Volvo Cars will invest ten billion Swedish kronor (around 960 million euros) in its Torslanda plant near Gothenburg in the coming years to prepare it for the production of the next generation of fully electric cars. The currently announced investment concerns only Volvo’s vehicle plant and is independent of the battery plant that Volvo and […] More…
Lexus Electrified SUV Concept Shows More Skin In Fresh Photos
It looks bigger than the RZ 450e and more rugged; it’s also more distant in the future. More…
Just how full is your battery, madam?
Tesla is apparently looking for helpers to organise possible on-site queues at Superchargers on the four consecutive weekends starting on 11 February. Tesla expects particularly high demand in western Europe on these weekends due to the holiday season in the Netherlands and Denmark. Helpers are supposed to make sure that drivers follow the principle of […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 7, 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…
We Chat With Xpeng President and Vice Chairman Brian Gu
An inside look at one of China’s hottest automakers. More…
Tesla spotted working on new Cybertruck prototype, drone gets dangerously close
Tesla was spotted working on a new Cybertruck prototype at Fremont factory. While it’s nice to see more footage of the highly-anticipated new electric pickup truck, the footage makes us a bit uncomfortable with how close the drones get to the prototype and Tesla employees. More…
Nissan to end gas engine development (but not really)
Nissan reportedly plans to end “most” gasoline engine development, becoming the first Japanese automaker to take this step, according to Nikkei Asia. More…
Tesla gets all its Supercharger cables stolen at brand new station
Tesla was the victim of a theft that resulted in having to shut down a brand new Supercharger station, as all the cables on the eight stalls were cut off.. More…
US Electric Car Prices: Cheapest To Most Expensive (Feb 7, 2022)
All the models currently available (and multiple upcoming ones) sorted from the most affordable to the most expensive. More…
USPS Claims It’s Committed To A Future Of Electric Vehicles
That said, the USPS puts an emphasis on the lack of funding and the importance of making the rollout fiscally responsible. More…
Many Aptera 2022 reservation holders report delivery dates pushed to 2023-24, company claims to remain on schedule
Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV) startup Aptera Motors appears to have delayed some deliveries of its flagship vehicle, according to reports from multiple reservation holders. The Aptera SEV recently entered beta phase of development and was previously on track to begin first deliveries late this year. According to Aptera, it remains on track to hit this 2022 delivery target, although it’s unclear how many reservation holders will see Aptera deliveries before year’s end. More…
Electric Bike Company Model Y review: Getting California cruiser vibes on a US-made e-bike
The Model Y from Electric Bike Company is one women’s e-bike that I’ll happily ride anytime, anywhere. And so will my wife. More…
DS E-Tense Performance Is An 805-HP Laboratory For Future EVs
The updated body of the 2016 DS E-Tense Concept houses two Formula E motors and an experimental battery. More…
Avass Group to manufacture electric buses in Saudi Arabia
Australia-based Avass Group has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to jointly manufacture electric vehicles and lithium batteries. The agreement bolsters Avass Group’s plans to mass manufacture all-electric buses and lithium batteries in Saudi Arabia. The partnership stems from the consideration of strategic advantage that Saudi Arabia has due to its location at a central […] More…
New Jersey to be graced with 8 New Flyer e-buses with options for more
In the USA, New Flyer bus manufacturer has received an order from the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) for eight all-electric Xcelsior Charge NG forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses. The two companies have agreed on options to purchase up to 75 more battery-electric buses under a five-year contract. New Flyer’s Xcelsior Charge NG electric bus […] More…
New video footage shows the upcoming Jetson ONE eVTOL (briefly) taking off, and flying over water
Swedish eVTOL developer Jetson AB has shared more footage of its upcoming Jetson ONE aerial vehicle flying over water. At the request of an overload of comments on its social channels, Jetson also shared footage (albeit briefly) of its ONE eVTOL taking off, to showcase how simple the process is. Following a massive demand, Jetson’s founders are already teasing additional flying vehicles to come. More…
New Tesla Cybertruck accessory wants to turn the electric pickup truck into a boat
While the Tesla Cybertruck has recently been delayed again, the hype is so strong around the electric pickup truck that some people are already working on thrid-party accessories for the vehicle. More…
Watch Tesla Get Run Over By Train And Drive Away: There’s A Catch
It honestly looks very real, though it’s clear it’s just impressive editing. More…
The US could save $5.6B a year if it switched from coal to solar – study
Electricity from solar is cheaper than sourcing it from coal-fired power plants, according to a new article published in the journal Energy and Environmental Materials. More…
The cheapest and most expensive countries to purchase a Tesla Model 3
A new study out of the UK has detailed the countries around the world where EVs are the cheapest and most expensive to purchase – in this particular case, a Tesla Model 3. While this particular data set pertains to one specific EV, it can offer a broader perspective on how the costs of EVs vary depending on which country you live in. More…
