The battery cell manufacturer SVOLT, which emerged from the Chinese carmaker Great Wall, has applied for its IPO in China. The listing on the Star Market technology exchange is expected to bring SVOLT 15 billion yuan (around 2 billion euros). SVOLT intends to invest these proceeds mainly in the expansion of production capacities, but also […] More…
Subaru prepares to launch the 2023 Solterra in North America
In North America, Subaru is getting ready to launch the 2023 Solterra, with Canadian prices announced as well as a charging deal with EVgo in the USA. Subaru Canada has announced pricing for the 2023 Solterra, the brand’s first globally-available battery-electric car. The Subaru Solterra starts at $54,295 in Canada and qualifies for all Federal […] More…
Switching to an electric bike means getting more exercise, period. Here’s why
Here at Electrek we cover all sorts of electric vehicles, from cars and trucks to planes and trains. But one type of electric vehicle outsells all others combined many times over: the humble electric bicycle.. More…
Mercedes launches endurance tests with the EQG
At the halfway point of the four-year development programme, Mercedes-Benz has begun endurance testing of the electric G-Class with several prototypes. The Stuttgart-based company has also confirmed some details about the production model planned for 2024. For example, like the concept unveiled in September 2021, the EQG will have four electric motors mounted close to […] More…
Nio introduces purchase options in Europe, ET5 launches at €49,900
Nio now offers rental as well as purchase options for its electric models in Europe. This applies with immediate effect to the Nio models ET5, ET7 and EL7 in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden. The purchase prices for the ET5 in Germany start at 49,900 euros – but without the battery. For the premiere […] More…
The Second Audi Charging Hub Opened In Zürich, Switzerland
Located in the northern part of the city, the new charging hub is open to Audi and non-Audi EVs equipped with a CCS connector. More…
Tesla tries to quash rumor of low demand in China
Tesla is trying to quash rumors of low demand in China following new discounts offered by the automaker. Tesla China says there will be no more price cuts this year. More…
Tesla tries to squash rumor of low demand in China
Tesla is trying to squash rumors of low demand in China following new discounts offered by the automaker. Tesla China says there will be no more price cuts this year. More…
Tesla Referral Program gets revamp – but still only for solar, so far
Tesla has revamped its referral program in North America, shifting to a system allowing current Tesla owners to use their Tesla referral code to earn “loyalty points” that can be spent on various Tesla products. More…
Volkswagen rumoured to realign their e-mobility strategy
The VW brand is about to fundamentally replan its product strategy for further electric models. According to the report, more electric cars based on the MEB are to be launched on the market, for which the MEB is to be modernised with an investment of billions. As reported by the German publication Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) […] More…
Pininfarina Battista Is World’s Fastest-Accelerating Road-Legal Car
The all-electric hyper-GT does 0-60 mph in 1.79 seconds and also sets a record for the fastest braking EV in the world. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 21, 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…
This game-changing big ‘brick toaster’ battery is now on the market
Zero-carbon industrial heat company Rondo Energy has launched two commercial models of its Rondo Heat Battery, which uses electric heating elements, like in a toaster or oven, to turn clean power into high-temperature heat. Rondo says its heat battery is a drop-in replacement for fossil-fired boilers.. More…
Tesla (TSLA) is taking a beating; investors ask board to stop the bleeding
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is currently taking a beating on the public market, and thousands of investors are now asking the company’s board to act to stop the bleeding. More…
Mercedes-Benz EQG First Ride Review: Overhauled, But Undiluted
Four electric motors, four transfer cases, and a substantial battery only improve on the G-Class’ abilities. More…
Grizzl-E Smart Commercial Bundle Offers Charging Solutions For Condo And Apartment Dwellers
Over 70 million Americans live in condominiums, rental apartments and other multi-resident homes with shared parking. More…
Mercedes-Benz To Offer More Power As $1,200 Subscription In Its EVs
The yearly subscription will unlock more power and performance from the EQE and EQS electric sedans and SUVs. More…
MotorTrend Impressed After Testing Fisker Ocean Electric SUV Prototype
This promising new electric SUV manufactured by Magna Steyr will debut next year. More…
I bought this 5-seater electric boat on Alibaba for $1,080. Am I crazy?
Oops, I did it again. I bought another quirky, cheap, yet kind of awesome-looking electric vehicle on the Chinese mega-shopping site Alibaba. This time it was a five-seater electric boat.. More…
Sony Honda Mobility has a (not so secret) weapon to challenge Tesla in the EV market
Sony Honda Mobility, the joint electric vehicle venture, has significant plans to compete in the growing EV market. Although the JV doesn’t have an EV model to show yet, the partners are already looking for ways to challenge top EV makers like Tesla by centering it around entertainment, which Sony is known for. More…
