Less than two weeks after beginning deliveries of its tri-motor SSR supercar, GAC Aion’s young EV subbrand Hyper has introduced its third model – an SUV called the HT. Complete with gull-wing doors and full lounge rear seats, this new model offers some premium features at an enticing price. More…
BETA Technologies breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging site in North Carolina
With initial production at its new manufacturing facility underway, electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies has begun setting up charging infrastructure to support its ongoing interstate flights. The company held a groundbreaking ceremony in North Carolina today, where it will install the first electric aircraft charging station in the entire state. More…
Aventon Adventure.2 e-bike now $700 off, Rad Power RadRover 6 $1,799, more
We’re tracking a pair of notable e-bike deals to end the week, both of which are favorites here at Electrek. Aventon’s Adventure.2 all-terrain e-bike is now $700 off, and comes joined by a Halloween discount on the Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus e-bike at $1,799. Plus, you’ll find an assortment of other notable EV discounts below, too. More…
Bzen Vienna Launched As Lightweight And Stylish City E-Bike
Practicality and convenience are on the top of the list for the Bzen Vienna. More…
Mark the date: Lucid Gravity SUV coming on November 16 to break range records
Lucid Motors just unveiled the date for its next big thing – the Lucid Gravity SUV. Mark your calendars for November 16, which is when the all-electric luxury SUV is expected to make its grand debut at the LA Auto Show. The Lucid Air sedan got a lot of love since its market launch in late 2021, but the Gravity is set to takes things up another notch. For those hungry for a glimpse of this anticipated marvel, the teaser image, aptly titled “Gravity Makes Contact,” gives us a sneak peek of the vehicle’s rear. At first glance, the SUV bears a notable resemblance to the Lucid Air…. More…
2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled again for power issue
Ford is recalling nearly 35,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs from the 2021 and 2022 model years due to an issue with a key propulsion-system component that potentially can’t handle the heat from fast charging or when drivers floor it too many times in a row. “Overheating may lead to arcing and deformation of the electrical contact surfaces… More…
Toyota and Lexus confirm Tesla-based EV charge port starting in 2025
Toyota and Lexus have confirmed that starting in 2025 they will begin adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS) based around Tesla’s charge-port design, with drivers of current EVs from the brands getting access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers in 2025 through an adapter. Toyota made clear in the announcement that the new… More…
Tesla Sold One Million Electric Cars In Europe
It took 14 years to achieve this milestone. More…
Stellantis plans four US-bound electrified pickups in two years
Stellantis will bring four electrified pickup trucks to the U.S. over the next two years, the automaker announced Thursday during the launch of its Pro One commercial-vehicle business unit. The four trucks will be part of a “North American offensive” and include the 2025 Ram 1500 REV scheduled to launch next year, as well as “a new hydrogen… More…
NYT reporter blames Hertz for his own ignorance of EV range and charging
We’ve all read so-called “range anxiety” stories — and most EV owners know they amount to a hill of beans when it comes to the lived experience of electric cars. And yet, there seems to be a narrative in mainstream media that range anxiety is the key issue when it comes to EV adoption, one that they’re rather keen on pushing whenever the opportunity arises. More…
Apple Maps EV routing now rolling out to F-150 Lightning trucks
Last month, Ford began notifying dealers that it planned to add Apple Maps EV routing to the F-150 Lightning before the end of the year. That rollout has now commenced, with the first wave of lucky F-150 Lightning drivers now able to tap into Apple Maps for their EV routing needs.. More…
Tesla tries to boost sales by offering free Supercharging transfers to new orders
Tesla is attempting to boost sales by convincing owners of older Model S and Model X vehicles to upgrade by letting them transfer their free unlimited Supercharging onto new purchases. More…
BMW development boss calls i3 ‘an outsider,’ says its successor will not be as polarizing in design
We are one year removed from the end of production of the BMW i3. While its makers look to inevitably introduce a successor to the affordable compact EV, don’t expect anything as radical looking. As BMW looks toward its “Neue Klasse” chapter in electrification, a development boss for the company says anything remotely resembling the i3 has no place in the brand’s future. More…
Tesla’s latest Model 3 officially on sale in China
Tesla announced it has officially started the sales of the updated Model 3 in China, retaining the pre-sale prices from last month. For those out of the loop – RMB 259,900 (€33,100) for the rear-wheel-drive version and RMB 295,900 (€37,700) for its dual-motor all-wheel-drive Long Range counterpart. The price tags are a notch higher than the sedan’s earlier basic version. Now, if you’re one of those keen beans ready to park this shiny new toy in your driveway, expect 6-9 weeks of waiting. Certainly not too bad, considering it’s very early days. The new Model 3 entry version promises… More…
Electra & Spie to install fast charging infrastructure in Belgium
Spie and Electra are teaming up to set up 21 fast-charging sites in Belgium. 21 new fast-charging sites are being built, each with three to six charging stations. Construction for the project began in September 2023. Read more…
Tesla To Take Its Time Building New Plant In Mexico Amid Economy Woes
Tesla wants to “get a sense of what the global economy is like before we go full tilt,” Elon Musk said on the Q3 earnings call. More…
Tesla Increased Model X Plaid Price By $5,000
Prices of the Model X Long Range AWD version or other models (3/Y/S) remain the same for now. More…
2024 Ferrari 296 Challenge, 2025 Lucid Gravity: Today’s Car News
Ferrari’s 296 GTB supercar is the basis of the newest race car to serve in the one-make Ferrari Challenge race series. The 296 Challenge race car was revealed on Thursday with 690 hp extracted from the road car’s V-6 engine, all without resorting to electrification. EV startup Lucid is just weeks away from revealing its first SUV. Called the… More…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Mechanic’s Review Shows There’s Room For Improvement
He says that the powertrain feels rudimentary compared to the Tesla Model 3. More…
Cruise, GM, and Honda to offer autonomous ridesharing in Japan
The three companies want to set up a joint venture to offer the self-driving ridehail service in Japan in early 2027. After starting with a fleet of 12 autonomous Cruise Origins in the country’s capital, the service could be expanded to include other cities. Read more…
