Dutch automotive conglomerate Stellantis announced the forming of a new joint venture with Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, to develop and scale a family of state-of-the-art semiconductors for next-generation EV platforms. Stellantis and Foxconn will each bring their own expertise to the JV, which should eventually cater to the entire automotive industry.. More…
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You can now buy a Hyundai IONIQ 6 for less than a Tesla Model 3
Which electric sedan would you buy? With Hyundai’s recent price cuts, the IONIQ 6 is now cheaper to buy than the Tesla Model 3. However, you might want to act fast. The deal ends on July 5, 2023. More…
These are the cheapest electric boats you can buy right now
Electric boating is nothing new, but for a long time it has been outside the limits of most recreational boaters’ wallets. That’s not true anymore, though, as several new low-cost electric boats are starting to enter the US market. Here’s a collection of some of the most interesting and affordable electric boats for the average Joe. More…
Tesla (TSLA) stock soars as automakers want to secure access to Supercharger network
Tesla (TSLA) stock soared more than 4% today as automakers are starting to want to secure access to the Supercharger network for their own EV owners. More…
Cadillac teases electric Escalade IQ ahead of reveal (video)
Cadillac has released a short teaser video of its upcoming Escalade IQ EV, in advance of a planned reveal on August 9. More…
Eurobike 2023 starts tomorrow, but here’s an early look at the e-bike news
Eurobike is one of the largest two-wheeled vehicle trade shows in the world, and tomorrow the event returns to Frankfurt, Germany. Electrek will be on site to cover the show and share the latest announcements of interesting new bike tech. More…
Hyundai wants to ‘look into it from customer’s perspective’ before adopting Tesla’s connector
Hyundai confirmed that it is considering adopting Tesla’s NACS connector for its electric vehicles in North America, but it is not ready to pull the trigger as it wants to “look into it from the customer’s perspective” first. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 19, 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…
Ebusco starts serial production of a ‘game-changing’ electric bus with up to 575 km range
Dutch-based Ebusco delivered its first 3.0 – a standout high-range, lightweight electric bus model – made in serial production. More…
Polestar (PSNY) forms software alliance to develop its own in-car OS for China
Swedish EV maker Polestar (PSNY) is teaming up with Chinese tech company Xingji Meizu Group to advance its own in-car operating system (OS) designed for buyers in China. More…
Everything you need to know about the North American Charging Standard (NACS)
There’s been a lot of chatter amongst the EV industry lately about the North American Charging Standard, better known by the initialism “NACS.” The charging standard originally introduced by Tesla is quickly becoming the preferred charging plug and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. All the more reason to stay in the know since your next EV could very well use NACS to charge. More…
Nevada introduces great state incentives for electric trucks and buses
Nevada has a new law that lowers the price upfront of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks and buses for businesses and public fleets. More…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUVs investigated after 30 power loss reports
US auto safety regulators are investigating Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUV’s after 30 complaints were sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over reports of power loss. More…
HiPhi shares pricing, opens orders in Europe for its first two uniquely designed EVs
A couple months after confirming certification in Europe, Chinese automaker HiPhi has begun sales of its first two models overseas – the HiPhi X SUV and HiPhi Z GT. The automaker shared pricing of these first two models, which will soon be joined by a radical-looking third EV you can see below. More…
Kia begins delivering its new flagship EV9 electric SUV
A new electric SUV has officially started rolling out. Kia has begun delivering its flagship EV9 electric SUV as it looks to continue expanding its brand in the era of electrification.. More…
As Japanese companies snub electric motorcycles, Harley to sell e-motos in Japan
Harley-Davidson expects to bring its electric motorcycles to Japan by next year, according to the company’s CEO. More…
Tesla Cybertruck lands in New Zealand for final winter testing
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted arriving by plane in New Zealand – most likely for final winter testing of the electric pickup truck. More…
Tesla discounts Model S/X $8,000 plus 3 years of free Supercharging in end-of-quarter push
Tesla has added a discount to new inventory Model S and Model X vehicles and three years of free Supercharging for deliveries by the end of the quarter. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 17, 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…
Tesla announces it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Giga Texas
Tesla announced it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Gigafactory Texas. It is a good sign for the automaker’s production ramp-up, which relies heavily on the new cell. More…
