Today, Tesla (TSLA) released its Q3 2021 delivery and production numbers – confirming it achieved again new records. More…
I spent one week driving the VW ID.4 – here’s how it went [sponsored]
Volkswagen partnered with Electrek to test the ID.4 electric crossover for a week. During the development, release, and launch, we’ve covered the ID.4 with great anticipation.. More…
Tesla Delivers Record-Shattering 241,300 Cars In Q3 2021
The numbers are in and deliveries far exceeded expectations. More…
Tesla Installs 100th Shanghai Supercharger Station
The firm now has 100 Supercharger stations and 1,000 Superchargers in Shanghai – more than any other city. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Destroys Aventador SVJ In Half Mile Drag Race
The Model S Plaid proves it can compete against one of the world’s fastest supercars beyond 60 mph. More…
Norway: All-Electric Car Sales Reach New Record In September 2021
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 duo take #1 and #2 for the month and almost a third of the market! More…
Re-use, second life or recycling? Volkswagen BattMan ReLife knows
Volkswagen has just launched an analysis software called BattMan ReLife for batteries. The quick-check carried out by the software as an initial diagnosis is now being used in a pilot plant for battery recycling that Volkswagen Group Components has been operating at the Salzgitter site in Germany since the beginning of the year. According to […] More…
China: NIO Reports 4 Millionth EV Battery Swap
The number of battery swap stations surpasses 500. More…
Smaller battery options for Mercedes eVito & EQV
Mercedes-Benz is now offering smaller batteries for two of its larger people movers. The eVito Tourer and EQV can now both be ordered with a usable battery capacity of 60 kWh, as an alternative to the eVito Tourer and EQV with 90 kWh usable battery capacity. The new variants with the smaller battery obviously have […] More…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: This 120 kW Chinese electric pickup truck
Most of the fun and wacky electric vehicles I find while trawling Alibaba to feature in my Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week series are notable for being fairly far-fetched. I mean, it’s not every day you come across an electric motorcycle with only one wheel or a fully functional electric submarine.. More…
Rivian’s IPO Filing Reveals Financial Losses and Preorder Numbers
R1S SUV production starts late this year. More…
GM Plans To Become A Tech Company As It Aims For Tesla Valuation
The automaker could launch more than 20 EVs by 2028. More…
Report: Ford F-150 Lightning Orders Will Open On October 26
…according to alleged info from a Ford dealer. More…
Toyota’s new electric three-wheeler is designed to do the walking for you
Toyota unveiled its new C+walkT today as a shiny new solution to the age-old problem of walking.. More…
XPeng Triples Electric Car Sales In September 2021
The volume exceeds 10,000 units as the P7 skyrocketed. More…
Nikola’s ridiculous $2 billion Tesla Semi lawsuit might go away in a few days
Nikola appears to finally be letting go of its ridiculous $2 billion lawsuit against Tesla. Nikola had claimed that Tesla stole the design for the Tesla Semi. More…
Podcast: Rivian R1T electric pickup first drive, Lucid Air production, Tesla FSD Beta, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including our first Rivian R1T electric pickup drive, Lucid starting Air production, Tesla FSD Beta slowly moving to a wider release, and more. More…
UPDATE: F-150 Lightning Convertible Teased On Electric Truck Dash Display
Is Ford hinting at an upcoming option, is this a glitch, or something else entirely? More…
Mercedes-Benz Gives Smaller 60 kWh Battery To eVito Tourer, EQV
The new variants compensate for the shorter range by offering greater payload and a €3,600 lower base price. More…
ABCS Of EVs: C For Cobalt
It’s an essential ingredient in the battery mix. More…
