BYD has started construction of its first factory for sodium-ion batteries in China. The factory in Xuzhou in Jiangsu province is designed for an annual production capacity of 30 gigawatt-hours. The start of construction follows just a few weeks after the official announcement of the project. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck real-world range test
A recent independent test has reveled the Tesla Cybertruck’s highway range. The electric pickup truck, supposedly a beacon of modern technology and sustainability, clocked in at 409 km of highway range, falling short of the 515 km promised according to the Environmental Protection Agency standards. Tesla pitched the Cybertruck as a game-changer, but the cold, hard numbers from the range… Read more…
Valeo to showcase wireless EV charging solution in Las Vegas
French automotive supplier Valeo will present Ineez Air Charging at CES 2024 in Las Vegas next week. The wireless charging solution with V2G functionality is suitable for all public and private charging locations. Read more…
VinFast signs dealer agreements in the USA
VinFast has signed agreements with five dealers across four states in the USA. This is a major step in the Vietnamese startups plan to launch its electric vehicles in the US market ahead of the planned factory in 2025. Read more…
Tesla recalls over 1.6 million cars in China over software issues
This is Tesla’s biggest recall in China, involving potentially all delivered vehicles. Read more…
Fisker hits production target and adjusts its distribution strategy
Fisker produced 10,142 units of its electric SUV Ocean in 2023 and delivered around 4,700. The electric carmaker thus achieved its revised production target of just over 10,000 units. It also announced that it will move away from its strict direct sales approach. Read more…
Tesla adds two new Model Y colors – Stealth Grey and Ultra Red
Tesla has updated its US Model Y configurator, adding the Ultra Red and Stealth Grey colors to the Model Y, which had previously only been available on the Model S and X. Read more…
EIB helps Volvo build electric cars
Volvo Cars will get a EUR 420 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to develop a new electric car platform. The two parties have signed a financing agreement to that end to decarbonise transport in the EU and help Volvo reach its goal of manufacturing EVs only by 2030. Read more…
Modular plug-and-play rectifier
OmniOn Power has developed a modular 30 kW rectifier in a 19 in rack format to build EV fast chargers (writes Nick Flaherty).
The EV100H3NK and EV101H3N1K AC-DC variants of the rectifier design have efficiencies of up to 96% and integrate CAN automotive comms protocols. Up to 12 rectifiers can be used in parallel in a 19 in rack to build fast-charging 360 kW systems quickly and easily. Read more…
Nio shows off ET9’s chassis system capabilities in new video
The front wheels of the Nio ET9 prototype move up and down at high frequencies, while the two water-filled glasses placed at the front of the car remain stable. Read more…
BYD’s 1st sodium-ion battery facility begins construction
BYD has started construction on its sodium-ion battery facility in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, with a total investment of RMB 10 billion and a planned annual capacity of 30 GWh. Read more…
Xiaomi clarifies as rumors swirl about pricing of its first EV
Xiaomi SU7 is unlikely to be priced before its official launch, nothing has been finalized yet, an executive said. Read more…
These were the top ten most popular used EVs in the US in 2023
Tesla’s Model 3 remained on top of the most popular used EVs in the US last year, with the Model Y in second. Other Tesla vehicles, including the S and X, fell in the rankings as cheaper EV models gained ground. Read more…
Wisconsin’s largest solar farm is now fully online
Electricity providers Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) and We Energies just brought Wisconsin’s largest solar farm – and one of the largest of its kind in the US Midwest – online.. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 4, 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…
Ford U.S. EV Sales Hit New Record In December, Q4 And Full Year 2023
All three models contributed to the growth this year, while Ford became the No. 2 EV Brand. Read more…
Arizona’s first electric fire truck from E-ONE begins emergency services in Mesa
Over two years after announcing plans to develop and build an electric fire truck for the Mesa fire department, E-ONE has delivered the emergency EV, and it has begun operations in Arizona – the first of its kind in the state and one of the first in all of the United States. Read more…
Volvo scores massive nearly half a billion loan for its new EV platform
Volvo is getting a massive €420 million ($460M) loan as the automaker moves to a fully electric future by 2030. The funds are for Volvo to develop a new EV platform for its next-gen models. Read more…
Tesla adds Powerwall, solar, and charger to its API for devs
Tesla has added Powerwall, solar, and its home charging station to its API – welcome additions to its new API for developers. Read more…
Diamant Zing Super Deluxe Is A Light Trekking E-Bike That Packs A Punch
The Zing Super Deluxe packs a carbon crank, lightweight wheels, and the Bosch Performance CX motor. Read more…
