BMW is rumoured to be planning three drive variants for its i5, the fully electric version of the 5 Series, from 2023. These will probably be based on the i4’s range, but supplemented by one variant. This information was reported by BMWblog, which has learned that the i5 will be offered as a rear-wheel-drive eDrive40, […] More…
Category: Electrive
ES: Porsche & Iberdrola open first ultra-rapid charging hub
As part of its cooperation with Porsche, the Spanish energy supplier Iberdrola has installed what it claims is the largest ultra-fast charging park for electric cars in southern Europe. It is on the A70 motorway in Elche, Alicante, and one of 35 planned HPC hubs. This latest stop offers four charging points with up to […] More…
Ford to release electric Puma
Ford plans an all-electric version of its Puma small car slated for launch in the 2025 model year. The electric Puma will adopt the drive technology from the electric version of the upcoming Ford Transit Courier. According to the Australian portal Drive, Ford wants to launch the electric Transit Courier in 2024. With the introduction […] More…
Nio announces next model for 2022 with the ES7
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio has announced another model: the Nio ES7 will be unveiled in mid-April and is scheduled to go on sale later this year. Nio has apparently identified the upcoming long-wheelbase version of the BMW X5 as its main competitor. The Nio ES7 is a five-seat electric SUV that will be […] More…
Chrysler recalls older Pacifica models over fire risk
Chrysler is recalling 16,741 units of the 2017 and 2018 model year plug-in hybrid version of its Pacifica minivan in the US due to a potential fire risk that could occur even when the vehicle is not in use. The cause has not yet been established. Owners are advised for now to park the vehicles […] More…
Borg Warner sells new components in China & Europe
US automotive supplier BorgWarner has announced further orders for electric vehicles. Among them is an order from a Chinese luxury electric car brand for a complete 800-volt drive system, but also an interesting order for an electric truck component. The US supplier also announced that it will acquire Santroll Automotive Components in China. Firstly to […] More…
BorgWarner sells new components in China & Europe
US automotive supplier BorgWarner has announced further orders for electric vehicles. Among them is an order from a Chinese luxury electric car brand for a complete 800-volt drive system, but also an interesting order for an electric truck component. The US supplier also announced that it will acquire Santroll Automotive Components in China. Firstly to […] More…
Juice Technology expands into the UK and Ireland
The Swiss charging infrastructure provider Juice Technology is expanding into the UK and Ireland. The company has founded the London-based subsidiary Juice UK and Ireland Ltd for this purpose that will start off with a four-person sales team. Juice Technology intends to use the UK and Ireland subsidiary to drive sales of its charging solutions […] More…
Tesla lauches Model Y deliveries in the UK
Deliveries of the Tesla Model Y in the UK have officially begun. The first about 25 cars were handed over to owners, with the final mass car transfer event is scheduled for February 19. As is the case just about everywhere, the car is available in two variants. The entry-level ‘Long Range’ models produce 324 […] More…
Herz leads funding round for UFODrive electric car rentals
The electric car rental company UFODrive has raised 19 million US dollars in its Series A funding round. The main investors are car rental company Hertz and the private equity firm Certares. Hertz plans to use UFODrive’s digital rental and fleet management technology to operate its global electric car fleet. For its part, the European […] More…
Hertz leads funding round for UFODrive electric car rentals
The electric car rental company UFODrive has raised 19 million US dollars in its Series A funding round. The main investors are car rental company Hertz and the private equity firm Certares. Hertz plans to use UFODrive’s digital rental and fleet management technology to operate its global electric car fleet. For its part, the European […] More…
Quantron introduces ‘Cizaris’ electric bus
Quantron has unveiled its first own all-electric city bus, the Cizaris 12 EV. The vehicle is also the first in the company’s new design. Designed for urban transport, the Cizaris is equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries from CATL and a central synchronous motor from Dana. The bus is said to have a range of […] More…
Tritium chargers to be installed across Florida with Wise EV
In the USA, Tritium has announced a partnership with US firm Wise EV to provide fast chargers for a new national EV charging network. The charging network will start with 25 locations across Florida, with DC fast chargers at major gas stations through one of Wise EV’s gas station operation partners. Renewable energy service provider […] More…
Polestar 5 to use bonded alumium chassis
Polestar will use a new chassis made of bonded aluminium in the Polestar 5 announced for 2024. With a specially developed manufacturing process, the Swedish brand aims to avoid the previous disadvantages. Among the advantages of bonded aluminium, Polestar cites “outstanding” performance and environmental benefits, as it is lightweight yet robust. However, the processing is […] More…
MG5 Electric to release in Europe in March
The British SAIC brand MG Motor has announced the market launch of its MG5 Electric station wagon in continental Europe in March. While UK prices are yet unknown, German prices will start at 38,490 euros. A cheaper base model is to follow later. The SAIC brand had already presented some of the MG5 Electric’s technical […] More…
BYD-ADL delivers 29 double-decker e-buses in London
In the UK, electric bus manufacturer BYD-ADL has supplied 29 BYD ADL Enviro400EV to Abellio London for use on Transport for London (TfL) route 63 between King’s Cross and Honor Oak. The manufacturer’s electric double-decker Enviro400EV is well known to London streets. BYD-ADL notes that the zero-emission double-decker buses have features that are tailor-made for […] More…
Tesla signs lithium supply deal with Liontown
Tesla has signed another offtake agreement for lithium. Australia-based Liontown Resources says it has signed a five-year agreement with Tesla to supply lithium-spodumene concentrate from its Kathleen Valley project in Western Australia. Liontown said the supply is expected to begin in 2024. According to the agreement, 100,000 tons of the concentrate will be delivered in […] More…
Eurocell to build battery ‘gigafactory’ in Europe
A British-Korean company called Eurocell has announced plans to build a ‘gigafactory’ for battery cells in Western Europe. This will also produce cells for electric cars and will be built in two phases with an initial investment of 600 million pounds. The investment is equivalent to around 715 million euros. The special feature: as Eurocell […] More…
Genesis to bring the GV60 to Europe this year
Genesis will offer its GV60, the Hyundai luxury brand’s first electric model based on the group’s E-GMP platform, in Europe later this year. There is no further information on prices and the start of ordering yet, but that should follow soon. The manufacturer now officially confirms this after details on the technology and equipment of […] More…
Fisker begins accepting reservations for the Pear
Fisker has announced that it is now taking reservations for its second model, the Fisker Pear. The Californian carmaker is working with contract manufacturer Foxconn to produce the all-electric city car. The first models are scheduled for delivery in 2024. Customers can pre-order the Fisker Pear for $250 initially and then for $100 on second […] More…
