During an investor event, BYD shared its plans for this year and 2025. The company was previously aiming to ship 4 million NEVs this year, including plug-in hybrids and battery-powered cars. Yet, following the below-expectations performance in January and February it adjusted expectations to 3.6 million sales, which is still 20% higher than what it managed in 2023. A big… Read more…
New England to become the second coal-free region in the US
Both of New Hampshire’s coal plants are shutting, making New England the second coal-free region in the US. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker offering steep discounts on 2023 EV models
Mercedes-Benz is joining a wave of automakers offering significant discounts on its 2023 EV models as it looks to clear inventory. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS is being offered at up to $20,000 off MSRP, but the deals won’t last long. Read more…
Polestar CEO: ‘Crucial’ Year Ahead With New SUVs, No Plans For Cheaper EVs
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath tells InsideEVs about differentiating from Volvo, parent Geely’s commitment and being profitable by 2025. Read more…
2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus Review: Is This Car Still Relevant?
The 2024 Nissan Leaf is the cheapest EV on sale right now, but it’s lacking some key features, like a CCS-enabled DC fast charging port. Read more…
Save $200 on Rad Power e-bikes starting from $1,499, Anker SOLIX c1000 hits $629 low, and more
Spring travels are looking more affordable with each new day, as today’s green deals give you affordable ways to get around, power your campsites, and recharge your bigger EVs. Headlining the group is the Rad Power flash sale that is taking $200 off two e-bike models starting from $1,499 through March 31. It is joined by the Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station hitting a new $629 low, alongside the greater sale that is seeing up to $1,200 being taken off the company’s power stations, bundles, and accessories. You’ll also find the VEVOR 40A Level 2 EV Charging Station at $280, plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
An electric pickup from Nissan and Mitsubishi? Automakers team up to take on US market
Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi are joining forces to catch up as the US market transitions to EVs. Nissan and Mitsubishi will jointly develop an electric pickup for the US market. Is this the all-electric Frontier we’ve been waiting for. Read more…
Tesla announces production of its 6 millionth electric vehicle
Tesla has announced that it produced its 6 millionth electric vehicle – a big milestone amid a major slow down in its growth rate. Read more…
Mazda And Panasonic Finally Strike Deal On Cylindrical EV Battery Supply
The two partners entered an agreement for cylindrical automotive lithium-ion batteries—potentially the 4680-type. Read more…
New study finds EV owners are very satisfied with home charging
When it comes to public EV charging…well, let’s just say we hear from a lot of dissatisfied customers. Home charging is by all accounts quite a different experience, and a new study from automotive data provider J.D. Power confirms the anecdotes we hear from EV drivers who charge at home. The J.D. Power 2024 U.S…. Read more…
Pelikan Mobility raises €4 million in funding for its EV fleet management software platform
French startup Pelikan Mobility has been building an optimization platform and a leasing solution for commercial EV fleets. The company recently raised €4 million ($4.4 million) in a seed round from Pale Blue Dot, Frst, Seedcamp and others. “We have developed a software solution to optimize fleet operations with electric vehicles,” co-founder and CEO Vincent… Read more…
A Quarter Of EVs Sold In Europe This Year Will Be Made In China, NGO Predicts
That includes the Tesla Model 3. Read more…
Fisker prices slashed by up to $24,000, Tesla freezes them as trades
Fisker has slashed prices on its Ocean electric SUV as it looks to relieve a glut of unsold vehicles. In a move that it calls “strategically positioning Ocean to be a more affordable and compelling EV choice,” the company on Wednesday announced significant price cuts on the 2023-model-year vehicles that represent the majority of the current Ocean… Read more…
Will the remains of EV startup Arrival help keep Canoo alive?
The U.S. EV startup Canoo earlier this week announced that it had acquired “a substantial portion of the advanced manufacturing assets” formerly owned by the U.K. startup Arrival for “pennies on the dollar.” The assets acquired by Canoo from the failed startup include robots, control equipment, and dynamic vehicle testing… Read more…
‘It Really Stinks’: Fisker Ocean Owners Feel Burned If Company Goes Under
As Fisker Inc. prepares for a potential restructuring, Ocean owners are concerned about maintenance with their vehicles. Read more…
Ascend Elements raises $162 million for Kentucky plant to create cathode materials from recycled batteries
Ascend Elements, a battery recycling company, has raised $162 million in equity investments from Just Climate, Clearvision Ventures and IRONGREY, bringing its 12-month funding total to $704 million. The new funding will be used to advance construction of the company’s Apex 1 plant in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The 1-million-square-foot plant, which is scheduled to open in… Read more…
The critical role of battery venting technology (Webinar)
For electric vehicle battery engineers, safety is of utmost importance. As battery packs become progressively more powerful and create more heat, the vent valve plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety of the battery pack. Join us for this webinar, presented by Easton, dedicated to discussing the role that battery venting plays in the… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck ramp is impressive, but it comes at a cost
Tesla appears to be making significant progress in its Cybertruck production ramp, but it is coming at a cost. Read more…
Lamborghini revamps the luxury brand with a new look as its lineup shifts to electric
The iconic Lamborghini brand is getting a new look as the automaker prepares for an electric future. Lamborghini launched its new logo and corporate identity as part of its transformation. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla tries to make FSD mainstream, Polestar 4, Fisker is done, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla trying to make FSD mainstream, Polestar 4’s US launch, Fisker being on its last leg, and more. Read more…
