With the Mercedes EQS, Daimler is redefining automotive luxury – regardless of the drive. But to be convincing all around, the EQS has to offer more than high driving comfort, high-quality materials and a few assistants. We ask the question: What can the sedan do as an electric car? Rolls-Royce meets Citroen: The Mercedes EQS […] More…
Volkswagen Planning New EV Factory, Increase In Output
VW wants to decide on a location for a new EV plant next month, as well as increase overall production in the second half of this year. More…
Tesla Giga Texas: GigaFest Date Announced
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Tesla Celebrates 1 Millionth 4680 Cell (Produced In January)
The company will be using this new cell format in the Made-in-Texas Model Y. More…
Why It’s Easier To Buy A Kia EV6 Over A Hyundai Ioniq 5
Kia’s US dealerships are much more prepared for the electric era than Hyundai’s, with the vast majority now permitted to sell EVs. More…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Why does this electric garbage truck look so cool?!
After I had such a good time pretending to operate my own private fire service with the mini electric fire truck I found last week, I think I’ll stick with the municipal services for just a bit longer. And considering the famed high-wages that garbage men are supposed to receive, perhaps its time I bought an electric garbage truck and take this dumpster fire on the road.. More…
Dacia Spring, Europe’s Cheapest EV, Will Be Replaced In 2024
The next-gen Spring will ride on the CMF-A platform. More…
3 things I learned road tripping across 12 states in our Tesla Model 3
We got our Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, estimated range of 267 miles, in June 2021. Last autumn, we took it on its first long voyage – 10 hours round trip to Florida. It did great, so when it came time to head cross country with our two cats from Florida to New Hampshire over three days, we decided to give it a go. Here’s how it went. More…
Podcast: Elon Musk donates $5.7B in TSLA shares, courts controversy, Tesla Gigafactory Texas production, more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk donating billion in TSLA shares, the CEO also goes even more controversial, and Tesla Gigafactory Texas production in sight, and more. More…
Volta Trucks announces €230 million in Series C funding to support start of production for 16-ton Volta Zero truck
As Volta Trucks works toward start of production for its all-electric Zero truck later this year, it has gained the funding to get it over the finish line. The zero-emission truck manufacturer announced it has garnered an additional €230 million (~$260.6 million) in Series C funding. Furthermore, Volta Trucks’ 5,000+ soft pre-orders offer a potential revenue value of over €1.2 billion (~$1.4 billion).. More…
Tesla announces it has produced 1 million next-gen 4680 battery cells
Tesla has announced that it has produced one million of its next-generation 4680 battery cell at its pilot factory in California. More…
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Can’t Hang With 1,000+ HP Tesla And Lucid
The 750-hp Taycan appears to be standing still next to the 1,020-hp Model S Plaid and 1,111-hp Air Dream Edition Performance. More…
Extreme E starts season 2 of electric off-road racing at the Desert X Prix this weekend
Extreme E returns to the desert for the start of its second season with the Desert X Prix in Neom, Saudi Arabia this Sunday. More…
Kia EV6 And Mini Cooper SE Highway Range Tests, Nissan Teases New EVs
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Luxury e-boat brand ALVA Yachts introduces OCEAN ECO 60 Coupé solar catamaran with twin 250kW electric motors
ALVA Yachts has introduced the latest addition to its family of all-electric luxury sailboats and yachts with the OCEAN ECO 60 Coupé, a 60-foot electric catamaran with solar panels. The Coupé arrives as a new, sportier version of ALVA’s ECO 60 and ECO 60 Explorer electric yachts, offering a lower profile silhouette and innovative new features. More…
Audi RS Q6 E-Tron Rendering Is A Look Into The Future
This hottest Q6 E-Tron will be equivalent to the Turbo S version of the electric Porsche Macan. More…
The Volkswagen e-up! Is Back, Available For Order Again
The company was overwhelmed by the demand, but now it processed the order backlog successfully. More…
Tesla Applies Edit To South Korea Model 3 Range Page For Clarity
Tesla’s Model 3 page in South Korea used to use the words “more than,” though now it says “a maximum of.” More…
It’s easier to buy a Kia EV6 than a Hyundai Ioniq 5: Here’s why
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 are two of the hottest electric vehicle introductions of this past year. Both models are built on the same leading-edge E-GMP platform for EVs. Both brands share the same Hyundai Motor Company parent and are part of the same overarching plan to electrify. But if you happen to be in a region that’s not… More…
The US is on track to meet Biden’s goal of at least 30 GW of offshore wind by 2030
The US is now on track to achieve at least 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind generation by 2030 – a goal that the Biden administration announced on March 29, 2021. More…
