Chrysler is recalling 16,741 units of the 2017 and 2018 model year plug-in hybrid version of its Pacifica minivan in the US due to a potential fire risk that could occur even when the vehicle is not in use. The cause has not yet been established. Owners are advised for now to park the vehicles […] More…
AutoFlight shares extended footage of ‘Prosperity I’ eVTOL air taxi, including takeoff and landing
Following teaser footage of its “Prosperity I” eVTOL shared in January, AutoFlight has released a five minute video showing much more of its all-electric air-taxi in action. The newly released video features the eVTOL completing a vertical takeoff, transitioning to rear propulsion, and gliding forward before switching back to its top propellers and landing vertically.. More…
Diess: Electric Pickup In US Is A “Good Idea,” Beetle EV Possible
The VW Group CEO did not confirm the models in his Reddit AMA session, but his comments suggest they are at least under consideration. More…
Diess: Electric Pickup In US A “Good Idea,” Beetle EV Possible
The VW Group CEO did not confirm the models in his Reddit AMA session, but his comments suggest they are at least under consideration. More…
Electric vehicle battery-swapping leader Gogoro to be listed on Nasdaq next month
The Taipei-based company Gogoro, widely seen as the world leader in swappable batteries for light electric vehicles, will be listed on the Nasdaq exchange by the end of this quarter. More…
Aptera’s beta SEV beat a Tesla Model 3 and Audi R8 GT Spyder in a drag race
Solar EV startup Aptera Motors posted a video that puts the beta version of its upcoming SEV against an alpha version, a Tesla Model 3, and an Audi R8 GT Spyder in a desert drag race. While its a very close race (for the Audi at least), the Aptera appears to just barely edge the competition in a quarter-mile sprint. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 16, 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…
Tesla App Store concept is so real you can almost touch it
We’ve heard for a while now that Tesla would be implementing an app store system to allow third parties to build functionality into the TeslaOS. Today we were tipped to an impressive rendering of what such an app store would look like, and it almost seems real. More…
Home EV charging spend will exceed $16B globally by 2026, says study
The global spend on electric vehicle charging at home will exceed $16 billion in 2026, up from $3.4 billion in 2021, according to a new report by UK-based digital technology research firm Juniper Research. More…
VW CEO Diess disagrees with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, saying L3 autonomy requires Lidar (plus VW EV Pickup, summer OTA, and more)
In a wide-ranging AMA on Reddit today, VW CEO Herbert Diess provided answers to a ton of questions from the Reddit community, some of which were news to us. Importantly, he clarified Volkswagen’s position on Autonomy and ID.4 charging update timelines while waxing eloquent on a low-price VW EV and everyone’s favorite, the Microbus. More…
Non-Tesla EV Supercharging: Parking Issues Are A Significant Problem
Because of this, Tesla might not be able to fully capitalize on opening Superchargers. More…
Electric Car Range Drives Race For Aerodynamic Efficiency
The shape and design hugely impact the vehicle’s total range. More…
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E EPA Range, Efficiency Officially Listed
We check all versions of the Mach-E and compare it to some of the other EVs. More…
Ingenity ‘launches’ 23E all-electric day-boat at the Miami International Boat Show
The all-electric boat manufacturer Ingenity Electric unveiled its second model at the Discover Miami International Boat Show today. The luxury day-boat, known as the 23E, features Ingenity’s patent-pending modular “skateboard” design and joins the manufacturer’s sportier GS22E boat. More…
Audi Joint Venture In China Approved For $3.3 Billion EV Factory
In 2020, Audi committed to a joint venture with China’s FAW Group to produce luxury EVs. It’s now coming to fruition. More…
Ford Teams With State Farm, Starts Tesla-Like Insurance Program
Ford has made it clear it’s learning a lot from Tesla, and its new insurance program is just one of many examples. More…
Tesla is facing potential penalties in Korea for ‘overstating’ the range of its EVs – have they ever heard of ‘your mileage may vary’?
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) announced that they are weighing potential penalties on Tesla for allegedly “overstating the range” of its electric vehicles. However, the reason for it is questionable, to say the least. More…
Videos from inside Tesla Gigafactory Texas leak and show production lines
Several Tesla employees and contractors at Tesla Gigafactory Texas posted videos on Snapchat from inside the factory – giving us a rare look at the production lines. More…
Ford Considering Return To India To Build EVs For Export Markets
Only six months ago, Ford shut down both vehicle manufacturing plants in India and stopped selling cars in the country. More…
GM plans to restart Chevy Bolt EV production April 4, as recall battery replacements continue
Production of the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV, which has been on pause for most of the past six months, will restart on April 4, General Motors confirmed Tuesday. The restart is part of a delicate balance GM faces: On one hand, it needs to produce new electric vehicles—the automaker’s future—at a time when demand is especially… More…
