Wen Yonggang, Professor and Chair of the School of Computer Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, has been appointed as a new independent director of Nio. Read more…
Volvo EM90 gets a 116 kWh battery
Volvo has presented its first electric van. As expected, the EM90 will initially only be available in China. The van also utilises technology from another Chinese model. Read more…
Construction kicks off at Hyundai’s all-electric car plant in Ulsan
Hyundai has started building its all-electric car plant in South Korea. Announced in May, the factory at the main plant in Ulsan will have an annual capacity of 200,000 electric cars. That is 50,000 more than previously planned. Read more…
Huawei-backed Luxeed sees over 10,000 pre-orders for 1st model Luxeed S7
Officially unveiled and available for pre-orders on November 9, the Luxeed S7 is the first sedan jointly built by Huawei and an automaker. Read more…
Volvo EM90 unveiled – a luxurious long-range electric MPV
Volvo now officially expanded its electric vehicle portfolio with the introduction of the EM90, its first electric minivan. Diverging from its recent focus on SUVs, Volvo’s EM90 ventures into a segment, where electric-propelled options have been severely limited. Borrowing heavily on design elements from its sibling, the Zeekr 009, the EM90 presents a less audacious yet equally impressive appearance. The front fascia features a subtler illuminated grille and new headlights reminiscent of those on the EX90 electric SUV. The minivan’s profile can’t hide its Zeekr origins, while the rear… Read more…
Momentum’s first electric bicycle with a throttle also has a neat glovebox
Giant Group, one of several leading bicycle manufacturers, has just revealed its first throttle-enabled electric bike. The new model is being released under the company’s Momentum sub-brand of more affordable bikes designed for street, utility, and commuter use. From the looks of things, the new Momentum Cito E+ seems like a great first shot at a throttle e-bike, and even comes with interesting options like a glovebox. Read more…
Li Auto’s 1st BEV Mega to be unveiled and take pre-orders at Guangzhou auto show
Li Auto will hold a press event at the Guangzhou auto show on November 17 from 9:20 am to 9:40 am, at which time the Li Mega will begin accepting pre-orders. Read more…
Zeekr offers new Chinese NEV option for global investors
Despite its relative youth, the electric vehicle maker has quickly gained traction in its home China market thanks to its strong ties with hometown auto giant Geely. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao’s 1st model gets 10,623 firm orders in 72 hours after launch
The Bao 5 is aimed at the market where Great Wall Motor’s Tank brand is present. The Tank brand sold a record 22,105 vehicles in October. Read more…
Changan’s EV unit Avatr launches 1st sedan, gets 6,700 firm orders in 36 hours
Avatr, which was called Changan Nio a few years ago, has officially launched the Avatr 12 with a starting price of RMB 300,800. Read more…
Tesla Oct sales in China: Model Y at 26,353, Model 3 at 2,273
Tesla Model Y retail sales in China were down 36.39 percent in October from September, while Model 3 was up 9.33 percent. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.7 first drive: An electric love letter to the family sedan
In the age of silky-smooth and quiet electrification, big screens, cameras, and power everything, what truly defines a luxury car? It’s a question I found myself asking after two days with the Volkswagen ID.7, the new mid-size EV sedan from Wolfsburg. It’s not a luxury car, per se, but so much about it does feel luxurious. Between the amazing seats, plush ride, and abundant tech, this is a car that doesn’t want for much. Read more…
Most Bucc-ee’s Travel Centers Will Get EV Charging Thanks To Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz plans to deploy 400 charging stations in North America by 2030. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Owners Get Candid About LFP Battery Health And Degradation
Varying charging patterns and battery age might impact how much a battery degrades over time. Read more…
Closer look at Royal Enfield’s first electric motorcycle
Royal Enfield has just revealed its first-ever electric motorcycle, known as the Him-E. The bike was unveiled at the 2023 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show, where Electrek got an up-close look at the new model ahead of its unclear production path. Read more…
SAIC-GM EVs Will Gain Access To Tesla Superchargers In China
Buick and Cadillac models will be able to use Superchargers before the end of this year. Read more…
Poll: Majority of Americans unlikely to get an EV
Most Americans are unlikely to buy an EV as their next car, yet a slim majority of Americans support government incentives for those that do want to go electric, according to a recent Ipsos/Yahoo Finance survey. The survey, based on what Ipsos described as a “nationally representative probability sample of 1,025 general population adults age 18 or… Read more…
Tesla’s cheapest Model Y ever… is this 1:18 diecast model for $195
Tesla is now selling a 1:18 diecast model of its most popular vehicle on its online shop. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 11, 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 will sue you if you try to flip your low-VIN Cybertruck
Early Cybertruck owners will be prevented from reselling their vehicles until a year after they take delivery, according to an update to Tesla’s Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement. Read more…