The Times reports that Mini will stop producing electric cars in England in 2023 and move them to China. BMW makes around 40,000 electric Minis a year at its plant in Cowley on the outskirts of Oxford. Production is due to cease there next year despite the company’s far-reaching EV plans. In addition to the […] More…
After defective Fiido X e-bike recalled for breaking in half, now another model is doing it
It’s been a tough six months for Fiido, a Hong Kong-based electric bicycle company whose e-bikes have proven popular in the US as well as other markets. The company’s futuristic-looking Fiido X electric bike was recalled in April after Electrek received reports that the highly engineered frame had a tendency to break in half. Now it looks like another model known as the T1 is suffering a similar fate. More…
Tesla releases app update with solution for frozen door handles
Tesla has released a new mobile app update that includes a solution if your car has frozen door handles. More…
Tesla facing further battery cell production delays
The previously confirmed delayed start of battery cell production at Giga Berlin now appears to have a technical reason, too, in the dry coating of electrodes. According to local media, this could hold up manufacturing even longer than earlier reports suggested. Handelsblatt cites five experts, two close to Tesla, saying test facilities were running quite […] More…
Quantron to supply up to 500 Class 8 fuel cell trucks to TMP Logistics
German e-mobility specialist Quantron has signed a framework agreement with TMP Logistics Group for an order of up to 500 Class 8 trucks with fuel cell EV drive systems. The signing took place after the Hydrogen Americas Summit 2022 on October 12 at the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce. The event was supported by […] More…
US: Genesis GV60 Sales Amounted To 807 In Q3 2022
The company is steadily delivering a few hundred units a month. More…
Mercedes-Benz debuts upcoming EQE SUV alongside high-performance AMG version
Mercedes-Benz has flooded the newswire today, sharing multiple press releases surrounding its EV technology. Today’s news includes more granular details relating to its upcoming EQE SUV, as well as first images and specs for the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV that will soon join it. There is A LOT to unfold here, so let’s hop right in.. More…
Hyundai Set To Open Hotel Powered Exclusively By EVs
Reservations for Hotel Hyundai are now open. More…
Hyundai Motor Increased Plug-In Car Sales In September 2022 By 37%
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 emerges with over 2,600 units sold. More…
Mercedes EQE SUV debuts – The EV quartet is complete
Mercedes-Benz presents the EQE SUV ahead of the Paris Motor Show, praising it as a “multi-purpose variant” of the EQE business sedan. The fourth model utilising the fully electric EVA II platform will also launch as a sporty AMG car right at the start. We have all the data and information. Although Mercedes times the […] More…
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Revealed As Brand’s Fourth Bespoke EV
It’s smaller and more maneuverable than the sedan, and just as quick to accelerate. More…
France: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Increased Almost 20% In September 2022
The Renault Megane E-Tech continues to be the best selling electric car, while Tesla put two models in the top 10 plug-ins. More…
Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Attempt To Avoid Various Obstacles
Will FSD beta do everything in its power to make sure you don’t hit something or is the technology hit and miss? More…
Tesla Model Y Vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Driving Dynamics Comparison Tests
Driving dynamics are subjective, and this video comparison provides a solid idea of how these electric crossovers perform. More…
EPA range figures rise for entire 2023 Porsche Taycan lineup
Nearly every 2023 Porsche Taycan variant gets an EPA-estimated range boost, the automaker confirmed this week. Porsche in July announced a software update it said would bring an efficiency and range boost, but now the automaker is providing specific figures. The Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo wagon gets the biggest increase. Porsche estimates range at… More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 15, 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…
Fully Electric McLaren SUV Reportedly In Development
McLaren seemingly wants to offer an electric alternative to the Ferrari Purosangue and Lamborghini Urus. More…
Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Convicted On Three Counts Of Fraud
Milton is facing several years behind bars. More…
Porsche Taycan Noted A 30% Sales Drop In Q3 2022
The model faces significant production constraints. More…
BYD Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 200,000 In September 2022
The Chinese manufacturer almost tripled its output year-over-year and now quickly increases exports. More…
