Tesla is expecting its Powerwall to become an even bigger difference maker for homeowners with solar in California following a net metering change. More…
RAW charging coming to National Trust sites across UK
British infrastructure provider RAW Charging has made a deal with the National Trust to install EV charging at heritage sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland over the next three years. Once complete, RAW expects the rollout to be one of its most significant and worth £12 million. Most chargers will be AC destination chargers, […] More…
Automotive Biometrics
Electric vehicles are at the nexus of several ongoing technological and socio-economic transformations. The first includes electrification itself, along with the rise of software-defined vehicles and the application of More…
BMW introduces new range topping model for the i7
With the BMW i7 M70 xDrive, BMW M is putting an all-electric performance model at the top of the new 7 Series. The top model of the i7 series presented in Shanghai is the most powerful BMW with electric drive to date. BMW had initially presented the new generation of the 7 Series and its […] More…
Nissan Arizon Concept Debuts As CMF-EV-Based SUV With Loads Of Tech
There’s no indication the Arizon will make it to production, but some of its features may be adopted by future Nissan EVs. More…
Toyota bZ Sport Crossover And bZ FlexSpace Preview Production BEVs
Both models will enter production in China in 2024. More…
Polestar unveils Polestar 4, a $60k ‘SUV Coupé’ with no rear window
Polestar unveiled their upcoming Polestar 4, a small SUV which the company is calling an “SUV Coupé,” at the Shanghai Auto Show today. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 17, 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…
Polestar 4 SUV Debuts With 544 HP, Making It Brand’s Fastest Model Ever
The base single-motor version powers the rear wheels with 272 horsepower. More…
Volta Trucks begins series production of 16-ton Volta Zero in Austria, deliveries to follow in Q3
Commercial EV startup Volta Trucks has achieved a pivotal milestone in its “Trucks as a Service” journey. The 16-ton Volta Zero truck has begun series production in Steyr, Austria, as the company begins a test drive program to educate customers and ensure quality before the first customer deliveries later this year. More…
This super-hybrid offshore wind farm just got its first turbine
The first turbine has been installed at the Hollandse Kust Noord super-hybrid offshore wind farm – which will also feature floating solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen production. More…
GM Confirms Full $7,500 Credit Across Entire EV Lineup Under MSRP Cap
Many other BEVs will face a reduction of the incentive or even will lose eligibility completely. More…
Tesla battery supplier Panasonic is looking for a new factory in the US
Tesla’s primary battery cell supplier, Panasonic, is once again looking to build a new factory in the US after recently announcing a new one. More…
A ‘world-first’ plug-in electric drilling rig is being piloted
Global construction giant Skanska is testing a “world-first” plug-in electric drilling rig on the largest infrastructure project in Europe. More…
Magna signs on to completely engineer and build off-road EVs for INEOS, beginning in 2026
Building off a previous relationship with INEOS Automotive for contracted vehicle engineering, Magna is adding a new model to its complete vehicle manufacturing branch – an all-electric 4×4 designed to go off-road. More…
First Toyota electric sedan powered by BYD earns 5,000 orders on first sales day
Toyota’s first electric sedan, the bZ3, powered by BYD technology, received a warm welcome on its first day on the market. The bZ3 secured 5,000 orders on April 16, according to FAW-Toyota, the automaker’s joint venture in China. More…
New and previous VinFast VF 8 customers now qualify for up to $7,500 in state tax rebates
Vietnamese EV automaker Vinfast just relayed that its new VF 8 electric SUV has been added to the list of eligible vehicles under the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) created by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). New and existing VinFast customers can now qualify for up to $7,500 in tax rebates in California, which can extend to other participating states. Learn how to apply below. More…
Renault Considers Reviewing EV Prices Worldwide After Tesla Cuts
In February, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo had suggested the French automaker wouldn’t resort to price cuts. More…
Major advance for fast charger
A German project has developed a fast-charger design that can provide 400 km of range for an EV in only 15 minutes (writes Nick Flaherty).
The project, called “Direct Superfast charging for the Electric vehicle”, More…
MG Cyberster EV Beats Tesla Roadster To Punch With Shanghai Debut
The all-electric convertible could have two electric motors and upwards of 530 horsepower. More…
