The Norwegian Volkswagen importer Møller Mobility Group is saying goodbye to the combustion engine. The last fossil-fueled VW Golf can be ordered from Møller in December 2023, after which only electric cars will be offered. Read more…
Take A Closer Look At The Tesla Cybertruck’s Roof Bars
It looks like Tesla’s first pickup has four different mounting locations for the crossbars. More…
BeyonCa, EV brand founded by former VW exec Weiming Soh, signs deal with Saudi investor
BeyonCa has signed separate agreements with a Saudi investor and a Middle Eastern distributor. Read more…
GAC Aion reportedly to take over Mitsubishi’s plant as Japanese carmaker exiting China
The plant, which has an annual capacity of 200,000 vehicles, has already begun equipment renovation and is expected to begin production in May 2024, according to local media. Read more…
New Energy: Scania’s rejuvenated battery electric range is raring to go
Scania has updated its urban battery electric truck range and added a new electric machine (combined electric motor and gearbox) to its line-up.
The battery electric urban truck range, originally launched in 2021, has been given a major update in line with Scania’s regional battery electric line-up. More…
Factbox: Nio’s partnership with JAC explained in detail
Nio pays JAC for each vehicle produced on a per-vehicle basis monthly. It paid JAC an average of about $1,260 per vehicle in 2022. Read more…
Monitor EV charging infrastructure in real-time (free demo)
Sponsored by Franklin Electric. EV charger communication failures leave the Charge Point Operators (CPOs) unable to detect and react remotely, while 50-70% of the time, a simple power cycle of the charger’s power is all that is needed. With no remote charger control, the only course of action available to the CPO is to dispatch… Read more…
XPeng shows the X9 MPV days before its official debut
As October 24 approaches, electric vehicle enthusiasts and industry insiders are looking forward to the official unveiling of the XPeng X9 MPV. A glance at the recently revealed render images and the whispers of its debut at XPeng’s upcoming Technology Day have kept the grapevine busy. Rewinding back to February, we were treated to the first sneak peek of this new electric MPV. Fast forward to May, and the cat was out of the bag – XPeng’s CEO, He Xiaopeng, confirmed the vehicle’s development. Aiming to stake its claim in China’s growing MPV market, he unveiled its name – the X9. By… More…
New study shows why electric bikes are great for managing type 2 diabetes
Over 30 million Americans are affected by type 2 diabetes, though it is far from a uniquely American health issue. Now though, a new study is shining light on just how electric bikes may be a key tool for helping treat the condition in adults. More…
Used Electric Vehicle Prices Plummet, Sales Overtake Most New Models
The used EV market has matured, and it has now surpassed new sales for all models except the Tesla Model Y. More…
Kia EV9 Wholesale Shipments Outpaced EV6 In September 2023
It almost seems like Kia’s E-GMP resources were redirected towards EV9. More…
Mazda to introduce new EV in 2025
Mazda, a brand synonymous with the exhilarating “Zoom-Zoom” slogan, has long tantalized automotive enthusiasts with its unique approach to driving dynamics, style, and attainable luxury. However, when it comes to the electric vehicle evolution, it seems like they’ve been taking the scenic route. While rival brands are ramping up battery factories and pushing ambitious EV lineups, Mazda seems to be, well, strolling in the park. Will we see an electric Miata For the Mazda aficionados who have been eagerly waiting for the brand to make a significant electric move, there’s a glimmer of… More…
DASH offers an all-Tesla rideshare service in Tampa
The Tampa Bay region is sadly lacking in public transport options. The Tampa Downtown Partnership hopes to make getting around Florida’s third-largest city a little easier with the new DASH ride service, which offers low-cost rides in bright yellow Tesla Model Ys. The new DASH (Downtown Area Shared Hubs) service take passengers on shared rides… Read more…
Compact Toyota electric pickup project revealed: Is it US-bound?
Toyota is planning to test a fleet of all-electric pickups—not in pickup-obsessed America, or its home Japan, but in Thailand, where versions of the Toyota HiLux pickup are built for many regions of the world. Development of the electric HiLux was done in Thailand, but taps into decades of Toyota EV tech. Called the HiLux Revo BEV Concept… More…
Cybertruck-inspired 55 MPH electric scooter actually does it justice
Whatever your feelings about the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck are, from brave futurism to misguided flop, there’s no denying that the design is distinctive. And for those that want to capture that same design with half the wheels and a tiny fraction of the pedestrian-murdering mass, the new Infinite Machine P1 electric scooter may be perfect for you. More…
EV leases sub-$400/month: Ioniq 6, Solterra, Niro, Mini, more
Pricing pressure from Tesla, increased EV supply, IRA Tax credit, and the looming model year changeover have spurred legacy automakers to continue sweetening incentives on their electric vehicles. Now there are six factory lease offers on EVs with an average monthly cost of under $400 before tax and license, which is a price point that rivals factory lease terms of low-priced ICE vehicles that include the Toyota Corolla LE, Chevy Equinox LT, and Honda HR-V LX.. More…
BYD’s ultra-luxury Yangwang U8 has over 30,000 orders, report says
BYD’s Yangwang U8, which costs more than RMB 1 million, has gone into production with over 30,000 orders, according to a local media report. Read more…
2024 Blazer EV AWD models to have 288 hp
Chevrolet has finally spilled some beans on its 2024 Blazer EV. But, as with any dish served with a side of news, not all details are seasoned with straightforwardness. The automaker recently shared specifics on the 2024 Blazer EV 2LT and RS trims. In terms of power, both these dual electric motor (read: all-wheel drive) models will pack a punch with 288 horsepower and a torque of 333 lb-ft. On the dollar front, the all-wheel-drive versions of the 2LT and RS will bear price tags of $56,715 and $61,790, respectively. Now, if you’re wondering about the price for the front-drive 2LT – join… More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 21, 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…
Toyota’s electric EPU concept is a Ford Maverick challenger
As if the concept of an electric Land Cruiser wasn’t enough, Toyota’s unveiling of its electric truck concept, the EPU, has left the automotive community filled with speculation and debate. Billed as a midsize, its specifications lean closer to Ford’s increasingly popular Maverick. But is this newcomer a genuine rival or simply a teaser of what may lie ahead? At a glance, the Toyota EPU might appear like any other midsize pickup. But look a bit closer, and you’ll notice its more compact dimensions. Its measurements – 5,070 mm in length, 1,910 mm in width, and a height of 1,710 mm – are… More…
