Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software, which currently costs $12k, will get a $3k price hike to $15k on September 5th in North America, coinciding with the wide release of the 10.69.2 Beta update. The early release version has just started rolling out to beta testers, and results are coming in to give us a sense of whether this update is worth the price increase. More…
Tesla Giga Texas Achieves Production Rate Of 1,000 Model Y/Week
The plant produces two versions of the Tesla Model Y – powered by 4680-type and 2170-type batteries.More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Vs Rivian R1T: How Much Vampire Drain?
EVs experience vampire drain when they’re not in use. Which one is better at conserving power?More…
This Volkswagen Owner Sold His ID.3 For A Tesla Model 3
Why would you swap your VW electric car for a Tesla that’s much more expensive?More…
Tesla Owner Implants Chip In Hand To Open Car, Access Data
One Tesla owner has found a rather unconventional way of opening his vehicle.More…
BMW i4 M50 Achieved Good Results In Bjørn’s 1,000 Km Challenge
However, overheating hampered the drivetrain and charging power.More…
Why You Should And Shouldn’t Buy The Hyundai Ioniq 5
Starting at $39,950, Hyundai’s sharp-edged crossover is making significant strides in the EV industry. But should you buy one in 2022?More…
L-Charge tests mobile, off-grid fast charging stations
The British charger manufacturer L-Charge has started what it says is an extensive test run of a mobile fast-charging service for electric vehicles in Europe. The special feature of the charging stations is that they are off-grid using LNG, hydrogen or a mixture of both to generate the electricity for charging on site. The L-Charge […] More…
EV tax credit consequence: Plug-in vehicle lease prices are soaring
Some shoppers for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are encountering severe sticker shock this weekend in monthly lease numbers. That’s because versus just a few days ago, a vast swath of EV and PHEV models are no longer eligible for the federal EV tax credit—now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit. On Thursday, Toyota pulled its… More…
Exro Technologies to supply SEA Electric trucks with Coil Drive Systems
Exro Technologies, a Canadian company that has developed a new class of power electronics for electric motors and batteries, has signed a multiyear agreement to supply 1,500 Coil Drive System units to commercial electric vehicle company SEA Electric. Pilot vehicle integration in SEA Electric commercial vehicles will begin as early as November of this year, […] More…
Electric Bike Company launches US-built 25 MPH folding electric bike
Newport Beach, California-based Electric Bike Company has just launched its long awaited folding e-bike model, known as the Model F. The folder embodies much of the same cruiser vibes and design ethos of the company’s larger e-bikes, but in a smaller and more portable package. More…
200 Switch e-double deckers for Mumbai
Switch Mobility, a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, has unveiled what it claims is the first all-electric double-decker bus for the Indian market. Switch India has already secured an order for 200 electric double-decker buses from Mumbai. The architecture of the Switch EiV 22 relies on a 650-volt system. This is the same platform used in […] More…
Here’s every electric vehicle that qualifies for the current and upcoming US federal tax credit
As sales of electric vehicles continue to surge, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for federal tax credit on electric vehicles, especially now that a slew of new credits have been reinstated to US consumers. More…
50% of Geely vehicle sales to be electric by 2023
The Chinese carmaker Geely is accelerating its transition to electric vehicles, as was revealed in the company’s financial report for the first half of 2022. The company aims to make 50 per cent of its overall sales electric by 2023. The carmaker’s vehicle sales fell 9 per cent in the first half of the year […] More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Now Being Used By FBI
The Mach-E is the FBI’s first-ever EV.More…
VW Will Only Sell EVs In Norway From 2024 Onwards
The Scandinavian country is the world leader in terms of EV uptake.More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 20, 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…
BMW i4 M50 Summer Range Test: Over 300 Miles
The result is much better than in the winter, although not as high as in the case of the rear-wheel drive BMW i4 eDrive40.More…
Report: The Fourth Ultium Cells Battery Plant Might Be Built In Indiana
GM and LG Energy Solution are already building three plants in the US.More…
Weird Alibaba: This $5,000 Chinese electric car feels like a scaled up Hot Wheels car
At a time when cars seem to be getting bigger and bigger, perhaps we all need to take a step back. I think it’s time to re-evaluate just what cars need to be, how much car is really necessary to move us around. It sounds like China agrees with me, at least judging by the looks of Alibaba’s latest awesome electric car. More…
