Geely Auto Group has taken yet another step towards accelerating the transition from conventional internal combustion engine vehicles to electric cars with the launch of the Galaxy E8. This all-electric sedan is not only powerful but also comes with an affordable price tag, setting the stage for intense competition in China’s electric vehicle market. Officially unveiled in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province,… Read more…
EVs with sodium-ion batteries are rolling off production lines in China
Sodium-ion batteries have long been touted as a possible successor to the lithium-ion kind—they may have lower energy density, but they rely on more abundant sodium rather than lithium, perform better in cold temperatures, and above all, tend to be cheaper. Now, after years of anticipation, cars equipped with sodium-ion batteries have begun rolling off… Read more…
Zerova Technologies unveils 480 kW DC chargers ahead of CES 2024
Zerova Technologies will use this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, to showcase its latest EV chargers, with the 480 kW DC charger taking center stage. The DQ480 model is Zerova’s answer to the ever-present desire for faster EV charging. Promising up to 480kW of power, this charger could significantly reduce waiting times, turning the dreaded hours into… Read more…
Tesla Model Y, S and X get a drop in range estimates
Tesla adjusted the range estimates for some of its vehicles, as posted on its US website. The range reductions apply to the Model Y Long Range and Performance models, Model X Plaid and Model S Plaid, and while some may not be groundbreaking, they’re certainly a step closer to what you can expect in reality. The Model Y Long Range,… Read more…
TN will triple its dumb EV tax for inflation, but its gas tax lags inflation by ~5x
Tennessee has started the process of hiking its EV registration fee from $100 to $274 per year and beyond, aiming to continue hiking the fees in perpetuity, further increasing the disproportionately high taxes paid by EVs in the state as compared to gas cars. Read more…
BYD breaks ground on its first sodium-ion EV battery plant
The world’s largest EV maker, BYD, broke ground on its first sodium-ion battery plant this week. BYD is investing $1.4 billion (RMB 10 billion) with 30 GWh planned annual capacity.. Read more…
Podcast: EV delivery numbers, EPA range change, BYD overtakes Tesla, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Q4 EV delivery numbers, EPA range change, BYD overtaking Tesla, and more. Read more…
West Virginia brings first of 5 solar farms online – why that matters
The first of five planned West Virginia solar farms just came online – here’s why that’s significant for the state. Read more…
Blue Bird launches fleet electrification-as-a-service joint venture
US school bus manufacturer Blue Bird and sustainable investment company Generate Capital have formed Clean Bus Solutions, a joint venture (JV) designed to meet increasing demand for electric school buses. Blue Bird recently opened its 40,000-square-foot EV Build-up Center, designed to enable the company to increase its electric school bus production capacity to as many… Read more…
Ford and Resideo to conduct V2H energy management pilot
Ford and home automation company Resideo Technologies have announced a joint V2H simulation project called EV-Home Power Partnership. The project involves pairing the bidirectional EV charging of Ford’s F-150 Lightning with a Resideo smart thermostat to explore the potential of the EV batteries to optimize home energy management, reduce customer electricity costs and relieve strain… Read more…
Audi U.S. Electric Car Sales Surged 74% In Q4 2023
The company closes the year 2023 with a new record of over 25,000 BEV sales. Read more…
GM’s Ultium EV Rollout Is Going Much More Smoothly In China
GM Sold more than 100,000 EVs in China in 2023. The Ultium-based Buick Electra E5 made up a healthy portion of that number. Read more…
How Cold Winter Weather Affects Electric Cars (And What To Do About It)
Switching from an ICE vehicle to an EV will require additional care when winter arrives. Here’s what to watch out for. Read more…
8,700 Car Dealers Have Now Signed Up For Point-Of-Sale EV Tax Credits
Hundreds of buyers have already taken advantage of the new, up-front $7,500 incentive. Read more…
Another reason to buy electric trucks—driver recruitment and retention because they love them
The trucking industry has a serious driver shortage, and operators are exploring all kinds of ways to improve driver recruitment and retention. Meanwhile, trucking industry trade groups are fighting tooth and nail against electrification. They might be surprised to learn that deploying EVs could be a major hiring advantage, because drivers love them. In a… Read more…
Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?
One’s a three-row midsize SUV under $60,000; the other’s a compact hatchback that starts in the mid-30s. Now we’ve driven both. Choosing “best of” or “most important” new cars is always dicey, and doubly so with electric vehicles. New entries are announced virtually every month, and picking the 2025 models that will be most important… Read more…
Volkswagen’s $27,000 ID 2all electric vehicle may come later than expected
If you were waiting on Volkswagen’s $27,000 (€25,000) ID 2all EV, you may have to wait a little longer. According to a local media report, Volkswagen is delaying volume production of the affordable electric car.. Read more…
Volvo hit a new global sales record in 2023 with strong demand for EVs
Volvo had a record year in 2023, with EV sales pushing global volume to new highs. The Swedish automaker’s early commitment to EVs is paying off, with over 113,000 fully electric Volvo cars sold last year.. Read more…
Tesla adjusts ranges across lineup due to new EPA rule
Tesla has adjusted its EPA estimated ranges across most of its lineup due to a new EPA rule that should make estimated ranges more realistic. Read more…
EV competition heats up in China as Geely’s Galaxy brand launches E8 starting under $25k
Less than a year after its launch in China, Geely’s sub-brand Galaxy has begun selling its first all-electric model – the E8. Starting at a price below $25,000, the Galaxy E8 sedan looks extra sleek, and it touts some more than adequate EV technology, arriving as a genuine contender in an ultra-competitive Chinese market. Read more…
