Fox E-Mobility has taken another step towards the start of production and has completed the overall design of its new Mia electric car series. The first prototypes are planned for the current year. Series production in cooperation with a vehicle manufacturer is scheduled to start in 2024. The board gave its final blessing to the […] More…
Mini Recharged is converting classic Minis to EVs with “bespoke upcycling” program
Mini is launching an EV conversion program for classic cars. The Mini Recharged program will convert classic Minis to electric drive, with all changes reversible to protect the originality of donor cars, Mini said in a press release. The original engines are marked and stored, leaving the option for them to be refitted later. The idea for the… More…
Could EV Fast Charging Be More Profitable Than Pumping Gas?
On a margin basis, charging stations may deliver similar returns as gas pumps, but it’s going to take time to turn a profit. More…
Volkswagen ID.5 & ID.4 Pro available to order in the UK
The Volkswagen ID.5 and ID.5 GTX are now available to order from UK retailers, alongside a new member of the ID.4 line-up: the ID.4 Pro. Prices start at £50,550 for the ID.5 Tech Pro and £41,430 for the ID.4 Life Pro. The ID.5 is solely available with the largest battery pack from the Volkswagen line-up; […] More…
Ford E-Transit Enters Production As The Tesla Of Electric Vans
CEO Jim Farley said Ford’s commercial division is the Tesla of its respective industry segment. More…
BMW to stop i3 production in July
BMW will end production of the i3 in Leipzig in July 2022. The reason for this is probably the conversion of the plant for the production of future electric models. The British magazine Autocar reports on the end of production, citing a spokesperson for the manufacturer. The information can therefore be regarded as certain and not […] More…
GMC Hummer EV Makes Yukon Seem Small At North Carolina Dealership
The GMC Yukon is big, but it’s not Hummer EV big. More…
BMW i3 Production Reportedly Coming To An End In July
With over 200,000 sold since launch, the i3 is definitely an EV success story, BMW’s first. More…
Is The Soul EV Actually Kia’s Best Electric Vehicle?
I got to drive the e-Soul almost immediately after driving the EV6 and I know which one I’d take home. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 27, 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…
US-based startup adds second model of all-wheel-drive electric motorcycle, claims 2022 production
When Colorado-based electric motorcycle startup Zaiser first claimed last summer to be working on an all-wheel-drive electric motorcycle with 300 miles (482 km) of range, it sounded a bit out there.. More…
Ford’s new gaming concept lets you turn your Mustang Mach-E into an interactive ‘escape room’
Ford has developed a spy-themed concept game that allows Mustang Mach-E owners to turn their EVs into an “escape room” – or escape car, rather. The interactive game functions through the Mach-E’s center touchscreen, using functions within the EV to guide the driver and its passenger(s) on a secret mission to deliver a package. More…
AutoFlight shares ‘Prosperity I’ eVTOL air taxi proof of concept with video footage of it transitioning from vertical to horizontal flight mid-air
AutoFlight has grown one step closer to passenger flights in its eVTOL air taxi by introducing a proof of concept version called “Prosperity I,” alongside a first look at the eVTOL in the air. Additionally, AutoFlight has posted teaser footage of “Prosperity I” transitioning from vertical takeoff rotors to horizontal flight while in the air. More…
Nissan teases retro styled Micra EV, solid-state batteries for Europe, €23 billion investment
Nissan plans to manufacture its all-new, all-electric successor to the compact Nissan Micra at the Renault ElectriCity center in France, where the retro-styled hatchback will serve to kick off the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance 2030 roadmap, its planned 23 billion Euro investment in EVs, and the group’s push for solid-state batteries. More…
Nissan Teases All-Electric Micra Successor For Europe
Based on the new CMF B-EV platform, the electric hatchback will be the Renault 5 EV’s sister car. More…
Tesla is not working on its $25,000 electric car at the moment, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is not working on its previously announced $25,000 electric car right now because it has “too much on its plate”. More…
2022 Kia EV6 Featured In Super Bowl Ad With Robot Puppy
It’s awesome to see that more EVs will be showcased at this year’s Super Bowl, but what’s with the robot dog? More…
Here’s A First Look Inside The VW ID. Buzz, What Do You Think?
The vehicle in these photos appears to be a standard-wheelbase variant with five seats and no floor rails. More…
Leaked: peek inside the new VW ID. Buzz before you’re supposed to!
Just like it says in the headline – here’s your chance to check out the nearly production-ready interior of the upcoming Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van weeks before VW wants you to see it. More…
New Tesla Cybertruck prototype shows up in controversial podcaster Joe Rogan’s instagram
Joe Rogan is one of the first people to get a close at Tesla’s new Cybertruck prototype, and maybe even a tour of Gigafactory Texas. The comedian and controversial podcast host shared some pictures and his thoughts on the electric pickup truck. More…
