Monitoring the performance of battery cells in a pack is pushing the limits of technology in many ways. Increasing the accuracy and reliability of the monitoring in the hostile environment of a battery pack, at voltages of more than 800 V and fluctuating temperatures, is a considerable challenge. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 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…
Porsche shares hardware and software updates coming to 2023 model year Taycan
Prior to the release of its 2023 Taycan models this fall, Porsche has shared details about updates. For the fourth year of Taycan EVs, Porsche is delivering a slew of software improvements, which will eventually roll out to earlier versions too. Consumers can expect a few hardware upgrades as well, but not many. More…
Tesla Supercharger V4 design revealed in new station plan
Tesla Supercharger V4’s design has been revealed as part of the construction plans of a new station being deployed in Danvers, Massachusetts. It’s another clean design that is reminiscent of previous chargers. More…
Toyota To Partner Up On Small Electric Vans, Fuel-Cell Electric Trucks
We recently reported that Toyota may be benchmarking two Rivian R1T electric pickup trucks.More…
How solid state EV batteries could cut emissions by up to 39%
Solid state batteries have the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of EV batteries by up to 39% compared with liquid lithium-ion batteries, according to the Brussels-based campaign group Transport and Environment (T&E). More…
Tesla found 1% liable in fatal crash of a teen it dedicated a feature to
Tesla has been found only 1% liable by a jury in a case over a fatal crash of a teen, and dedicated a feature to his memory. More…
Urtopia’s Revolutionary Frame Seeks To Redefine Urban-Focused Simplicity
The carbon-fiber open frame design is meant to provide comfort while keeping the weight low.More…
Porsche CEO confirms novel three-row, all-electric SUV, and 718 sports car by mid-decade
In a recent interview, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume confirmed the German automaker plans to launch a sporty new all-electric SUV that will be positioned as top-tier model above both the Cayenne and Macan. The new SUV appears to have been somewhat expedited as Porsche faces delays on its all-electric Macan SUV due to software development issues at parent company Volkswagen Group. More…
Paris traffic is so bad, Vässla is switching to e-cargo bikes to deliver its electric mopeds
What happens when you’re an electric bike manufacturer trying to solve the issue of urban congestion, but there’s too much traffic to deliver your solution effectively? As Swedish mobility company Vässla recently discovered, the answer is to go (even more) all in on e-bikes. More…
Hyundai Confirms Small, Affordable Electric Car Coming For Europe
Hyundai aims to price the entry-level offering from €20,000 (~$20,500).More…
Rivian R1T Is Quietly Impressive During Tractor Pull
Chances are the crowd gathered at the event and typically used to a lot more noise didn’t even know it was going on.More…
Tesla Fremont factory has produced its 2 millionth electric car
Elon Musk announced that Tesla Fremont factory has produced its 2 millionth electric car with the help of Gigafactory Nevada. More…
Tesla And Other EV Owners Reselling Cars For Profit As Demand Soars
If you order a Tesla today, or most any other EV, you may have a very long wait to take delivery. Used prices remain high as well.More…
BMW i4 Is A Moose Test Disappointment, No Match For Tesla Model 3
The RWD i4’s speed through the obstacle avoidance maneuver was 10 km/h or 6 mph off what a Model 3 managed in the moose test.More…
GM CEO Sticks With Goal Of Overtaking Tesla In US EV Sales By 2025
Mary Barra is confident GM can unseat Tesla with a combination of higher-priced specialty vehicles and affordable long-range EVs.More…
We Drive Both The Xpeng P7 And P5 Around The Netherlands
The automaker has global ambitions. Do they have the goods to compete?More…
Cadillac Lyriq Buyers Get Big Discount If They Agree To Being Tracked
General Motors apparently knocked $5,500 off the Lyriq’s price for select buyers who were asked to sign a nondisclosure agreement.More…
Tesla might double its electric cars on Australian roads by end of year to 50,000
Tesla is on track to double its electric cars on Australian roads to over 50,000 units by the end of the year, according to Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm. More…
Rimac Moving Forward With EV Batteries Like Tesla’s 4680 Cells
It makes sense that Rimac would look to Tesla’s larger, more energy-dense cells, but the automaker will use different heights.More…
