Cylindrical cells and central liquid cooling are key architectural characteristics of the new “ultra-high-energy” Akasystem AKM CYC module technology from BorgWarner, which acquired its developer Akasol in February (writes Peter Donaldson). The system is a scalable set of battery modules designed to be built up into packs for heavy vehicles including buses and trucks, along […] More…
Tesla presents plans to further expand Giga Berlin
Tesla has announced new plans to expand the plant in Grünheide, Germany, by 100 hectares at an event at the weekend. A train station as well as logistics and storage areas are to be built there in order to keep significantly more parts in stock on site than before. Tesla had already initiated the expansion […] More…
Tesla brings service workers back to sales for end-of-quarter push
After sending untrained sales workers to work on vehicles amid a service crisis, we now learn that Tesla is bringing the workers back to sales for another end-of-quarter push. More…
Ford Mach-E EV, Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid among first to get automated lane-change feature
Two plug-in models will be among the first to get an updated version of Ford’s Bluecruise hands-free driver-assist system when it launches this fall. Adding an automated lane-change feature and other updates, the new version is dubbed Bluecruise 1.2 and will launch on the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E, the automaker confirmed Friday. Lincoln will get… More…
Confessions of a Petroholic
Fastned has announced a four-part podcast called ‘Confessions of a Petroholic’. The series follows young petrolhead “Tom” exploring the twist and turns of maybe going electric in conversation with more (in)famous EV advocates. The show launched with a teaser on Twitter. twitter.com More…
BMW to enable ‘Multi Contract Plug&Charge’ in 2023
BMW has announced the roll-out of Plug&Charge in the first models starting from mid-2023, allowing the customers to use public charge points without a charging card or an app. That alone is not too new anymore; however, the carmaker will enable drivers to save contracts from up to five providers. Plug&Charge can indeed make charging […] More…
Tesla Model Y Impressions From Hyundai Ioniq 5 & Genesis GV60 Owner
This EV owner gets to drive the Tesla Model Y for the very first time. How does it compare to Hyundai’s EVs? More…
Giga Montreal? Canadian Government Opens Talks With Tesla Over New Factory
The automaker is reportedly considering several locations in Ontario and Quebec. More…
Watch Tesla Model Y Drag Race Genesis GV60 And Ford Mustang Mach-E
It’s an epic battle of sporty electric crossovers. Which will prevail? More…
Hyundai Exec: Ioniq 5 N Will Be “Much Faster” Than i30 N
The Ioniq N will go on sale next year. More…
Tesla Model Y Deliveries Begin In Japan
The Model Y also launched in Australia and New Zealand recently. More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in September 2022
Here at Electrek, we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through the thousands of miles at this point, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. More…
Marques Brownlee Discusses What It’s Like To Daily Drive A Hummer EV
Never before has such a gigantic vehicle been so much fun. More…
Nissan approves first US bidirectional charger for Leaf, use won’t affect warranty
The Nissan Leaf will finally get bidirectional charging in the United States, and it won’t affect the EV’s warranty, Nissan confirmed this past week. Leaf models have for years had the hardware for bidirectional charging, which allows electric cars to discharge stored energy from their battery packs. And while Nissan has allowed and enabled the… More…
VW ID. Buzz: First drive in Volkswagen’s electric Bulli
When still in office, Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess described the ID. Buzz as one of the most exciting vehicles launching this year. Our first drive of VW’s electric van shows that the carmaker has indeed succeeded in creating a great electric car that goes down very well with passers-by. If only it weren’t for the […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 10, 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…
Aptera publicly debuts the gamma version of its 1,000 mile range solar electric vehicle
Following the teasing of interior images of the gamma version of its upcoming solar electric vehicle (SEV) last month, Aptera officially debuted the full prototype in front of a crowd in San Diego at Fully Charged Live. gamma now marks Aptera’s biggest milestone as it approaches SEV production in 2023. More…
Official: BMW To Use Round Battery Cells, 6 Gigafactories Confirmed
The company intends to switch to cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells with the launch of Neue Klasse EVs in 2025. More…
How To Charge Tesla EVs From A Ford F-150 Lightning
How quickly does it charge a Model 3? We find out. More…
Mercedes-Benz Vans Prepares For Full Electrification
New platform, new models and a new production facility are coming in the next few years. More…
