Tesla’s Supercharger network is growing rapidly, but a major push is needed before it opens the network to other EVs. More…
Tesla Readies Huge Supercharger Expansion Prior To Sharing Network
Study: Public charging leaves much to be desired, although Tesla has the best experience
Although electric vehicle drivers charge at home the vast majority of the time, public charging and charging networks play an outsized role. Beyond helping those who live in apartments or condos, they’re what the summer road trip, the weekend getaway, and the unusually long day of errands depend on—so ultimately they’re what… More…
Ariel Rider Rideal e-bike review: A $999 electric bike that’s worth every penny
You may be familiar with Ariel Rider from the Seattle-based company’s popular high-power and high-speed electric bicycles. But they also recently unveiled a decidedly mid-power e-bike that is overflowing with value. The new Ariel Rider Rideal borrows from many of the e-bike industry’s favorite parts and features, then delivers in an affordably priced electric commuter bike More…
The Cheapest (And Most Expensive) Countries To Buy Tesla Model S
It turns out we’re getting a solid deal on the Tesla Model S in the US. More…
Gateway Bronco Reveals High-End Electric Restomod Off-Roaders
They may be pretty awesome, but you will have to part with at least $260,000 to get one. More…
LG Energy Solution Batteries Already Powers Over 1 Million BEVs
Together with plug-in hybrids, it’s above 1.6 million. More…
EGEB: Solar could make up 40% of US power by 2035 – Biden administration
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
Subaru invests in e-mobility R&D centre
Japanese carmaker Subaru wants to become more competitive in the all-electric vehicle segment and is therefore planning to build a $272 million e-mobility research and development centre near Tokyo. According to a report, the seven-storey technology centre will open in spring 2024 and employ about 2,800 people in the fields of engineering, product planning and […] More…
Britishvolt to source cobalt from Glencore
Britishvolt has signed a long-term cobalt supply agreement with Glencore. As part of the deal, the commodities group is also investing in the budding battery cell manufacturer. However, no concrete figures are given – both on the duration and scope of delivery of the cobalt deal and on the raw materials group’s financial participation in […] More…
J.D. Power Public Charging Study Ranks Tesla #1 Among Operators
Both Tesla Destination and Supercharging networks noted the highest overall customer satisfaction. More…
Mercedes will withdraw from Formula E at end of 2022 season
Mercedes has announced that they will pull out of Formula E at the end of next season, the 2021-2022 race season More…
GAC Honda to build new plant with 120,000 annual capacity
The Chinese joint venture GAC Honda wants to increase its production capacities for electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 120,000 vehicles per year with the construction of a new plant. Construction is scheduled to begin in October this year and be completed in 2024. The new facilities will include a test track for cars, a […] More…
Hyundai Delaying Ioniq 6 To May–June 2022 To Upgrade Design, Range
Does Hyundai want the Ioniq 6 to look more like the Prophecy concept? We sure hope so. More…
Tesla is prepping for giant Supercharger expansion ahead of opening the network to other EVs
Tesla is adding a lot of job listings for design managers of new Supercharger sites as the automaker is prepping for a massive expansion of the Supercharger network ahead of opening it to other electric cars More…
Tesla Model 3 Performance Drag Races 490 HP Mercedes CLA 45 AMG
Two evenly matched small sedans go head to head. More…
Super Soco CPx 55 MPH electric maxiscooter coming to North America
Australia-based Vmoto’s Super Soco brand has become a popular two-wheeled electric vehicle option on several continents, and now the company’s largest and most powerful electric scooter is coming to North America More…
Mercedes confirms Formula E exit
Mercedes has officially confirmed its exit from Formula E after the coming season. The decision had been taken as part of a strategic realignment of resource allocation for the development of electric vehicles. Already during the last race weekend of season 7 in Berlin, where Mercedes-EQ driver Nyck de Vries secured the drivers’ title and Mercedes-EQ […] More…
Xpeng to double capacities at Zhaoqing factory
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng has announced that it will expand its existing plant in Zhaoqing. This will double the annual production capacity there to 200,000 vehicles. According to the manufacturer, an agreement has been reached with the Zhaoqing municipal government and the Zhaoqing High Technology Industry Development Zone to build the second phase […] More…
Latvia introduces subsidies for new & used EVs
The Latvian government has announced a ten-million-euro subsidy programme for electric cars and plug-in hybrids. The purchase of new electric cars is to be subsidised with 4,500 euros from the beginning of 2022, and that of used electric cars and new plug-in hybrids with 2,250 euros. The duration of the programme is set for two […] More…
Dodge’s Electric Muscle Car Could Coexist With Current V8 Models
CEO Tim Kuniskis says Dodge’s V8-powered Charger and Challenger won’t go away when the performance EV arrives in 2024. More…
