Geely’s electric car brand Zeekr has started deliveries in China of the Zeekr 001 equipped with CATL’s Qilin batteries. The optional 140 kWh battery allows ranges of up to 1,032 kilometres in the Zeekr 001 WE, according to Chinese standards. The new model variant is available from 403,000 yuan (equivalent to around 53,000 euros), compared […] More…
Tesla’s Next Car Teased During Shareholders Meeting, Musk Says It’s Already Being Built
Is this the facelifted Tesla Model 3 “Highland?” More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 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…
Tesla Bot becomes less of a sideshow as impressive new footage of the robots emerge
Tesla gave an update on its humanoid robot program, which is known as Tesla Bot or Optimus. New images of prototypes were quite impressive – making the project look less like a sideshow and increasingly like a potentially real product. More…
Tesla co-founder JB Straubel officially joins the board of directors
Tesla co-founder and former CTO JB Straubel is officially joining the company’s board of directors following a shareholder vote. More…
Here’s how North America’s first utility-scale solar recycling plant is ramping up for the clean energy boom
We Recycle Solar is deploying new machinery and technology to quadruple its processing capacity to 522 million pounds per year by 2028. More…
Tesla Roadster production delayed again to 2024, four years late
Tesla is planning to finish the design and engineering of the next-generation Tesla Roadster by the end of this year and “hopefully” put the vehicle into production next year, according to CEO Elon Musk at Tesla’s shareholder meeting today. More…
Tesla teases its next car with new image, says it’s already being built
Tesla has teased its next electric car with a new image of the silhouette, and Elon Musk says it is already being built. More…
Ford will use China as a ‘listening post’ to better understand EV battery tech
Despite plans to scale back in the region, Ford is planning to use the market in China as a “listening post” to help the automaker better understand EV battery tech. More…
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Sets 560-Mile Range Record In Efficiency Challenge
The event marked the Bolt EUV’s market launch in Brazil, where only a single batch of the electric crossover will be sold. More…
Rockrider Adds Two New Performance-Oriented E-Bikes To Its 2023 Collection
The new bikes offer impressive off-road performance thanks to premium suspension and a Brose T-Drive motor. More…
US: All-Electric Car Sales Increased In Q1 2023: 257,000 Registrations
Tesla’s share decreased to 60%, as non-Tesla BEV sales expand. More…
Elon Musk Meets France’s President Macron, Possible Tesla Investment
President Macron has been working to appeal to Musk, who flew to France for a meeting with him yesterday. More…
Kia Makes 2023 EV6 More Attractive To Lease And Purchase In US
Kia offers a $7,500 EV lease bonus for the base 2023 EV6 Wind RWD or $3,750 in bonus cash towards the purchase of a new EV6. More…
Lectric eBikes announces major electric bike update that will stop you in your tracks
The Lectric XP 3.0 is the best-selling electric bike model in the US for one simple reason: value. The $999 e-bike has been the go-to electric bike for bang-for-your-buck riders since it launched last year. And now it is getting better than ever with the inclusion of hydraulic disc brakes. More…
NIO and Shell open first EV battery swap station in Europe
Two years after announcing an initial partnership to implement EV battery swap stations together, NIO and Shell have opened their first station in Europe. The new location joins several swap stations already implemented in China, as both parties look to expand their footprint together on two separate continents. More…
State Supreme Court Reverses Ban On Tesla Store Sales
Several states still make it illegal for Tesla to sell its cars without using a franchised dealership model, but Tesla is winning. More…
Kia EV9 GT “Is Just Around The Corner,” Brand Confirms
The GT should have quite a performance upgrade over the standard EV9. More…
Tesla wins big direct sales Supreme court case
Tesla won a critical case in Delaware’s Supreme Court to allow the direct sale of electric vehicles in the state. More…
Ultimate glamping solution: Mercedes bringing luxury electric camper van to the US
For those of you looking for the ultimate glamping experience, Mercedes-Benz is about to have the solution for you. Mercedes revealed its new dedicated Vans Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) to expand its EV van lineup, and for the first time, the automaker will introduce private luxury midsize electric vans to the US and China, including camper versions.. More…
