Polestar, Volvo’s former performance arm turned electric offshoot, is shaking up the tech scene with the debut of its very own smartphone. Designed with EV owners in mind, the Polestar Phone promises to offer unrivaled integration with your car. Thanks to the unboxing video, we get to see that the Polestar Phone boasts a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. Its clean white… Read more…
LG Energy Solution to supply Tesla with electrodes worth billions
Tesla apparently wants to procure electrodes for its own battery cells from LG Energy Solution on a large scale. Korean media report that Tesla and LGES are planning to sign a supply contract worth 6 trillion won – the equivalent of around 4.1 billion euros – in the second half of 2024. Read more…
MEVCO converts Rivian R1T for mining operations
Rivian Automotive and MEVCO (Mining Electric Vehicle Company) want to use electric pickups in mining. MEVCO hopes working with Rivian will do nothing less than “revolutionise light fleets across the mining industry.” Read more…
VW Chattanooga employees vote to join the UAW Union
Volkswagen Chattanooga workers voted in favor of union representation in their workplace. A clear majority of Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga have voted to join the United Auto Workers union. Read more…
BYD names its 1st pickup truck model BYD Shark
BYD’s first new-energy pickup truck is officially named BYD Shark, built on the DMO super hybrid off-road platform, the company said. Read more…
Chinese car manufacturer Chery produces in Barcelona
Spain has gained an important investor for its car industry: The car manufacturer Chery, previously largely unknown in Europe, will produce electric cars at a plant in Barcelona together with the Spanish car manufacturer Ebro-EV Motors. Read more…
Tesla cuts prices in key markets
Tesla has lowered its prices in key markets, including China, Germany and the US. Tesla models in China are now around 2,000 dollars cheaper, while the carmaker announced similar price reductions in the US on Friday. Read more…
Xiaomi CEO tells his fans to buy Luxeed S7, Nio ET5, Xpeng P7 if they can’t wait for Xiaomi SU7
Customers who currently order the Xiaomi SU7 will have to wait for about 8 months for delivery. Read more…
BYD launches updated Tang EV and Tang DM-p with lower prices
The updated Tang EV price has been reduced by RMB 30,000, and the Tang DM-p price by RMB 40,000. Read more…
Tesla celebrates 10th anniversary in China with over 1.7 million local owners
On April 22, 2014, Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered Model S to the first Chinese owners, including Xiaomi founder Lei Jun and Li Auto founder Li Xiang. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder votes down CEO package
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Li Auto cuts prices across its entire lineup
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Li Auto says Li L6 exceeds 10,000 orders in 72 hours after launch
The Li L6 underperforms the Li L9 in the same time frame, with the higher-priced Li L9 having more than 30,000 orders in 72 hours. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Tows An Electric RV That’s Controlled Like An RC Car
A 45 kWh battery, solar panels and dual motors make for efficient towing and easy living off grid. Read more…
Panasonic Energy enters discussions with IndianOil for lithium-ion battery manufacturing
Panasonic Energy has signed a binding term sheet and initiated discussions with New Delhi-headquartered IndianOil to potentially form a joint venture to manufacture cylindrical lithium-ion batteries in India. Driven by anticipated expansion of the country’s battery demand, the two companies will conduct a feasibility study to finalize details of their collaboration by summer. The country’s… Read more…
NovaCHARGE expands EV fleet management software
US-based NovaCHARGE, which provides utility-grade EV charging solutions, has expanded its fleet management software to help effectively dispatch drivers and optimize off-site charging. NovaCHARGE Fleet Director combines vehicle management, a charging station locater, and worker management to efficiently dispatch drivers to move vehicles as needed, reducing costs by making use of existing offsite charging facilities… Read more…
Tesla slashes FSD price in the US and Canada
Tesla is at it again – this time with a dramatic $4,000 price cut on its controversial “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) software package. While some see this as a sign of confidence in the technology, others call it a desperate attempt to boost sales as the company faces challenges. The FSD feature, which promises to eventually make Teslas fully autonomous, now… Read more…
Efacec launches new 180 kW modular EV charger
Portuguese EV charging infrastructure manufacturer Efacec has launched a new high-power modular EV charger incorporating an active monitoring and remote upgrade system. The QC180 is an all-in-one Plug & Charge-ready system. It allows for simultaneous charging at up to 180 kW, includes an independent remote connection for maintenance and asset management and incorporates a credit… Read more…
Google Maps adds more public EV charging information
Most popular mapping apps can show the locations of public EV chargers—but they lack important details, such as whether a station requires payment, and whether it is currently in service (EV-specific apps such as PlugShare provide much more detailed information). Now Google Maps has announced plans to upgrade the EV charger information it provides. The… Read more…
Firstgreen remote operated electric skid steer hopes to reduce mining deaths
Mining fatalities climbed more than 30 percent from 2022 to 2023, with construction fatalities also continuing to rise. In a bid to help keep miners safe, FIRSTGREEN Industries has launched a new line of cabinless, remote operated skid steers designed specifically for use in critical mining operations. Read more…
