Tesla’s virtual power plant in California had its first emergency response event helping the grid by pooling power from Powerwall owners around the state. The event appears to have been a success as the distributed power plant looks like the future. More…
Dodge shows off a preview of the battery-electric Charger
A day after unveiling its first electrified model, the Hornet compact SUV, which is also offered as a PHEV, Stellantis brand Dodge is offering a first glimpse of the Charger’s all-electric future. The glimpse comes in the form of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept, which features an 800-volt drive system called Banshee. Unfortunately, Dodge […] More…
Xiaomi to use BYD & CATL batteries for first BEV
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has reportedly chosen CATL and BYD as battery suppliers for its first electric car. According to the report, Xiaomi is planning two variants with 400 and 800 volts battery voltage for its first electric vehicle model. The 400 V version is to use Blade batteries from BYD with LFP cells, while […] More…
BMW has started testing a 4-e-motor AWD system
BMW’s sports car division BMW M has unveiled a technology carrier based on the BMW i4 M50 with a modified body in which “innovative drive and chassis control systems” are to be tested. These developments could later be used in an electric sports car. BMW M intends to use the technologies to launch “the next […] More…
Autopilot doesn’t keep quite what it promises in Germany
A lawsuit filed by the German regulatory agency ‘Wettbewerbszentrale’ against Tesla for allegedly misleading advertising claims regarding the driver assistance system ‘Autopilot’ has failed. After the agency was initially successful before the Munich Regional Court, Tesla appealed against the ruling. Tesla was successful with its appeal at the OLG Munich with one exception: Tesla will […] More…
Ouch! Motorcycle Rear-Ends $2M Rimac Nevera On Pacific Coast Highway
Riding recklessly on a scenic road is certainly not worth the risk of hitting a $2 million electric hypercar.More…
Dodge shows “Banshee” electric Charger concept – an EV with exhaust?
Dodge has released photos of its Dodge Charger Daytona SRT “Banshee” Concept, a fully electric version of the iconic American muscle car. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 17, 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…
This screaming-loud, gear-shifting Dodge electric muscle car doesn’t follow the Tesla Plaid
The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT muscle-car concept makes burbling, rip-roaring internal-combustion V-8 muscle car sounds, has a new iteration of iconic Coke-bottle muscle-car-era proportions, and a rips off “blazing” quarter-mile times with the help of a multi-speed transmission. With the exception of those blazing quarter-mile times… More…
Tesla releases rare comment denying media report’s claim an executive has left
Tesla has released a rare public comment denying a media report that claims an executive has left the company. More…
Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept Gets Us Charged Up For Muscle EVs
It’s got an 800-volt AWD powertrain, a multi-speed transmission and an exhaust system (!) that makes it as loud as an SRT Hellcat.More…
Tesla Delivers First Model Y In Australia and New Zealand
The cars are shipped from China.More…
IRS: You can still buy an EV or PHEV in 2022 and claim tax credit—only if it’s American-made
The revamped EV tax credit that was ushered in Tuesday when President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, dramatically and immediately cuts the number of eligible EV and plug-in hybrid models. It also leaves a lot of room for interpretation on whether buyers for the rest of the 2022 calendar year might be able to claim it at all. But with… More…
Meet the first all-electric 2024 Chevy Blazer EV PPV police edition
Chevrolet is releasing new details of the all-new electric 2024 Chevy Blazer Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) EV. The model is Chevy’s first all-electric Blazer for police, set to debut in the first quarter of 2024. More…
Tesla meets with Canadian minister of industry amid effort for Gigafactory in Canada
Tesla has met with François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s federal minister in charge of innovation, science, and industry, as the automaker is considering a Gigafactory in Canada. More…
Smart #1 Brabus Performance Edition Teased In China, Might Be AWD
Brabus gives the electric crossover sportier looks inside and out; rumor has it that a dual-motor powertrain is also included.More…
Addmotor Updates Its Fat-Tire M-340 Electric Trike With New Powertrain
The M-340 boasts a punchy 750W motor and a 960 Wh battery pack.More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Gets 250 kWh Of Complimentary Fast Charging At Electrify America
It’s a nice perk, equal to nearly three “fill-ups” or up to 575 miles of electric driving.More…
Biden Admin: ~20 EVs Still Eligible For Federal Tax Credit, For Now
Under the new EV tax credit, most EVs will no longer qualify.More…
The all-electric Firefly Sport launches in Britain for 4- to 10-year-old drivers
The all-electric Firefly Sport, a scaled-down EV model made by Young Drive Motor Cars, is debuting this week at the British Motor Show. The EV model teaches young drivers the importance of road safety and EVs for a sustainable future.. More…
