GAC Aion, the electric car offshoot of China’s GAC Group, has completed the expansion of its existing production facility to an annual capacity of now 200,000 electric cars. When the second plant comes on stream in December, production capacity will rise to 400,000 cars per year. The first plant started production in April 2019 when […] More…
Double your e-bike’s range? Priority introduces new add-on battery, bumping electric bike’s capacity
I ride electric bikes all the time. It’s kind of my thing. It’s a blast because I get an awesome ride experience without the pain and discomfort that normally comes from a long and arduous pedal bike ride. More…
BYD planning Model-3-like 800-volt sedan called Seal
BYD is apparently planning an electric sedan called Seal based on the company’s 800-volt platform to compete with the Tesla Model 3. According to Chinese media, the BYD Seal could be unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show in April. The electric car is to be BYD’s second production model after the Dolphin based on the […] More…
Tesla reached a cumulative million of its new-format cells in January
Tesla produced its millionth large-format 4680 battery cell in January, according to a tweet from the company’s official account posted Friday. The 4680 cells, so far made at a facility in California, are key to Tesla’s plans to continue boosting range and performance while lowering cost. The name references their dimensions—46 millimeters… More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 19, 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…
Polestar Enters Australia, Reports Positive Feedback
Customer deliveries will begin in March. More…
Mercedes EQS review: A new benchmark in luxury
With the Mercedes EQS, Daimler is redefining automotive luxury – regardless of the drive. But to be convincing all around, the EQS has to offer more than high driving comfort, high-quality materials and a few assistants. We ask the question: What can the sedan do as an electric car? Rolls-Royce meets Citroen: The Mercedes EQS […] More…
Volkswagen Planning New EV Factory, Increase In Output
VW wants to decide on a location for a new EV plant next month, as well as increase overall production in the second half of this year. More…
Tesla Giga Texas: GigaFest Date Announced
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Tesla Celebrates 1 Millionth 4680 Cell (Produced In January)
The company will be using this new cell format in the Made-in-Texas Model Y. More…
Why It’s Easier To Buy A Kia EV6 Over A Hyundai Ioniq 5
Kia’s US dealerships are much more prepared for the electric era than Hyundai’s, with the vast majority now permitted to sell EVs. More…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Why does this electric garbage truck look so cool?!
After I had such a good time pretending to operate my own private fire service with the mini electric fire truck I found last week, I think I’ll stick with the municipal services for just a bit longer. And considering the famed high-wages that garbage men are supposed to receive, perhaps its time I bought an electric garbage truck and take this dumpster fire on the road.. More…
Dacia Spring, Europe’s Cheapest EV, Will Be Replaced In 2024
The next-gen Spring will ride on the CMF-A platform. More…
3 things I learned road tripping across 12 states in our Tesla Model 3
We got our Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, estimated range of 267 miles, in June 2021. Last autumn, we took it on its first long voyage – 10 hours round trip to Florida. It did great, so when it came time to head cross country with our two cats from Florida to New Hampshire over three days, we decided to give it a go. Here’s how it went. More…
Podcast: Elon Musk donates $5.7B in TSLA shares, courts controversy, Tesla Gigafactory Texas production, more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk donating billion in TSLA shares, the CEO also goes even more controversial, and Tesla Gigafactory Texas production in sight, and more. More…
Volta Trucks announces €230 million in Series C funding to support start of production for 16-ton Volta Zero truck
As Volta Trucks works toward start of production for its all-electric Zero truck later this year, it has gained the funding to get it over the finish line. The zero-emission truck manufacturer announced it has garnered an additional €230 million (~$260.6 million) in Series C funding. Furthermore, Volta Trucks’ 5,000+ soft pre-orders offer a potential revenue value of over €1.2 billion (~$1.4 billion).. More…
Tesla announces it has produced 1 million next-gen 4680 battery cells
Tesla has announced that it has produced one million of its next-generation 4680 battery cell at its pilot factory in California. More…
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Can’t Hang With 1,000+ HP Tesla And Lucid
The 750-hp Taycan appears to be standing still next to the 1,020-hp Model S Plaid and 1,111-hp Air Dream Edition Performance. More…
Extreme E starts season 2 of electric off-road racing at the Desert X Prix this weekend
Extreme E returns to the desert for the start of its second season with the Desert X Prix in Neom, Saudi Arabia this Sunday. More…
Kia EV6 And Mini Cooper SE Highway Range Tests, Nissan Teases New EVs
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