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…
Tesla Cybertruck Close-Up Video. This One Looks Almost Perfect
Tesla showcased its electric truck during the Annual Baron Conference in New York City. Read more…
Tesla’s Growth Nearly Stalls, Other EV Registrations Double In U.S.: September 2023 Sales
Sales volume continues to increase year-over-year to around 100,000 units a month. More…
2018 Tesla Model 3: Total Cost Of Ownership After Five Years And 70,000 Miles
Fuel cost was among the lowest of costs – a third of what the owner spent on insurance. More…
Take A Tour Of Volkswagen’s First Electric Wagon In Walkaround Video
We got up close and personal with the ID.7 Tourer. More…
Chery and Huawei’s Luxeed S7 starts at just under €33,100
Chery and Huawei have officially unveiled their latest venture into the growing world of electric vehicles, the Luxeed S7. This electric sedan, now available on pre-sales in China, is a significant leap forward in the EV space, challenging stalwarts like BYD Han EV and the Neta S. Priced starting at RMB 258,000 (approximately €33,100), the Luxeed S7 is not just a car; it’s a statement. The Luxeed S7, a joint effort between the automotive expertise of Chery and the technological prowess of Huawei, showcases an interesting fusion of industries. While Chery leads the manufacturing and… More…
This Week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle Stays in Your House
You can be sure that each week I spend ample time snorkeling to the depths of Alibaba’s odd electric vehicle listings to find the most interesting and wackiest offerings from China. And those of you who prefer the wheeled variety will be happy to know that I’ve got a great four-wheeled monstrosity coming next week. But this week I found something that rises above anything I’ve featured before, or at least nearly everything. And while I had to stretch the limits of the term “electric vehicle” to make it happen, I think this consumer-grade Chinese home elevator is just cool enough to qualify as this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. More…
Mercedes teases the upcoming electric 2025 G-Class
Among the most anticipated entries into the automotive landscape that is witnessing a transformative EV era, is the electric 2025 Mercedes G-Class. The yet-to-be-named EQG is a vehicle that promises to redefine luxury EVs while maintaining the iconic status of its G-Class lineage. That is a lot of lineage to live up to and Mercedes is taking its sweet time to – hopefully – ensure the end product exceeds the expectations. The company took to X (the good old Twitter) to remind us that the all-electric G-Wagon is coming soon, and in the process revealed more images. The vehicle in question,… More…
Yadea unveils 99 MPH electric motorcycle that charges in 10 minutes
The newly unveiled Yadea Kemper electric motorcycle was just shown off for the first time at the EICMA 2023 Milan Motorcycle Show. Electrek was there to get an up-close look at this impressive new electric motorcycle, which features high-speed performance and even higher-speed charging. More…
