The dispute around Easee wall boxes is starting to read like a nordic noir series. Today, Elsälerhetverket, the Swedish authority for electrical safety, has imposed a sales ban on the models ‘Charge’ and ‘Ready’ with serious consequences for the Norwegian manufacturer. The sales ban will affect around 100,000 wall boxes Easse has installed in Sweden. […] More…
Kia teases the EV9 ahead of global premiere
Kia has released the first official pictures of the EV9. The world premiere of the large electric SUV based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) will take place at the end of March. The pictures now show what Kia officials had already emphasised around the presentation of the EV9 Concept: The designers had first […] More…
Here’s How Tesla’s Magic Dock Rollout Is Going And What To Expect
Two weeks after officially launching it, Tesla is expanding the CCS-compatible Supercharger network. More…
2023 XPeng P7i Facelift Adds Range, Performance, And Tech Upgrades
The XPeng P7i can cover up to 436 miles of range on China’s CLTC test cycle, DC fast charge from 10 to 80% in under 30 minutes. More…
Allegro Microsystems announces ASIL C current sensor for EVs
Allegro Microsystems, a provider of power and sensing solutions for motion control, has released samples of its ACS37601, an ASIL C safety-rated field current sensor for traction and auxiliary inverter systems as well as EV BMSs. The ACS37601 is a programmable linear Hall effect current sensor IC with overcurrent, overtemperature and self-test capabilities. It is […] More…
Mercedes-Benz EQG Spied With Solid Rear Axle, Redesigned Bumpers
The German brand appears to be testing a version with fewer than four electric motors. More…
This wooden snow scooter is like a portable electric snowmobile that you stand on
In my many years of covering the micromobility industry, I thought I had seen just about every type of electric scooter out there. That was until the eLyly came across my desk and showed me just how far out an electric snow scooter could be. More…
Swivel seats!? Kia reveals new images of EV9 SUV inside and out ahead of global debut [Video]
Weeks after teasing the public with a peek at its shadowy exterior, Kia has finally shared its first official images of its upcoming EV9 SUV both inside and out. Described with an “opposites united” design philosophy, this all-electric SUV looks like it will offer plenty of space inside and atop Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform and has unique six- and seven-seat options you’ve gotta see.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 14, 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…
Aptera extends Accelerator program, 1,400 slots for Launch Edition builds remain open
One day after announcing the official award of a $21 million grant in California, Aptera Motors looks to garner additional funds from its Accelerator investment program in exchange for access to the first 2,000 commemorative builds of its Launch Edition solar EVs. There is still plenty of room to invest and snag one of the first 2,000 Apteras built. More…
Cat 5 hurricane-proof wind turbines are coming to the Gulf of Mexico
Wind turbine rotor firm Gulf Wind Technology and Shell New Energies US will together develop hurricane-proof wind turbines unique to the Gulf of Mexico.. More…
Magicycle’s “eBike SUV” Brings a Hefty Portion of Fun [Video]
Magicycle, makers of multi-function, high voltage electric bikes has ventured into new territory with the Magicycle’s Deer; a full suspension eBike SUV. With over 1 kilowatt-hour of energy, the Deer is capable of careening into adventure, and can handle most any commute with comfort and ease. More…
First look at Tesla’s first V4 Supercharger station
Today, we get our first real look at Tesla’s first V4 Supercharger station – ushering in a new era for the DC fast-charging station. More…
Ford teases VW-based electric SUV ‘made for adventures and epic road trips’ in new video
Ford teases its new mid-size electric SUV, based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, in a newly posted video. The EV is set for release a week from Tuesday, on March 21, 2023. More…
2024 Kia EV9 Revealed As Electric Telluride In First Official Images
The three-row design, which includes second-row captain’s chairs that can rotate 180 degrees, closely resembles the EV9 concept. More…
Land Rover Defender 110 EV Restomod Packs 450-HP Tesla Powertrain
This spectacular battery-electric Defender build was commissioned by a client in Los Angeles primarily for city cruising. More…
Waze says it’s added EV chargers to its map, but it’s still sending me to gas stations
It looks like Google-owned navigation app Waze is finally going to make it possible to add your EV and plug type into its app to find EV chargers along your route – but when, exactly. More…
HOVSCO launches two new fat tire e-bikes that both pack a punch
Not familiar with HOVSCO? Eh, it’s not really your fault. Even if you spend all day wrist-deep in the e-bike industry like me, there’s a thousand and one e-bike companies out there. I’ve only followed HOVSCO for a few months now through some rather run-of-the-mill e-bike launches, but the company’s latest two models have actually gotten me interested. Meet the new HOVSCO HovWagon and HovScout. More…
How Honda is turning Ohio into its EV Hub, starting at the site of its first US-made vehicle
Honda is moving forward with the next stages as it gets ready to build electric vehicles in the US. The automaker is setting the stage for its planned EV Hub in Ohio, with plans to transition the Marysville Auto Plant (MAP), where Honda began US production in 1982, to build EVs. More…
Tesla walks away from public funding for Superchargers because of payment system integration
Tesla has decided to walk away from millions of dollars in public funding for Superchargers in California due to a requirement to integrate a payment system. More…
