Toyota Motor Company plans to launch 30 EVs by 2030, half of which have been previewed today. More…
Uber partners with Opibus to deploy up to 3,000 electric motorcycles in Africa by 2022
Following a successful pilot program in Africa, Uber and EV developer Opibus have entered into a strategic partnership to promote EV adoption across the continent. As part of the agreement, Opibus will provide 3,000 of its unique electric motorcycles to support Uber’s growing demand for emissions-free drivers across the continent.. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Vs Tesla Model Y, Other EVs: Price, Range Compared
Let’s see how the Hyundai Ioniq 5 in AWD version stacks up against other EV crossovers/SUVs (Tesla, Ford, Audi, VW, Volvo and Nissan). More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 13, 2021
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…
Magna introduces EtelligentReach connected powertrain, set to debut on new entrant EV in 2022
Manufacturing juggernaut Magna International has shared details of its EtelligentReach EV powertrain, set to debut on a new entrant vehicle in 2022. The new powertrain technology joins a growing list of electrification components Magna is developing and implementing into OEM vehicles to help further accelerate EV adoption.. More…
Volkswagen Group Creates European Battery Company
It will consolidate the company’s battery-related activities along the entire value chain. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts at $44,875 for 303-mile version, $40,925 for base model
Hyundai has released starting prices for its Ioniq 5 electric SUV, due for first deliveries later this month. The base Ioniq 5 SE with the 58-kwh battery pack and rear-wheel drive will start at $40,925, including destination, while a base SE model with the larger 77.4-kwh pack and rear-wheel drive will start at $44,875. Those represent the… More…
Hyundai shares Ioniq 5 pricing alongside new Standard Range trim available under $40k
Hyundai has shared pricing for its much anticipated Ioniq 5 EV ahead of its launch in North America in 2022. Additionally, Hyundai has announced a Standard Range RWD trim for the Ioniq 5, which includes a 58 kWh battery pack and 220 miles of range for under $40,000. More…
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 US Pricing Revealed: Cheaper Than Expected
The manufacturer also confirms the entry-level 58 kWh battery version that was first spotted in the EPA documents. More…
Tesla releases new charger faceplates that matches car colors – holiday gift for Tesla owners?
Tesla has released a new product today – Wall Connector faceplates that match its vehicle paint colors. Is it a perfect holiday gift for Tesla owners. More…
Rivian R1T/R1S Charging Power Peaks At 210 kW
The EPA’s document lists also vehicle weight and confirms the lack of a heat pump. More…
The Definitive EV Tax Credit Guide
With the proposed changes in Build Back Better, changes to the EV tax credit structure are imminent. More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Seen At Tesla Supercharger In The U.S.
It’s connected, but don’t be fooled, it’s not charging. More…
TIME Magazine Chooses Elon Musk As Person Of The Year
This may be a controversial choice for TIME, but the publication’s reasoning makes perfect sense. More…
SONDORS claims its $5,000 Metacycle electric motorcycle outsold Zero and Harley-Davidson
Electric bike company SONDORS has claimed that its low-cost electric motorcycle is outselling the largest electric motorcycle manufacturers in the US: Zero Motorcycles and Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire. More…
Opel and Vauxhall’s Corsa-e And Mokka-e Gain More Range
The driving range increase is mainly due to the higher efficiency of the heat pump. More…
White House releases plan to grow US’s EV charging network to 500,000 stations
The White House released today its plan on spending the $7.5 billion on electric vehicle infrastructure with the goal to grow the US’s national EV charging network to 500,000 charging stations. More…
Here’s why Elon Musk is TIME’s 2021 Person of the Year
TIME magazine has named Elon Musk its 2021 Person of the Year. Here’s why it selected the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. More…
Tesla Model 3 Saves Driver In Destructive 75-MPH Rear-End Crash
Tesla says it makes the safest cars on the market, and this seems to be proven time and time again. More…
Mercedes-Benz EQS: The Quietest EV According To Bjørn Nyland
The experience is almost unreal and on top of that comes an outstanding audio system. More…