Dealers were responsible for nearly one third of the total BEV sales in Q1 2023. More…
California BEV Sales: Franchised Dealerships Gain Market Share
Elon Musk puts Tesla Cybertruck production estimate much lower than anticipated
Elon Musk has shared a Tesla Cybertruck production estimate, and it is much lower than many anticipated. More…
1,000 ultra-fast EV chargers are coming to city centers in the US and Europe
ADS-TEC Energy and JOLT Energy are rolling out battery-buffered, ultra-fast EV chargers in city centers in the US and Europe over the next 18 months. More…
This electric boat with a hydrofoil hull utilizes BMW EV batteries and has its own sound design
This year’s Cannes Film Festival saw a unique debut quite a ways away from the silver screen and out on the docks of Southern France. During the event, BMW Group Designworks and boat builder Tyde unveiled a new all-electric boat concept called The Icon. This electric hydrofoil is powered by BMW battery packs and represents a collaboration for the future of sustainability in the marine segment. Did we mention two-time Oscar winner Han Zimmer is involved too. More…
Canada’s Wolff Releases Five New Electric Bicycles
The new e-bikes offer the perfect blend of affordability, practicality, and style. More…
US: Median EPA Range Of 2022 BEVs Amounted To 257 Miles
That’s more than in the 2021 model year, but not a record. More…
Volvo’s new EX30 electric SUV may be small in size, but it’s big on safety
Volvo is set to release its smallest SUV ever with the electric EX30. Despite its compact size, the Volvo EX30 is packed with safety features to protect “both you and others in hectic urban environments.”. More…
Ample unveils next-generation battery swap station that cuts times down to 5 minutes
Battery swap startup Ample publicly unveiled its second-generation station design in San Francisco today. This next chapter in US battery swaps is the culmination of thousands of previous swaps performed by Ample, which has now cut its processes down to a mere five minutes. More…
Tesla proposes to build factory in India, report says
A new report states that Tesla has proposed to build a factory in India during a meeting with officials today. After years of negotiation in the world’s most populous country, it would mark a reversal of its strategy. More…
Tesla May Expand China Factory: More Powertrain Production, New Batteries
A public notice shares that the potential expansion could allow Tesla to produce 1.75 million powertrains a year, up from 1.25 million. More…
Toyota Prius Prime lease undercuts that of cheaper Prius hybrid
If you choose to lease, the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid might cost significantly less to drive than the Prius hybrid—depending on where you live and which incentives Toyota might be factoring in. As partner site CarsDirect points out, the Toyota Prius Prime SE has a lease payment of just $435 a month, with $435 due at signing… More…
Musk Estimates Tesla Could Sell 250,000-500,000 Cybertrucks Yearly
“We’ll make as many as people want and can afford,” Musk said, adding that it will be hard to make the cost affordable. More…
Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Weakened Again: 68,000 On April 30, 2023
Is this the new low? More…
Tesla’s Elon Musk And Execs Meet With Samsung Chairman And Team
The two companies are reportedly in talks about chips for autonomous driving and jointly expanding future efforts. More…
Volta Trucks to deliver first electric trucks in Sweden in 2023
The Swedish electric truck start-up Volta Trucks wants to accelerate its market launch in its home country. The company plans to put its vehicles on the roads in Sweden as early as the middle of this year instead of 2024 as previously planned. The EVs would be part of its customer test fleet. According to […] More…
Rimac Nevera electric hypercar sets 23 records in single day, including fastest 0-249 mph time
Times of 0-60 mph simply aren’t enough when you get into the peak-performance, hypercar segment of electric vehicles. The Rimac Nevera has already done an excellent job demonstrating that it’s one of the highest-performing vehicles on the planet, but any doubt should now be dissolved as the electric hypercar smashed through 23 performance records – in just a single day, a record in it of itself. More…
California: Plug-In Car Sales Reached A New Record In Q1 2023
Two all-electric cars remain at the top of the best-selling list. More…
Tesla, Lucid, Rivian Cost CA’s Legacy Dealers $910 Million In Profits: Report
There are certain advantages to being a startup automaker without a franchised dealership network. It’s direct sales for the win. More…
New Oraimo Monster 100 E-Bike Offers Fun And Practicality At A Tiny Price
A barebones electric mountain bike with some solid components. More…
Nio builds 15 battery swap stations at Mer charging parks
Charging infrastructure specialist Mer and Chinese EV manufacturer Nio have joined forces to develop more than 15 sites in Germany and Austria by 2025 that feature Mer’s charging stations and Nio’s battery swap stations. Mer says the companies already began planning the first joint location near Bielefeld, Germany. The other sites are “strategically located and […] More…
