The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio is preparing to introduce a station wagon version of its ET5 sedan and wants to offer it in Europe as well. First pictures and information on the estate or shooting-brake version of the ET5 come from a registration application with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). […] More…
BYD rumoured to double down on commercial vehicle business
BYD is planning a major push into battery-electric commercial vehicles, according to a media report. The Chinese manufacturer will launch a series of new BEV commercial vehicle models in markets such as China, Europe and Japan over the next three years. This was reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed people familiar with the […] More…
US-Built 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Priced From $79,050
Interestingly, the entry-level RWD and AWD models are priced exactly the same. More…
All-new Prius PHEV about to go on sale
Toyota has announced that it will begin sales of its all-new Prius PHEV models, offered as the Z grade, on March 15. They have a maximum system output of 164 kW (223 PS), and fuel efficiency is quoted at 26.0 km/litre with 19 in tyres and 30.1 km/litre with 17 in tyres. Battery EV ranges […] More…
Mack MD Electric Medium-Duty Truck Revealed With 19,400 Lbs Maximum Payload
It’s the company’s second all-electric truck, after the Mack LR Electric. More…
SONDORS says it sold 1,000 electric motorcycles in a week after huge price drop
Electric bike and e-motorcycle company SONDORS appears to be riding a new wave of orders for its SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle. More…
The Tesla Cybertruck Wheel Covers Are Now Officially Patented
This doesn’t mean that they’ll actually go into production, however. More…
Mini’s 2024 Cooper EV comes with bigger batteries, more power
The next electric Mini will come with much bigger battery options, more power, and a refreshed design when it hits the road in 2024. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 8, 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…
Lion Electric sues Nikola Motors over battery pack agreement, stealing customers
Lion Electric (LEV) filed a civil lawsuit against EV maker Nikola Motors (NKLA) in the US District Court for Arizona on March 2. The filing alleges Nikola tried to steal customers after breaking its battery pack purchase agreement with Lion.. More…
Mack Trucks launches its first medium-duty electric truck
Mack Trucks today announced the launch of the MD Electric, the company’s first EV in the trucking industry’s medium-duty segment. More…
Hyundai says the new Kona electric will overtake gas, hybrid variants in sales
After releasing its next-generation Kona electric model Tuesday, Hyundai has high expectations for the updated urban SUV. The South Korean automaker believes the new Kona EV will sell more than its gas-powered and hybrid variants.. More…
West Virginia is getting a big new battery storage factory
Michigan-based Our Next Energy (ONE) is going to open a long-duration battery storage factory in West Virginia, next to a 420 MWh solar microgrid. More…
Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta v11 update as it slowly expands rollout
Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving Beta v11 software update, but the rollout of the highly anticipated FSD Beta update is still slow. More…
Mercedes-Benz shares pricing of US-built EQE SUV with potential for federal tax credits
Mercedes-Benz has finally shared the US pricing of its upcoming EQE SUV before it hits dealerships this spring. Since the all-electric luxury SUV will be built at Mercedes’ production facility in Alabama, certain trims may qualify for federal tax credits under new terms outlined in the Inflation Reduction act. Learn how all the price tiers break down below.. More…
Xiaomi Unveils The New Electric Scooter 4 Ultra
Nearly a kilowatt of peak power and a dual-suspension system expand this e-scooter’s potential. More…
First Tesla, now Nissan recalls over 1,000 Ariya EVs with risk of steering wheels falling off
Following an NHSTA investigation into two cases of the Tesla Model Y’s steering wheel falling off, Nissan is dealing with a similar issue. The Japanese automaker is recalling over 1,000 Ariya electric SUVs citing that the “steering wheel can detach from the steering column.”. More…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk: Next-Gen EV To Run Mostly In Autonomous Mode
Musk was careful with his words, not calling the EV “autonomous,” but saying it will operate “almost entirely in autonomous mode.” More…
Tesla’s Impact On Evolution of Intelligent EVs And Their Supply Chains
Tesla’s impact on the intelligent EV supply chain cut development costs for such EVs from over $1 billion to an estimated $500 million. More…
Lightship L1 Electric RV Trailer Propels Itself To Maintain Tow Vehicle Range
Self-propelled electric trailers are the answer for maintaining range while towing with an electric vehicle. More…
