Skoda wants the global automotive world to look closely at its electric future, even though nobody can see the actual physical vehicle just yet. The Czech automaker shared official exterior design drawings of its upcoming flagship model, a large family cruiser named Peaq. This fresh seven-seater EV will celebrate its official global premiere on June 23 at a dedicated media… Read more…
EU’s auto package: even higher electric quota for company cars?
The EU’s car package may not be finalised until 2027, as Members of the European Parliament continue to debate the specifics of the regulations. One of the key issues is the Social Democrats’ demand for a significantly stricter electric vehicle quota for company car fleets than that proposed by the European Commission. Read more…
Nissan collaborates with partners on sulphur-based solid-state battery research
Nissan, the University of Oxford and battery material manufacturer Gelion are launching the research project “Cost-effective, Resilient Solid-state Li–S (CoRe-SoLiS)” this month. The project aims to develop a solid-state lithium-sulphur battery with high charging power, energy density and lifespan. Read more…
Jason Momoa’s 1920s Harleys become electric hybrids in wildest EV conversions yet
UK-based EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has converted five of Jason Momoa’s cherished vintage vehicles to electric power — including three 100-year-old Harley-Davidson motorcycles reimagined as plug-in hybrids. The builds are featured in Season 2 of Momoa’s HBO documentary series On The Roam, streaming now. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Monarc e-bikes launch, bike buses, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Monarc and Engwe, frames that are glued together from Flit, new e-bike laws, court-ordered pedaling, and more. Read more…
Amazon Now Has Over 50,000 Electric Delivery Vans In Its Fleet
The American e-commerce giant is halfway toward its goal of 100,000 electric delivery vehicles on the road by 2030. Read More…
Nio’s updated ES8 set to reach 120,000th delivery milestone this month
Nio president said ES9 and updated ES8 will both hit key delivery milestones this month. Read more…
Prague has inaugurated a charging hub with 161 charging points
Prague has transitioned its largest municipal charging hub into regular operation. In the city’s ninth district (Praha 9), up to 161 vehicles can now charge simultaneously at a single location, primarily via AC chargers, but also at Alpitronic Hyperchargers. The charging park is operated by the energy company PRE, in which the city of Prague holds a stake. Read more…
B2U repurposes used Waymo batteries for second-life energy storage systems
Los Angeles-based energy storage manufacturer B2U Storage Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with robotaxi provider Waymo. The aim of the cooperation is to repurpose batteries from Waymo’s electric vehicle fleet after their decommissioning. Read more…
Nio partners with Chinese chipmaker GigaDevice to co-develop automotive chips
GigaDevice and Nio will jointly advance the research and development of automotive-grade chips and next-generation electrical/electronic architectures. Read more…
Foxtron launches the Cavira electric SUV under its own brand
iPhone contract manufacturer Foxconn is launching an electric SUV called Cavira in Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand through its subsidiary Foxtron, with additional markets to follow. After initially positioning Foxtron as a contract manufacturer for Western automakers, the Cavira is now the second production model under its own brand. Read more…
Volkswagen Compares Gas Cars To Horses, Says That EVs Are Plain Better
Horses were never banned, but people realized it’s easier to use gas cars to travel. VW says the same will happen with EVs. Read More…
Stellantis begins Leapmotor vehicle assembly in Malaysia after five-month delay
The first Leapmotor model produced at Stellantis’ Gurun plant is the C10 SUV, to be followed by the B10 compact SUV. Read more…
Quebec drivers launch lawsuit against Tesla over ice-cold heat pumps
Winter driving in Canada requires a reliable heating system. Unfortunately, many owners of Tesla electric cars in Quebec claim their vehicles left them freezing in sub-zero temperatures. A new class action lawsuit request targets the American automaker over widespread heat pump failures. The legal action could cost the company up to €341 million in damages, and it adds to a… Read more…
Audi’s Stunning New Nuvolari Supercar Is A Tri-Motor Plug-In Hybrid
Audi’s most powerful car ever pairs three tiny axial flux motors with a screaming V-8 engine. Read More…
IONCOR Energy Pack: Compact Power for Heavy-Duty Electrification
When electrifying heavy-duty vehicles or off-highway equipment, system integration quickly becomes the deciding factor. Safety, packaging, certification, durability, and lifecycle cost define competitiveness more than the drivetrain itself. This is where IONCOR’s Energy Pack delivers value, offering a compact, high-performance battery platform for space-constrained, reliability-critical applications, now available off-the-shelf. Read more…
Netherlands: Lidl to supply all 440 Stores with electric trucks by 2027
Lidl aims to supply all its stores in the Netherlands with electric trucks starting next year. According to the company, this target will be achieved three years earlier than previously planned. Stores in the North Holland and Flevoland regions are already being supplied entirely by electric transport. Read more…
Nio ES9 to hit 10,000 deliveries this month as exec disputes Li Auto chassis test
A Nio executive publicly questioned an ES9 chassis test video posted on Li Auto’s official platform, signaling intensifying competition in China’s large SUV market. Read more…
America’s best deal on a German mid-drive e-bike just got even more affordable
If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to try a premium German-made mid-drive e-bike without paying premium German-made prices, Ride1Up may have just handed you one. Read more…
Tesla erases the past, CAT electrifies the future, and EV tech training TODAY
On today’s time-traveling episode of Quick Charge, Tesla might be trying to erase evidence of FSD fraud, Caterpillar keeps trying to electrify the construction space, and time is rapidly running out on what’s left of the 30% home solar tax credit. Read more…
