Volkswagen’s electric car plant in Zwickau will not resume production until the beginning of April. The reason for this is the lack of cable harnesses from Ukraine, which could not be delivered due to Russia’s invasion of the neighbouring country. This was stated by production director Christian Vollmer. Previously there had been talk of a […] More…
EV News To Use: Top Stories Ford, GM, Evergrande, Futuristic Charging
It’s the end of the week, and time to recap some big stories and share others we may have missed. More…
Porsche confirms electric 718 successor
Porsche has now officially confirmed that it intends to offer its mid-engine 718 sports car exclusively in all-electric form by the middle of the decade. The sports car brand will also invest in its own HPC infrastructure. Porsche did not provide further details on the electric sports car during the announcement of its business figures […] More…
Tesla tyres taken in Germany
Vandalism at the Tesla site in Weiterstadt, Hesse: During the night from Friday (11.3) to Saturday (12.3), unknown persons stole the entire tyre sets from six Tesla vehicles. The hub caps were removed from five other Teslas and the panorama roof of another car was smashed. The police are still looking for witnesses. carscoops.com More…
UK: New PHEV Kia Sportage Costs Just Over £38,000
The new plug-in version will manage 43 miles on a single charge. More…
Tesla’s Interiors Are Influencing Other Automakers
Cars are becoming more like computers on wheels, and Tesla’s tech-centric, minimalist cabins are catching on. More…
BMW expects US range of up to 305 miles for flagship i7 sedan, due for April debut
BMW expects up to 305 miles of EPA-rated range for the i7, an electric version of its flagship 7-Series sedan. The i7 will be revealed in April, and is expected to go on sale as a 2023 model. The next-generation 7-Series will likely be offered in close to the same form with both gasoline and all-electric powertrains. BMW indicated both versions… More…
EUNORAU D6 e-bike launched as low-cost electric road bike with mid-motor & torque sensor
EUNORAU, a value-oriented electric bike maker, is back again with a new model of e-bike. The new EUNORAU D6 might the brand’s lightest model yet, taking the form of something between a road bike and a gravel bike. More…
eMobility update: Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept ++ More details on BMW i7 ++ Allego completes IPO in New York
Welcome to this eMobility Update. The news today: Audi presents A6 Avant e-tron concept ++ BMW readies i7 ahead of Auto China ++ Allego completes their IPO in New York ++ As this is a new format, we’d appreciate your feedback and are open to sponsorship and networking opportunities. #1 – Audi reveals A6 Avant […] More…
Stellantis CEO Confident, “Not Arrogant,” Of Catching Up With Tesla
Carlos Tavares believes Stellantis has what it takes to catch up with North America’s EV leader in the next couple of years. More…
Separator and current collector protect cells from shorts
Soteria Battery Innovation Group, together with a consortium of more than 110 organisations, is making available new separator and current collector technologies that protect battery cells from the effects of internal short-circuits (writes Peter Donaldson). The consortium members include NASA, Mercedes-Benz, Lenovo, DuPont, Bosch and Motorola. As European consortium director Dr Juergen Kellner explains, “We […] More…
Porsche sets goal for 80% of sales to be electric by 2030
Porsche has updated its electrification goal today with the release of its financial results. The German automaker now sets a goal for 80% of sales to be all-electric by 2030. More…
How much is a Tesla Your guide to Tesla prices
You’ve read about all the improvements to emerge both inside and out each current Tesla model as well as the new versions to come in the future, and maybe you’re more than a little bit tempted. Next, reality sets in, and that age old question rears its head: “how much?” No need to click through several variations of each model on Tesla’s website, it’s all been compiled for you here.. More…
CEO: Porsche plans to build charging network, 718 sports car going electric
Porsche just accelerated its electrification strategy. On Friday, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume confirmed the automaker’s going to build a charging network for its customers along with the automaker’s third electric car, and a hybrid 911. It also boosted its sales targets. Blume said Porsche will create its own charging network that will be for Porsche… More…
2022 GMC Hummer EV Sees First Recall For Taillight Malfunction
Fortunately, only 10 trucks are affected and GM says it has already fixed all of them, well ahead of schedule. More…
Keanu Reeves’s motorcycle company ARCH floats idea of building an electric motorcycle
ARCH Motorcycle Company, founded by Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger, is known for its bespoke sport cruiser motorcycle production. But while those bikes have always featured internal combustion engines, the duo behind ARCH recently floated the possibility of adding electric power to their lineup. More…
Tesla still dominates US electric car market, and it’s not even close
New registration data show that Tesla is still dominating the US electric car market, and it’s not even close. Something is going to have to break for EV adoption to accelerate in the country. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 17, 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…
Lucid Considering Price Increases Amid “Huge Inflationary Pressures”
CEO Peter Rawlinson says the company is committed to honoring prices for existing reservation holders, though. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning EPA Range Numbers Emerge: Up To 320 Miles
The range of the Extended-Range version is a bit higher than in the case of Rivian R1T. More…
