Volvo is partnering with UK startup Breathe Battery Technologies to bring faster and smarter charging to all of its upcoming electric cars. Volvo’s Tech Fund corporate venture capital arm is investing in Breathe an undisclosed amount, which would see the startup’s charging tech make it to Volvo EVs. Breathe’s algorithm-enabled charging software promises to optimize and improve the charging performance… Read more…
Xiaomi files for new variant of SU7 ahead of its official launch
That new version of the Xiaomi SU7 is a single-motor model with more weight, which could mean a larger battery pack and range. Read more…
Range Energy offers a calculator for commercial fleets to calculate the potential savings from its electric trailers
Range Energy’s powered trailers offer a novel solution to the challenges of electrifying long-haul on-road trucks, allowing haulers to enjoy the savings of electrification without the up-front investment required to buy electric tractors. Range Energy’s smart trailers are designed to easily hook up to any tow vehicle, and increase fuel efficiency (or boost the range… Read more…
Nio gives free Nio Phones to customers buying 2024 models
Nio has recently started giving away free Nio Phones to customers buying 2024 models, but the entitlement is currently available only for March, according to local media. Read more…
The US Southeast is getting its first EV battery supply chain project
Japan’s UBE Corporation will build an EV battery chemicals factory in Louisiana to set up a US EV battery supply chain – and compete with China. Read more…
Daily EV recap: Tesla offers early CT deliveries to select shareholders, Porsche to launch new EVs
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…
BYD launches refreshed e2 compact EV with 13% lower starting price
The refreshed BYD e2 starts at RMB 89,800, or $12,500, down from RMB 102,800. Read more…
Alfa Romeo’s Milano finally has an official unveiling date
Back in December of last year, we found out the name of Alfa Romeo’s first EV – it will be called Milano. That’s the Italian way to say the name of the city of Milan, and that city is where Alfa Romeo was founded in 1910, so this is all about going back to roots or some such thing. At… Read more…
Biden admin debuts infrastructure plan to electrify freight by 2040, a first
The Biden Administration has released the first-ever strategy document detailing its plan to target specific freight corridors for infrastructure improvement, with the intent of helping to reach its goal of 100% zero-emission new truck sales by 2040. Read more…
Hyundai to launch a new rugged off-road IONIQ 5 XRT model in the US
After the IONIQ 5 earned Hyundai’s first N-brand treatment, it’s now due for a rugged, off-road XRT upgrade. How will it compare to Rivian’s recently revealed R3X. Read more…
Brussels Airport just added 700 EV chargers and they don’t have idle fees
Brussels Airport in Belgium now has 750 EV chargers, and it wants you to leave your EV plugged in when you go on holiday. Read more…
Tesla takes over new industrial park in Austin suburb, potentially for battery production
Tesla has taken over most of a new industrial park project in Austin’s suburb of Kyle. The reason why is not confirmed, but it could be for battery production. Read more…
Video: Electric F-250 showcases Schaeffler’s EV components
Everyone seems to be getting into the EV game these days. Does the German automotive supplier Schaeffler have dreams of becoming the next Tesla Well, not exactly. Yes, the company built an electric version of the Ford F-250 pickup truck, and yes, it’s a pretty cool ride. But the real point, as Scott from Schaeffler… Read more…
Kia EV9 AWD GT-Line range test
The newly introduced Kia EV9 is off to a great start with warm reception by reviewers and early adopters alige. So obviously we had to perform our range test and see how well it stacks up against the competition. The bulky EV9 has all odds against itself – it’s shaped like a brick wall and weighs as much as two… Read more…
Save $150 on Anker’s new 768Wh power station at $499, Segway e-SuperScooter now $1,441 off, more
Headlining today’s green deals is the first-ever discount on Anker’s new SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station at $499, with bundle options available as well. It is joined by Segway’s rarely discounted GT2P SuperScooter for $2,559, as well as a one-day deal on the Greenworks 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with a detergent tank for $120. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Rivian R3 electric crossover design influenced by iconic rally cars like the Audi Quattro
Rivian shocked the industry after unveiling the R3 electric crossover, a smaller and even more affordable EV than the R2. But, it was the high-performance R3X that grabbed people’s attention with a modern design take on iconic rally cars of the past. Read more…
Hyundai reveals IONIQ 5 N price starts at $66,100, topping the Tesla Model Y Performance
The first Hyundai N brand high-performance EV will start at $66,100 (excluding destination). Hyundai says the 641 hp IONIQ 5 N starting price sets a “new benchmark for engaging, all-electric high performance.” But how does it stack up against the Tesla Model Y Performance. Read more…
BYD’s Quality Problems Hit International Markets: Report
EVs piling in European warehouses and logistics-related quality issues are new headaches for the world’s largest EV maker. Read more…
Volkswagen teases its next electric powerhouse – the ID.7 Tourer GTX
Hot on the heels of the ID.7 Tourer, the German automaker has just announced the performance-oriented GTX version of it, with a promise that this electric wagon is packing serious heat. While the standard ID.7 Tourer prioritizes range and family practicality, the GTX is all about delivering an exhilarating driving experience. This is Volkswagen’s answer to performance EVs in the… Read more…
Volkswagen ID.3 Will Not Be Produced In Wolfsburg
Zwickau, Germany will remain the main production site for the ID.3 in Europe, probably due to insufficient deamnd. Read more…
