The BMW M3 sports sedan, the German automaker’s most iconic high-performance vehicle, is going electric. During a roundtable interview in Portugal this week, BMW’s product development chief, Frank Weber, confirmed the rumors. More…
Prime time! Amazon Prime Video has been integrated in Polestar 2 operating system
Just in time for NFL Thursday Night Football, Polestar 2 owners will be able to tune in and watch the game on Amazon Prime Video from the comfort of their… EVs. Just months after adding Google’s YouTube app to its operating system, Polestar is following up by adding another major streaming app in Prime Video. More…
Petition Calls On GM To Bring $30K Chevrolet Equinox EV To Market
Signed by over 600 EV drivers so far, the petition is asking GM to not turn its back on affordable electric vehicles. More…
German Bike Company Stevens Launches New E-Maverick E-MTBs
The new carbon full-suspension e-MTBs flaunt the lightweight TQ HPR 50 e-bike system. More…
Biden-Harris Administration allocates $100 million to repair and replace existing EV chargers
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced an additional $100 million in federal funding to repair and replace any and all existing but nonoperational EV chargers in the US. The new accelerator program is accepting applications now and aims to expedite EV adoption while creating thousands more new jobs in the industry. More…
Volkswagen’s EV woes worsen with planned job cuts amid low demand
Volkswagen’s largest EV production site in Europe is at risk of losing jobs amid low demand. The automaker is holding a staff meeting on Thursday, where it’s expected to relay the news to workers.. More…
Hover-1 Altai e-motorcycle sees $1,018 discount, Sun Joe 3-in-1 electric trimmer $193, more
A new all-time low on the Hover-1 Altai Pro R750 e-bike is headlining all of today’s best discounts at $1,018 off. It’s joined by a versatile 3-in-1 electric tool from Sun Joe that can triple as a leaf blower, hedge trimmer, and pole saw for just $193. Not to mention this ongoing launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499. But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Porsche’s new Taycan Turbo GT spotted with a sleek and sporty design to rival Tesla Plaid
The Tesla Model S Plaid’s newest rival was spotted at the Nürburgring ahead of its imminent debut. In the latest spy images, Porsche’s new Taycan Turbo GT looks up to the test with a sporty aerodynamic design. More…
NIO reportedly mulling joint venture with SVOLT to get large cylindrical batteries over finish line
A Chinese media outlet is reporting that EV automaker NIO is recruiting the help of battery systems manufacturer, SVOLT Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Several sources state that NIO is recruiting the assistance from SVOLT to assist in the development of its own in-house large cylindrical EV batteries, which has reportedly decelerated as of late. More…
2024 Kia EV9 bidirectional charging: Here’s how it will work
The Kia EV9 electric SUV is shaping up to be one of the most important EVs yet for North America. That’s partly because it takes a shape and size that lands right in the midst of the U.S. family vehicle market, and in at least some forms lays down the promise of 300 miles of range. But it’s also because the EV9 promises to help make… More…
2024 Kie EV9 bidirectional charging: Here’s how it will work
The Kia EV9 electric SUV is shaping up to be one of the most important EVs yet for North America. That’s partly because it takes a shape and size that lands right in the midst of the U.S. family vehicle market, and in at least some forms lays down the promise of 300 miles of range. But it’s also because the EV9 promises to help make… More…
The most affordable electric microcar yet starts making deliveries
When I first covered the ARK Zero electric microcar, its specs and pricing sounded too good be true. “I’ll believe it when I see it,” I quipped. Well I guess now I have to believe it, as the company says it has begun making deliveries and shared its first on-road photos. More…
Chinese EVs hit with EU probe after massive surge of cheap electric vehicle imports
The European Union launched an investigation over Chinese EV subsidies as the global markets are “now flooded with cheaper electric cars.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed the probe Wednesday, claiming Chinese EV makers benefit from state subsidies. More…
15 Tesla vehicles were torched by a group of radical morons
Fifteen Tesla vehicles were lit on fire at a car dealership in Frankfurt, Germany, this week, and a radical group of environmentalists has claimed to be behind the act of arson. More…
Wall Street Analysts Tear Down BYD Seal, Say Tesla Should Worry
Analysts at UBS described the Chinese electric sedan as a great Model 3 alternative for a fraction of the cost. More…
Audi & Porsche issue recall in the USA
Audi and Porsche are recalling 6,676 electric cars in the US. In 1,899 Audi e-tron GT and 4,777 Porsche Taycan, there is a risk that the battery is not adequately sealed and liquid is leaking in, posing a potential fire hazard. According to the NHTSA’s Safety Recall Report, Porsche began using a Teroson sealant in […] More…
From 0 to 100 kph in under a second
From a standstill to 100 kph in less than a second – this feat was achieved by students from ETH Zurich and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts with their self-built electric racing car ‘mythen’. The car accelerated from 0 to 100 kph in just 0.956 seconds, beating the previous Guinness World Acceleration […] More…
BP aims for 20,000 HPCs in Germany by 2030
Aral is to have built a total of up to 20,000 ultra-fast charging points in Germany by 2030. This announcement is part of a 10 billion euro investment package by parent company British Petroleum for Germany by the end of this decade. With more than 1,700 charging points for cars, BP is operating one of […] More…
VinFast to build vehicle factory in Indonesia
The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast also wants to produce vehicles in Indonesia from 2026. This was revealed via a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the filing with the US SEC, VinFast plans to invest up to about US$1.2 billion in Indonesia “over the long term”, including about $150 million […] More…
Ascend Elements develops cathode material for Freudenberg
The US battery-materials company Ascend Elements has entered into a development partnership with Freudenberg e-Power Systems. This means that recycled battery materials could be used in heavy commercial vehicles and ships in the future. This is because, as part of the agreement, Ascend Elements will develop an NMC cathode material that meets Freudenberg’s exact specifications. […] More…
