Mercedes-Benz Cars’ electric car sales reached 61,600 units in the third quarter, up 66 per cent compared to the same quarter last year. BEV sales were driven primarily by the more affordable models. Read more…
2024 Kia EV9 US pricing fully detailed
Kia’s EV9 was already confirmed to start at $54,900 in the US, but now the company has revealed the detailed costs for all trims and powertrains. The flagship GT-Line knocking on the doors at $75,000, but there are also several options in between. The second tier above the base EV9 Light is the EV9 Light Long Range at $59,200 (nearly €59,000 but still €16,000 less than in Europe). It moves from a seven-seat interior to six, but comes with HomeLink and offers several extra goodies like a sunroof and a heated steering wheel. The main upgrade is obviously the 99.8 kWh battery pack,… More…
Ebusco remains Deutsche Bahn’s main supplier of electric buses
The German railway operator has already placed several orders with the Dutch company for Ebusco 2.2 buses under the new framework agreement, which runs until 2026. The agreement between the two sides covers 12- and 18-metre electric buses. Read more…
Growing Number Of Tesla Giga Berlin Workers Joining Union: Report
German union IG Metall said more than 1,000 workers showed up at the plant on Monday wearing stickers calling for “safe and fair work.” More…
Cepsa to expand HPC network across Spain & Portugal
The Spanish gas station operator Cepsa has received a major European Investment Bank loan to build HPC infrastructure at its fuel stations across Spain and Portugal. The €150 million loan is to provide for over 1,800 HPCs. Read more…
Avatr and Neta to use CATL’s Shenxing battery
CATL has secured the first two customers for its new extra fast-charging LFP battery. Avatr and Neta will be the first Chinese electric car brands to use the Shenxing battery. Read more…
VW Commercial Vehicles to launch new electric van in 2024
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will launch the next generation of its Transporter in 2024. It will be based on a platform shared with Ford and, among other things, purely electric. However, this means the new VW Transporter will no longer be built in Hanover, Germany. Read more…
The VW e-Up is history – this time probably for good
VW has apparently discontinued the production of its small Up, which is also offered with an electric drive. That means the tiny VW has been discontinued earlier than initially announced – and will leave a gap in the VW model range for several years. Read more…
APC UK announces winners of EV tech research funding
A group of 20 net-zero projects have won the tender for the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK’s latest funding pot, worth £86.9 million of funding for emissions-free vehicle technology. The projects include hydrogen-powered offroad vehicles, a lithium scale-up plant and vehicle battery systems. Read more…
Nissan unveils electric Hyper Adventure Concept
Nissa pulled the covers off the Nissan Hyper Adventure, the latest concept vehicle in their EV line-up, set to steal the limelight at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show. The Hyper Adventure doesn’t just want to be another electric vehicle parked in your driveway; it wants to be your partner in every escapade. Designed to embrace the diverse requirements of outdoor enthusiasts, this concept promises to best cater to those heading to a secluded campsite or just gearing up for a weekend mountain trip. As such its focus is power and we are not talking the ‘oomph’ to propel the vehicle,… More…
MAN will take orders for the eTruck at the end of October
MAN will open the order books for its electric MAN eTruck on 30 October 2023. The first units will be delivered to selected customers in 2024. Preparations for large-scale production are underway at several locations – including for an important component. Read more…
BMW doubles EV sales over Q3
The BMW Group sold 93,931 all-electric cars from the BMW and Mini brands in the third quarter, representing a 79.6% increase in sales compared to the same period last year. The BMW brand performed particularly well. Read more…
Porsche-Powered Electric Sports Boat Debuts With 536 HP
The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air uses the same electric components as the upcoming Macan EV. More…
2024 Kia EV9 Full Pricing Released, Tops Out At $75,395 For GT-Line
Kia will start US deliveries of the EV9 three-row electric SUV in late 2023. More…
World premiere: Clear the stage for the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is celebrating the debut of its battery-electric long-distance truck, the eActros 600. Sales of the 40-tonne truck will start later this year. Series production is due to kick off at the end of 2024. We have compiled all the information on the hopeful with a star. Lire la suite…
Nissan Hyper Adventure Concept Revealed With Retractable Trunk Steps
It also has vehicle-to-everything (V2X), so it can export power to all sorts of appliances, as well as to the grid. More…
This Japanese automaker just confirmed an electric pickup is coming, and it’s not Toyota
A new electric pickup truck is set to roll out from Japanese automaker Isuzu. Isuzu president Shinsuke Minami confirmed the news at an unveiling event in Thailand. More…
Kia shares how EV9 trims and pricing will break down ahead of start of reservations this month
Days after announcing a concrete date for the start of reservations in the US this month, Kia has followed up with even more pertinent details surrounding the EV9 SUV, including its trim levels and pricing. Here’s the latest. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 9, 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…
Report: Nio loses $35,000 per car, has lost $835 million in Q2
Nio has lost $835 million in Q2, a report by the New York Times estimates, which is around $35,000 per shipped car. Nio shipped around 8,000 EVs in that time. The report cites China’s government’s “formidable” financial backing of its car companies as the reason they’re as competitive, since they don’t need to worry about profitability. The European Union suspected as much and launched a probe into the matter. Should the EU conclude that the Chinese government is subsidizing its EV makers, it could impose a tariff to level the playground and protect its own auto industry. When… More…
