The panel gaps and quality issues are super annoying, but the Model Y is still an amazing EV in so many ways. More…
Tesla Model Y: An Honest Account After 1 Year And 20,000 Miles
Volta Industries lauches PredictEV
Volta Industries announced the launch of its PredictEV product, a machine learning and artificial intelligence solution for infrastructure planning, with a multi-year commitment from US utility Southern Company. PredictEV uses advanced AI and analytics to aggregate disparate data sets to turn them into actionable insights for electric vehicle stakeholders. The proprietary, patented-pending product from Volta […] More…
Genesis GV60 To Get Wireless Charging Capability
Wireless charging for premium/luxury EVs? More…
Hydro-Québec launches pilot to support school buses
In Canada, electricity utility company Hydro-Québec has launched a pilot project with Autobus Groupe Séguin to support the electrification of school buses. Several Québec-based suppliers will participate in the project, including Lion Electric, Malco Électrique and AddÉnergie. The pilot project includes implementing 12 charging stations with a total power of 260 kW. These stations are […] More…
Tesla’s Impact Report Compares Fires Between Teslas & Gas Cars
Car fires happen every day, but they’re only national news if the car is an EV. More…
Watch Hummer Electric Swap With Its Motor In For The First Time
This electric conversion on a military spec Humvee does away with the original V8 diesel. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid: Review, Reactions, Build Quality Issues, Oh My
This is arguably the best (and most honest) Plaid video review we’ve seen to date, hands down. More…
Trojan Energy gets £2.2 million for on-street charging
In the UK, the clean energy company Trojan Energy has been financed with £2.2 million late-round seed funding to roll out on-street charging hubs as well as developing further commercial applications of its technology. The company’s flat-and-flush charging posts are designed to make on-street charging available for households without driveways. The charging hubs are meant […] More…
GAC Aion V charges in 8 minutes
The Chinese car manufacturer GAC plans to launch the Aion V with a graphene battery in September. In a demonstration, the car is said to have managed a charging process from zero to 80 per cent in eight minutes. GAC Aion showcased its super-fast charging technology in two versions, 3C and 6C. According to CN […] More…
Chattanooga revs up for ID.4 mass production
In the USA, the first VW ID.4 electric SUV pre-production units have rolled off the assembly line at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga. These are used to test out the assembly process and all related components. Mass production is to start next year. In a LinkedIn post, the President and CEO at Volkswagen Group of America, Scott Keogh, […] More…
$5,000 SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle in durability testing ahead of deliveries
Ahead of upcoming deliveries of the SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle, the company is sharing new details about how they’re ensuring the bike will withstand a tough life as a daily commuter bike More…
Electric Cars From Heaviest To Lightest
See dozens of EV models compared by weight. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 21, 2021
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…
MIC Tesla Model Y Arrives In Norway In High Numbers
Customer deliveries will start shortly. More…
Model 3 Owner: VW ID.4 Makes A Great Choice As Someone’s First EV
Everyman Driver explains why the ID.4 is the right vehicle for someone making the switch from ICE to EV. More…
A Comment About Tesla’s AI Day: Have You Ever?!
Everything you may want to know about Tesla’s AI Day in less than 20 minutes. More…
GM Expands Massive Battery Recall To All Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV
The company will pursue reimbursement from LG Chem’s LG Energy Solution. More…
Lordstown Motors Working On A Military Electric Vehicle Too
A prototype was demonstrated at an off-road track. More…
Bluetti reveals modular home backup battery and more
Bluetti, makers of battery backup systems both large and small, have announced its modular take on the home battery backup. With the Tesla Powerwall only available to solar roof customers (and backorders up the wazoo), many are dipping their toes into vehicle or home backup systems from the likes of Bluetti. More…
Evergrande looks to withdraw from EV businesses
The Chinese real estate group Evergrande looks like it is on the verge of withdrawing from the automobile business. According to a media report, the indebted group is looking into selling the division to other Chinese carmakers. This could also have an impact on the production of the Sion by Sono Motors. Evergrande owns or […] More…
