Chinese battery cell manufacturer Eve Energy has broken ground in Malaysia to build a plant in Kedah, a state in the country’s northwest. The new factory will focus on producing cylindrical cells for electric two-wheelers and power tools for supply across Southeast Asia. Eve Energy has yet to disclose the capacity and start of production, […] More…
Hyundai Mobis scores massive order from Volkswagen
Hyundai Mobis has received a major order from Volkswagen. The South Korean automotive supplier of the Hyundai Motor Group will deliver ‘Battery System Assembly (BSA)’ for Volkswagen’s next-generation electric cars. The partners have yet to detail the order volume. However, Hyundai Mobis plans to set up a dedicated factory near the carmaker’s plants in Spain […] More…
Rivian boosts sales & profits over Q2
The US electric car manufacturer Rivian was able to significantly increase its sales in the second quarter of 2023 and further reduce its losses. Rivian is also raising its production forecast slightly. According to the quarterly report now published, Rivian posted revenues of around $1.1 billion (€1.0 billion) from April to June 2023, compared to […] More…
African electric motorcycle company Spiro lands funds for major international expansion
The last time we heard from African electric motorcycle startup Spiro, the company was planning to roll out 140,000 e-motos in Uganda. Now Spiro is working to put even more bikes and battery swap stations on the road thanks to new funding. More…
Opel Experimental: Crossover concept car for the electric future
Opel has given a glimpse of the brand’s electric future with the Experimental concept car. The battery-electric crossover, which was presented online, will celebrate its world premiere in September at this year’s IAA Mobility in Munich. According to Opel CEO Florian Huettl, the study, called Experimental, is intended to give “a preview of upcoming models […] More…
USA: Tax credit is now available for second-hand EVs
In the US, used electric vehicles are now also eligible for tax credits under certain conditions. BEVs, PHEVs or FCEVs that are at least two years old can qualify for up to 4,000 dollars in incentives. However, only under certain conditions. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just now announced expanding the US EV subsidy […] More…
MG4 gets optional larger battery
MG Motor has unveiled the new Extended Range variant for its MG4 electric model, making it the first with a range of more than 500 kilometres of WLTP range. The MG4 Extended Range is currently only available in the UK, but will likely be offered in other European countries at a later date. Previous rumours […] More…
After over 11,000 miles on an electric bike, here’s how much money one woman saved
We’ve always known that electric bikes are great alternatives to cars for many reasons, one of which is that they save riders significant cash. But rarely do we get a chance like this to see just how much money someone has saved by regularly using an e-bike to replace many of their car trips. More…
Fuses and circuit protection
Nick Flaherty reports on how new circuit protection technologies are meeting the challenges posed by increasingly powerful EVs The EV market these days is seeing demand and development towards decreasing charging times, increased range requirements and a wider variety of vehicle models. All of this heightens the challenges on electrical system performance and design, particularly regarding circuit protection. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 8, 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…
Will Tesla Cybertruck have a solar roof?
A solar roof is a feature that Tesla said would be available on the Cybertruck, but with the electric pickup truck being closer to production, it’s not clear if it is still in the cards. More…
Rivian Q2 earnings: raised guidance plus EV margins improved by 50%
After posting strong Q2 earnings, EV maker Rivian (RIVN) is raising guidance numbers for the year. Rivian continues ramping production while gross margins improved by 50%. Overall, it was a solid improvement quarter-over-quarter. More…
Volkswagen edges past Tesla in tight German EV race through July with an unsung hero
Germany’s top automaker just took the top EV position after squeaking by Tesla in electric car registrations through July. Volkswagen leads the German EV market with its new electric van gaining momentum. More…
New Green Deals: Anker 256Wh LiFePO4 power station $187, Greenworks e-chainsaw, e-bikes, more
Here’s your ticket to all of the day’s best environmentally-friendly discounts. Now on tap thanks to the folks over at 9to5Toys, we have a batch of discounts on all things green energy. An easy headliner has one of the first discounts yet applying to Anker’s new 256Wh power station, complete with its new LiFePO4 battery at $187. It’s joined by a chance to save on this Greenworks 40V 16-inch cordless chainsaw for getting fire wood in order before fall at $132. Not to mention a massive collection of e-bikes and other EV discounts.. More…
Hyundai targets key EV market with plans for five electric models
The Hyundai Motor Group announced it would target one of the largest auto markets globally with plans to unveil five EV models in India as it transitions to an electric future. More…
2024 Cadillac Celestiq costs $340,000, customers invited to spec cars
Cadillac was serious when it said pricing for the Celestiq EV flagship would start above $300,000. In a LinkedIn post last week, Cadillac chief marketing officer Melissa Grady Dias announced the start of customer commissions for the hand-built hatchback, and confirmed the base price is approximately $340,000 before destination. That base price is… More…
Tesla hires new manufacturing executive to lead elusive Giga Nevada expansion
Tesla has hired a new manufacturing executive from Eli Lily to lead its elusive Gigafactory Nevada expansion. More…
Lucid Air Sapphire final specs unveiled with over 1,200 hp, 0 to 60 mph in 1.89 seconds
EV startup Lucid Motors revealed the final specs for its Tesla Model S Plaid-rivaling “luxury electric super-sports sedan” Tuesday. Boasting more than 1,200 hp, the Lucid Air Sapphire accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 1.89 seconds. More…
Proterra becomes the latest EV innovator to file for bankruptcy protection
It’s a tale as old as time… well at least for the past fifteen years or so when we look at the EV industry. EV battery and vehicle platform specialist Proterra is the latest company to join an infamous list of electrified tech companies who have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What does this mean for the other companies dependent on Proterra’s EV tech. More…
GM to expand vehicle-to-home (V2H) bi-directional charging capabilities to all Ultium-based EVs
Just over a month after unveiling its lineup of Ultium Home energy management bundles, GM has shared new details, pertaining specifically to vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging capabilities, and how that technology will affect its EV lineup going forward. Soon, all GM EV’s on the Ultium platform will come equipped with bidirectional charging capabilities. Here’s the latest. More…
