The carmakers first fully electric vehicle will start at 59,650 dollars, including a 1,150 dollar destination charge. There are two trim levels that buyers can choose from, premium and luxury. The latter starts at a price of 65,150 dollars and includes 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels and multicolor ambient lighting with shadow illumination. Further options include […] More…
Battery researchers find possible reason for self-discharge
Researchers at the Tesla-funded battery researcher centre at Dalhousie University have discovered an amazingly simple reason why lithium-ion batteries self-discharge over time, even when they are not in use: The use of adhesive tape. In lithium-ion battery cells, coiled electrodes of these batteries are held together with simple PET adhesive tape. At higher temperatures in […] More…
Marelli wins contract to supply BMS to major EV carmaker
Marelli has been awarded a contract to supply a BMS for the small-to-medium battery EVs of a major global carmaker. Marelli will provide both the hardware and the boot loader software of the BMS for the segment A, B and C vehicles. The system will be developed and tested by Marelli Electric Powertrain teams in […] More…
Nissan To Launch EV With Solid-State Batteries In Five Years
The Japanese carmaker is on track to have its solid-state battery factory operational by 2025. More…
New vehicle classification in the US: More EVs qualify for tax break
The U.S. Treasury Department has revised its vehicle classification definitions, making even more electric cars eligible for the 7,500 dollar tax credit there. Moreover, the revision is applied retroactively, meaning all vehicles purchased since the beginning of the year can qualify. Now, all variants of the Tesla Model Y, Cadillac Lyric, Ford Mustang Mach-E and […] More…
Jeep kicks off production of Avenger
Jeep has begun with the series production of its new Avenger SUV at its Stellantis plant in Tychy in Poland. According to the carmaker, the Avenger is just the beginning of a portfolio of all-electric SUVs for the European market, as Jeep is looking to become the world leader in zero-emission SUVs. Some 10,000 bits […] More…
BMW to start building EVs in Mexico
Starting in 2027, BMW is looking to build electric models of the „Neue Klasse“ (New Class) at its Plant San Luis Potosí, as well as set up a local high-voltage battery assembly there. The carmaker announced that it will invest 800 million euros in the production site and create some 1,000 new jobs there. Rumors […] More…
VinFast Delays First US Deliveries To Late February
The Vietnamese company says it’s updating the software of the cars before delivery. More…
Video Shows Tesla Cybertruck’s Rear-Wheel Steering In Action
The leaked video appears to be shot at Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory. More…
US: Subaru Sold Another 500 Solterra In January
One out of every 100 new Subarus sold is all-electric. More…
US: Kia EV6 Sales Remain Above 1,000 In January 2023
Will the model return to 2-3 thousand units a month this year? More…
US: Tesla Tweaked Model 3/Model Y Prices Again
The Model Y is now a bit more expensive, while the Model 3 is a bit less expensive. More…
US: Volvo Plug-In Car Sales In January 2023 Improved By 24%
More than 30 percent of the total sales volume is rechargeable. More…
US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales In January 2023 Increased 56%
The volume remains relatively stable in recent months at around 1,500 units per month. More…
How To Maximize Your Electric Car’s Range In Cold Winter Weather
Electric cars are known for losing efficiency in the winter. However, there are many ways to recuperate these losses. More…
Rivian R1T Damaged By Puddle: Owner Recounts Service Experience
If you’re in the market for an EV from a startup like Rivian, it’s important to understand how the service component works. More…
Weekend Project: I added a solar panel to my electric mini-truck to charge from the sun
It’s back! The electric mini-truck that keeps on giving has another fun trick up its sleeve. With a bit of DIY magic, I was able to outfit my Chinese mini-truck with a solar panel that can trickle charge it from the sun. More…
Electrify America slaps frequent EV chargers with 15% price hike
Electrify America plans to raise EV charging prices in March, with frequent users seeing the biggest price hike. Members of the company’s Pass+ frequent charging program will see rates increase to $0.36 per kwh, while non-members will pay $0.48 per kwh. Both rates increase by $0.05 kwh, but Pass+ members also pay a $4.00 a month fee (which remains… More…
No, It’s Still Cheaper To Drive 100 Miles In An Electric Car
Some back of the napkin math easily proves this to be true. More…
Electric truck maker Rivian confirms it is developing an electric bike
We’ve received hints from Rivian over the past year that the electric truck and SUV maker is bike-curious. But now Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe has confirmed in a staff meeting that electric bicycle development is a go. More…
