Nio will launch the ET9 at Nio Day 2023 on December 23, trying to enter a market dominated by models including Mercedes-Benz Maybach. Read more…
Here’s how wind farms in the US impact nearby home values
A new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab offers fresh insights into the impact of wind farms on the values of nearby homes. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 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…
Nissan Ariya Production Finally Ramping Up. Can It Be A Contender?
Nissan’s modern EV crossover effort has had production challenges of its own, but the automaker says things are looking up. Read more…
Fire Sale: New Tesla Model 3 Performances As Low As $45,890
That’s right: you can get a family sedan with gut-punching acceleration for around $40,000 with the tax credit. Read more…
2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup And SUV EPA Range And Pricing Overview
The controversial EV remains in the six-digit price range, but gets some more “normal” trim levels. Read more…
Grand test: Which is the fastest EV?
Electric cars are efficient, quiet, comfortable and technologically advanced, but there’s also the undeniable appeal of a powertrain with instant torque and an enormous amount of power. A team from China set off to find, which is the fastest among the current mass-market EVs pinning the top 10 models against each other to see which one will hit the 100… Read more…
This cool electric hand truck with tank treads can climb stairs
Most of the fun electric vehicles I discover in the depths of Alibaba require me to sit in, on, or around them. But this time, I’ve found something that barely even needs me involved. Check out this awesome electric hand truck that can climb stairs thanks to its nifty tank track operation. Read more…
Zero Motorcycles extends warranty in Europe
The US electric motorbike manufacturer Zero Motorcycles is extending its warranty policy: all models from model year 2024 onwards are covered by a five-year warranty in Europe for all parts including the battery pack. Read more…
VW ID.7 VIZZION goes on sale – starts from €29,800 in China
FAW-Volkswagen finally unleashed its ID.7 VIZZION onto the Chinese market on December 15. Priced at a seemingly competitive RMB 227,777 (approximately €29,800), this new entrant in the EV arena claims to be a “game-changer”, but skepticism hangs in the air like the faint scent of burnt rubber. The ID.7 VIZZION, a product of the collaboration between FAW-VW and SAIC-VW, showcases… Read more…
Ekoenergytyka deepens ties with Portugal’s CPO Powerdot
Ekoenergetyka has delivered 150 chargers to Portugal’s Powerdot. The deal underscores the expansion of both businesses as Eko continues to supply Charge Point Operators across the continent. Powerdot is also active in Poland. Read more…
German start-ups launch battery recycling cooperation
Next.e.GO Mobile and Cylib are working on recycling electric car batteries. The German EV manufacturer and the spin-off from RWTH Aachen University, have already started the exchange. Read more…
William Li to personally test Nio’s 150-kWh semi-solid-state battery and live-stream whole journey
Li will drive an ET7 with a 150-kWh battery pack from Shanghai on December 17 at 6:30 am local time and live-stream his experience. Read more…
Volkswagen teases upcoming ID.2all SUV
In a strategic move to expand its electric SUV lineup, Volkswagen is set to introduce the ID.2all SUV, a compact electric crossover slated to hit the market in 2026. This latest addition to the ID-badged family promises affordability and efficiency. Volkswagen’s foray into the compact electric SUV market comes as no surprise after the success of the ID.4 and ID.5… Read more…
Alibaba plans sale of 25 million Xpeng ADSs, to remain 2nd-largest shareholder
Xpeng said Alibaba’s move was in execution of its capital management strategy and not due to a change in its view of the company. Read more…
Genesis Electrified GV70 spotted for the first time with a new facelift
The Genesis Electrified GV70 is already due for an upgrade. The electric SUV was spotted with a new facelift in South Korea for the first time.. Read more…
Nio will launch cheaper Firefly branded cars in Europe in 2025
Nio is already present in a bunch of countries in Europe, where it’s selling a few of its models. The company has also started to build battery swapping stations in Europe, but it looks like its plans for the continent are even grander for the future. Nio co-founder, president and director Lihong Qin, speaking in a news conference online earlier… Read more…
Ford ‘absolutely’ working with Google Maps for EV Route Planning like Apple Maps on CarPlay
Is Ford adding Google Maps EV route planning? CEO Jim Farley hinted at the idea this week as owners requested the feature.. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Autopilot ‘recall’, Porsche Macan EV, Chevy Blazer EV first drive, 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 Tesla’s Autopilot ‘recall’, our first drives of the Porsche Macan EV and Chevy Blazer EV, and more. Read more…
Wennstrom to distribute Ekoenergetyka EV charging stations in Nordic market
Poland-based EV charging infrastructure producer Ekoenergetyka has announced that Norwegian fueling services provider Wennstrom will sell and service its products in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Ekoenergetyka says it will provide 24/7 remote monitoring and repair services for the charging stations from its Polish headquarters, allowing it to address nearly 60% of malfunction reports. Wennstrom… Read more…
