Nissan has unveiled the Hyper Force, an electric hypercar with an insane 1 MW of power output, but there’s no plan to bring it to production. More…
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Mercedes-Maybach shares US pricing for new EQS 680 SUV
Six months after unveiling the EQS 680 SUV – Mercedes-Maybach’s first all-electric model – the ultra-lux sub-brand has shared US pricing… and it’s not cheap. That said, this is the top-tier version of the all-electric SUV from a brand that is already known for its utmost quality and performance. More…
NIO delivers keys to the first EL6 driver in Europe as EV maker expands overseas
Up-and-coming Chinese EV maker NIO handed over the keys to the first EL6 driver in Europe. The new electric SUV is expected to play a significant role in NIO’s overseas expansion. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 24, 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…
Overair inks three partnerships in South Korea, including letter of intent to sell 20 Butterfly eVTOLs
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Overair has shared details of a successful trip to South Korea that birthed three new partnerships to advance the country’s advanced air mobility (AAM) goals. Along with its strategic partner Hanwha Systems, Overair has a letter of intent for a purchase of 20 Butterfly aircraft and more. More…
Save $200 on the GoTrax Everest Electric Dirt Bike, Greenworks 80V electric snow shovel $260, more
The second discount ever has arrived on the new GoTrax Everest Electric Dirt Bike, letting hit 50 MPH speeds while cashing in on $200 in savings. It’s joined by the Greenworks 80V 12-inch electric Snow Shovel dropping down to $260 ahead of winter, as well as an assortment of other EV deals.. More…
This modular DC fast charging EV station is coming to the US in 2023
EVBox announced today that US production has started on its modular DC fast charging EV station, the EVBox Troniq Modular. More…
BYD is stealing Toyota’s limelight in this key auto market with low-priced EVs
China’s largest EV maker, BYD, is quickly making a name for itself in overseas markets. Despite recently entering the Thai auto market, BYD has already surpassed several Japanese rivals in sales as it sneaks up on Toyota’s spotlight. More…
ZEEKR rolls first of its quad-motor 001 FR’s off assembly line ahead of official launch this week
EV brand ZEEKR shared its latest progress update in regard to its latest model – the 001 FR shooting brake. Production is now underway in China as ZEEKR prepares for the 001 FR’s official launch on Friday. Here’s the latest. More…
Tesla is working on controversial ‘congestion fee’ at Supercharger stations
Tesla is planning a new “congestion fee” at Supercharger stations, and it’s building on top of an already controversial practice. More…
Infiniti unveils sleek Vision Qe electric sedan previewing the brand’s first EV
The luxury automaker unveiled the Infiniti Qe electric sedan concept Tuesday, previewing the brand’s first EV that will hit US streets. We also caught a glimpse of Infiniti’s first electric SUV. More…
What happened next after Colorado launched its fantastic EV state tax credits
Colorado passed a new law that ramped up generous EV state tax credits for both purchases and leases from July 1, and here’s what resulted. More…
Enphase Energy’s new IQ battery joins Powur’s sales platform, supporting easier solar adoption
Less than a week after unveiling a new line of chargers supported by its third-generation IQ battery technology, Enphase Energy has garnered the sales support of platform-based company Powur, PBC, which will help get the technology into the homes of consumers looking to use cleaner energy and alleviate grid dependency. More…
GM pushes back Equinox, Silverado, and GMC Sierra EVs, updates on Ultium Bolt in Q3
After releasing Q3 earnings Tuesday, GM says it will delay the Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV production to “protect” pricing and enhance profitability.. More…
Mitsubishi to invest up to $200 million in Renault Ampere EV unit
Mitsubishi has been something of an also-ran in the automotive world for the past decade, with the brand’s storied badges (Delica, Lancer, Pajero, Eclipse — to name a few) largely forgotten in modern vehicular conversation. Now, it says it will invest up to $200 million in partner firm Renault’s Ampere EV unit. More…
Internet is arguing about Tesla Cybertruck’s build quality, and it doesn’t matter
Tesla fans and naysayers are arguing on the internet about the Tesla Cybertruck’s build quality, and it doesn’t really matter. More…
GM offers $1400 to ’20-22 Chevy Bolt owners who don’t get battery replacement
As the latest step in the saga of recalled Chevy Bolts, GM is offering owners of ’20-22 Bolts early payment of $1,400 of an anticipated class action settlement in exchange for installing a piece of diagnostics software that the company says will detect whether batteries require a full replacement. More…
Gogoro launches ‘first two-wheel SUV’ using company’s swappable batteries
Gogoro, the leading industry player in the swappable batteries for light electric vehicles market, has just unveiled its new Gogoro CrossOver Smartscooter. The electric two-wheeler is the company’s first entirely new platform of the year, yet relies on the same network of over 1 million swappable batteries as Gogoro’s other electric scooters. More…
For the first time ever, the IEA predicts that global emissions will peak by 2025
Clean energy will transform the global energy system by 2030, and solar and EVs are providing “hope for the way forward,” according to the IEA’s new “World Energy Outlook 2023,” released today. More…
Tesla tops list of least stolen vehicles – GPS tracking will do that
All of Tesla’s vehicles have topped the list of least stolen vehicles in the US, thanks to having GPS tracking as a standard feature. More…
