Tesla announced that it has broken ground on a new facility called ‘Megafactory’ in Lathrop, California More…
Lucid Will Build More Dream Edition Cars To Celebrate Range Record
The company will produce a total of 520 units to match the 520-mile EPA range rating. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 22, 2021
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…
Watch XPeng’s NGP system autonomously navigate a busy city
Chinese automaker XPeng Motors has shared beta testing footage of its City Navigation Guided Pilot (NGP), one of the upcoming features of its advanced driver assistance system. The footage shows XPeng’s upcoming P5 EV weaving its way through congested traffic in Guangzhou, China where the automaker is headquartered. We have footage of the beta testing video below More…
A UK collective says it can now accurately predict an EV battery’s life span – here’s how
In the UK, two electric vehicle manufacturers, academics, and a battery analytics specialist company are collaborating on an electric vehicle battery research program designed to predict battery life span – and they say they’ve succeeded More…
Beware: Older Tesla Model S Motor Might Fail If Driven In Rain
And Tesla doesn’t seem to want to honor the 8-year motor warranty either. More…
Is Tesla Model S Plaid Worth The Upgrade Over Outgoing Model S?
The Tesla Model S Plaid is pricey. Should you just opt for (or stick with) an older Model S? More…
15,000 charging stations to roll out in India
In India, the EV charging infrastructure company Evre and parking solutions brand Park+ have announced their partnership to install 10,000 EV charging stations within two years. In a separate deal, the state-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) plans to commission 5,000 electric vehicle charging stations over the next three years. Firstly to the larger of the […] More…
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric: All You Need To know
Finds out all the details about the Megane E-Tech electric car. More…
Mercedes EQS Vs Tesla Model S Vs Lucid Air: Compared
The Mercedes-Benz EQS matches the Tesla Model S in range and turns out to be less expensive than the Lucid Air. More…
These Are The World’s 10 Fastest-Selling EVs Right Now
The Tesla Model 3 taking first place is not surprising, but can you guess which car is second? More…
Mercedes Really Wants The EQS To Succeed In North America
The manufacturer held off launching other EQ models in America so that it could start with its halo electric model. More…
Watch How Tesla On FSD Handles Cyclists And Pedestrians On Road
It seems Teslas on FSD are generally cautious in these situations and usually fare quite well. More…
GM details Ultium EV motor family, enabling more range without bigger batteries
General Motors on Tuesday revealed more about the motors and propulsion systems that will power a generation of Ultium-based electric vehicles. Motor design and efficiency is an unsung hero in the drive for pushing EV range higher without having to upsize the battery—and the demand on charging infrastructure—so GM’s… More…
Baidu to enter heavy goods transport with subsidiary ‘DeepWay’
The Chinese internet giant Baidu is setting its sights on the market for heavy goods vehicles through its subsidiary DeepWay. For 2023, the company is holding out the prospect of an electric “robot truck”, for which some key data has already been announced, such as a battery change system that is supposed to provide fresh […] More…
Toyota is facing boycotts over its fight to slow electric vehicle progress
Some environmentalists are starting to call for a boycott of Toyota as the automaker keeps using its money and influence to slow down electric vehicle progress More…
TROMOX, maker of tiny electric motorcycles, debuts (slightly) larger 60 mph bike
Small form-factor electric motorcycles are enticing targets for manufacturers due to their lower cost and reduced regulatory hurdles. The Taiwanese manufacturer of one of the cutest mini electric motorcycles, the TROMOX MINO, is showing off a growth spurt with its latest larger and faster bike, the TROMOX UKKO More…
BMW Exec Says Automaker Is Capping EV Range At 373 Miles (600Km)
He touts increases in charging speed and BMW’s growing charging network as reasons more range isn’t necessary. More…
Volocopter announces joint venture with Geely subsidiary Aerofugia
The German electric aerial taxi developer Volocopter has founded a joint venture with the Geely subsidiary Aerofugia in Chengdu, China. The joint goal of the partners is to bring urban air mobility to China within the next three to five years. The joint venture, called Volocopter Chengdu Technology, will work closely with authorities in Chengdu […] More…
General Motors reveals Ultium Drive technical specs
General Motors has now revealed technical details of the three new Ultium Drive electric motors announced in 2020 that will power GM’s next-generation electric cars. Specifically, these are two permanent magnet motors and one induction motor. Exactly one year ago, the US carmaker announced that it would add a series of five drive units and […] More…
