Samsung SDI this week presented a battery-development roadmap with ambitious performance targets for charging, energy density, and battery life. On the charging front, the company believes it can begin mass-producing battery cells capable of being charged from 8% to 80% in just nine minutes by 2026. This will be made possible by “optimizing… Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New e-bikes from Rad, Aventon, Frey, tiny golf cart, & 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 a pile of new electric bike launches with four new models from Rad Power Bikes as well as e-bikes from Aventon, Frey, and Ride1Up, an awesome little micro golf cart, and more. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) stock gets a boost ahead of R2 launch with new buy rating
EV maker Rivian’s (RIVN) stock is trending Thursday ahead of the highly anticipated launch of its new R2 electric SUV. Rivian stock scored a buy rating from Jefferies Finacial Group, suggesting over 45% upside potential. Read more…
Rivian R2 launch news hub and watch party
Rivian is unveiling its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV today. You can join us live here to watch the reveal, get all the news coming out of the event, and an interview with Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe. Read more…
Stellantis’ JV approved, gaining exclusive rights to build and sell Leapomotor EVs outside of China
Five months after signing a proposed joint venture with EV automaker Leapmotor, Stellantis has reportedly gained regulatory approval in China to continue its stake. This deal is the first of its kind for a Western automaker and gives Stellantis the exclusive rights to build, export, and sell Leapmotor brand EVs outside of China, and it is already mulling some exciting markets for them. Read more…
Watch The Rivian R2 Livestream Debut Here
The debut event starts at 1 PM Eastern / 10 AM Pacific. Read more…
Watch The Tesla Cybertruck Climb The Famous Hell’s Revenge In Total Silence
Here’s how the tri-motor Cyberbeast tackled one of Utah’s most popular off-road obstacles on stock tires. Read more…
FedEx adds 33 eSprinters to its Spanish fleet
FedEx is now deploying its first electric vans in Spain. 16 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters are added to parcel collection and delivery routes in the centre of Madrid. Another 17 electric vans will be deployed in Barcelona soon. Read more…
Nissan aims for Level 4 autonomous driving by 2027
Nissan wants to offer SAE Level 4 autonomous mobility services in Japan from 2027. Nissan is gaining initial practical experience with the technology with a Leaf, which will be used as part of a pilot project in Yokohama from this year. Read more…
Octopus Energy partners with SSE Energy Solutions
Octopus Energy is adding SSE Energy Solutions’ charge points to its roaming platform ‘Electroverse.’ SSE wants to install 500 fast-chargers in Ireland and the UK by 2030. Read more…
Drivers Who Are ‘Scared Of Change’ Are Part Of EV Adoption Problem: Polestar CEO
And we thought the lack of EV education, spotty charging infrastructure, and high prices were the main issues. Read more…
Polestar cuts Polestar 4’s price in China by $8,340, but only for 100 units
In addition to the limited-time discount, Polestar is also offering other limited-time benefits for the Polestar 4 including free upgrades to the smart driving suite. Read more…
Mitsubishi Corporation acquires stake in Canadian lithium mine
The Japanese Mitsubishi Corporation has invested in a lithium mine for the first time. Mitsubishi is investing 25 million Canadian dollars in a 7.5 per cent stake in a project of the Canadian lithium mining company Frontier Lithium in Ontario. Read more…
BYD further reduces price of the Seagull in China
BYD is further fuelling the price war for electric cars in China. BYD’s small electric Seagull starts the new model year with a new “Glory Edition” from just 69,800 yuan, equivalent to around 8,900 euros. Read more…
Leap24 builds charging points at Shurgard Self-Storage
Dutch charging infrastructure provider Leap24 is cooperating with the storage space rental company Shurgard Self-Storage to equip around 70 Shurgard locations in the UK and the Netherlands with fast chargers for electric vehicles. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck Charges At 327 kW From A Third-Party Charger, But Not For Long
Nxu’s Charging Station supplied up to 814 volts to the angular pickup, taking advantage of its 800V architecture. Read more…
2024 Nissan Leaf gets $3,750 EV tax credit back
The 2024 Nissan Leaf is once again eligible for a $3,750 federal EV tax credit, Nissan confirmed Wednesday in a press release. This credit—half the maximum amount of $7,500—effectively cuts the price of the Leaf to $25,485 for many households. Nissan also provides a $3,750 lease incentive for 2024 and 2023 Leaf models. Nissan… Read more…
SK On presents improved fast-charging battery and cold-proof LFP chemistry
At the InterBattery in Seoul, South Korean battery manufacturer SK On presented improved versions of its SF cells (SF stands for Super Fast), first launched in 2021. SK On is also showcasing the Winter Pro LFP battery, designed to perform particularly well at low temperatures. Read more…
BMW offers $1000 discount for dumping your Tesla
In its latest attempt to boost its EV sales BMW is resorting to an unusual gambit – luring existing EV owners away from their current brands with a cash bonus. The electric car market growth slowed down a bit lately, but few existing owners would even consider going back to an ICE car. So BMW believes it can maintain its… Read more…
Mercedes and BMW found joint venture for HPC network in China
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have founded their joint venture to construct EV fast chargers in China. The joint venture is called Beijing Ion Qi New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and is based in Beijing’s Chaoyang district. Read more…
