galaxy E8 plants its feet firmly in the medium-to-large electric sedan category. Its 2,925 mm wheelbase promises a spacious interior, and perhaps, a smoother drive. Visually, Geely has gone the modern route with a sleek fastback body that boasts hidden door handles and the increasingly popular through-type taillights. Petal-style rims round off the design. The front end… More…
Tesla’s deliveries and production numbers in slight decline
Tesla produced 430,488 electric cars and delivered 435,059 in the third quarter. Both figures are significantly lower than in the second quarter. Tesla also provided an explanation for the decline – but it is not a drop in demand. Lire la suite…
London tourists may soon hop on electric buses
Equipmake will equip the capital’s iconic tourist buses with electric drives. Their new client Big Bus Tours expects to improve the sightseeing experience as much as the air quality. Lire la suite…
See Tesla Cybertruck Launch From A Standstill, Leave Everyone Behind
The person who filmed the encounter was also driving a Tesla. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Infotainment UI Revealed In New Video
There’s a glimpse of the battery percentage indicator. More…
Battery welding
Welding experts give Peter Donaldson their views on how the technology is keeping abreast of developments in the EV batteries industry Welding is a vitally important family of joining techniques for EV battery systems. A large battery might need thousands of individual connections, joining the positive and negative terminals of cells together in combinations of parallel and series blocks to form modules and packs of the required voltage and capacity. More…
Firsthand look at Tesla Cybertruck’s interior
From its polarizing exterior design to its high-profile unveilings, Tesla Cybertruck has been a magnet for attention. However, its interior has so far been shrouded in secrecy. A recently surfaced 56-second video clip has given us the most detailed look yet at what lies inside it. While many of us have caught glimpses of the Cybertruck during its numerous public outings – charging, towing, and occasionally resting after a misadventure – the inside has been a bit elusive. The video isn’t your typical Tesla insider. Could it be a mischievous transport worker? Or maybe just an… More…
Volkswagen taps Tesla, Rivian vet to fix EV software issues
Delays at Volkswagen’s Cariad software unit have already caused Porsche and Audi electric model launches to be pushed back. To turn things around, Volkswagen is hiring a former Tesla, Rivian, and Google executive to lead a new software design hub for future EVs. More…
Tesla expands Cybertruck testing all the way to Mexico, adds new accessories
Tesla has expanded Cybertruck testing all the way to Mexico – in Baja California, at the starting point of a rally in which Elon Musk hinted the Cybertruck would perform well. The automaker also seems to be testing new accessories. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 3, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
Volvo EX30 US and Canada pricing announced
The Volvo EX30, the brand’s newest fully electric SUV, made its dazzling debut earlier this year in Milan. Volvo Cars’ foray into the electric territory is expanded, now flaunting a suite of four electric vehicles and today the company announced the pricing for its latest EV for US and Canadian customers. Hold your horses; the price tag is bound to turn some heads. In Canada, the base model sets you back by a cool $53,700 Canadian. Yes – a premium electric SUV (albeit small) priced nearly identically to its fossil-fueled counterpart. And for Canada’s southern neighbors, it gets even… More…
GM Sold Over 20,000 EVs In Q3 In US, But Growth Disappoints
New Chevrolet models emerged (Blazer EV and Silverado EV), while Cadillac and GMC ramped up their sales volume. More…
Chery expands into Europe, plans to launch a bunch of SUVs in the next two years
Competition in the EV space in China is fierce, and getting more so by the day, thus a lot of Chinese EV makers are looking to expand their horizons. Many of them have already launched in Europe or announced plans to do so, and Chery is only the latest in line. Chery is China’s eighth largest automaker by sales volume according to 2022 data, and it plans to launch three of its brands in Europe in the near future. The first two will be Omoda and Jaecoo, which will be available in Germany, the UK, Spain, Italy, and France. By the end of 2025, Chery will launch three SUVs for each of… More…
Tesla just made your car safer after a crash through a software update
Tesla has started to push a new software update that automatically activates and speeds up hazard lights after a crash. More…
GM releases Q3 numbers, Bolt leads the way while Ultium finally ramps
GM has released its Q3 delivery numbers and EV sales are plugging along, most notably with a huge increase in deliveries of GM’s first Ultium vehicles, the Cadillac Lyriq and Hummer EV, suggesting that GM might finally be getting Ultium off the ground. More…
EVgo transitions to kWh pricing model throughout the US (where legally allowed, of course)
Fast charging network EVgo has announced a shift in its pricing model that expands kilowatt-hour (kWh) charging rates to each and every US state that allows it. By charging for the amount of energy used rather than the time spent charging, EVgo looks to incentivize EV drivers to spend less, while still utilizing a time-of-use component to alleviate some strain on the grid. We’ve broken everything down for you below. More…
Nevada’s largest – and only second – wind farm just got 70k acres from BLM
The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has set aside 70,000 acres of public land for what will become Nevada’s largest wind farm. More…
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash signals range-boosting heat pump
The Ford F-150 Lightning Flash might sound like a special version of the electric pickup that accelerates quicker or charges faster. But it’s merely a new trim level of the Lightning lineup. The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash is pitched as a “tech-focused” proposition for shoppers, and positioned between the XLT and Lariat… More…
