The Li L8 has delivered 6,159 units so far this month, data monitored by CnEVPost show. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 19, 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…
Half the world is 5 years past a peak in fossil fuel power generation
Half of the world’s economies are already five years past a peak in power generation from fossil fuels, new analysis from energy think tank Ember shows.. More…
Nio may acquire assets JAC plans to sell and seek its own EV production qualification, report says
JAC plans to sell the assets of two factories that make vehicles for Nio, which the latter may acquire and seek independent EV production qualification, local media said. Read more…
GAC Aion’s Hyper brand begins pre-sales of Hyper HT SUV with starting price of $30,080
The Hyper HT is being offered in four versions in pre-sale, three of which are based on the 800-volt high-voltage platform, with the top-of-the-line version featuring falcon-wing doors similar to those on the Tesla Model X. Read more…
With Silverado EV delayed, GM should extend the life of the Bolt
This week, GM said it’s pushing back Silverado EV production at its Orion plant by a year; which gives it a perfect opportunity to extend the life of the Bolt in its best year of sales yet. More…
Toyota signs deal with Tesla for NACS and Supercharger access
Toyota announced that it signed a deal with Tesla to adopt the NACS connector and get Supercharger access for its future EV owners. More…
Here’s how mineral supply chains for EV batteries are being ramped up
A plan has been hatched to expand and diversify critical mineral supply chains globally for the booming EV battery industry – will it work. More…
Tesla Added 330 New Supercharging Stations Globally In Q3 2023
Tesla is steadily expanding its charging network across the world. More…
We’ll Finally See The Lucid Gravity SUV In November
The all-electric luxury SUV will be a crucial product for the company. More…
Toyota, Lexus Are Latest To Switch To Tesla’s NACS Plug
As Toyota gets serious about its BEV strategy, it embraces the Supercharger. More…
ChargePoint is now deploying NACS compatible EV chargers to its network
Following a slew of car makers, back in June ChargePoint announced that it would adopt Tesla’s NACS connector as well for its North American charging stations, and today the rollout begins. ChargePoint expects “much of the lineup” of AC and DC chargers with NACS support to be delivered over the coming month. Cable conversion kits for existing DC fast chargers will be delivered to its customers which operate the charging stations in November. This means that Tesla owners in North America will for the first time have a public DC fast charging alternative to Tesla’s own Supercharger… More…
Tesla (TSLA) tumbles after disastrous Elon Musk conference call
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is down by as much as 10% today following the release of the company’s earnings and the following disastrous conference call with Elon Musk. More…
Formula E calendar revealed with new races in Shanghai and Tokyo
Formula E has announced its 2024 Season 10 calendar, with 16 races across 11 cities around the world. New for this season: Shanghai and Tokyo are hosting races, marking the first time the series has raced in Japan. More…
Tesla hints at making a new ‘Plaid’ top performance Model 3
Tesla hints at making a new “Plaid” top performance Model 3 in its updated owner’s manual for the Highland version of the electric sedan. More…
Testing the Jeep Avenger: will the carmaker’s entry into the electric era be a success?
Jeep wants to sell only purely electric vehicles in Europe by 2030. However, at the time of the announcement about a year ago, the American company did not have a single electric car in its range. That changed with the Avenger, and the expectations for the first fully electric Jeep are correspondingly high. We tested it over 3,000 kilometres and looked at what the Avenger can do better than the older electric cars from Stellantis.
2024 Kia EV6 Prices Increase Slightly, GT Gains 12 Miles Of Range
The most powerful version of the EV6 now goes 218 miles on a charge. More…
Tesla Model 3 Highland Deliveries In China Start Soon, No Word On U.S.
The estimated wait time for new orders is now estimated at 6-9 weeks. More…
New Maven Cargo E-Bike Is Designed For Women And Shorter Riders
Integral Electrics’ newest e-bike is all about inclusivity and sharing the joy of cycling with everyone. More…
Huawei brings Valet Parking Assistance and Smart Guard to Aito cars with firmware upgrade
The Huawei-backed Aito has released a feature update to its compatible vehicles, delivering a couple of cool new features. Valet Parking Assistance and Smart Guard are joined by two other rather trivial additions – a new music-learning app and a new infotainment system game. The Valet Parking Assistance helps you park your car as you’ve probably guessed. Whether it’s an open parking space or a multiple-story parking lot, Aito cars with the Smart Driving package can map the area the first time you enter the premises. Using its built-in sensors, the vehicle will map the whole area and… More…
