It’s a sign of the times (albeit a strange one) that electric bicycles are quickly expanding beyond mere transportation alternatives into fashion gear. Thanks to interest from many luxury brands, e-bikes are quickly becoming hot fashion items. More…
India promotes domestic battery cell production
Ten companies have applied for an Indian government programme to promote the domestic production of battery cells, with plans for factories with a total capacity of 130 GWh – significantly more than the 50 GWh planned by India’s government. This involves battery production for both electric cars and stationary applications. Among the companies now waiting […] More…
The Gap Between Tesla And Its Rivals Is Widening
By the middle of 2022, it will be interesting to see if Tesla or its German rivals sell more cars per quarter. More…
Battery electric car sales finally overtook the diesel institution in Europe
Battery-electric car sales overtook diesel for the first time in Europe, the Financial Times reported Sunday. This is an important milestone, as diesel has been the default choice for European car buyers for decades. Registrations of new “electrified” vehicles—including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric cars… More…
Tesla increases Full Self-Driving package price to $12,000, but not its monthly subscription service
Tesla has increased the price of its Full Self-Driving Capability (FSD) package to $12,000 as previously announced last week. More…
Polestar launches the Polestar 2 in South Korea
Polestar is now launching its Polestar 2 on the South Korean market. Prices for the electric sedan start at 54.9 million won for the single-engine version and 57.9 million won for the dual-engine variant. Orders are available now and deliveries are scheduled to begin in mid-March. In terms of market targets, Polestar aims to sell […] More…
Tesla Model 3 RWD Vs LR AWD: Which One Is A Better Earner On Turo?
Both cars were rented out on Turo for one year and covered identical mileages, can you guess which one came on top? More…
Ahead of Nasdaq listing, Gogoro battery-swapping network raises millions more in SPAC deal
Late last year, it was announced that the battery-swapping Goliath known as Gogoro is going public on the Nasdaq stock exchange in a monumental deal that was set to value the company at around US $2.3 billion. Now we are learning that the company is raising millions more than initially expected as part of the deal. More…
BYD & FAW plan new battery plant in China
According to Chinese media, BYD and FAW are planning a production facility for electric car batteries with an annual capacity of 45 GWh in north-eastern China. A joint venture has apparently already been established, but official confirmation is still pending. As reported by CN EV Post and Gasgoo, among others, the factory is to be built […] More…
Aiways considers production in Europe
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Aiways is “thinking about manufacturing cars in Europe”, as Aiways CEO Alexander Klose said in an interview. Germany is in the running as a factory location. Aiways wants to combine production with externally organised battery manufacturing, he said. “We have not yet decided on a location – but several have […] More…
Battery swapping stations to surpass petrol pumps in Taiwan
In Taiwan, there will soon be more battery exchange stations than petrol stations. Electric scooter manufacturer Gogoro built a total of 2,215 of its battery exchange stations in Taiwan by the end of 2021. Meanwhile, the number of petrol stations in Taiwan stood at 2,487. In the course of 2022, the number of battery exchange […] More…
Musk: FSD Beta Has Had Zero Accidents Since Its Oct. 2020 Launch
While that’s impressive if accurate, a lot of credit has to go to testers who are being extra careful while using it. More…
First new Tesla Model Ys spotted at Gigafactory Texas – has production started?
Over half a dozen new Tesla Model Y vehicles were spotted at Gigafactory Texas as production has been expected to start soon.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 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…
Airspeeder announces the first-ever eVTOL racing pilots for its upcoming EXA Series
Infant eVTOL racing league, Airspeeder, has publicly announced its first three pilots ahead of its remotely operated EXA Series of Grand Prix taking place in 2022, followed by a crewed racing series in 2023. The first three eVTOL pilots come from different racing backgrounds and represent a new future of “flying car” racing.. More…
Watch Lucid Air Performance Testing: 0-60 MPH And 1/4 Mile
DragTimes checks out how quick the car really is. More…
Magonis successfully hits 22 knots at open sea with its Wave e-550 boat and new 30 kW electric motor
Electric boat designer and manufacturer Magonis is celebrating its flagship Wave e-550 boat and most powerful electric motor hitting 22 knots at open sea off the coast of Italy. According to Magonis, the trials exemplify the Wave e-550’s quality of design and hull lines, opening the door for expanded possibilities of use for its electric boat customers. More…
OKAI Neon; Beautiful, connected, clean Electric Scooter [Video]
OKAI, global manufacturer of electric mobility products both large and small, hits the streets with their new electric kick scooter; the Neon. It’s not unheard of for Electrek to feature electric scooters with monstrous capabilities, but OKAI has cleaned up the look of a feature-rich scooter, offering stellar connectivity features and hiding the rest in an ultra clean product. More…
In 2021, Hyundai Plug-In Wholesale Sales Exceeded 160,000
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 reached a new record of close to 10,000 units in December. More…
Elon Musk claims zero crashes in Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta over a year into the program
Elon Musk claims that Tesla has not had a single crash in its Full Self-Driving Beta program since the start over a year ago, but that’s just as much proof that the testers are being careful as a proof that the system is safe. More…
