The 2025 Mini Countryman Electric crossover will reach the U.S. in fall 2024, Mini confirmed Monday in a press release. The Countryman Electric was unveiled earlier this month at the 2023 Munich auto show alongside a redesigned electric version of the traditional Mini Cooper hatchback. This is the first time the Countryman will be available with… More…
First Europe-Bound Zeekr X Crossover EVs Roll Off The Assembly Line In China
Zeekr’s first European stores will open toward the end of the year in Stockholm and Amsterdam. Lire la suite…
Colder climate is better for battery health, study on Tesla Model Y shows
After a very insightful report from Recurrent Auto on the effects of fast charging on battery longevity, the firm has published another research looking into climate effects on battery health. The study uses data from 12,500 Tesla Model Y vehicles in the US and assigns a range score for each vehicle from 2020, which tracks battery retention in different states across the country. A clear correlation between better battery longevity in colder states is observed, with the northern Model Ys getting an average longevity score of 95, while the southernmost parts of the country get 92… More…
Innolith to take I-State battery platform to market
The Swiss battery manufacturer Innolith is ready to bring its Li-Ion battery platform I-State to market. Using a new battery chemistry, the manufacturer says it will cut costs and increase range on EVs. Lire la suite…
Is Tesla on the verge of the next gigacasting evolution?
Tesla has already greatly simplified car construction with gigapresses, but so far mainly on the front and rear structures. Now, Tesla could soon apply the process to the complex underbody – possibly for the first time on its compact model. Lire la suite…
Shell and BYD open world’s largest fast charging park in Shenzhen
As part of its charging partnership with BYD, Shell has opened what it claims is the world’s largest HPC park in China. In Shenzhen, 258 covered fast-charging points are now available. A considerable number of electric cars could already be charged during the test phase. Lire la suite…
How electric microcars wound up on Bora Bora’s front line against climate change
Electric microcars are often touted for their superior urban performance, wiggling through crowded cities without taking up more space than they need. But you can find them much farther flung than just the narrow alleyways of European cities. In fact, you just might see them on the beachfronts of your next vacation. More…
Spain to support Seat and Envision battery factories
Spain’s Ministry of Industry has cleared the way for subsidies for two battery plants of Envision and Seat under the Perte subsidy programme. One involves cell production, while the other will manage battery assembly. Lire la suite…
Gotion and InoBat outline key points for cell factory in Central Europe
Gotion High-Tech and InoBat Auto are looking to build a battery cell factory in “the Middle-European region.” Construction is scheduled to kick off in 2024, with commissioning in 2026. According to Gotion, it will soon announce contracts with new European customers. Lire la suite…
2024 Mini Countryman EV Debuts In North America, Deliveries To Begin Late Next Year
The most powerful variant comes with a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup that’s good for 308 hp. Lire la suite…
Tesla Battery Longevity Slightly Better In Colder Climates: Study
Recurrent Auto’s research shows that protecting an EV in hot weather can also have a positive impact on battery life. Lire la suite…
Tesla Model 3 Becomes First EV To Enter Top 10 Leased Vehicles In US
The electric sedan ranked seventh with 1.79 percent of total new vehicle leases in the US in the second quarter of the year. Lire la suite…
Ineos Automotive Boss Says EV-Only Approach May Fail On The Long Run
Lynn Calder said that a mix of energy sources might be better, to which Toyota’s UK chief agreed. Lire la suite…
Electric vehicles predicted to command 86% of global market by 2030
Electric vehicles are not just the rides of tomorrow; they could well be the undisputed kings of the road in less than a decade. According to a report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), the quiet hum of EVs, notable for their low decibels and distinct torque, might dominate our streets, holding a global market share of anywhere between 62-86% by 2030. Now, take a moment to digest that. If you rewind to 2020, only 5% of cars sold were electric. This figure almost tripled to 14% in 2022. So, what sparked this dramatic surge? China and Northern Europe have emerged as frontrunners in… More…
Tesla launches Wall Connector app integration as it opens to non-Tesla EVs
Tesla has launched a mobile app integration for its Wall Connector chargers as it opens its infrastructure to non-Tesla EVs. More…
GM hires former Apple Pay and iCloud directors for software and services team – source
GM continues to hire current and former Apple employees as it rejects CarPlay from its EVs. General Motors has hired former directors of Apple Pay and iCloud to work on GM’s new software and services division, according to a source who shared hiring details with 9to5Mac. More…
All new MINI Countryman Electric makes its North American debut ahead of 2024 deliveries
Weeks after officially unveiling its all-electric Countryman in Germany, MINI has brought the EV overseas for its North American debut. In correlation with Climate Week in New York City, MINI has debuted the new Countryman alongside parent company BMW Group ahead of initial US deliveries set for next year. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 18, 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…
Electric Vehicles Could Enjoy Up To 86% Global Market Share By 2030: Report
Lithium-ion battery costs could drop to $60-90 per kilowatt-hour by 2030 from the 2022 average of $151/kWh. Lire la suite…
Spain’s first-ever floating offshore wind turbine just came online
For the first time, floating offshore wind has been brought online as a new renewable generation technology in Spain. More…
