Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has discontinued sales of the fully electric e-Crafter. According to the online configurator, the electric van can no longer be configured as a new vehicle. The manufacturer refers those interested in the vehicle to used and annual vehicles. You can “ask your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles partner whether they can offer you a […] More…
Renault is bringing back the R5
Renault has teamed up with French designer Pierre Gonalons to reinvent the cult model of the 1970s and 80s for the R5’s 50th birthday. The result of this cooperation is the Renault 5 Diamond with electric drive, pink paintwork and a range of exclusive add-on parts. Of course, the R5 Diamant is only a show […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 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…
Human Horizons Reveals More About Its 438-Mile HiPhi Z Electric GT
The striking EV does 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds and features more than 4,000 individual LEDs on the outside.More…
Human Horizons unveils production-ready HiPhi Z GT with robotic touchscreen and automatic suicide doors
Fresh news arrives out of China as yet another relatively new automaker is debuting an ultra-futuristic EV loaded with unique designs and technology. Human Horizons has shared additional details of its upcoming HiPhi Z GT sedan ahead of scaled production. Loaded with distinctive features both inside and out, this new EV is something you gotta catch a glimpse at. Did we mention the robot touchscreen turns to look at you when you’re speaking to it. More…
Munro Live Checks What Is Under the Hood Of Giga Texas Tesla Model Y
It’s almost like a different car.More…
New All-Electric Alfa Romeo Giulia Could Debut In 2027
Alfa Romeo wants to sell only EVs come 2027 so the Giulia will live on as an electric sedan.More…
Watch Nico Rosberg Get Scared As A Passenger In An Extreme E Off-Roader
If you thought electric motorsport wasn’t exciting, then you may want to check this out.More…
Amazon To Use Cargo E-Bikes To Replace Delivery Vans
The e-commerce giant is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint.More…
Tesla Model Y Berlin Version Vs Shanghai Version: What’s The Difference?
Now that Tesla is building various Model Y crossovers across the globe, there are notable differences to be aware of.More…
Tesla Operates Over 1,200 Supercharging Stations In China, 800 In Europe
That’s about half of the total network, which currently probably stands at 4,000 stations.More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Vs Ram 2500 Diesel: “World’s Toughest” Towing Test
Diesel trucks have always been a big hit when it comes to towing. Will electrification become the best option going forward?More…
US: Audi BEV Sales Reached A New Record In Q2 2022
That’s even without the Audi Q4 e-tron.More…
Watch Hot Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Testing Around The ‘Ring In Checkered Camo
It appears to be full of sensors and measuring equipment even though it should be officially revealed sometime this year.More…
VW breaks ground on first EV “gigafactory,” starts PowerCo business to oversee it and many more
Volkswagen officially broke ground Thursday on what it’s nicknaming SalzGiga—VW’s battery factory at Salzgitter, Germany, that will serve as a hub for global battery activities and vertical integration of the battery supply chain. With that, VW also formalized the name of the separate startup, called PowerCo, that will set up and… More…
EVCS raises capital for more chargers on US West Coast
EVCS, one of the largest EV fast-charging network operators on the West Coast of the USA, has completed a $68.8 million funding raise. EVCS plans to more than double its network footprint to nearly 1,500 chargers by 2023. The fresh finance should support the company’s expansion into 35+ new cities across California and Washington, while […] More…
Nio reveals 500kW charger and more at Power Day
At its second Power Day, the Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio has announced that it will start installing a new 500 kW fast charging station in China and Europe this year. The company is also revealing more about its third generation battery swapping station. At Nio’s second-ever Power Day, the company revealed the latest information […] More…
Volkswagen begins construction of battery cell factory
Volkswagen has laid the foundation stone for its first own battery factory at its components plant in Salzgitter. From 2025, the factory will produce the Volkswagen unit cell for volume models for the new ‘PowerCo’ business unit. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Lower Saxony’s Minister-President Stephan Weil also came to Salzgitter for the symbolic laying of […] More…
The world’s first electric timber truck has been delivered in Sweden, and it can haul 80 tons
In what the companies are calling a “world’s first,” commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania AB has delivered its first electric timber truck to SCA – Europe’s largest private forest owner. The all-electric timber truck has a massive capacity of 80 tons and represents Sweden’s next step in becoming an entirely fossil fuel-free society. More…
Tender put out for 10,000 charge points in Sweden
Stockholm Parkering, parking operator in the Swedish capital, has already installed around 5,000 charging points for electric cars. Now Stockholm Parkering also wants to support other companies in the city in setting up charging points and has triggered Sweden’s largest procurement of chargers. The EU-wide tender covers 10,000 chargers over a period of four years. […] More…
