British charging network InstaVolt says this March marks its most active month to date, with a record 80 rapid chargers activated throughout the UK during the month. The expansion comes amid the SMMT, revealing a record monthly high of 46,626 BEVs sold last month. The SMMT figures show an 18.5% increase in electric car registrations […] More…
Audi opens third charging hub in Berlin
Audi has opened a charging hub in Berlin. The Volkswagen brand’s third own fast-charging location after Nuremberg and Zurich offers four fast-charging points with up to 320 kW power that can be reserved in advance. In Berlin, Audi relies on a local partner company: the neighbouring Frischeparadies with its shopping market and bistro is a […] More…
Valmet has Kuka install efficient battery assembly in Finland
Automation specialist Kuka has scored a new contract and is designing “CO2-neutral” assembly systems for Valmet Automotive in Finland. The supplier says the investment into sustainable battery production is “extensive” and expects the new Kuka system to set new standards. In addition to robots for process handling, Kuka is also installing friction stir welding systems […] More…
France: Atlante installs fast charger for Duval
Fast-charging provider Atlante, a joint venture between Stellantis, NHOA Group and Free2move eSolutions, is partnering with France’s Groupe Duval to build 188 DC and HPC charging points at sites owned by the property company across France. The first of these fast chargers will come online before the end of 2023. The 188 chargers planned for […] More…
Candela launches electric center console powerboat in the US
Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has unveiled a new version of its zero-emission hydrofoil C-8. This time it is taking aim at “America’s most popular boat segment”. These center console powerboats are commonly used for fishing and other recreational activities and usually use a lot of fuel. Candela says the C-8 Center Console (C-8 CC) […] More…
Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for Georgia production in 2024
The 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV will be built at the automaker’s West Point, Georgia, factory starting in the 2024 calendar year, Kia announced Wednesday at the 2023 New York Auto Show. The ramp-up will happen after the EV9 goes on sale in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of this year, with initial units likely sourced from South Korea. Full U.S… More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E, E-Transit To Lose Half Their Tax Credits
Eligible customers taking delivery of any Ford EV before April 18 can still get the full $7,500 credit, though. More…
Hypercraft Advanced Electric Propulsion, A New Way To EV
An interview with Hypercraft CEO Jake Hawksworth. More…
Polestar Sold Almost 10,000 EVs In The US In 2022, Partly Thanks To The $7,500 Tax Credit
The Polestar 2 isn’t made in the US, but leasing the EV grants access to the tax credit. More…
Tesla Teases Three New EVs Including Compact Car With 53-kWh LFP Pack
The upcoming compact passenger car is projected to have a sales potential of 42 million, almost double that of the Model 3/Y. More…
BMW, Stellantis In Talks With Tesla’s Battery Supplier Over New US Plants
Panasonic specializes in cylindrical batteries, which have been used in Teslas for years. More…
Henkel explains its battery fire-resistant coatings process
Whether EVs are more likely to catch fire than IC-engined vehicles is uncertain, as small sample sizes make reliable statistical comparisons difficult (writes Peter Donaldson). Nonetheless, lithium-ion battery fires are difficult to extinguish because they release oxygen and hydrocarbons from the thermal breakdown of compounds in their cathodes and liquid electrolytes. A major focus for […] More…
2023 Ford E-Transit Courier Debuts In Europe With 100-kW Motor
The all-new compact van can carry two Euro pallets. More…
Tesla Starts Deliveries Of Its GigaBier Limited Edition Pilsner
Customers who ordered early are receiving their $100 three-packs. More…
Check out this new electric bike that was ‘designed for millennials and zoomers’
With the massive rollout of electric bicycles that has witnessed dozens of new product launches each month, it’s no surprise that we’re starting to see ever more specialized designs and marketing trying to reach new niches in the industry. But the recently released ENVO Stax is a new one to me — an e-bike that is self-described as being designed for millennials and Gen Z, also known as zoomers. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 5, 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…
Kia boosts electric vehicle sales goal to 1.6 million by 2030, but is it enough?
Kia updated its electric vehicle strategy Wednesday at its CEO Investor Day 2023 in Seoul, Korea. The automaker says it’s now aiming to sell 1.6 million EVs by 2030, up 400,000 from the previous guidance of 1.2 million. More…
How to bypass nearly every restriction of the EV tax credit by leasing
Last week, the IRS updated the EV tax credit with new battery sourcing requirements set to go into place on April 17, with the effect of lowering purchase credit amounts for many new EVs. More…
US: Audi Electric Car Sales Increased By 36% In Q1 2023
That’s despite the lineup not being eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit. More…
Chinese EV Brand HiPhi To Launch In Europe This Year With New Model
The model is the HiPhi Y mid-size SUV, set to debut at the Shanghai auto show this month with up to 503 miles of range (CLTC). More…
