The futuristic-looking minivan also has all-solid-state batteries and is capable of autonomous driving. More…
Quantum jump speeds FC design
BMW and Airbus are using a quantum computer to improve the design of hydrogen fuel cells (writes Nick Flaherty).
The two are working with quantum computing company Quantinuum on a design flow that combines quantum and classical techniques to speed up research. More…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Oct 15: Li Auto 10,500, Tesla 7,500, Nio 3,500
As of October 15, Li Auto was at 17,800 so far this month, Tesla at 8,400, Nio at 5,100 and Xpeng at 4,600 units. Read more…
Anhui aims to add about 400% more public chargers in 4 years
Anhui aims to have more than 500,000 public charging piles and 500 battery swap stations by 2027, which will meet the charging needs of 1 million NEVs. Read more…
Leapmotor C10 will be sold in China too, along with international markets
Last month at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, Leapmotor presented its C10, an SUV that was billed as the spearhead of the company’s international expansion. Thus, it was announced for overseas markets first, which is exactly the opposite of how most Chinese EV brands do things. We’re used to new models getting their unveiling in China first, and then, usually several months later, there’s an announcement about international (which generally means European) availability. Leapmotor, on the other hand, chose the reverse strategy, it seems, as the C10 has now been certified for sale in… More…
Nissan teases ‘Hyper Tourer’ EV concept ahead of physical debut at Japan Mobility Show
Ahead of the Japan Mobility Show taking place next week, Nissan has unveiled its third EV concept this month. The Hyper Tourer is an exercise to shoebox aerodynamics that will join two other previously teased concept renderings as a physical presence in Japan. More…
Huawei-backed Aito to offer up to $1,370 subsidy for delivery delays as firm orders for new M7 exceed 60,000
Aito’s new M7, which was launched on September 12, has more than 60,000 firm orders in the first month of its launch. Read more…
Li Auto CEO shares uncamouflaged images of Li Mega MPV
Li Auto CEO shared two camouflage-free images of the Li Mega and hinted that the model will have very low wind resistance. Read more…
Nio applies trademark for its 1st in-house chip Yangjian
Nio’s first chip, a LiDAR master chip, will begin mass production in October, the company previously said. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 16, 2023
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. More…
Rivian software update 2023.38.0 reimagines drive modes, gauges and towing
Rivian is rolling out one of its most significant software updates to date starting this evening. We’ve been driving the R1S version around for the better part of two weeks and can take you through what’s new and what it is like to use. More…
Rivian Software Update Exclusive: New Drive Mode Screen And More
We discuss the latest update and Rivian’s software edge in an exclusive interview with its VP of software. More…
Toyota teases FT-3e and FT-Se EVs concepts
Toyota, a titan in the auto world, just dangled a bit of electric carrot in front of us. In preparation for the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo, Toyota released teaser images of two electric concepts. The first one is Toyota FT-3e. Toyota describes it as “SUV-like” and it promises to “enrich customers’ daily lives with new driving experiences and personalized services powered by innovative technologies.” Clear as mud, right? Toyota seems to hint at cutting-edge personalization features and top-tier tech, but we’ll have to sit tight for the specifics – although it all smells of… More…
Rivian Could Launch 1,000 HP+ R1T, R1S Variants In 2024
The front wheels of this variant apparently went airborne during launch runs. More…
2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S E Performance First Drive Review: Monster Mash
The plug-in GLC63 is a speedy performance SUV that’s quicker than the time it takes to say its name. More…
Tesla is starting to predict Supercharger availability at arrival
Tesla is starting to predict Supercharger availability upon arrival by looking at how many vehicles are en route to the charging station. More…
NIO kicks off ET5 sedan deliveries in Europe, beginning in four separate markets
Four months after launching the ET5 in its native China, NIO has begun deliveries of the electric sedan in Europe. NIO’s latest model has begun simultaneously making its way to first customers in four separate markets, including Germany. More…
Toyota’s first electric truck prototype is put through the paces [Images]
Toyota’s first 100% electric truck may be closer than expected. The Toyota HiLux BEV prototype was put “through its paces” as part of development in Australia. Check out some of the images from the event. More…
Tesla Cybertruck fleet spotted ahead of delivery event announcement
A small fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks has been spotted at Gigafactory Texas ahead of an expected delivery event announcement. More…
Tesla’s V4 Supercharger pictured with credit card reader and CCS1 adapter
Tesla has been taking its time with the rollout of its V4 Superchargers, but things are now beginning to ramp up. There are multiple reports by observant users on Reddit, posting pictures of new V4 Supercharger sites being constructed around the US and in Europe and Asia. The image below, courtesy of Reddit user RealPokePOP is the most revealing so far. It shows that the V4 charger has a payment terminal and a CCS1 adapter, which Tesla calls the Magic Dock. The two open the V4 Superchargers to non-Tesla owners. The CCS1 (Combined Charging System) adapter allows other EVs to charge at up… More…
