A photo of a vehicle that’s purportedly the Tesla Model 3 Refresh has gone viral online. More…
Tesla Model 3 Project Highland Allegedly Leaked, Is This Really It?
ZF orders semiconductors from STMicroelectronics
German supplier ZF says it has signed a long-term contract to supply silicon carbide semiconductors. ZF intends to use the semiconductors to serve customer orders in electromobility from 2025. Specifically, ST’s silicon carbide modules will be integrated into ZF’s inverter platform, which the supplier says will go into series production in 2025. ZF emphasises that […] More…
ZF starts series production of transporter e-drive
The supplier ZF has started series production of the electric central drive CeTrax lite. The new driveline is suitable for use in light commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tons. ZF says it has already received orders for the CeTrax from Asia and America. Production of the new driveline has started under the direction of ZF’s […] More…
Renault ties the knot for Verkor battery cells
Renault and French battery start-up Verkor have entered into a “commercial partnership” that includes binding supply volumes for battery cells. The carmaker will receive 12 GWh of battery cells from Verkor for its premium electric cars, including the Alpine brand. The beginnings of this deal go back to an initial agreement in 2021 in which […] More…
New images and details leaked about the upcoming electric Mini
Ahead of the official premiere, more photos and the first technical data of the new Mini Cooper have appeared on the internet. This is the model that is being produced in cooperation with the Chinese company Great Wall. The four pictures show a blue Mini with a white painted roof, white exterior mirror caps and […] More…
Ford chasing more world records and bigger wheelies with electric Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800
Ford Performance is looking to earn the latter half of its namesake by continuing the evolution of its all-electric Mustang designed specifically for motor sports. The automaker unveiled the new electric Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 prototype this morning, which looks to pick up where its Cobra Jet 1400 predecessor left off a few years ago, targeting several new quarter-mile NHRA world records.. More…
Ford Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 Debuts With 1,800 HP, Will Seek EV Records
It’s a massive upgrade from Cobra Jet 1400 prototype and will try to beat the 1400’s 8.12-second quarter-mile EV record. More…
Texas to introduce EV tax to make up for “lost” gas revenues
The state housing Tesla’s newest Gigafactory has proposed a new $200 annual “registration” fee for electric vehicle owners to make up for lost gas tax revenues, which pay for the state’s road repairs. The amount is under criticism, as it is equivalent to the amount a driver of a large SUV that gets 15 MPG […] More…
BYD confirms European launch of the Dolphin & Seal
BYD is gearing up to release two more electric models to Europe with the Dolphin and Seal. The Dolphin will be available from June/July and the Seal from August/September. Technical details are now available for both models. Shortly after the European premiere of the BEV trio Atto 3, Tang and Han, BYD itself confirmed last […] More…
VW Unveils More Powerful And Efficient Rear-Drive Motor For ID. EVs
The new APP550 power unit delivers 281 horsepower and a maximum torque of around 405 pound-feet. More…
Five Waymo Robotaxis Blocked SF Traffic Because Of Heavy Fog
Four cars pulled over on the first lane while a fifth Waymo straddled the center lane. More…
Is Tesla’s 4680 Structural Battery Pack Serviceable? Sandy Munro Explains In New Video
It seems there’s a way of removing all the putty that seals everything. More…
Genesis Launches All-In-One Home Charging Solution For EV Owners
Genesis Home includes rooftop solar, energy storage, and a Level 2 charger. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 12, 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…
Zeekr launches sub-$30K ‘X’ electric SUV aimed at Tesla, luxury automakers
Chinese EV maker Zeekr officially unveiled its new “X” electric SUV in China Wednesday. With up to 348 miles range and a surprisingly low starting price of around $28,000 (189,800 yuan), the Zeekr X is set to take on a surging Tesla, among other luxury automakers, in China before it launches in Europe. More…
The world’s deepest wind turbine foundation just got installed
The world’s deepest wind turbine foundation has been installed at what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, which is called Seagreen, off the coast of Angus, UK, SSE announced today. More…
VW brand chief not concerned with e-fuels: ‘by 2035, combustion is over’
VW brand chief Thomas Schäfer said that recent discussion over an e-fuel exception to EU’s 2035 gas car ban is “unnecessary noise” and that “by 2035 [combustion engines] are over anyway,” in a recent interview with Automotive News Europe. More…
This Chevy dealership’s rooftop solar could power 750 homes
A Chevy dealership in Florida has launched an onsite rooftop solar array that will generate more than 1 GWh of electricity per year – here’s why that’s smarter than ever now. More…
Check out this 100% electric travel trailer that packs more solar power than most homes
The new 2024 Living Vehicle HD is the perfect solution for those looking to explore the outer limits of what nature has to offer. The Living Vehicle HD takes off-grid adventuring to the next level, featuring the most solar power ever installed on an electric travel trailer and a unique water regeneration system that can create its own water supply. More…
Rivian R1S Might Be The Best SUV Ever Made, Says Marques Brownlee
Steep pricing aside, the tech reviewer finds it hard to fault the Rivian R1S electric SUV. More…
