Tesla has made it official that non-Tesla charging stations can now appear on the maps inside the car’s navigation system. This initially applies to Europe and Israel and is subject to conditions. Writes Tesla: “Third-party fast chargers that meet our performance and reliability standards will be added to Tesla’s navigation automatically as Qualified Third-Party Chargers. […] More…
Nikola and E.On flesh out hydrogen logistics partnership
After E.On and Nikola announced in September that they wanted to drive forward the decarbonisation of heavy goods transport jointly, the two companies have now become a little more specific. When announcing the partnership a few months ago, Nikola said they wanted to offer customers an integrated mobility solution to promote the use of hydrogen. […] More…
Every Audi Plant To Build At Least One EV Model From 2029
Audi also says it will avoid investing in new plants and build on its existing global production network instead. More…
Scania scores order for 600 electric trucks with Girteka
Scania and Lithuania-based transportation company Girteka announce an extensive new partnership. Girteka expects Scania to deliver up to 600 battery-electric trucks over the next four years. The companies will also collaborate on establishing charging infrastructure. The aim is to help reduce Girteka’s customers’ climate emissions at competitive costs. Girteka Logistics was founded in 1996 in […] More…
Everrati adds Range Rover Classic and Land Rover Defender to its line-up
EV conversion specialist Everrati has expanded its line-up with zero-emissions versions of the Range Rover Classic and Land Rover Defender. They follow the successful launch of its electric Land Rover Series. The Range Rover Classic transformed the automotive 4×4 sector when it was launched in 1970, while the iconic Land Rover Defender remains one of […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 21, 2022
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…
Tesla (TSLA) increases discount on cars delivered this month
Tesla (TSLA) is increasing the discount, or price adjustment, as it calls it, to $7,500 on all Model 3 and Model Y vehicles delivered this month. More…
EcoFlow Christmas Sale – The Gift That Keeps On Giving Time
Affordable power storage experts EcoFlow have started their Christmas sale, with up to 50% off home and portable power stations. With inclement weather on the mind, more and more are putting power security on their wishlist this year. EcoFlow stands ready with sale options that can power a whole home, down to a backpacking trip. More…
VW raising ID.4 prices by $1,500 on Jan 4, sees more availability coming
VW has sent out an email to ID.4 reservation holders detailing a series of changes that will be made for all ID.4s assembled after January 4, including a price hike, battery supplier changes, and an end to the reservation system as VW predicts ample availability at dealerships. More…
Tesla to allow third-party charging stations in its navigation, but with high standards
Tesla confirmed that it is going to allow third-party charging stations in its navigation system, but the stations are going to need to meet the automaker’s high standards. More…
Scientists just set a new solar-cell efficiency world record
Researchers at the solar-cell technology institute Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin (HZB) have developed a tandem solar cell that converts 32.5% of incident solar radiation into electrical energy – a world record.. More…
Need Range? Here’s How To Get the Most Out Of Your F-150 Lightning In The Winter
We chat with Ford’s Darren Palmer as well as an F-150 Lightning owner that lives in Alaska about winter driving in an EV More…
Munro Live Announces Tesla Semi Teardown Crowdfunding
The goal is to collect $200,000 to buy the truck. More…
Rivian Removes Variant Of Its R1T For 2023, Provides Other Updates
For 2023, you’ll no longer be able to get a quad-motor Rivian R1T with the Max Pack battery. More…
Buick dealers expect to spend at least ‘$300 to $400K’ to sell EVs as the brand goes all-electric
General Motors is giving its Buick dealers an ultimatum – invest in the company’s future as it transitions to an all-electric future, or take a buyout. However, with the minimum upfront costs ranging from $300,000 to $400,000, some Buick dealers are apparently taking GM up on its buyout offer.. More…
Daymak Combat E-Bike Is Electric Motorbike And Snowmobile In One
This rugged machine keeps you ready for combat in all weather and all terrain. More…
Patent Reveals Mazda May Be Working On A Compact Electric Sedan
It looks to be about the same size as today’s Mazda 3 sedan, and it’s been speculated that it could replace the equivalent ICE model. More…
Buick US Dealers Required To Invest $300,000-$400,000 To Sell EVs
Buick did not say how many of its US dealerships have chosen to take the buyout offer to date. More…
Dispel the disinformation! Ford tells you exactly how much CO2 and fuel that EVs can save
Research shows electric vehicles are better for the environment. Not only do they emit fewer CO2 emissions, but you also don’t have to worry about falling victim to volatile gas prices. Ford shows us just how much you can save by driving electric vehicles compared to an equivalent gas car. More…
Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalled Again Due To Fire Risk But It’s Not Battery-Related
This time the fire risk is not connected to the battery pack but to the seat belt pretensioners that could set the floor carpeting alight. More…
