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 Model 3 LR gets cheap, Fisker goes bankrupt, cheap EVs adapt and more. Read more…
Canada reportedly preparing tariffs on Chinese EVs to align with US and EU trade partners
The threat of tariffs and an all-out trade war over Chinese EVs is expanding globally, and Canada is reportedly joining the turmoil. The Canadian government is preparing tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to align with the US and European Union, which have already proposed heavy duties to deter “unfair” competition imported from overseas. Read more…
BYD nears huge Mexico EV plant deal with 50,000 sales in sight this year
China’s leading automaker, BYD, is rapidly expanding its global footprint. BYD is closing in on a deal for an EV plant in Mexico, which is expected to be among the biggest in the region. Read more…
Spy photos hint at Xiaomi’s quick encore to the SU7 EV to compete against the Tesla Model Y
It’s only been six months since Xiaomi Automobile launched its first-ever BEV – the SU7. Following early success, Xiaomi has been developing a second model, and spy images from local media outlets in China have given us a (camouflaged) glimpse at the EV’s exterior design. Read more…
China-Only Electric BMW 3 Series Reviewed. There’s A Lot To Like
BMW only offers this fully electric, long-wheelbase version of the 3 Series in China. Read more…
China Spent Lavishly On Its EV Revolution. Here’s How Much It Cost
We also discuss how close Ford is to Level 3 cars and Japan’s plan to catch up to the U.S. and China in software-defined cars. Read more…
Canada might soon impose tariffs on Chinese EVs very soon
According to a report from people familiar with the matter, the Canadian government is about to make impose tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. The regulatory institutions in the country announced last month that Canada is looking to follow the US and Europe’s increased taxes on vehicle imports from China. The word on the street is Canada will enact increased taxes since… Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck Only Has A 50-kWh Battery. Here’s Why That’s Enough
The standard electric Lightning can be specced with up to 131 kWh of juice. But this isn’t your average pickup. Read more…
Tesla-powered Hummer H1 EV weighs half as much as GMC Hummer EV
A restomod Hummer H1 EV with Tesla batteries has entered the chat The Hummer H1 EV weighs only about 4,500 pounds The Hummer H1 EV is said to have about 300 miles of range from its 75-kwh battery A Canadian company already established as an EV conversion shop is building an electric Hummer that’s lighter than the one General Motors is currently… Read more…
CATL, Rolls-Royce tie up to bring Tener energy storage system to Europe
The Tener energy storage system has been integrated into Rolls-Royce’s mtuEnergyPack QG solution. Read more…
Dealers still not allowed to sell the ID.6 in Germany in dispute with Volkswagen
Is a dealer allowed to sell the VW ID.6 that was made for the Chinese market in Germany? This issue is at the core of a legal dispute between Volkswagen and the used car dealer Gregory Brudny. Now there has been another decision in the proceedings. Read more…
Mercedes launches long wheelbase versions of eCitan and EQT
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its product range in the Small Van segment for private and commercial customers. The electric models eCitan Tourer and EQT are now available with a long wheelbase and can be ordered with up to seven seats. Read more…
Say Hello To North Korea’s First EV. It’s Not What It Seems
Enter the Madusan EV, which claims 450 miles of range—better than any of Tesla’s current EVs. Let’s unpack that. Read more…
Zeekr 001, Zeekr’s main seller, reaches 200,000th delivery
Zeekr gifted the car to an older Zeekr 001 owner with 320,000 km, the longest of any Zeekr owner. Read more…
Wrightbus launches re-powering service for electric buses
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced NewPower, a new programme to convert diesel buses to electric. The goal is to get more fleet operators to make the switch to electric vehicles, without having to replace its fleet. Read more…
Footloose, for e-bikes? The US town that banned all electric bicycles
As electric bicycles skyrocket in popularity and adoption rates soar, nearly everywhere in the US is seeing a higher number of e-bikes used for transportation. That is, except for one town that banned e-bikes and e-scooters devices altogether. Read more…
Spy images reveal Xiaomi MX11 Coupe SUV
The electric vehicle market is about to get even more exciting as Xiaomi prepares to unveil its second electric car. Spy photos have surfaced, revealing a coupe SUV with the internal codename MX11. Expected to rival Tesla’s Model Y, this EV is set to follow the highly succesful SU7. The leaked images offer the first glimpse of the MX11’s design,… Read more…
Tesla is purging turn-signal stalks, but owners are adding them back
Tesla has removed control stalks from the Model S, Model X, and Model 3, but owners are adding them back with aftermarket parts. As discovered by InsideEVs, aftermarket stalks are available for about $400, and there are even some YouTube videos explaining how to install them. As one video explains, this process is a bit involved. It involves… Read more…
WEVC reveals lightweight electric vehicle platform
British Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has presented a lightweight architecture for low-to-medium volume electric vehicles, such as sports coupes, roadsters, or off-road buggys. Read more…
Nobia orders 88 electric buses from Solaris
Swedish public transport company Nobina has ordered 88 electric buses from Polish manufacturer Solaris. The order includes articulated Urbino 18 electric and the Urbino 15 LE electric. Read more…
