The Xiaomi SU7 will come in four variants, with the top-trim version capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 1.98 seconds, a local media report said, citing leaked specifications. Read more…
Polestar 4 SUV debuts in North America
Polestar presented its Polestar 4 at the New York International Auto Show ahead of starting sales in North America from late April 2024. The first units will be delivered to US customers in Q4/2024. Read more…
CATL, bus maker Yutong jointly launch battery with up to 15-year lifespan
The long-life battery will have 0 degradation in the first 1,000 cycles, Yutong said. Read more…
HD Hyundai announces lithium phosphate battery pack for commercial trucks
HD Hyundai Infracore (HDI) is set to debut a new, 35 kWh lithium phosphate battery pack to power the next generation of electrified commercial equipment. Read more…
Volkswagen announces ID.7 trims for the US
Ahead of its launch that will take place between July and September, today Volkswagen has announced the ID.7’s trims for the US market. There will be two of them: Pro S and Pro S Plus. Both get an 82 kWh battery, as well as RWD and AWD powertrain options – the former with 282 hp and 545 Nm of torque,… Read more…
China issues guidelines to promote general aviation equipment, including eVTOLs
China aims to fully integrate general aviation equipment into all areas of production and life by 2030, creating a market in the scale of RMB trillions. Read more…
Polestar 4 launches in the US starting at $54,900
The Polestar 4 has now been officially launched in the US. You will be able to order one in late April, starting at $54,900 for the entry-level model called “Long range Single motor”. The AWD version called “Long range Dual motor”, with “standard Pilot Pack” will start at $62,900. Deliveries will start in the fourth quarter of this year, so… Read more…
Americans love Tesla wall chargers – and charging at home – study
Charging at home is the most satisfying part of owning an EV, and Tesla’s wall-mounted charger is still the US favorite, according to a new study from J.D. Power. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: An autonomous EV that can drift
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…
Volvo’s Last Diesel Car Is Headed Straight To A Museum
Volvo just hit a major milestone on its path to electric-only sales by 2030. Read more…
Flexible Power Systems raises £2.7 million to bring electric fleet management platform to market
UK-based electric fleet software developer FPS has received a combination of equity investment and a £1.49-million loan from national innovation agency InnovateUK to advance the commercialization of its FPS Operate EV and charger management platform for commercial vehicle fleets and expand its use range. FPS Operate was originally developed for the van and transport refrigeration… Read more…
Fisker sharply cuts Ocean’s prices as survival looks increasingly unlikely
Fisker, the embattled Californian EV startup, is entering what might be the final chapter in its turbulent history. Facing mounting debt, production halts, and threats of bankruptcy, the company announced unprecedented price cuts across its entire Ocean SUV lineup. In a bid to move inventory and address its immediate cash crisis, Fisker announced it will slash prices on its 2023… Read more…
It’s electric! Metallica summer tour hits the road with Iveco electric power
Iconic rock band Metallica is going to “ride the lightning” (sorry) in more ways that one this summer as they use battery electric and hydrogen-powered trucks from Iveco throughout their European tour. Read more…
Porsche’s all-electric Boxster EV seen sporting production lights in new testing video
The fully electric Porsche Boxster is almost ready for its debut. Ahead of its official release, the Porsche Boxster EV was spotted wearing production headlights in a new testing video.. Read more…
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Gets Two Trims, Both RWD And AWD, For U.S.
Still no word on pricing or range yet. Read more…
Home Charging Satisfaction Improves In The U.S., But Not Without Hiccups: Study
Owners are increasingly getting Level 2 chargers more aligned with their EVs and their use cases, J.D. Power told InsideEVs. Read more…
ABB E-mobility and MAN demonstrate megawatt charging on electric truck
The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is a new charging standard that enables super-fast charging for heavy-duty electric vehicles (up to 3.75 MW, compared to a maximum of 400 kW with CCS). The international standardization process is expected to be completed this year, and companies are already close to commercial implementation. Electric truck expert Rustam Kocher… Read more…
Ford plans new electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25k
The higher purchase prices of EVs now represent the number-one obstacle to mass adoption. Automakers have figured this out (some a bit later than others), and are adjusting their strategies to bring more low-priced EVs to market. In February, Ford CEO Jim Farley announced that his company has been quietly working on a low-cost platform… Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 And 6 Are Profitable; Company ‘Studying’ Range Extenders, CEO Says
Randy Parker, Hyundai Motor America’s CEO, says the Korean automaker wants to offer options but is “all-in on EVs.” Read more…
CATL Could Be Tesla’s Secret Weapon For Its $25,000 EV
“Westernization” of Chinese battery tech is one way foreign battery companies can still cash in on America’s new appetite for cheap EVs Read more…
