After multiple development delays due to software issues internally and at parent company Volkswagen Group, Audi AG is reportedly exploring discussions in China to buy its next generation EV platform from another OEM, perhaps even a competitor overseas.. More…
Speedy Audi compact EV project taps brand’s NSU heritage
Audi has turned a vintage car from one of its predecessors into a speedy EV concept. Revealed Saturday, the concept updates and electrifies an NSU Prinz 4, which entered production in 1961. Dubbed EP4 (Electric Prinz 4), the project was undertaken by apprentices at Audi’s plant in Neckarsulm, Germany, to mark 150 years of manufacturing at the… More…
US: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Set Sales Record In Q2 2023
So far this year, over 7 percent of Mitsubishi sales happen to be plug-in hybrids. More…
Alleged Tesla Electric Minibus Makes First Video Appearance
The video uploaded by content creator Jacob Orth shows a 12-seat vehicle with a large glazed area and a Tesla-branded steering wheel. More…
2024 Renault 5 Unveils Exterior Design In New Teaser Images
The replacement for the Zoe will ride on a new electric platform. More…
SAIC-GM to build third EV factory in China
SAIC-GM, the Chinese joint venture between General Motors and SAIC Motor, has begun construction of its third factory for electric cars based on GM’s Ultium platform. The new plant is being built in Yantai in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong. According to the Chinese news portal Yicai Global, series production of electric cars at […] More…
Tesla urges EPA to set stricter emissions targets
Tesla is urging the US government to speed up the switch to electric cars. The electric car manufacturer wants the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set much stricter targets for emissions reductions in new cars than proposed in April. Most other OEMs, however, want the opposite. The EPA proposed new standards in April for […] More…
Mercedes doubles EV sales over Q2
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars more than doubled its sales of battery-electric cars in the second quarter to 56,300 units – specifically by 123 per cent. This growth was particularly due to demand in three model series. The van division also posted gains in Q2, but not as strong as the passenger car business. As reported, 23,500 […] More…
VW faces lagging demand in Europe
Following slow development in its business in China, Volkswagen is also reportedly struggling with demand problems for its electric models in Europe. In the private customer segment, incoming orders in Germany are well below the planned target for the year. The news was initially reported by the German publication Handelsblatt, with reference to an insider […] More…
See Rivian R1T Take On Ford Explorer ST In All-American Drag Race
One is an all-electric adventure pickup while the other is a sporty gas-powered SUV. More…
First Ford F-150 Lightning Trucks Arrive At US Army’s Fort Carson
Hundreds more EVs will follow as the Army begins the transition to electric vehicles. More…
These Are The Top 10 Best-Selling Used EVs In The US, According To Carvana
The list includes cars like the Tesla Model 3, BMW i3, and Ford Mustang Mach-E. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 10, 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…
5 ways to keep your EV running smoothly in the face of extreme heat
As an extreme heat wave continues across the southern US and threatens to spread north, here are five ways EV drivers can keep their cars running in the face of record-breaking high temperatures. More…
Video of new Tesla people-mover vehicle allegedly leaks
A video of what is alleged to be a new Tesla people-mover for the Boring Company has leaked. It could be the real deal. More…
2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV: All That Glitters Is Not Gold
An unsettled ride dulls some of the 677-horsepower EV’s shine. More…
Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina Debuts: 1,877-HP Ode To F1 Legend
Only five of the colorful EV hypercars will be built, and you can see at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. More…
First drive in the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV: Same same, but different, but still the same
Mercedes-AMG has officially launched its third EV model and first all-electric performance SUV with the EQE. I previously tested out the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, so you know I had to take the AMG version out for a spin to see how it compares. Here are my thoughts.. More…
Automobili Pininfarina debuts Battista Edizione hyper GT dedicated to first F1 champ Nino Farina
Even as it continues its deliveries of its limited edition Battista hyper GT, Automobili Pininfarina is now expanding the variety (and exclusivity) of its all-electric hypercar model while continuing to honor its rich Italian history. During the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the hyper EV developer will unveil a new, ultraexclusive version of the Battista called the Edizione Nino Farina – named after a family member crowned the first-ever Formula 1 champion. More…
Best Prime Day 2023 deals: Electric tools, e-bikes, and more
Amazon has arrived, and the team at 9to5Toys will be working around the clock in order to bring you all of the best discounts over the next several days. Bigger than ever this year, as the savings branch out from just Amazon and over to other retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target – all of which have launched their own savings events to compete. Below, you’ll find all of the best Prime Day 2023 deals across a range of categories, like tech, home goods, fashion, and more. More…
