Automotive supplier Marelli has unveiled a new 800-volt inverter platform with silicon carbide technology. With their improvements in size, weight and especially efficiency, the inverters are expected to help electric vehicles achieve more range and other benefits such as faster charging times and better acceleration. In the announcement, Marelli points to the well-known properties of […] More…
SAIC & ChingTao open solid-state battery laboratory
The Chinese carmaker SAIC wants to use solid-state batteries in one of its electric models as early as next year. SAIC has now set up a joint laboratory with the solid-state battery specialist ChingTao Energy Development to develop the batteries. SAIC’s declared goal is to enable a range of over 1,000 kilometres with the new […] More…
BMW doubles EV sales globally in first half of 2022
The BMW Group sold a total of 75,891 fully electric vehicles of the BMW and Mini brands worldwide in the first half of 2022. This means that the Group more than doubled BEV sales compared to the same period last year (+110.3 per cent). The Mini brand sold a total of 18,430 all-electric Cooper SEs […] More…
Mercedes launches sales of the EQE with a smaller battery
Mercedes-Benz now offers further variants of its electric model EQE. The new price list of 5 July lists a total of six variants, including the new entry-level EQE 300 and the EQE 350, both of which are equipped with a slightly smaller 89 kWh battery. The battery in the previous EQE 350+ and above (i.e. […] More…
VW Breaks Ground On First Cell Plant, Shows Prismatic Unified Cell
Nicknamed SalzGiga, the Salzgitter battery cell plant will open in 2025 and will have an annual capacity of 40 GWh.More…
Tesla expands deployment of Starlink satellite internet systems at Supercharger stations
Tesla appears to now expand its deployment of Starlink satellite internet systems at Supercharger stations as the satellite dish appears at ta new station. More…
VW Commercial Vehicles stops production of the e-Crafter
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has discontinued sales of the fully electric e-Crafter. According to the online configurator, the electric van can no longer be configured as a new vehicle. The manufacturer refers those interested in the vehicle to used and annual vehicles. You can “ask your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles partner whether they can offer you a […] More…
Renault is bringing back the R5
Renault has teamed up with French designer Pierre Gonalons to reinvent the cult model of the 1970s and 80s for the R5’s 50th birthday. The result of this cooperation is the Renault 5 Diamond with electric drive, pink paintwork and a range of exclusive add-on parts. Of course, the R5 Diamant is only a show […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 7, 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…
Human Horizons Reveals More About Its 438-Mile HiPhi Z Electric GT
The striking EV does 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds and features more than 4,000 individual LEDs on the outside.More…
Human Horizons unveils production-ready HiPhi Z GT with robotic touchscreen and automatic suicide doors
Fresh news arrives out of China as yet another relatively new automaker is debuting an ultra-futuristic EV loaded with unique designs and technology. Human Horizons has shared additional details of its upcoming HiPhi Z GT sedan ahead of scaled production. Loaded with distinctive features both inside and out, this new EV is something you gotta catch a glimpse at. Did we mention the robot touchscreen turns to look at you when you’re speaking to it. More…
Munro Live Checks What Is Under the Hood Of Giga Texas Tesla Model Y
It’s almost like a different car.More…
New All-Electric Alfa Romeo Giulia Could Debut In 2027
Alfa Romeo wants to sell only EVs come 2027 so the Giulia will live on as an electric sedan.More…
Watch Nico Rosberg Get Scared As A Passenger In An Extreme E Off-Roader
If you thought electric motorsport wasn’t exciting, then you may want to check this out.More…
Amazon To Use Cargo E-Bikes To Replace Delivery Vans
The e-commerce giant is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint.More…
Tesla Model Y Berlin Version Vs Shanghai Version: What’s The Difference?
Now that Tesla is building various Model Y crossovers across the globe, there are notable differences to be aware of.More…
Tesla Operates Over 1,200 Supercharging Stations In China, 800 In Europe
That’s about half of the total network, which currently probably stands at 4,000 stations.More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Vs Ram 2500 Diesel: “World’s Toughest” Towing Test
Diesel trucks have always been a big hit when it comes to towing. Will electrification become the best option going forward?More…
US: Audi BEV Sales Reached A New Record In Q2 2022
That’s even without the Audi Q4 e-tron.More…
Watch Hot Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Testing Around The ‘Ring In Checkered Camo
It appears to be full of sensors and measuring equipment even though it should be officially revealed sometime this year.More…
