The iCAR 03 has a boxy look, and Chery said it’s a car for young people. Read more…
Mercedes EQS SUV 580 review
Mercedes was among the first brands to offer a luxury SUV with the ML, which debuted in the late 90s and became an instant hit. Its lineup has been expanding ever since and it’s only logical to introduce an electric SUV as well. This is exactly what we’re testing today – the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4Matic. Table of Contents:… Read more…
VW and Xpeng finalize framework agreement
VW and Xpeng have concluded a framework agreement on their cooperation in the development of electric cars. A step that had become apparent after the basic agreement last summer. There are also initial details on the planned electric cars for the Chinese market. Read more…
Xpeng says its XNGP assisted driving feature becomes available on all roads in China
Xpeng will begin development of a globally available highway NGP in 2024 and a globally available XNGP in 2025. Read more…
CATL’s M3P battery expected to be installed in Tesla models, report says
CATL is still in the process of developing and validating the M3P battery with Tesla, and the exact timing of the installation is not yet clear, according to local media. Read more…
BYD looking for Mexican plant site
BYD’s plan is to build the facility for the Mexican market, not the export market, a company executive said. Read more…
Henkel opens battery engineering and testing centre in Germany
Primarily known as a producer of chemical solutions across several different industries, German multinational group Henkel has launched the Battery Engineering Center (BEC) within its Inspiration Center Dusseldorf, aimed at providing strategic partnerships with battery developers (and others in the e-mobility space). Read more…
Xiaomi’s 1st EV model expected to start deliveries in Apr, report says
Xiaomi’s first EV model is expected to hit the market in March and deliveries will start in April, with production set to be around 2,000 units in the first quarter, according to local media. Read more…
Li Mega pre-orders far exceed Li L9’s performance over same period, says Li Auto CEO
Li Auto CEO said the company will share how it will make a premium BEV a hot seller at its March 1 launch event. Read more…
Tesla loses lead interior designer
Tesla has lost its lead interior designer behind the interior design of some of its most popular vehicles, like Model 3 and Model Y. Read more…
MIT just released directions for commercializing perovskite solar cells
An MIT-led team revealed a “guidebook” for how to tune surface properties of perovskites, a silicon alternative – here’s why that’s huge for solar. Read more…
BYD continues model update with refreshed Song Plus, Seal DM-i
BYD continues its post-Chinese New Year model update move with refreshed versions of the Ocean series’ Song Plus, Seal DM-i priced significantly lower than previous versions. Read more…
Xpeng, VW ink joint sourcing program deal to reduce platform costs
The two companies have entered into a joint sourcing program for common components for the vehicles and platforms used by both companies. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck sold for $244,000 – here’s who bought it
A Tesla Cybertruck sold at auction for $244,000 – more than twice the retail value of the electric pickup truck. Read more…
Hands-on with the ChatGPT-enabled VW ID.4, with big 2024 model year changes
We got the chance to drive the new 2024 ID.4 and found an impressive amount of changes from last model year – at least on the 82kWh version. Read more…
Ford’s next-gen EVs could feature 800V fast charging
Ford has big plans for its next-gen EVs. This may include an 800V fast charging architecture as it looks to keep pace with rivals like Hyundai, Porsche, and Kia. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 28, 2024
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
Chinese EV Minivan Adds 310 Miles Of Range In 10 Minutes Of Charging
It’s easy to see why Chinese electric cars are scaring the hell out of U.S. automakers like Tesla. Read more…
Red Bull’s Insane Electric FPV Drone Is So Much Faster Than A Model S Plaid
The drone has a power-to-weight ratio of over 5,000 hp per ton. Read more…
Volvo CE and Mack Trucks deliver electric excavator and refuse truck to Florida waste hauler
Volvo Construction Equipment and Mack Trucks, both Volvo Group companies, recently delivered an electric excavator and an electric refuse truck to Boca Raton, Florida-based Coastal Waste & Recycling, which has 25 locations in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, and operates more than 700 vehicles. Coastal is piloting a 23-ton Volvo EC230 Electric excavator at a… Read more…
