Stellantis will manufacture electric vehicles in Portugal in the future. From early 2025, the production centre in Mangualde will be the first assembly plant in Portugal to build battery-electric vans for Citroën, Fiat, Opel and Peugeot in large-scale production. Specifically, the Citroën ë-Berlingo, Fiat e-Doblò, Opel Combo-e, and Peugeot e-Partner models will roll off the […] More…
All-in-one unit for heavy-duty EVs
Bel Fuse has developed a 20 kW power conversion unit for heavy-duty EV designs (writes Nick Flaherty). The BCV200-700-8 combines a 15 kW bidirectional inverter-charger, a 4 kW 12 V down-converter and a 1 kW 24 V down-converter in one unit with an efficiency of 92%. The unit can produce 12 and 24 V outputs […] More…
US government publishes detailed funding conditions
The US Treasury Department has released the long-awaited conditions that electric vehicles must meet to qualify for tax incentives of up to $7,500 under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). There are no big surprises – though the eligibility of many EVs will be decided elsewhere. The rules apply to vehicles registered on or after 18 […] More…
Tesla’s Giga Texas Builds 4,000 Model Ys Per Week For First Time
How long will it take the Austin factory to reach Giga Berlin’s production rate of 5,000 Model Y’s per week announced a week ago? More…
Tesla Cybertruck Spied Testing On Fremont Test Track
Tesla is ramping up its development efforts ahead of the imminent start of production this summer. More…
Review: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan marries form and function
By the numbers, the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan outpaces the Tesla Model 3, improves on the related Hyundai Ioniq 5, and matches the Lucid Air as the most efficient electric car on sale in the U.S. In the data age where we are ruled by algorithms, the favorable numeric data of the Ioniq 6 is impressive. Yet Hyundai’s latest sedan is… More…
Hyundai IONIQ 6 first drive: Is any other automaker delivering more value in high-tech EVs right now?
As we approach summer deliveries of Hyundai’s upcoming electric streamliner – the IONIQ 6 – I got the chance to… More…
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 First Drive Review: New Shape, Same Cookie
Hyundai’s goal of avoiding “cookie-cutter cars” for the Ioniq 6 has resulted in a unique shape that doesn’t taste that much different. More…
Tesla Gigafactory Texas achieves production of 4,000 cars in a week, but trails behind Berlin
Tesla Gigafactory Texas has achieved a new production milestone of 4,000 cars in a week, but the factory trails behind Gigafactory Berlin in its friendly production ramp-up competition.. More…
Tesla Delivers Record-Setting 422,875 Cars In Q1 2023
The numbers are in and it proved to be a huge quarter for Tesla. More…
Polish EV Startup Izera To Launch First Two Models In 2025
The state-backed automaker was founded in 2020. More…
Chinese Automaker Zeekr To Launch In Europe Next Year
The brand is owned by Geely. More…
US: In March Hyundai Delivered The First 222 Ioniq 6
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 remains above 2,000 units per month, but it’s weakening year-over-year. More…
Tesla (TSLA) confirms new record deliveries, beats expectations
Tesla (TSLA) has confirmed its Q1 2023 delivery and production numbers – confirming a new record quarter for both and beating expectations. More…
US: Kia EV6 Sales Decreased By 69% In March 2023
Is it due to the lack of eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit or supply constraints? More…
Study: Brands not meeting EV demand will lose market share
Automakers that don’t meet growing demand for EVs will gradually lose market share and struggle to find buyers for internal-combustion vehicles, Consumer Reports predicts. A recent study by the publication’s advocacy arm found that constricted supplies of EVs are creating pent-up demand that will play out over the next few years, reducing the… More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in April 2023
Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 1, 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…
Ford F-150 Lightning Prices Increase Again
The company is reopening order banks for the next wave of reservation holders. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Prototypes Looking Increasingly Production Ready
The long awaited Cybertruck is expected to launch by the end of the year. More…
