Just a few months after BMW started delivering the i4, there is already a recall. An entry in the EU Commission’s Safety Gate shows that BMW i4 vehicles produced between 15 September and 30 November 2021 may not have any battery crash pads fitted. The reason for the i4 recall so shortly after its release, […] More…
Jaguar’s New Panthera Bespoke EV Platform Is Key To Upmarket Push

Will the first vehicle built on it be another crossover or an ultra-luxurious sedan? More…
Polestar 2 Arctic Circle Is A One-Off EV Itching To Go Ice Racing

Based on the Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor with Performance Package, this unique car is built for maximum agility on snow and ice. More…
Polestar 2 Arctic Circle Is A One-Off EV That Wants To Go Rallying

Based on the Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor with Performance Package, this unique car is built for maximum agility on snow and ice. More…
Watch this one-off ‘Arctic Circle’ version of the Polestar 2 Long Range comfortably drift through snow and ice like its nothing

Swedish EV automaker Polestar recently gave a nod to its especially cold engineering environment by developing a special version of its Polestar 2 to analyze its dynamics in the Arctic. The one-off performance-oriented Polestar 2 was tested on snow and ice to help the team develop and fine-tune future EVs from the brand… it’s also cool as hell to watch.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 1, 2022

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…
Elon Musk accuses AP reporter of being a lobbyist, sets fans against him on Twitter over Tesla recall article

Elon Musk is accusing an Associated Press reporter of being a lobbyist over an article about NHTSA’s recall of Tesla vehicles in the Full Self-Driving Beta program. Now his fans are attacking the journalist on Twitter. More…
Elon Musk accuses AP reporter of being a lobbyist, sets fans against him on Twitter over Tesla recall article

Elon Musk is accusing an Associated Press reporter of being a lobbyist over an article about NHTSA’s recall of Tesla vehicles in the Full Self-Driving Beta program. Now his fans are attacking the journalist on Twitter. More…
Europe: Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 2.27 Million In 2021

Tesla Model 3 was the most popular model, while Volkswagen Group captured the largest market share among automotive groups. More…
Electric Lexus RZ 450e Shows More Of Its Sleek Body In New Photos

Lexus International president Koji Sato says the electric crossover SUV will be fully unveiled this spring. More…
Tesla launches new ‘Charge Stats’ feature to give owners more access to their charging info and savings

Tesla has launched a new ‘Charge Stats’ feature in its mobile app that gives owners more access to their charging information than ever and a clearer idea of savings compared to gas. More…
NIO Reports 9,652 EV Sales In January 2022

No five-digit result this time. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Steering Yoke Reinforces NHTSA Recommendation

Tesla emphasizes its focus on safety, and in this case, it’s following NHTSA’s lead to keep people from getting injured. More…
Watch Tesla’s FSD Beta Pull Off A Crazy And Assertive Maneuver

Tesla FSD Beta testers have noted that the technology is becoming much more aggressive, and here’s a perfect example. More…
An Arizona utility just lost in appeals court for price gouging rooftop solar customers

A federal appeals court yesterday ruled that Arizona utility Salt River Project, which services most of the Phoenix metropolitan area, can be held liable for violating antitrust laws because it charged customers who own rooftop solar panels higher electricity rates. More…
Student Turns Down $5K From Elon Musk To Stop Tracking His Jet
Musk reportedly sent him private Twitter messages complaining that he doesn’t love “the idea of being shot by a nutcase.” More…
Tesla launches color customization in vehicle software for people wrapping their cars

Tesla has launched a new software update that lets owners customize the color of their vehicle in the user interface, allowing customers with after-market wraps or new paint jobs to color match their vehicle. More…
Lightyear shows importance of aero: 250-mile range at 80+ mph, with just 60 kwh?
The Lightyear One solar-assisted electric car will achieve impressive range without a massive battery pack, its maker claims. In a recent video showing high-speed testing of the One’s bespoke Bridgestone tires, Lightyear said the car achieved energy consumption “as low as” 141 watt-hours per kilometer at 130 kph (81 mph). That’s equivalent to more… More…
Lightyear shows importance of aero: 250-mile range at 85+ mph, with just 60 kwh?
The Lightyear One solar-assisted electric car will achieve impressive range without a massive battery pack, its maker claims. In a recent video showing high-speed testing of the One’s bespoke Bridgestone tires, Lightyear said the car achieved energy consumption “as low as” 141 watt-hours per kilometer at 130 kph (86 mph). That’s equivalent to more… More…
Tesla Recall Announced For FSD Not Stopping At Stop Signs

It will be remedied via an over-the-air update, but it has not been confirmed when. More…

