EVBox has presented its currently most powerful charging station: The EVBox Troniq High Power can deliver up to 400 kW of power. It has a scalable architecture with up to ten 40 kW power modules and is available with 320 kW, 360 kW or 400 kW output power. The EVBox Troniq High Power can be […] More…
Tesla’s NACS enjoys domino effect as EV charging companies adopt the standard
Tesla’s connector, now known as the North American Charging Standards (NACS), is truly living up to its name as the GM announcement gets the domino effect going with EV charging station companies now adopting the standard. More…
Mercedes Drive Pilot Level 3 ADAS Approved For Use In California
The first Drive Pilot-equipped cars in the US – the 2024 S‑Class and EQS Sedan models – will be delivered to customers in late 2023. More…
NEV registrations continue to rise in China over May
Sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids in China increased again in May. Around 717,000 of the so-called New Energy Vehicles (NEV) were sold, according to data published by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). As reported, 636,000 new NEVs hit the roads in China in April, up 12.7 per cent in the current […] More…
Porsche reveals Mission X study
Porche has revealed Mission X, a study of an all-electric hypercar, to mark the company’s 75th anniversary. Statements from Porsche on the possible road approval of the model suggest the two-seater with gullwing doors is likely to be more than just a design study. The German sportscar maker has only revealed a few technical details […] More…
ID. Buzz headed to the tuners
The German vehicle tuner Irmscher also modifies the electric VW ID. Buzz. Now the electric van can be completely revamped by the Remshalden-based company, turning it into a more leisurely version of the electric van. The Irmscher conversion includes a revised front apron, side skirts, a roof spoiler, rims from the Irmscher range and a […] More…
General Motors to use Tesla charging standard from 2025
From 2025, General Motors will rely on Tesla’s charging port in the USA and Canada – exclusively. GM wants to provide adapters so that all cars equipped with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) can also charge at CCS stations. This makes GM the second major US carmaker to commit to Tesla’s charging standard. As […] More…
Zeekr X Crossover EV Goes Into Production In China
Deliveries of the affordable battery-powered vehicle are expected to begin later this month. More…
Lucid Starts Delivering Air Luxury EVs To Customers In Saudi Arabia
The EV startup is reportedly sending hundreds of cars to Saudi Arabia from its factory in Arizona on a weekly basis. More…
The best street-legal electric micro-cars, NEVs, and LSVs you can buy in the US
In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series on LSVs and electric micro-cars, we discussed the definitions, use cases, and street-legal rules regarding this important class of tiny vehicles. Now in Part 3, the final installment of the series, we’ll look at which street-legal vehicles are actually available in the US. More…
Volvo Lineup To Be Fully Electric By 2030, “No Ifs, No Buts”
The Swedish carmaker takes a jab at rival brands which will continue to sell ICE-powered vehicles in the future. More…
2025 VinFast VF3 Mini EV Expected To Become Vietnam’s National Car
VinFast’s seventh all-electric model will begin deliveries in Vietnam in the third quarter of 2024. More…
Ford Files Patent For Roof-Mounted EV Backup Battery
Could this be the solution for zero-emissions off-roading where access to chargers is limited? More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 8, 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…
Orsted has pledged to recycle 100% of its US solar panels
The Danish renewables giant is partnering with Texas-based SOLARCYCLE to recycle all of Ørsted‘s end-of-life US solar panels. More…
Lexus GX Platform Could Underpin New EVs, Will Stick Around For A Long Time
The ladder frame provides flexibility to support different drivetrain configurations and battery locations. More…
California certified as next US state to allow Mercedes’ Level 3 autonomous DRIVE PILOT
Califooooorniaaaaaa here we coooommmmeeeee (autonomously). Mercedes-Benz has just announced that its SAE Level 3 autonomous driver assist system, DRIVE PILOT, has been certified to operate in the entire state of California, beginning with a couple of familiar models. More…
Bathtub For Burning Cars: A German Company’s Solution For Vehicle Fires
Ellermann Eurocon will take a fire-ravaged car for a swim to cool it down and eliminate the risk of thermal runaway. More…
Porsche says electric Mission X concept would be fastest road-legal car ever
Porsche has unveiled the Mission X, a new electric hypercar concept, which the automaker says could be the fastest road-legal vehicle ever to do a lap around the famous Nürburgring racetrack… if it goes into series production. More…
Check Out The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB’s Coolest Features
Discover America’s reinvented and electrified Volkswagen Bus in great detail in these first look videos. More…
