The holy grail for many EV owners is to obtain all of the energy needed for recharging from renewable energy sources, and while that’s difficult to justify on a purely economic basis if grid power is available, for those living off-grid it will be all but necessary to rely on renewable energy sources, as in… Read more…
Cadillac unveils China-only Optiq EV
Cadillac has officially taken the wraps off its newest electric player: the 2025 Cadillac Optiq. The dynamic crossover joins Cadillac’s expanding EV lineup in China with a bold design and a capable powertrain. Visually, the Optiq bears a striking resemblance to its bigger sibling, the Cadillac Lyriq. It carries Cadillac’s signature vertical lighting elements, a dramatic front fascia, and a… Read more…
Acura ZDX S-Line first drive: A smooth, comfy ride, but it doesn’t scream ‘performance EV’ [Video]
Acura has officially launched its first-ever BEV – the ZDX, and we at Electrek got the invite to Montecito, California, to test drive the top-tier S-Line trim of the crossover SUV. Acura did many things right in its first venture into electrification, but is it worthy of the performance grade the Honda division is known for? Even more, is it worth the price tag? You be the judge. Read more…
Gogoro Pulse first ride: Testing the most high-tech performance electric scooter
When Gogoro rolled out its new high-performance electric scooter, the Pulse, the world got its first glimpse of an entirely new side of the company. Best known for its battery-swapping system and cute, brightly-colored scooters, the Pulse launched an edgy new look for Gogoro. But even more importantly, it also showed off an entire suite of new high-tech innovations. Read more…
Tesla is preparing to launch its own in-car voice assistant
Tesla is preparing to launch its own in-car voice assistant, according to information in the source code of the latest update. Read more…
VW brings further updates for the ID.3
Following the slight facelift in spring 2023, Volkswagen has announced further model upgrades for the ID.3 – there is even talk of an “extensive upgrade.” The changes mainly affect the software and the interior – but also the drive in one variant. Read more…
EMR & Renewable Metals to build pilot recycling plant in
UK vehicle recycler EMR Metals Recycling has acquired a significant stake in Australian-owned Renewable Metals, which has developed a highly differentiated recycling process which has fewer steps than existing recycling routes for lithium-ion batteries. Read more…
Laid-Off Tesla Employee Tells All In YouTube Video
He showered at the factory and camped in his Model Y thanks to his workload. Now he’s out. Read more…
Plug&Charge: Hubject cooperates with EV Connect
Hubject announces a strategic cooperation with the California-based charging platform EV Connect. The core objective of the partners is to automate the start of the charging process through vehicle-based authentication. Read more…
Farasis to manufacture batteries for electric motorbikes
The Chinese battery manufacturer Farasis Energy has announced the global launch of its ‘Standard Electric Motorcycle Battery’. This is a pouch battery with NCM chemistry. Read more…
Jet petrol stations in Germany and Austria up for sale
The entire petrol station network of the Jet brand in Germany and Austria is up for sale. According to its latest quarterly statement, parent company Phillips 66 plans to “monetise assets that no longer fit its long-term strategy”. Read more…
‘Quality Is Going To Deteriorate’: Laid-Off Tesla Employees On Superchargers’ Future
Now-former Tesla employees tell InsideEVs about the chaos at the company, and why they worry about Supercharger quality and uptime. Read more…
Subaru Solterra U.S. Sales Surged To A New Record In April 2024
EVs accounted for 2.6% of Subaru total’s volume. Read more…
Cadillac Walks Back EV Commitment, Will Sell Gas Cars Past 2030
Plus, Fisker’s future looks grim as it warns of job cuts, and lobbyists argue AM radio will zap your EV’s range. Read more…
Report: Feds to formalize foreign entity rules for EV tax credit
The U.S. Treasury Department could issue clarifications on federal EV tax-credit eligibility rules as early as Friday, reports Transport Topics. Citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, the report claims the federal government is ready to issue rules relating to its “foreign entities of concern” requirement. Specifically, vehicles with… Read more…
Review: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S keeps first EV mostly on-brand
The 2024 Acura ZDX is the Honda premium brand’s first-ever electric vehicle, a midsize crossover SUV with five seats. Visually it’s every inch an Acura, and it’s very close in size to the brand’s bestselling model, the MDX midsize crossover. But the EV is differently proportioned—3 inches lower, on a wheelbase… Read more…
Chery presents two electric models for export
Chinese car manufacturer Chery has unveiled two new models for export: the electric saloon Chery Exeed Exlantix ES and the plug-in hybrid SUV Omoda 7. Chery also recently announced that it will also manufacture cars in Europe – at the former Nissan plant in Barcelona. Read more…
Azerbaijan wants to buy 3,000 electric buses
Azerbaijan wants to replace 3,000 buses with combustion engines with electric models. Several suppliers are in the running, but one is already positioning itself: BYD is planning a production line for electric buses in the former Soviet republic. Read more…
ZSW supplies cathode material for tests
The Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) has inaugurated the “Powder-Up!” pilot plant in Ulm. This enables the manufacturer-independent production of battery materials and their precursors in the order of up to 100 kilograms. A first in Germany. Read more…
Updated Kia EV6 is coming with refreshed looks, longer range
The Kia EV6 blazed onto the scene in 2021 as one of the most stylish and desirable electric crossovers on the market. Now, Kia’s teasing an update to the EV6 that promises to make it even more compelling, with sharper styling, the latest in Kia tech, and an increased range sure to please EV buyers everywhere. Let’s start with the… Read more…
