This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, we’re covering the biggest stories of the entire year, covering everything from Honda’s e-bike debut, bans on e-bikes at college campuses, bike-based micro-campers, OneWheel recalls, and more. Read more…
China’s EV companies head to Hong Kong, where the money flows free
China’s ever-growing electric vehicle industry is setting up shop in Hong Kong, but not to expand business in the minuscule Hong Kong market. Rather they are looking to leverage the city’s financial system for global expansion, Bloomberg reports. Read more…
Fisker (FSR) stock bounces after EV deliveries climb 300% in Q4
Fisker’s (FSR) stock is soaring after announcing EV deliveries climbed over 300% from last quarter. The EV maker plans to accelerate its pace after delivering around 4,700 Fisker Oceans in 2023.. Read more…
You Can Still Get A Chevy Bolt EV For $299/Month, But It Comes With A Lot Of Asterisks
It’s a good deal, sure, but you need to read the small print. Read more…
Considering EV Ownership: To Level 2 Charge Or Not To Level 2 Charge?
They’re more expensive to install, but they charge oh-so-fast compared to a wall outlet. Read more…
Yuanhang Y6 electric sedan breaks the 1,000 km range barrier
Yuanhang Auto, a high-end electric vehicle brand under the Dayun Group, unveiled its Y6 all-electric sedan on December 28. The price tag, ranging from RMB 329,800 to RMB 529,800 yuan (approximately €42,000 to €68,000), positions it as a contender in the upper echelons of the EV market. The selling point of the Y6 is its impressive 1,020 km range. Measuring… Read more…
Vinfast EV sales pivot to dealer model, starting in North Carolina
Vinfast will use franchised dealerships to sell cars in the U.S.—starting in the state where the company also plans to build a factory. While Vinfast already has a few company-operated showrooms, its first franchised dealership opened this week in Cary, North Carolina, in partnership with the Leith Automotive Group. As of Thursday, the… Read more…
2024 Mercedes EQS and EQE get heat pump, retuned braking, more range
Mercedes-Benz is making a number of changes to its EQE and EQS electric SUV and respective sedan/hatchback models for the 2024 model year, including updates to improve range and a new braking system that could address a common complaint about earlier models. In the EQS and EQE, Mercedes tuned its regenerative braking for efficiency, opting for… Read more…
2024 Fiat 500e EPA Range, Specs And Pricing Overview
The new version is significantly better than the original one and appears competitive among small EVs. Read more…
Xpeng expands XNGP coverage to 52 cities after beta tests in 27 extra cities
“I strongly believe that the demand for ADAS will surge in the next five years, and Xpeng will be the preferred smart EV brand for consumers,” said Xpeng CEO. Read more…
VinFast VF3 and enigmatic EV concept headed for CES
VinFast, the Vietnamese auto giant determined to crack the American market, is ready for a big reveal at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The spotlight will be on their budget-friendly VF3 electric vehicle and a mysterious new EV concept that aims to keep the promise alive. In a surprising and rather brave move, VinFast plans to unveil the pint-sized… Read more…
More Cruise fallout: GM sues San Francisco for $121 million
The fallout from robotaxi company Cruise continues, as now General Motors has just filed a lawsuit against San Francisco for $121 million, in what it calls unfair taxes and penalties since it acquired Cruise. GM argues that San Francisco charged the company an inflated tax rate because it factored in its Cruise self-driving car division, which GM says is a separate entity. Read more…
BYD may be using products from humanoid robot maker UBTech in its production lines, report says
Shenzhen-based UBTech, a maker of humanoid robots and smart service robots, made its debut on the Hong Kong stock market today with a market capitalization of HK$38 billion. Read more…
Zeekr to start delivering cars in Singapore in Q3 2024, report says
Audi retail dealer Premium Automobiles has been appointed as Zeekr’s distributor in Singapore in an agreement signed in late December, according to The Straits Times. Read more…
China’s Gotion sees its 1st US-made battery pack roll off line
Located in the Silicon Valley area, the plant is Gotion’s first US battery pack production line, targeting the Americas energy storage system market. Read more…
Chery cuts prices of NEV models to embrace potentially more brutal 2024
Chery New Energy has slashed the official guide prices of its cheaper Little Ant and QQ Ice Cream models by 7.7 percent to 16.7 percent. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 28, 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…
Nio releases new battery upgrade rules, new conditions to apply after Jan 1
Customers who buy a Nio vehicle including the battery pack on or after January 1, 2024, will only be able to permanently upgrade the standard-range battery pack to long-range one year later. Read more…
The world’s tallest wooden wind turbine is now online
Swedish startup Modvion has built the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower, and it’s now sending power to 400 homes in Sweden. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) CEO says R2 will be its Tesla Model 3 moment as more affordable EVs are needed
Although Rivian (RIVN) and Tesla have different products, they are more alike than you may think. Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe said its upcoming R2 model will be its version of the Tesla Model 3. Read more…
