Mercedes-Benz has opened its first dealership worldwide exclusively for electric cars – in Japan. It was built in Yokohama and offers 1,221 square metres of space for the presentation of up to seven electric cars as well as an area for vehicle handovers and three CHAdeMO chargers. Pictures from the showroom show the EQA, EQC, […] More…
Volvo confirms plans for entry-level EV EX30
Volvo CEO Jim Rowan has confirmed plans for a new entry-level model to journalists. The small all-electric SUV will be called the EX30, as suspected, and is due to launch in 2023. According to Rowan, the EX30 will be built in China. However, it is not known how small the EX30 will be. The Volvo […] More…
Tesla Is Making Changes In Fremont To Prepare For Refreshed Model 3 Production
The facelifted Tesla Model 3 will feature revised styling and a reportedly even more simplified interior. More…
This guy built a six-seater electric bike for $150, and it absolutely rips
I’ve always enjoyed multi-seater electric bikes, which bring passenger-carrying utility to small-format, easy-to-produce vehicles. But I never thought I’d see the concept taken this far. At least not until I stumbled upon a six-seater electric bike that has me all kinds of jealous. More…
BYD to build vehicle plant in Europe
BYD wants to build electric cars in Europe in the future. According to the Chinese manufacturer, this is to support the rapid market ramp-up on the continent. A quick decision seems likely. As BYD manager Stella Li told Bloomberg, the Chinese manufacturer is planning at least one passenger car plant on the European continent. “Yes, […] More…
VW launches software update for the ID.4 in the USA
Volkswagen of America has started a new update programme for ID.4 software, which is to bring performance improvements and new features. The updates will improve charging and system performance on model year 21, and some model year 22 vehicles. The charging performance is to help users make more of the three years of free charging […] More…
Tesla launches in Thailand, opens Model 3 and Y orders at competitive prices
Tesla has officially launched in Thailand and opened orders for Model 3 and Model Y at competitive prices. More…
2024 Cupra Tavascan EV Will Be Made In China For Export To Europe
Parent company Volkswagen Group said it has no plans to produce other vehicles in China for export, though. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 6, 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…
Tesla says it is adding radar in its cars next month amid self-driving suite concerns
Tesla told the FCC that it plans to market a new radar starting next month. The move raises even more concerns about potentially needed updates to its hardware suite to achieve the promised self-driving capability. More…
Ultra-exclusive yacht club invites commercial electric boats to compete in 2023 race
To celebrate its 10th race competition, the Yacht club de Monaco is inviting commercially available electric boats to compete in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) for the first time. The new commercial electric boat rally will join the Solar, Energy, and Open Sea Classes already in place with hopes to host the world’s largest gathering of electric maritime vessels. More…
Elon Musk tells Biden that Tesla is opening its Supercharger network, but how?
Elon Musk told President Biden that Tesla is opening its Supercharger network, but the plan has been unclear since Tesla opened its charge connector. More…
Elon Musk tells Biden Tesla is opening its Supercharger network, but how?
Elon Musk told President Biden that Tesla is opening its Supercharger network, but the plan has been unclear since Tesla opened its charge connector. More…
VW ID.4 Gets Long Awaited Software Update In The US, But Not OTA
The update will begin with MY2021 vehicles and continue for certain MY2022 ID.4 SUVs; it will only be installed at dealers. More…
VinFast poised for IPO ahead of global mid- and full-size electric SUV deliveries
Just over a week after beginning deliveries of its first EVs to the US, Vietnamese automaker VinFast has publicly filed the necessary form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to begin its process toward an initial public offering, or IPO.. More…
Ram teases electric truck a month ahead of debut, giving a glimpse into the ‘future of Ram’
What does the future of Ram Trucks look like? We will find out in less than a month when Ram unveils its highly anticipated electric truck. But in the meantime, the automaker is giving us a glimpse into the “fierce, slick, heroic” design that will shape the future of the company. More…
Apple Car on track for 2026 release, under $100K price, custom chip, and no full self-driving at launch
Over the last couple of years, we’ve heard different estimates of when Apple Car might finally make it to market which have ranged from 2024 to 2028. Now the latest report predicts a debut in 2026 with a custom Apple Silicon chip, no self-driving, and a price tag under $100,000. More…
New V2X program will study how bidirectional EV charging can lower utility costs
Bidirectional charging allows EV owners to use energy from their car batteries to power their homes or send the energy back to the grid. The innovative technology can save EV drivers money on utility costs while helping lower electricity demand during peak periods. More…
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin in ‘total chaos,’ says worker in report about labor issues
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is reportedly in “total chaos,” according to a factory employee talking to Wired in a report highlighting labor issues at the factory. More…
Polestar Is Working With Allebike To Develop Its First Electric Bicycle
The Swedish electric automaker wants to diversify into the rapidly growing electric bike segment. More…
