News aggregator on electric cars and electric vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, planes).

News aggregator on electric cars and electric vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, planes).

Tesla tried to charge $22,500 for new battery pack when a $5,000 repair did the trick

By electrek.co 09/13/2021 - 13:50 08/28/2023 Electrek

Tesla has tried to charge a Model S owner $22,500 for a battery pack replacement out of warranty, but a third-party shop was able to fix the issue for a fraction of that cost More…

GM And LG Are Working Around The Clock On Bolt EV Battery Recall

By insideevs.com 09/13/2021 - 13:26 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

Some cars will get entirely new battery packs, other only new battery modules? More…

This New Tesla Model S Has A Tilting Screen – Soon In Production?

By insideevs.com 09/13/2021 - 13:12 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

Even though Tesla recently overhauled the Model S, there are still some new features that have yet to be implemented. More…

VW launches OTA updates for all ID. models

By electrive.com 09/13/2021 - 12:09 09/13/2021 Electrive

From now on, all VW ID. models will receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer. The first update ‘ID. Software 2.3’ provides improvements in the image recognition of the camera or the operation of the infotainment system, among other things. Until now, the updates were only available in the test phase to customers registered […] More…

Tesla FSD V10 Released, Impresses Testers With Its Improvements

By insideevs.com 09/13/2021 - 11:46 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

FSD V10 is now out, although it’s only for registered testers, not all Tesla drivers. More…

Vitesco is getting ready to manufacture 800-volt e-drives

By electrive.com 09/13/2021 - 11:38 09/13/2021 Electrive

After introducing an 800 V inverter only six months ago, Vitesco Technologies is now preparing to start production of 800-volt electric motor technology in China, which is scheduled to start in 2023. The motor matches the recently announced new generation EMR4 electric axle drive, which is said to be 25 per cent lighter with the […] More…

BYD presents electric sedan concept ‘Ocean-X’

By electrive.com 09/13/2021 - 11:14 09/13/2021 Electrive

With the Ocean-X, BYD presents a new concept car based on its ‘e-platform 3.0’ electric car platform presented in April. BYD has not yet revealed whether and when the Ocean-X will become a production model. BYD’s ‘e-platform 3.0’, which is to be offered to third-party customers in the near future, relies on the manufacturer’s Blade […] More…

BYD presents electric sedan concept ‘Ocean’

By electrive.com 09/13/2021 - 11:14 09/13/2021 Electrive

Elon Musk claims Ford and auto worker union wrote the new electric car incentive bill

By electrek.co 09/13/2021 - 10:34 08/28/2023 Electrek

Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on the new federal electric car incentive reform proposed by the Democrats, which includes a big benefit for unions More…

Kia Niro EV Leads Netherlands To 30% Plug-In Share In August 2021

By insideevs.com 09/13/2021 - 05:47 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

All-electric cars take 20%, plug-in hybrids an additional 10%. More…

Global xEV Battery Market Doubles In July 2021

By insideevs.com 09/13/2021 - 00:57 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

Chinese manufacturers note the highest growth rate year-over-year. More…

China: GM’s JV Introduces Baojun KiWi EV

By insideevs.com 09/13/2021 - 00:19 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

A ‘trendy’ mini electric vehicle envisioned for young customers. More…

US: Plug-In Car Mileage Increased In 2020 To 13.7 Billion Miles

By insideevs.com 09/13/2021 - 00:13 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

That’s a new high, despite the lockdowns. More…

VW ID.3 Pure: Fastest Budget Compact In Bjørn’s 1,000 Km Challenge

By insideevs.com 09/12/2021 - 21:45 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

The challenge was completed with an average speed of 90.2 km/h (56 mph) and 204 Wh/km (328 Wh/mile). More…

YouTuber Puts Yoke Wheel In Tesla Model 3

By insideevs.com 09/12/2021 - 21:42 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

Curious to see what living with the yoke steering wheel was like, Cf Tesla put one in his Model 3. More…

Will Shell Oil Become An Industry Leader In EV Charging?

By insideevs.com 09/12/2021 - 21:02 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

What exactly does the oil industry have in store for charging companies? More…

Here Is What Is Happening With Fuel Stations In Norway

By insideevs.com 09/12/2021 - 19:33 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

They are replacing fuel pumps with fast chargers, oh yeah. More…

Italy wants emissions exceptions for Ferrari & Lamborghini

By electrive.com 09/12/2021 - 18:53 09/12/2021 Electrive

The Italian government wants to obtain an exemption from the EU for domestic sports car manufacturers such as Ferrari and Lamborghini from 2035, as these cars are a niche market with small production numbers. In principle, the government in Rome supports the EU plan, Italian Environment Minister Roberto Cingolani told the Bloomberg news agency. Nevertheless, […] More…