Gradall has unveiled an electrified concept model of its XL 4100 V wheeled telescopic boom excavator, which will powered by Volvo Penta’s electric driveline. The zero-emissions machine is named the EL41H4. It is powered entirely by two Volvo Penta batteries, which fit into the existing engine bay. The electric driveline also includes the complete HV […] More…
Check out Polestar’s latest ode to EV performance in the 476 HP Polestar 2 BST Edition 230
EV automaker Polestar is picking up where it left off with last year’s limited production Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 with a next-generation version of the sedan with a keener focus on performance design. The Polestar 2 BST 230 debuts new features to the brand both inside in out that you learn more about below. More…
Mercedes gets ready for new EV platforms
Mercedes is investing heavily to make its production network fit for the new platforms introduced from 2024. According to a German media report, the manufacturer will start converting its plant in Rastatt this summer. It is where Mercedes will build its first model based on the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA). And Rastatt is not the […] More…
EV Owners Are Less Satisfied With The Service Experience Than Owners Of ICE Cars: Study
High recall rates and long wait times are some of the gripes of EV drivers. More…
Günsel: A new EV brand from Cyprus
From the north of Cyprus comes a new electric car manufacturer called Günsel. The manufacturer has been working on a compact electric car since 2016 – which will go into series production. The Günsel B6 is a two-door compact model with 140 kW of power and a 52.6 kWh battery integrated into the vehicle floor. […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 20, 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…
Blink Announces USPS Contract; Releases New Mobile EV Charger
The deal calls for the network to provide up to 41,500 EV chargers for the upcoming USPS electric fleet. More…
Polestar 3 electric SUV launches in China, starting at around $100k
Polestar has officially stepped into the global spotlight after releasing its stunning fully-electric SUV, the Polestar 3, in China. More…
Africa’s waste industry just got a whole lot cleaner with its first electric garbage truck
Africa received its first heavy-duty commercial electric truck this past week, a Volvo Trucks FE Electric garbage truck (waste collector). The electric garbage truck will be the first fully electric heavy-duty truck from a global manufacturer to begin operation in Africa, marking a significant milestone as we move closer toward a sustainable transportation industry globally. More…
BMW M Expects Battery-Electric Cars To Outsell ICEs In 2028
BMW M also forecasts that BEVs and PHEVs will overtake sales of ICEs as early as 2027. More…
Genesis Electrified GV70 Gets 3 Years Of Fast Charging At Electrify America
That matches the other two electric Genesis models – GV60 And Electrified G80. More…
Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Stabilized: 106,000 As Of Feb 28, 2023
It seems that the company has found an equilibrium between supply and demand. More…
Tesla expands its virtual sales presence with remote test drives
Tesla is expanding its new sales strategy of using virtual sales advisers with remote test drive locations to Europe. More…
First look at Kia’s new EV5 all-electric SUV concept [Images]
Kia unveiled the EV5 electric SUV concept today as the brand looks to expand its EV offerings and accelerate its position in the zero-emissions vehicle market. The EV5 concept is a preview of what we can expect from Kia’s next all-electric production SUV, set to be released later this year. More…
Audi Q4 e-tron Software Update Results In Wide Array Of Improvements
Highlights include max charging capability rising to 135 kW and an abundance of new features on the MyAudi app. More…
Tesla Begins Wide Rollout Of Full Self-Driving Beta Version 11
Some 400,000 Tesla owners in North America may soon have access to the new single-stack software that combines Autopilot with FSD beta. More…
BYD continues global expansion by entering Central Asia, launching 3 models in Uzbekistan
Build Your Dreams’ (BYD) momentum in global expansion continues to snowball into new markets, including Central Asia where the Chinese automaker is launching three models beginning this month. This includes the Han EV as well as two hybrid plug-ins. More…
Kia EV6 is driving automaker’s push into China as its first EV for the market, EV5 to follow
South Korean EV automaker Kia Motor announced its initial entry into the market of China, beginning with its super popular EV6 crossover. The automaker debuted several concepts overseas today, including the EV5, which will be its first global model built in China.. More…
Canyon’s New Pathlite:ON E-Bike Is Ready For Adventures Big And Small
In its highest trim level, it features the Bosch Performance CX motor and SRAM X01 AXS Eagle drivetrain. More…
Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya dances with e-4orce AWD, delivers on comfort
The Ariya e-4orce is one of a growing cohort of dual-motor electric crossovers offering up all-weather traction and 0-60 mph times of less than five seconds. But as the e-4orce badging hints, it’s gone about its priorities in an entirely different way. Across the market, these dual-motor models have their tradeoffs and aren’t always… More…
