Volvo’s cheapest and smallest electric SUV, the EX30, is already getting custom design upgrades. A new Sport and rugged Outland edition bring out the best of Volvo’s latest EV. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 26, 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. Read more…
Tesla plans to revamp Model Y at Shanghai plant, mass production may begin by mid-2024, report says
Tesla is currently working on preparations for the updated Model Y in China, which could begin mass production as early as mid-2024, according to Bloomberg. Read more…
Toyota launches Bozhi 4X electric SUV in China, an upgraded bZ4X starting at $25K
A new electric SUV from Toyota’s joint venture, GAC-Toyota, is arriving at dealerships in China. The Bozhi 4X is an upgraded bZ4X model with starting prices of around $25,000 (179,800 yuan).. Read more…
In Montana, wind is about to overtake coal generation capacity
When two new Montana wind farms come online, the state will have more nameplate capacity in wind than in coal. Read more…
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) gets boost from ‘beyond an automaker’ scenario
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) has received a nice boost today from one of its biggest cheerleaders on Wall Street, and it’s based on the company achieving a “beyond an automaker” scenario. Read more…
Banned! Why 2023 saw more e-bike and e-scooter bans than ever before
Electric bicycle ridership grew to never-before-seen levels in 2023. But despite the increased ridership, or perhaps even because of it, this year has seen an increase in the number of limits and bans placed on electric bicycles and e-scooters. Here’s a look back at some of the most infamous bans and what led to them. Read more…
More Details About AI-Powered Urtopia Fusion E-Bike Emerge
The futuristic e-bike will be showcased at the upcoming CES 2024. Read more…
Rivian R1T Owner Says His Truck Has Been Out For Repairs For Eight Months
An owner drove his R1T to the service center to replace a damaged side camera. Almost a year later, Rivian still hasn’t returned it. Read more…
Nio unveils cutting-edge battery tech: 4th-gen swap station and 640-kW DC charger
Nio had its busiest Nio Day ever with the unveiling of its new flagship, the ET9. But the ET9 wasn’t the only news – the company has upped the ante with its latest revelations in the charging tech department. Nio introduced a fourth-generation battery swap station and a robust 640-kW DC charger, complemented by ambitious installation targets for 2024. As… Read more…
Elon Musk didn’t drive away Tesla buyers, at least before his latest big blunder
A new survey shows that Elon Musk isn’t driving away Tesla buyers with his Twitter drama, but that was right before his latest and biggest blunder. Read more…
NIO stock rises after unveiling $112K flagship ET9 EV to rival Porsche, Mercedes
NIO (NIO) launched its new flagship ET9 EV over the weekend, a premium executive car aimed at “the new generation of high-end business users.” The new flagship EV will take on Porsche and Mercedes with starting prices around 800,000 yuan ($112,000).. Read more…
Apple CarPlay’s Biggest Update Yet May Face OEM Pushback in 2024
Plus, Silicon Valley’s talent is being siphoned by big auto, and you can’t flip a Cybertruck, but you sure as hell can rent one. Read more…
Florida transit agency will use VW settlement funds to buy 60 electric buses
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, which serves Charged’s home city of St Petersburg, Florida, will use $18 million in funding from the VW settlement to acquire 60 Gillig electric buses. “Volkswagen lied and pumped extra pollution into Florida’s air, so they had to pay up. We went after a share of that money to reduce… Read more…
eVTOL developers cooperate to deploy interoperable charging equipment for airports
In what appears to be an example of healthy coopetition, Archer Aviation has bought several multimodal chargers from rival eVTOL manufacturer Beta Technologies. Beta says it has delivered two chargers to Archer’s flight test facility in Salinas, California, where Archer is conducting a flight test campaign with its four-passenger Midnight eVTOL air taxi. Both Archer… Read more…
A Used Polestar 2 Is An Incredible Performance EV Bargain Now
A used example of this sleek EV liftback can be found for as low as $30,000. That’s a lot of performance and range for not much cash. Read more…
Range Energy’s smart trailers boost electric truck range
Towing has always been a sore point with EVs—towing a trailer inevitably eats into range, and towing a massive semi-trailer requires a tractor with a massive battery pack. But what if the trailer itself could share the burden? That’s the idea behind Range Energy, which is developing a trailer that’s equipped with a battery pack,… Read more…
Komatsu to acquire American Battery Solutions
Komatsu America, a subsidiary of global construction and mining equipment giant Komatsu, has agreed to acquire Detroit-based battery manufacturer American Battery Solutions. ABS develops and manufactures a wide variety of heavy-duty and industrial battery packs for commercial vehicles, transit buses and other on- and off-road vehicles. The company provides both standard battery packs and custom… Read more…
Xiaomi EV Tech launch scheduled for December 28
Xiaomi EV, the automotive venture of the tech giant Xiaomi, is teasing a technology launch event on December 28, putting the spotlight on innovation rather than product releases. The announcement, made via Xiaomi EV’s newly minted Weibo account, comes as the first glimpse into the company’s automotive aspirations. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun clarified that the event would focus solely on… Read more…
Thousands of auto dealers sign up to offer new on-the-spot tax credit
New year, new rules: As of January 1, things are about to get a little easier when it comes to getting your federal tax credit for buying an electric vehicle. Now the rebate – which is up to $7,500 for new EVs that qualify, and up to $4,000 for used EVs that qualify – is available immediately when you purchase your car, rather than needing to wait potentially months to file a claim with your tax return. And auto dealers are signing up in droves with the IRS. Read more…
