BMW’s Mini brand has unveiled two new electric models in the run-up to the IAA Mobility. Among them is the new Mini Cooper, which in future will come from the cooperation with Chinese carmaker Great Wall. The iconic Mini three-door will in future be purely electric – and at least in the basic version cheaper […] More…
2024 Mini Cooper EV Fully Revealed As Urban Three-Door Hatchback
The top-of-the-line Cooper SE has a front-mounted 214-horsepower electric motor. More…
2024 Mini Countryman EV Revealed With Up To 287 Miles Of WLTP Range
The premium crossover is based on the same platform as the BMW iX1. More…
Tesla Significantly Cuts Model S/Model X Prices, Removes Standard Range Trim
The recently introduced version only lasted for two weeks in Tesla’s offer. More…
Tesla cuts FSD price by $3k in US, $3.5k in Canada
Tesla has cut the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software by $3,000, to $12k, down from $15k in the US. More…
New Model 3 Has “Lowest Absolute Drag Of Any Tesla” With Cd Of 0.219
That’s an improvement of almost 5 percent over the outgoing Model 3’s drag coefficient of 0.23. More…
All Tesla Model S And Model X Paint Options Are Now Free
Ultra Red, the most expensive paint option, used to cost $3,000. More…
Tesla Model 3 Highland Now Available In Australia And New Zealand, But Not In UK
Ireland is also on the back burner, according to Tesla’s website. More…
Staubli unveils CharIN-compliant megawatt charging system
Staubli has launched its Megawatt Charging System (MCS), which allows electric commercial vehicles with to be charged at up to 4.5 MW. It has been developed in collaboration with the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) and in accordance with its specifications.
The system delivers up to 3000 A and 1500 V. More…
Updated Tesla Model 3 bows for Europe with aero look, updated cabin
Tesla on Thursday revealed the revamped version of its Model 3, which had previously been codenamed “Highland”—offered initially for order in Europe. The exterior styling refresh for the Model 3 is “optimized for maximum aerodynamics,” according to Tesla. Images released by Tesla showed a mildly redesigned front end… More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 31, 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…
Tesla Model 3 Highland officially unveiled with new design and more features
Just hours after photos leaked of the upcoming Tesla Model 3 refresh, codenamed “Project Highland,” Tesla has officially unveiled its highly-anticipated facelift in Europe. More…
New Tesla Model 3 Debuts: Chiseled Design, 421-Mile Estimated Range
The refreshed Tesla Model 3 is more aerodynamic and gets plenty of new interior equipment. More…
NIO’s new EC6 spotted ahead of September debut, CEO says it will dominate its segment
The last NIO model to convert to the automaker’s second-generation platform, the EC6, was spotted ahead of its official debut in September. NIO’s CEO, William Li, believes the new EC6 “will be dominating the major market share” in its segment after launching. More…
Is this the new Tesla Model 3?
We just received new pictures from an anonymous source alleging that this is the new updated Tesla Model 3 project ‘Highland’. More…
We drove Battle Motors’ awesome electric garbage truck on a racetrack
Battle Motors invited us out to Irwindale Speedway to drive its powerful electric garbage trucks around the racetrack, and we came away dreaming of quieter, cleaner neighborhoods that feel like they’re just around the corner. More…
Why putting solar panels beside highways is a no-brainer
California could generate enough electricity to power 270,000 homes by putting solar panels in the empty land next to highway interchanges in just 3 Southern California counties, according to a new report released today by Environment California and The Ray. More…
New Zooz Ultra Flex 1200 E-Bike Promises Versatility And Excitement
Zooz Bikes has coined the term “Versathrillity” with this versatile yet thrilling two-wheeler. More…
Is Honda reviving the two-door Prelude as an EV? New trademark sparks debate
Honda may look to its past to revitalize its future in the electric era. A recent trademark filing suggests Honda may look to resurrect the two-door Prelude sports car as an EV. More…
Global wind turbine orders hit a new high at 69.5 GW in the first half of 2023
Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in the first half of 2023 with 69.5 gigawatts (GW) of activity, a 12% increase year-over-year, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. More…
