Young EV startup Avatr appears to be the latest Chinese automaker sharing plans to expand to new markets in Europe. Following the debut of its second-ever EV model the 12 (pronounced ‘one-two’), Avatr – backed by big tech names like CATL, Huawei, and Changan – will not only sell its EVs in Europe but also intends to build them there too. More…
VW announces new rebate for London following ULEZ
Volkswagen UK is offering up to £4,500 to people affected by the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across London. The amount on offer from Volkswagen ranges from £1,750 to £4,500, depending on the chosen model, and is available as an alternative to current offers from the brand. The German manufacturer specified that… More…
New Tesla Model 3 First Drive, Mach-E Rally, Mini, Smart, And Mercedes EV Debuts
Plus Lotus unveils the Emeya and other Tesla news, including Cybertruck updates and the automaker will attend the Detroit Auto Show. More…
New Gazelle Eclipse Touted As Versatile E-Bike Both In And Out Of The City
The Eclipse provides comfortable ergonomics paired with a powerful Bosch Performance Line CX Motor. More…
H2FLY announces first successful test flight with liquid H2
In cooperation with partners, H2FLY has announced the completion of what it claims is the world’s first flight of a manned electric aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen. The test flights are intended to indicate that the maximum range of the demonstration aircraft can be doubled from 750 to 1,500 kilometres. H2FLY is known to be… More…
Volytica again secures millions in funding
German battery diagnostics specialist Volytica Diagnostics has closed a new financing round of 5.5 million euros. Volytica plans to use the capital to scale its business, refine its battery analysis technology and expand into global markets. The round was led by the Dutch company SHIFT Invest and EnBW’s investment arm, EnBW New Ventures. Other investors… More…
Tesla reaches 50,000 Supercharger milestone in just over a decade
Tesla has reached the milestone of having deployed 50,000 Superchargers around the world. It took the automaker just over a decade to do it. More…
Ohio-based electric motorcycle maker raises $7M to build bikes in the US
LAND, a Cleveland-based electric motorcycle maker and battery technology company, recently wrapped up a successful Series A financing round, surpassing their fundraising goal by over US $1 million. Following this success and having closed an oversubscribed seed round, the firm is now gearing up to introduce a $15 million convertible note, aiming to drive further expansion. More…
GreenFlux adds British CPO Connected Kerb to its network
Dutch charging software provider GreenFlux has signed a deal with British charge point operator Connected Kerb. GreenFlux is thus growing its network by about 2,500 charge points in the UK. According to GreenFlux, its roaming network already has more than 509,000 charge points in Europe, including more than 20,000 in the UK. And just a… More…
Ford adds Apple Maps EV routing to F-150 Lightning
Drivers of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck will soon be able to choose to navigate with Apple Maps, if that’s what they prefer, and receive guidance on where to charge along the way. The news comes via CarsDirect, which noticed the feature mentioned in a Ford dealer communication sent out this week, disclosing that all Lightning… More…
US: Siemens Foundation to train workforce for charging sector
Siemens Foundation has kicked off a ten-year workforce development initiative in the US. The goal is to build up a skilled workforce for the growing EV charging sector. The programme, called ‘EVeryone Charging Forward’, is meant to be inclusive, meaning that the Siemens Foundation “seeks to ensure and scale equitable access to jobs for individuals… More…
Ford to introduce off-road variant of the Mustang Mach-E
Ford is adding a new variant to its all-electric Mustang Mach-E production model. With a rally-inspired chassis and higher ground clearance, the new Mustang Mach-E Rally is designed to be Ford’s “first-ever rally-inspired EV”. As an electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E has so far been optimised more for the road, with the GT a high-performance… More…
Rimac to use Eve Energy cells in battery packs
The Croatian electric sports car maker Rimac and Chinese battery cell manufacturer Eve Energy are joining forces for the production of large cylindrical cell batteries in Europe. Eve Energy’s battery cells with a diameter of 46 millimetres and various lengths will be used by Rimac in its previously-announced new battery platform. Production of the Eve… More…
Fisker Has Built Over 3,000 Ocean SUVs, Plans Production Ramp Up In Q4
The California-based EV startup wants to go from 180 units per day to 300 cars per day. More…
Hilton buys 20,000 universal wall boxes from Tesla
The hotel chain Hilton is expanding its long-standing charging infrastructure cooperation with Tesla. A total of up to 20,000 units of Tesla’s new Universal Wall Connector will be installed at 2,000 Hilton hotels in the US, Canada, and Mexico starting in early 2024. The collaboration between the hotel chain and the US EV maker dates… More…
UK’s largest charging park opens in Birmingham
The UK’s largest charging park for electric cars has opened at the NEC Birmingham event centre. Up to 180 EVs can charge there simultaneously. There are 30 HPC charge points with 150 kW power each for fast-charging. Specifically, 16 Alpitronic Hypercharger HYC300 units are installed, 14 with two charging points. The other two stations are… More…
Honda adopts NACS from 2025
Honda will use Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) from 2025 in the US. Like other carmakers who will adopt the Tesla plug, Honda will offer adapters so that EVs launched before 2025 can also use the Supercharger network in North America. The announcement does not come as a surprise: Both the Honda Prologue and… More…
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Is Now Available To Order
The 2LT and RS AWD trims are the first to ship, with the high-performance SS variant and rear-wheel drive options coming later. More…
Tesla starts Powerwall 3 installations: It looks worse but is more useful
Tesla has started Powerwall 3 installations despite not officially unveiling the product yet. The first installations confirm Electrek’s first exclusive reports, but we are still missing details. More…
Lotus unveils sporty electric sedan Emeya
Lotus has lifted the curtain on its next all-electric model, the Emeya. In analogy to the Eletre, referred to as a “hyper SUV”, Lotus calls the new Emeya a “hyper GT”. It is a four-door coupe-like sedan. The top-of-the-line, all-wheel-drive version of the Emeya offers up to 675 kW of power and up to 985… More…
