Luca de Meo says the ever-rising costs of battery materials are to blame. More…
Renault CEO Doubts EVs And ICEs Will Reach Price Parity Anytime Soon
High-tech Äike T electric scooter gets world’s first proximity unlocking feature
The Äike T electric scooter was already positioned as one of the most tech-infused and highly engineered scooters in the world. But now the company is pushing the envelope even further by bringing a feature normally only found in electric cars to the European manufacturer’s light electric two-wheeler. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 18, 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…
Here’s how US electric vehicle sales by maker and EV model through Q3 2022 compare
2022 has been the biggest year for electric vehicles in the United States on record as automakers go head to head to claim their position in the auto industry’s future. So, which automakers are winning so far? Here’s a breakdown of electric vehicle sales by EV model in the United States through the third quarter of 2022. More…
Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2022 preview: Here’s what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) is about to release Q3 2022 financial results on Wednesday, October 19, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. More…
2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor first drive: Limited spec upgrades are offset by a revamped aesthetic
When I drove the 2022 Long Range Polestar 2 Single Motor earlier this year, my biggest wish was to try out the dual-motor version to see what this all-electric sedan can really do. I recently got the chance to test out the 2023 Polestar 2, complete with two motors and plenty of design upgrades compared to its 2022 predecessor. Here are my thoughts. More…
Henrik Fisker Shows Off Ocean Electric SUV’s Rotating Screen Infotainment
Watching that big screen go through a full 90 degrees is quite something. More…
Cadillac Takes A Page From Tesla’s Book, Uses Mega Castings On Celestiq
The ultra-luxury flagship’s production processes also include the 3D printing of 115 parts and a procedure called Flex Fabrication. More…
Meet The Model V Electric Pickup That Foxconn Wants To Build And Sell In The US
It can carry 1 ton (2,200 lbs) in its bed and tow 3 tons (6,600 lbs) behind it. More…
The SL3 From New Zealand Is The Water-Going E-Bike You’ve Been Dreaming Of
Developed by Manta5, this hydrofoil bike is supposedly super easy to ride. More…
The Biden administration just announced the first-ever California offshore wind lease sale
The US Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold an offshore wind energy lease sale on December 6, 2022, off central and northern California. It’s also the first-ever US sale to support potential commercial-scale floating offshore wind energy development. More…
Volkswagen Group Global BEV Sales In Q3 2022: 149,300 (Up 22%)
The growth in Europe remains marginal, but in China the volume increases quickly. More…
Fisker May Accelerate US Factory Search Due To New EV Tax Credit
It appears the Biden Administration’s efforts to bring more EV manufacturers into the US is getting automakers’ attention. More…
Used EV prices are finally stabilizing in the US – here’s why that’s great news
Prices for used EVs in the US have stabilized after climbing 12 of the last 16 months, according to electric vehicle range analyst company Recurrent’s “Used Electric Car Prices & Market Report – Q4 2022,” which was released today.. More…
BYD Seal EV coming to Europe as company mulls adding Dolphin hatchback next
Build Your Dreams (BYD) continues to expand upon its own dream of becoming a global household name in autos as it is making headlines yet again. After recently announcing entry into Europe with sales of three of its EVs, BYD has announced a fourth – the Seal – will be joining the lineup. Furthermore, the automaker’s Dolphin hatchback could soon be joining the Euro party as well. More…
Tesla Introduces New $550 J1772 Wall Connector For Non-Tesla EVs
It also works with Tesla EVs if you use the SAE J1772 Charging Adapter that ships with every Tesla vehicle. More…
Foxconn wants to be for Tesla what it is to Apple
Foxconn, the Taiwan-based manufacturing giant, says that it wants to build electric vehicles for Tesla like it builds iPhones for Apple. More…
Tesla Semi VIN Decoder Available, New Official Details Revealed
Tesla has noted that it will soon deliver its first production electric Semi trucks, and now we know a bit more about them. More…
Rolls Royce officially unveils fully electric Spectre sparking bold new chapter in luxury
Rolls Royce is taking luxury driving into a new era with the release of its fully electric Spectre super coupe. The luxury automaker says the Rolls Royce Spectre is a “prophecy fulfilled,” and the world’s first ultra-luxury EV super coupe.. More…
Rolls-Royce Spectre performance data revealed
Rolls-Royce has unveiled its first ever purely electric model headed for production, the Spectre. A year after announcing the car and plans for full electrification, the company now provides performance data, albeit with extensive testing ongoing. In fact, the marque, as Rolls-Royce refers to itself, says it has devised “the most exhaustive testing programme it […] More…
