Your Tesla’s battery loses capacity over time, and this is the way to find out how much. Read more…
Geely unveils the new Galaxy E5 compact electric SUV
Geely has unveiled its latest offering, the compact Galaxy E5 SUV. Set to challenge the likes of VW ID.4 and Tesla Model Y, the E5 boasts competitive pricing that could make it a major EV contender, at least in China. The Galaxy E5 boasts sharp styling with narrow headlights and a closed-off grille. The SUV’s measures (4615 mm long, 1901… Read more…
Rivian aims for 155,000 of its $45,000 R2 electric SUVs in Illinois
Just after the reveal of its more affordable R2, R3, and R3X models in March, Rivian announced plans to rejigger its production capacity at its existing plant in Illinois, to accommodate the R2 electric SUV at that plant instead of an even larger one in Georgia that remains on the drawing board. Recognizing that the R2 is critical to the… Read more…
Europe: Plug-In Car Sales Decreased 8% In March 2024
The Volvo EX30 entered the market with a splash, outpacing all EVs aside from the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Read more…
‘City of Superchargers’: Shenzhen’s Charging Network Surpasses Gas Stations
The milestone for BYD’s hometown coincides with Tesla firing 80% of its China Supercharging team. Read more…
Porsche 718 Cayman And Boxster EVs: Everything We Know
Porsche’s entry-level sports cars are going all-electric. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
NIO signs a new agreement with GAC Group to co-develop battery standards, charging, and swaps
Two weeks after signing a similar strategic cooperation agreement with Lotus Technology, NIO has announced an additional agreement with China’s GAC Group to collaborate on charging and swapping and implementing a new unified battery standard. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in May 2024
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve learned these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. Read more…
Someone tried to smuggle two Tesla Cybertrucks into Russia
The Lithuanian customs have detained two Tesla Cybertrucks, which they suspect were going to be smuggled into Russia. Read more…
Fisker files bankruptcy equivalent in Austria to gain ‘breathing room’ amid Ocean production halt
It has been a turbulent couple of months since Fisker Inc. posted its Q4 2023 financial report and relayed concerns it could continue business in EVs. Fisker’s Austrian arm has reportedly filed for reorganization and court protection from creditors – the equivalent to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the US. Read more…
2024 Fiat 500e EPA Rating Reveals Energy Consumption Of 3.4 Miles/kWh
The rating shows a 5% range loss with the switch from summer to all-season tires. Read more…
Will My Electric Car Leave Me Stranded?
In this inaugural edition of our EV myth-busting series, we look at how often your car might actually run down to 0% and leave you stuck. Read more…
Fisker faces insolvency in Austria
Fisker Austria, the Austrian subsidiary of the US electric car manufacturer Fisker, has filed for insolvency in self-administration. The other Fisker companies are not involved, it is explicitly stated. Among other things, the sale of assets is now being considered. Read more…
Nio teams up with GAC on battery swapping
Nio announced another partner for its battery swap business. This is the Chinese automotive group GAC. Both parties have agreed on a strategic cooperation in the field of battery replacement technology. Read more…
OEM Pure & Pragmatic Design launch scooter JV in the UK
The Indian electric scooter OEM Pure EV has announced a joint venture with Pragmatic Design Solutions to develop a high-performance electric 2-wheeler on a solid-state battery technology platform for both international and Indian markets. Read more…
Report: EVs are slowing the pace of growth in gasoline demand
Growing EV sales in both the U.S. and China could contribute to a halving in gasoline demand in 2024, says the consultancy Wood Mackenzie. Demand is likely to rise 340,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 26.5 million bpd for the year, but that’s the slowest growth since 2020, and down from a growth rate of 700,000 bpd last year, according to the report… Read more…
GAC joins Nio in battery swap tech development
Chinese auto giants Nio and GAC Group have announced a new partnership centered on battery-swap technology. The deal represents a significant expansion of Nio’s battery swap network, opening it to one of China’s largest automakers and potentially reshaping the electric vehicle market. Unlike the traditional model of charging an EV’s onboard battery, battery swapping allows drivers to exchange a depleted… Read more…
More megawatt charging comes to California
WattEV has opened its fourth electric truck charging depot in California. The new Bakersfield depot features a solar-powered microgrid with a battery energy storage system (BESS), capable of rapid megawatt charging. Read more…
Finns connect over shop and charge
Finnish retailer K-Lataus has teamed up with Finland’s Kempower to expand the fast charging network across the country. The K-Lataus’ charging network will grow by over a hundred DC charging points at vital commercial locations for Kesko and along the main roads. Read more…
Toyota To Invest Record Profits Into Electric Vehicles And AI
Plus, Tesla wanted to unveil its robotaxi in China last month, and Daimler says the U.S. needs to invest in EV infrastructure for trucks. Read more…
