Tesla has reportedly tapped Tom Zhu, president of Tesla in China, to take over leadership of Gigafactory Texas as the factory is trying to ramp up production. More…
Einride collects half a billion in funding
Swedish electric transport specialist Einride has secured $500 million in funding, which includes both a $200 million Series C equity raise and a $300 million credit facility. The capital raised via Series C round comes from Swedish pension fund AMF, EQT Ventures, Northzone, Polar Structure, Norrsken VC and Temasek and includes a $90 million convertible […] More…
Volkswagen completes new vehicle factory in Anhui
Volkswagen has completed construction of the new MEB plant in Anhui, China, and built the first pre-series vehicle there. Series production at the Anhui plant, which according to Chinese media has an annual capacity of 350,000 electric cars, is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2023. The completion of the new electric car […] More…
VW to boost range and charging performance for the MEB+
In a dossier on its website, Volkswagen has now officially confirmed details of the MEB+, the planned enhanced version of its MEB electric car kit. The MEB+ will use the new unit cell – for more range and shorter charging times. Specifically, VW is talking about ranges of up to 700 kilometres and promises a […] More…
World’s First Mercedes-EQ EV-Exclusive Dealership Opens In Japan
Located in the bustling metropolis of Yokohama, the showroom has all Mercedes-EQ models on display and a five-vehicle workshop. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 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…
All-electric Chevy Camaro and Cadillac Escalade brands will be the next GM EV spinoffs
To be the best, you’ve got to beat the best. General Motors plans to transition several iconic brands into the EV era as the automaker gears up for an all-electric future. The latest names under consideration for an EV spinoff are two timeless classics – the Chevrolet Camaro and the Cadillac Escalade. More…
The first huge piece of the first major US offshore wind farm is ready
The first of 62 transition pieces to be manufactured for Vineyard Wind 1, the United States’ first utility-scale offshore wind farm, has just been moved to the port of Avilés, Spain, for shipment to Massachusetts. More…
2022 Lucid Air Receives 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
Let’s see how it compares to the Tesla Model S. More…
BYD Seal First Reviews Anticipate It Will Be A Huge Hit In Europe
The BYD Seal is one of the most complete EVs to come out of China this year, but does it have what it takes to beat the Tesla Model 3? More…
2022 Best EV: Ford F-150 Lightning Wins InsideEVs.com Star Award
The F-150 stands out in a packed field that includes a 1,000-hp Hummer, a $154,000 Lucid, and very likable CUVs from Hyundai and BMW. More…
Formula E to race in Portland for first time ever per revised season 9 schedule
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has posted a revised season 9 schedule that now includes Portland, Oregon. Today’s approval from the FIA World Motor Sport Council sets the stage (or circuit) for “The City of Roses” to host a Formula E event for the first time. The approved race also makes Portland the only stop in the US for Formula E this coming season. Check out the latest calendar below. More…
Elon Musk To Reportedly Promote Tesla China President To Global CEO
Anonymous sources claim that CEO Elon Musk will name Tom Zhu Xiaotong as Tesla’s new global CEO. More…
These are the most fun electric watercraft we tested this year
Here at Electrek we often get first dibs at testing some of the newest and most interesting electric watercraft in the industry. From electric boats to personal electric watercraft and everything in between, 2022 was a big year for anything electric that floats. More…
Honda unveils $7,300 light electric van to meet the high demand for commercial EVs
An electric vehicle for around $7,300? You heard that right. Honda announced today a new light commercial electric van set to launch in spring 2024 that’s ideal for both personal and business use.. More…
Spies Spot 2023 Mercedes EQA Facelift Cold-Weather Testing
This refreshed version may come to the US. More…
E-Cells’ New Super Monarch Is A Powerful AWD Electric Bike
This burly all-terrain e-bike dishes out 1,500 watts of nominal power output. More…
Einride secures half a billion in additional financing to support its autonomous freight EVs
Autonomous and EV freight technology company Einride announced its future has been hardened by $500 million in financing. The mobility company intends to use the fresh funds that also includes a Series C equity raise to support all-electric truck production and expand the development of its autonomous and digital fleet management technology. More…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Earns 5-Star Rating From Euro NCAP
A pretty safe van for occupants, not so much for “Vulnerable Road Users”.” More…
BYD confirms plans to build passenger EVs at one or two factories in Europe
Months after publicly announcing expansions outside of China into Japan and Europe, a BYD executive has confirmed the automaker’s intentions to build EVs at not just one but possibly two separate factories in Europe. The executive was also very candid about BYD’s future, its comparisons to Tesla, and how it intends to expand overseas.. More…
