When it comes to powerful mid-drive electric bicycles, there’s basically one motor that rules them all. It’s the Bafang M620, and that’s precisely the motor that gives the Himiway Cobra Pro such impressive performance. But as usual, there’s so much more to an e-bike than just the drivetrain. So let’s dig in to see what makes the Himiway Cobra Pro such a capable machine. More…
Italy investigates Enel over alleged EV charging monopoly
Italy’s antitrust authority has opened an investigation into Enel, the country’s biggest utility, for possibly abusing its dominant position in charging stations for electric vehicles. The investigation concerns all of Enel’s EV charging business and could also have repercussions for Volkswagen. The Volkswagen Group launched a joint venture with Enel X only at the end […] More…
Steyr launches series production of the Volta Zero
Volta Trucks has started series production of the all-electric 16-tonne Volta Zero truck at contract manufacturer Steyr Automotive in Steyr, Austria. The Swedes also announce that they are now accepting new orders. Prototypes of the Volta Zero were already rolling off the production line in 2022 for design verification and production validation. So now production […] More…
Honda Previews Three New Electric SUVs Launching In China In 2024
Say hello to the Honda e:N SUV Concept, e:NP2 Prototype, and e:NS2 Prototype. More…
ScottishPower & HiTrans team up to expand ChargePlace Scotland
ScottishPower and the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HiTrans) have agreed to boost the EV infrastructure across western Scotland through 24 new rapid charging stations. The Scottish utility will manage the installations with a focus on underserved areas and with external funding. ScottishPower will supply Raption 50 chargers with 50kW charging capacity and says the […] More…
Check Out The Co-op Cycles CTY E2.2 Electric Commuter Bike
This urban runabout is kitted out in all the essentials for the daily grind. More…
USA: New York State funds 250 charging stations
The US state of New York has earmarked $8.3 million in funding for a total of 255 charging stations that will be installed in some 70 municipalities. The state is also looking to provide more EV chargers for agancy fleets in the coming years. 28 of the above-mentioned stations will be DC fast-chargers, though the […] More…
Four In 10 Drivers Say An EV May Be Their Next Car: New Poll
Imagine if nearly half of all new car purchases were EVs in the near future. EV adoption would be out of control, in a good way. More…
US Treasury Details Which EVs Lose Tax Credit Eligibility
Some brands and EVs lose access entirely while others lose half the credit. Fortunately, a few still qualify for the full $7,500. More…
US: Porsche Taycan Sales Down 21% In Q1 2023
The company blames supply chain issues. More…
Tesla expects massive savings for Powerwall owners in California following net metering change
Tesla is expecting its Powerwall to become an even bigger difference maker for homeowners with solar in California following a net metering change. More…
RAW charging coming to National Trust sites across UK
British infrastructure provider RAW Charging has made a deal with the National Trust to install EV charging at heritage sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland over the next three years. Once complete, RAW expects the rollout to be one of its most significant and worth £12 million. Most chargers will be AC destination chargers, […] More…
Automotive Biometrics
Electric vehicles are at the nexus of several ongoing technological and socio-economic transformations. The first includes electrification itself, along with the rise of software-defined vehicles and the application of More…
BMW introduces new range topping model for the i7
With the BMW i7 M70 xDrive, BMW M is putting an all-electric performance model at the top of the new 7 Series. The top model of the i7 series presented in Shanghai is the most powerful BMW with electric drive to date. BMW had initially presented the new generation of the 7 Series and its […] More…
Nissan Arizon Concept Debuts As CMF-EV-Based SUV With Loads Of Tech
There’s no indication the Arizon will make it to production, but some of its features may be adopted by future Nissan EVs. More…
Toyota bZ Sport Crossover And bZ FlexSpace Preview Production BEVs
Both models will enter production in China in 2024. More…
Polestar unveils Polestar 4, a $60k ‘SUV Coupé’ with no rear window
Polestar unveiled their upcoming Polestar 4, a small SUV which the company is calling an “SUV Coupé,” at the Shanghai Auto Show today. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 17, 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…
Polestar 4 SUV Debuts With 544 HP, Making It Brand’s Fastest Model Ever
The base single-motor version powers the rear wheels with 272 horsepower. More…
Volta Trucks begins series production of 16-ton Volta Zero in Austria, deliveries to follow in Q3
Commercial EV startup Volta Trucks has achieved a pivotal milestone in its “Trucks as a Service” journey. The 16-ton Volta Zero truck has begun series production in Steyr, Austria, as the company begins a test drive program to educate customers and ensure quality before the first customer deliveries later this year. More…
