It was previously shown as a digital-only concept. More…
Nissan Max-Out Concept Revealed As Futuristic Two-Seater Convertible EV
Norwegians buy significantly less cars than usual
Less than 2,000 passenger cars were newly registered in Norway in January, some 6,000 fewer than in the same month last year. This comes after Norway hit a new record in December, with 32,714 newly registered batter-electric passenger cars – by far the strongest month in 2022. The market share of zero-emission cars also took […] More…
Rivian R1T Will Take On The 2023 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
It’s the EV maker’s first time attending the famed climb to the 14,115-foot summit. More…
2024 Cadillac Lyriq To Get Real Leather Interior And New Colors
Until now, the Lyriq was only available with “Inteluxe” leatherette upholstery. More…
XPeng opens orders for G9 SUV and updated P7 sedan to these four countries in Europe
Chinese EV automaker XPeng Motors officially launched two new models in Europe today – the long anticipated G9 SUV, and an optimized P7 sedan featuring added range and faster charging. Both XPeng EV models are on display at the eCar Expo in Stockholm this weekend and will begin deliveries in four countries throughout Europe later this year. More…
Nissan unveils convertible EV concept, a category it should’ve been producing a decade ago
As part of the launch of its Nissan Futures event kicking off in Japan this week, Nissan Motor Company unveiled a physical EV convertible prototype called the Max-Out – based on a virtual rendering teased in 2021. The Japanese automaker says the electric convertible concept represents its ambitions for sustainability in the future, but we can’t help but wonder why the creators of the LEAF didn’t start developing EVs like this ten years ago. More…
Bollinger Motors Files Patent Infringement Suit Against UK Startup Munro
The official legal complaint also accuses Munro designer Ross Compton, a former Bollinger contractor, of violating his non-disclosure agreement. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 1, 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…
Here’s how the US can make EV road trips seamless
The US needs to more than double the number of EV charging stations that currently meet minimum federal funding requirements in order to make long-distance EV road trips seamless, according to a new road map and analysis from low-carbon energy startup Carbon Solutions and energy nonprofit Great Plains Institute (GPI). More…
Tesla Model S breaks winter range record
Tesla Model S has broken the winter range record in a new wide-ranging cold weather range test conducted in Norway. More…
Watch the longest-range EVs battle to see how far they last on a single charge
Electric vehicle range continues improving, with many automakers now offering models with over 300 to 400 miles on a single charge. Watch some of the longest-range EVs battle it out to see which travels the farthest from 100% battery charge to completely empty. More…
Aventon Level.2 First Ride Review: The Bang-For-Buck Bike
A sub-$2,000 e-bike with Shimano and Tektro components? Yes, please. More…
Volkswagen May Build Sub-ID.4 Electric SUV In North America
Could the new model be the VW ID.3 SUV the automaker first mentioned in October 2022? More…
Zeekr 003 Compact SUV Teased As Brand’s First EV Coming To Europe
Based on parent company Geely’s SEA EV platform, the Zeekr 003 is said to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h within 4 seconds. More…
150 armored electric vehicles hitting US streets for the future of secure cash delivery
EVs are making their way into every crevice of the economy. The latest is armored electric vehicles, as the cash-handling industry moves to reduce emissions. Cash delivery giant Loomis says it’s expanding its partnership with Xos, ordering an additional 150 armored EVs to use for US operations. More…
NIO Electric Car Sales Decreased By 12% In January 2023
Especially significant is the 77% drop year-over-year in the crossover/SUV segment. More…
VW may soon make a compact electric SUV in the US
Volkswagen has decided it will manufacture another electric SUV in North America, and it will be smaller than the ID.4, reports German newspaper Handelsblatt. More…
Rivian hit with wave of layoffs amid serious cost concerns
Rivian is laying off 6% of its workforce as it is having issues cutting costs amid its production ramp – resulting in selling its electric vehicles at a massive loss. More…
Bianchi Teams Up With Nico Rosberg To Launch New Colors For The E-Omnia
The city-focused e-bike range gets a dash of racing heritage with the iconic Bianchi Celeste colorway. More…
GM CEO: Flexible on battery cells in EV ramp
GM has built a strong argument around the idea that one specific battery cell format, co-developed with LG, is a key for the company realizing certain economies of scale as it ramps up EV production. But recent reports have suggested that GM is shopping around, and may be considering a shift to cylindrical cells for some upcoming vehicles. And… More…
