Porsche will build the future all-electric Cayenne at Volkswagen Slovakia’s multi-brand site in Bratislava. The combustion engine and plug-in hybrid variants are already coming off the production lines there. “The plant in Bratislava has done outstanding work in recent years and has received several awards,” says Albrecht Reimold, Board Member for Production and Logistics at […] More…
Lucid finally adds Apple CarPlay standard on all its EVs in latest OTA update
Lucid Motors is in the process of delivering all four of the original trims of its flagship Air sedan promised when the ultra-long range EV made its initial debut a couple years ago. We’ve had a chance to experience several of those models inside and out, but have wondered when the promised addition of Apple CarPlay would arrive. Today, Lucid has finally confirmed that CarPlay will now come as standard feature. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 23, 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…
Save over $1,000 on BLUETTI AC300 + B300 Combos for home backup power, this month only!
As BLUETTI wraps up its massive spring sale event, it is immediately following up with more savings on its top-tier energy solutions. From now through the end of March, BLUETTI is offering tremendous deals on its AC300 Combos, complete with modular B300 batteries that offer all-in-one home backup power systems designed to fit your energy needs, no matter the size. Learn more below. More…
Tesla competitor Lucid Air luxury EV gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
After being rumored as coming with an update for some time, luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid has officially announced wireless CarPlay and Android Auto are now available and come standard with its connectivity suite. More…
This startup just launched an ‘affordable’ fully electric smart RV based on the Ford E-Transit
Who says you can’t adventure in style with zero emissions and at a reasonable price? Grounded, a Detroit-based electric RV startup, launched the first fully customizable smart electric RV, the Grounded G1, on Thursday; it’s based on the Ford E-Transit. And the best part is that the electric RV is offered at an affordable price through its subscription model, with deliveries expected to begin in April. More…
Study Reveals Battle For Most Anticipated EV Of 2023 Is Not Even Close
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GMC Hummer EV SUV Reservation Figures And Related Details
GMC says it has enough Hummer EV SUV and pickup truck reservations to match all production capacity through the end of 2024. More…
Tesla Model S And X Steering Wheel Retrofit Is Already Sold Out
Turns out many owners happily spent $700 to get rid of the steering yoke – the initial inventory disappeared in eight days. More…
Tesla Superchargers are now integrated in Rivian’s navigation
Tesla Supercharger locations are now being integrated into Rivian’s navigation system as part of the automaker’s latest software update. More…
Giant Updates The Stance E+ Electric MTB With Larger Battery
The full-suspension electric bike is better equipped to handle the rigors of long-distance trail riding. More…
EV owners are becoming increasingly frustrated with home charging
A recent study by JD Power found that EV owners have become increasingly frustrated with their home charging experience for several reasons, including higher electricity rates and charging speeds. More…
Tesla Introduces New Extended Service Agreements, Warranty Coverage
The Extended Service Agreements can be purchased directly from your Tesla Mobile App or at a Tesla Service Center. More…
Ford Expects Model e EV Unit To Post $3 Billion Loss This Year
The automaker explains that “Model e is an EV startup within Ford,” and as everyone knows, EV startups lose money in their early days. More…
Berlin Tesla store becomes target of protesters
A Tesla store in central Berlin has been attacked with paint bombs and covered with posters. The activists of unknown backgrounds criticise the water consumption of Tesla’s factory in Grünheide and want to stop car production generally. Six or seven people took part in the action wearing masks and are being searched by the Berlin […] More…
Entek to build separator factory in Indiana
The US battery separator manufacturer Entek is investing 1.5 billion dollars in a new production facility in Terre Haute in the state of Indiana. The plant is scheduled to start operations between 2025 and 2027 and will supply separators for up to 1.6 million electric cars annually. Entek plans to invest 1.5 billion dollars (currently […] More…
VW opens the order books in Germany for the ID.3
Three weeks after its world premiere, the revised version of the VW ID.3 is now available for order in Germany. The new ID.3 Pro with the 58 kWh battery starts as previously communicated at list prices from €39,995. The price for the ID.3 Pro S with the 77 kWh battery was also revealed. Pre-sales of […] More…
VW’s Cupra mulls entering US market in quest to become a globally recognized EV brand
Volkswagen Group sub-brand Cupra has been market testing the possible entry into the US market, according to SEAT Cupra CEO Wayne Griffiths. Cupra has expanded to new markets outside of Western Europe recently and has multiple all-electric models in its production pipeline in Spain as it looks to grow its recognition as its own standalone EV brand. More…
United Airlines to launch first commercial electric air taxi route with Archer Aviation in Chicago
Leading global airline company United Airlines is set to launch the first electric air taxi route in Chicago in collaboration with Archer Aviation using Archer’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.. More…
Test drive: 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron underwhelms
The Audi Q4 E-Tron doesn’t channel the charm or the appeal that those loyal to the Four Ring brand have come to expect. To them or to the EV-savvy, it’s going to reveal itself as a slipshod rebadge of the Volkswagen ID.4, priced $10,000 higher. I’m one of those Audi fans. My family has owned multiple vehicles from the automaker’s peak… More…
