Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to debut the new CLA EV concept sedan at IAA Mobility, spearheading a new entry-level model family. More…
Report: GMC Hummer EV Production Significantly Improved
Unofficial data indicates 2,000+ units produced per month since May. More…
Biden Administration Infuses $15.5 Billion Into Factory Conversions For EVs
The latest program focuses on rehiring workers and retooling existing ICE factories for EV production. More…
FSD Beta Testers Notice Improved Camera Quality In Latest Tesla Upgrade
Tesla is attempting to perfect FSD on Hardware 3 cars before Hardware 4. More…
ZEEKR’s 001 FR will have quad-motors, CATL Qilin batteries, and 1,265 bhp… oh, and tank turns
Less than a month after teasing a new high-performance version of its flagship 001 EV, ZEEKR has shared some of its upcoming specs – and they’re impressive. After straight up calling Tesla’s Model S Plaid “dull,” the Chinese automaker is “saying sorry to other performance brands,” because the ZEEKR 001 FR is packin’ some heat. More…
Podcast: Tesla launches Model 3 refresh, Model S/X and FSD pricing update, FSD Beta tries to kill me, 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 launch of the Model 3 refresh, Model S/X and FSD pricing update, FSD Beta trying to kill me, and more. More…
Lucid extends price promo after positive response, Air EV starts at $82,400
The Pure Summer Event lives on. EV maker Lucid Motors announced it’s extending the price promotion on the Air electric sedan models for another month. More…
Tesla (TSLA) tumbles on price cuts, “appreciating asset” dream going away
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) tumbled today on price cuts across its lineup and the dream sold by Elon Musk that Tesla vehicles will become an “appreciating asset” is going away. More…
Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class EV Teased Ahead Of September 3 Debut
It previews future Mercedes models using the MMA platform, and you can see it at the 2023 Munich Motor Show. More…
We drove the first all-electric street sweeper in the US, coming to LA soon
Battle Motors and Elgin Sweeper Company have collaborated to put the first all-electric street sweeper into service in the US, and we got to drive it. More…
Tesla Cancels Model 3 Performance Orders In Australia As Highland Arrives
It’s not clear what this means for the Model 3 Performance in the Highland era. More…
Electric Bike Manufacturer Sondors Reportedly In Serious Trouble
Customer frustration grows as more and more people have yet to receive their pre-ordered Sondors Metacycles. More…
Tesla is testing Cybertruck with dual-motor powertrain, interior look
Tesla is testing the Cybertruck with a dual-motor powertrain, according to new pictures of a prototype of the electric pickup truck. More…
Zeekr 001 FR Debuts As 1,265-HP Quad-Motor Rival For Model S Plaid
The Geely-owned brand claims the 001 FR does zero to 62 mph in 2.07 seconds “in a rolling start scenario;” it can also do a tank turn! More…
Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition with sinister Stealth theme teased
Lucid Motors (LCID) dropped a teaser for its Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition featuring its sinister Stealth theme. The blacked-out luxury EV will debut at the International Motor Show (IAA Mobility).. More…
Fisker Pear urban EV to offer AWD, range up to 320 miles
Fisker on Thursday released more details of its Pear urban EV, which was first shown at the automaker’s recent Product Day event, ahead of an additional showing at the Munich auto show this next week. With a targeted base price of $29,900 before the incentives, the Pear will be offered with two battery options allowing 180 miles or 320 miles of… More…
Rivian hires former Porsche Cars North America CEO as CCO to steer business growth
EV maker Rivian (RIVN) announced Friday it has hired Dr. Kjell Gruner as chief commercial officer (CCO) and president of business growth. Gruner brings over 25 years of auto experience to Rivian, most recently serving as CEO of Porsche Cars North America.. More…
Hyundai and LG to spend an extra $2B on their US EV battery plant
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) are going to inject an additional $2 billion into their $4.3 billion US EV battery factory. More…
Polestar raises sales & lowers losses
Polestar has presented its business figures for the first half of 2023. The electric car brand saw its sales increase by 18 per cent year-on-year from January to June to around $1.2 billion (€1.11 billion). Polestar posted a net loss of about $313 million (€288.5 million) in the first half, compared to $503 million (€463.6 […] More…
McLaren Applied’s Lavoie buys bankrupt e-bike maker VanMoof
The insolvent Dutch e-bike manufacturer VanMoof is getting a new owner. Lavoie, the e-scooter business of engineering firm McLaren Applied, agreed to take over the premium e-bike maker. Lavoie plans to expand VanMoof’s business. Lavoie and its parent company did not disclose the terms of the purchase. Still, McLaren Applied Chairman Nick Fry told Reuters […] More…
