It will be highly competitive with the Volkswagen ID.4, based on the same MEB platform. More…
US: Audi Announces Q4 e-tron SUV And Sportback Prices
BMW upgrade battery management for iX3 & i3
BMW has announced a series of model upgrades that also affect two electric models in the Munich-based company’s portfolio: The BMW iX3 will receive a predictive battery thermal management system from November 2021, while the BMW i3 will be offered in a limited edition as Edition Unique Forever. First to the iX3, which has been […] More…
Mercedes-Benz EQS flagship luxury EV priced at $103,360, US range not yet released
The Mercedes-Benz EQS electric luxury sedan will start at $103,360 when it reaches United States dealerships this fall, Mercedes confirmed Tuesday in a press release. That base price, which includes a mandatory $1,050 destination charge, buys the EQS 450+ version, with a single rear motor producing 329 horsepower and 419 pound-feet of torque. The… More…
Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus e-bike launched as premium version of city commuter
The RadCity 5 Plus e-bike from Rad Power Bikes has just been launched with a pile of new upgrades, making it the most extensive update to the RadCity electric commuter e-bike yet. The team at Rad kindly gave me the opportunity to get an early test ride on the new RadCity 5 Plus, and today I’m taking you along with me to see what makes this new e-bike tick More…
Lincoln “Mark E” Electric SUV Will Probably Look A Lot Like This
This rendering is based on Lincoln’s official teaser of its first EV coming in 2022. More…
Volta Trucks partners with Sibros to bring real-time OTA data to its Zero fleet
Volta Trucks and Sibros have partnered up to integrate the latter’s holistic data platform system for fleets into the upcoming 16-ton Volta Zero electric truck. By utilizing Sibros’ proprietary system complete with Over-The-Air (OTA) capabilities, Volta Trucks plans to optimize it fleet asset health, reduce EV downtime, and lower overall service costs More…
Hermes orders 168 Mercedes eSprinter in the UK
The British business unit of the parcel service provider Hermes has ordered 168 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters. The electric vans are to go into operation before the end of the year. The order is being handled by the Mercedes dealer Intercounty Truck & Van. This is the first major investment in battery-powered vans for Hermes UK. The […] More…
Order for 25 VDL electric buses from Finland
The Finnish bus company Pohjolan Liikenne has ordered 25 electric buses from VDL Bus & Coach. The LE-122 e-buses of the new Citea generation will be put into operation in 2023. The LE-122 e-buses of the new Citea generation were first presented at the end of May this year. VDL say the electric bus is […] More…
Renault retools Douai plant for electric Mégane
Preparations are underway at the Renault plant in Douai for series production of the Mégane E-Tech Electric, due out in the first half of 2022. Renault Group says it is investing more than 550 million euros in the production facilities there and in improved workplace ergonomics. The conversion of production from combustion engines to electric […] More…
Renault begins retooling Douai plant for electric Mégane production
Preparations are underway at the Renault plant in Douai for series production of the Mégane E-Tech Electric, due out in the first half of 2022. Renault Group says it is investing more than €550 million in the production facilities there and in improved workplace ergonomics. The conversion of production from combustion engines to electric drive […] More…
Why Gordon Murray Design’s iStream Tech Is Perfect For Future EVs
Using the iStream design and manufacturing process can reduce the overall weight of a family car by over 20%. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 21, 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…
How Much Does A Tesla Cost? Model By Model Price Breakdown
In the past decade, Tesla has become an icon in the automotive industry. From the 3 to the X, each excels in its own domain. More…
London’s largest taxi firm to go fully electric by 2023 with 4,000 EVs
Addison Lee, a London-headquartered private hire taxi and courier company, and the UK’s largest private vehicle hire firm, today announced that its entire fleet will become fully electric by 2023. Its current fleet currently stands at around 4,000 cars More…
GM unveils new electric motors that will power its future EVs, starting with Hummer EV
GM has unveiled its latest series of new electric motors that will power its future electric vehicles, starting with the Hummer EV More…
Closer look at the battery behind SONDORS’ low-cost 80 mph electric motorcycle
Electric bicycle company SONDORS has expanded into the larger electric mobility space with the announcement of a highway-capable electric motorcycle. More…
2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron preview: Luxury EV for the masses starts at $44,995
Audi has revealed pricing, equipment, and range information for U.S. versions of its all-electric overture for the masses, the Q4 E-Tron lineup due late this year. The compact Audi EV will start at just $44,995, including the mandatory $1,095 destination charge. That’s for the single-motor rear-wheel-drive version, badged the Q4 40 E-Tron. The Q4… More…
Lotus unveils lightweight chassis for new family of performance EVs
Following a recent announcement to introduce a new lineup of all-electric performance cars, Lotus has shared the chassis architecture the EVs will sit upon. The rear structure on this new architecture is 37% lighter than it is on the current Emira V6 and will support a new generation of Lotus performance cars with zero emissions More…
GM Reveals Three New Motors That Will Power Its Future EVs
The GMC Hummer EV will be motivated by one of these motors… or three. More…
Another Tesla Gigafactory Coming? Elon Musk Chimes In
Despite news reports out of Russia, Musk said Tesla hasn’t yet decided on a location. More…
