Lucid Motors, a trailblazer in electric vehicle technology, has finally unveiled its second car – the 2025 Lucid Gravity. The electric SUV promises over 708 km of EPA range and performance to set a new benchmark in the segment. The Gravity boasts a sleek silhouette, with the raked roofline merging into its tail spoiler. This design enables a drag coefficient of under 0.24, a great feat for an SUV. The Gravity seats up to 7 people and measures 1,656 mm in height, 1,999 mm in width and 5,034 mm in length. The wheelbase measures 3,035 mm. The Gravity is equipped with a dual-motor… Read more…
Li Auto brings in supplier to help develop assisted driving for its lower-priced models, report says
Li Auto’s own smart driving team will instead focus more on the development of the AD Max system that comes with its highest priced models, according to local media. Read more…
Xpeng unveils X9 electric van
The presale has kicked off in China, where the seven-seater is available from 388,000 yuan (or 53,540 dollars). First deliveries are scheduled for January 2024. Read more…
Zeekr’s 1st sedan Zeekr 007 debuts, gets over 5,000 orders 30 minutes after pre-sale begins
The Zeekr 007 starts at a price of RMB 229,900 in the pre-sale and it will be officially launched and deliveries will begin in January. Read more…
Lucid presents the all-electric Gravity SUV
The California EV maker has officially presented its all-electric SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Gravity will go into production in late 2024, while Lucid expects a starting price for the electric SUV of under 80,000 dollars. Read more…
Wevo announces heat management materials for inverters
Wevo-Chemie has developed potting compounds and gap fillers for inverters that provide targeted heat removal and mechanical stability. Due to their low ion content, these epoxy resin and silicone-based materials protect against electrochemical corrosion as well as providing provide reliable electrical insulation. Read more…
BYD adds Sea Lion series to its model lineup, Sea Lion 07 makes debut
BYD’s Ocean range of SUVs will be integrated into the Sea Lion array and sedan models into the Seal array. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 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. Read more…
Li Auto says Li Mega gets over 10,000 pre-orders in less than 2 hours after pre-sale begins
Customers can reserve the Li Mega by paying a refundable RMB 5,000 for priority delivery. Deliveries of the model will begin at the end of February. Read more…
Xpeng officially unveils X9 MPV, starts pre-sales at far lower price than Li Mega
Xpeng X9 starts at RMB 388,000 for pre-sales, with deliveries to begin in January, while Li Auto’s Li Mega will be priced between RMB 500,000 and 600,000. Read more…
Frito-Lay unveils its first all-electric truck fleet in the US
Snack giant Frito-Lay has launched its first 100% all-electric truck fleet at one of its North Carolina distribution sites.. Read more…
Li Auto officially unveils its 1st BEV Li Mega and starts pre-sales
Li Auto said the Li Mega will be priced at less than RMB 600,000, with an official launch in December and deliveries starting in February. Read more…
BYD says Atto 3 well received in several countries, to launch more models in global markets
In addition to the Atto 3, Dolphin and Seal, BYD said it will launch a number of competitive NEV models in global markets. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck shows about 267 miles of range on prototype
Tesla Cybertruck’s range is put into question after a prototype is shown to have about 267 miles. Read more…
Cybertruck isn’t even out yet, and it already has a knockoff: meet Robotruck
You may be eagerly waiting for the much-delayed Tesla Cybertruck, but while you wait, we found something at the LA Auto Show that might satiate you: meet the Robotruck, from a new startup called Aitekx. Read more…
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 24,000 ID.4 EVs in the US over non-fire retardant material
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 24,000 ID.4 electric vehicles in the US. The recall is over a lack of fireproofing on the ID.4’s interior sunshade.. Read more…
Tesla Could Be Preparing to Software Lock Heated Seats Behind Paywall
Clues of the automaker’s plan were found in its newest vehicle firmware by a well-known Tesla software hacker. Read more…
Porsche readies Zuffenhausen plant for electric Macan and Boxter
Stuttgart-based automaker Porsche is now channeling its prowess into an electrifying new venture: the production of electric versions of its iconic Boxster and the much-anticipated and repeatedly delayed Macan EV. At the heart of this ambitious project is a major overhaul of its Zuffenhausen factory, marking a pivotal shift in the company’s direction. Porsche’s commitment to electrification is evident in its hefty investment of over €250 million to revamp its Zuffenhausen facility. This plant, already home to the legendary Porsche Taycan and various two-door sports cars, is being retooled… Read more…
Omni introduces an electric powertrain for skid steers
Omni Powertrain Technologies provides electrical, hydrostatic and mechanical powertrain solutions to on- and off-highway markets, including agricultural and construction equipment and commercial vehicles. Omni products include enclosed transmissions, planetary drives, PTO shafts, electric motors and power electronics. The firm has operations in the US, China and Italy. Now Omni has developed a new electric powertrain… Read more…
Emerging strategies to improve EV charger uptime (Webinar)
The growth of the EV market is driving an increase in the demand for public fast charging station infrastructure. However, the uptime reliability of these charging stations remains a problem for EV drivers and Charge Point Operators (CPOs). Join this session on December 4th at the Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, where Franklin Electric will… Read more…
