
On Thursday, Stellantis revealed a new investment in Lyten, an advanced materials company and pioneer behind lithium-sulfur EV battery tech. More…
SK On gathers another 880 million euros
SK On, the battery division of the South Korean company SK Innovation, has secured further capital for its global expansion. SK On has now managed to well exceed its targeted investment amount of 4 trillion won with the addition of this latest financing round. This most recent investment round includes investments of 1.05 trillion won […] More…
Tata to pick the UK over Spain for new battery plant
Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Motors appears to have opted for the UK to construct its planned battery cell factory. Previous plans for Europe saw Tata also eyeing Spain, yet the latest BBC reports consider talks in Britain well advanced, including a location. The BBC expects Tata and the UK government to finalise the deal, […] More…
Candela C-8 Polestar Edition Debuts As $450,000 Electric Boat That “Flies” Over Water

It’s powered by a 69-kWh battery pack from the Polestar 2. More…
Volkswagen’s Elli adjusts charging tariffs Europewide
Volkswagen’s energy subsidiary, Elli, is set to change tariffs with higher prices coming in from June. This adjustment will affect not only Elli customers but also the charging fees of VW brands. We have learned that prices across the board are rising, including the previously affordable Ionity rates. The unexpected price hike for Elli customers, […] More…
One of the best-designed electric scooters in the world finally comes to the US

Last summer I had the chance to test out the European designed and manufactured electric scooter Äike T at its world debut launch. As one of the first-ever test riders, I didn’t quite know what to expect. But after checking it out and doing my first few parking lot donuts, I knew this would be something special. Now nearly a year later, the Äike T is finally coming to the US via a new subscription service known as Tempo. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Was “A Tough Product To Design,” Says Elon Musk

It’s even harder to build, according to the company’s CEO. More…
Tesla Cybertruck interior revealed in new picture

A new picture of a Tesla Cybertruck prototype has revealed the interior of the electric pickup truck, and it’s definitely not for everyone. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 24, 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…
Minnesota just passed a law that’s going to ramp up EV adoption

Minnesota’s new law includes an EV rebate of $2,500 for a new car and $600 for a used one, with no income caps, among other EV incentives. More…
US hospitals, animal shelters, and more awarded $45M to boost their energy efficiency

The Biden administration has announced $45 million in grants to help nonprofits improve their buildings’ energy efficiency. More…
Ford is making it easier for you to buy an EV

Ford (F) CEO Jim Farley revealed during Monday’s Capital Markets Day that the automaker would soon make it as easy as possible for you to buy an EV with transparent pricing, flexible purchase options, and remote vehicle delivery. Ultimately, Ford is offering you the opportunity to skip what many consider the worst part of the buying experience – the dealership. More…
Volvo Trucks and Econ just unveiled an electric gritter truck that can do a lot more than just grit

Volvo Trucks and Econ Engineering’s new electric gritter truck isn’t limited to just winter use because it has an Electric Quick Change Body (E-QCB) system. More…
NIO launches the new ES6, an all-around high-tech electric SUV

EV maker NIO officially launched the new ES6 electric SUV on Wednesday. Despite the ES6’s compact size, NIO expects significant results from its second-generation electric SUV. More…
Dapper And Practical: Coboc Updates The Vesterbro E-Bike For 2023

The classy e-bike is set to be sold in a lower, trapezoidal frame option, and feature smartphone connectivity. More…
Hyundai Motor Increased Plug-In Car Wholesale Shipments In April 2023

It’s already clear that the company is on track for a record year. More…
Toyota, GM, VW, BMW Others To Lose In China As Gas Car Age Is Ending

Many major foreign automakers will face a loss of market share as Chinese automakers and Tesla have planned ahead for the transition. More…
Lucid Air Pure AWD, Air Touring Priced Way Above $100K In Europe

Customer deliveries in Europe are expected in the third quarter of 2023 for both Lucid Air trims rated at 450 miles of WLTP range. More…
BMW debuts electric i5 with gaming, hands-free driving and lets you change lanes with your eyes

After teasing glimpses of its first all-electric 5 Series for weeks, BMW has globally debuted the first two available trims of the i5, including an M performance version with 590 horsepower. The German automaker has introduced a lot of new technology in its latest generation of its long-running series, including in-car gaming, a range conservation mode, and eye activated lane changes. More…
Ford’s Farley: No Huge EV Batteries, Smallest Battery, Competitive Range

The CEO said Ford is not going to go to a 600-mile range EV, because huge batteries simply won’t generate profits. More…

