Bollinger is an electric off-roader startup that had been struggling in recent years, even with 50,000 pre-orders under its belt. More…
Mullen Automotive Buys Controlling Stake In Bollinger Motors
BMW confirms use of round-battery cells for New Class
BMW now officially confirms the use of new round-format battery cells in its ‘New Class’ electric models from 2025. The cells are to be produced by partners in a total of six factories with annual capacities of 20 GWh each. CATL & Eve Energy have been confirmed as partners. The new round cells, which will […] More…
US: Tesla Owners Will Get To Vote On New Supercharger Locations
Even though US Supercharger coverage is really good, Tesla wants fill in the remaining gaps. More…
Tesla Gigafactory Nevada output revealed by new leadership
Tesla has revealed the output Powerwall, Megapacks, vehicle motors, and batteries of Gigafactory Nevada as new leadership is taking over the factory. More…
China notes marked increase in EV sales over August
China’s NEV sales data shows a total of 632,000 cars sold in in August, more than in any previous month. Battery-electric vehicles continue to account for the vast majority of NEV sales in China, with 490,000 new BEVs in August compared to 142,000 PHEVs. For the first time, the statistics curve for monthly sales of […] More…
Jeep announces vehicle electrification strategy
Stellantis brand Jeep announces the launch of four all-electric SUV models in Europe and North America by the end of 2025. By 2030, all vehicles sold in Europe and 50 per cent of sales in the U.S. will have battery-electric powertrains. The first model in Jeep’s BEV product offensive will be the Avenger, which is […] More…
Chevrolet presents compact electric SUV Equinox EV
Chevrolet has presented the Equinox EV, an electric compact SUV that will be available from autumn 2023 starting from around $30,000. The vehicle is the third Chevrolet model based on the Ultium platform from parent company General Motors, following the Blazer EV and Silverado EV. The Equinox EV will be offered with a choice of […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 8, 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…
2023 Mustang Mach-E gaining hands-free lane changes with Ford’s BlueCruise 1.2 update
Beginning this fall when its next-generation BlueCruise 1.2 active driver assist rolls out, Ford is introducing three new features, including hands-free lane changes. The American automaker says it has bolstered its Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) team to improve BlueCruise and ActiveGuide for Ford and Lincoln drivers. That being said, current drivers will have to wait to experience these new hands-free features. More…
China: Tesla EV Sales Significantly Increased In August 2022
The company achieved sales of nearly 77,000 units, including over 42,000 exported and over 34,000 retail sales. More…
Micromobility America coming to SF Bay Area September 15-16, highlighting light EVs
Electrek will be on site at Micromobility America in the San Francisco Bay area next week, checking out all the latest and greatest updates in the big world of little vehicles. More…
Uber Eats deliveries will be served by mini autonomous EVs in US markets starting this fall
Ride-share veteran Uber Technologies has announced a long term partnership with autonomous vehicle developer Nuro, whose zero-occupant EVs will deliver food to Uber Eats customers around the US. The ten-year deal will kick off this fall in Texas and California before expanding further.. More…
‘The time for hybrids, has finished’ – will Toyota, Honda, and Nissan wake up?
Japanese automakers Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, are being called out again for their lack of progress with battery electric vehicles and decarbonization efforts. Greenpeace, a nonprofit organization promoting a sustainable future, released a new study finding that Japanese automakers lag behind their peers.. More…
StoreDot ships its ‘100 miles of range in 5 min of charging’ battery samples to EV makers
In March, electric vehicle battery startup StoreDot said it would produce battery cells that will be able to achieve a charge of 100 miles of range in just five minutes. The Israel-based company has delivered: It’s now shipping production-ready “100in5” EV cell samples to its strategic EV OEM partners and potential customers. More…
Electrify America Introduces Balanced Charging; New Naming Scheme
Welcome to a new world of power sharing and “Hyper” fast EV charging. More…
Bianchi e-Arcadex launched as new flagship electric gravel bike with a flagship price
Adding to its expanding lineup of high-end electric bikes, Bianchi has just unveiled its new flagship electric gravel bike: the Bianchi e-Arcadex. More…
Tesla is going to let you vote on Supercharger locations
Tesla announced that it is going to let people vote on Supercharger locations as it is expanding its network at an increased pace. More…
China Gets Its Own Hummer EV-Like Vehicle That Can Crab Walk
It has over 1,000 horsepower from its four motors and a 140 kWh battery pack good for a claimed 310 miles (500 km). More…
Rymic’s New Infinity 3 Wants To Make E-Mobility Available To The Masses
For just $1,000, you can get a sleek and capable e-bike that’s designed specifically for the urban setting. More…
Bestselling EV trucks in 2022 and what models you can look forward to next
Trucks offer a unique driving experience, combining the ability to haul massive loads (like boats, trailers, or any of those fun toys) with a spacious interior fit for a king. Now, they are getting an upgrade as several EV trucks hit the market in 2022. Check out the bestselling electric trucks below, and then at the end, learn what models you will be able to get your hands on in 2023. More…
