
Lamborghini announced that this year is going to be its last for purely combustion engine vehicles. Starting next year, it will only introduce vehicles with electric motors – starting with hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The CEO also confirmed that the legendary automaker’s first all-electric vehicle is likely going to be a four-door. More…
Aptera tests a beta version of its SEV at the track ahead of production later this year

Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV) startup Aptera Motors, recently shared test footage of the beta version of its upcoming SEV. The SEV prototype was seen on a test track alongside the three alpha versions already unveiled by Aptera. The beta version represents Aptera’s last phase before pre-production and deliveries later this year. More…
BYD Han Station Wagon Version Spotted In China

Previously, a convertible version was seen as well. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 24, 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…
Chinese part supplier orders super die-casting machines from Tesla partner, could NIO and Xpeng adopt one-piece manufacturing?

Guangdong Hongtu Technology (GHT), a part supplier to Chinese EV automakers like NIO and XPeng, announced it will begin developing a 12,000-ton die-casting unit with the help of Tesla supplier LK Technology. Recent responses from representatives at NIO and XPeng hint that they might soon be using GHT’s large, one-piece die-casting machines to manufacture their own EVs.. More…
Sony seeks partners in turning its Vision-S EVs into entertainment spaces

Sony executives have said that the company is searching for new technology partners to help it bring its electric vehicle projects to life as it forges its path from entertainment company to the automotive and e-mobility space. More…
Munro Live’s Tesla Model S Plaid Teardown Begins

It’s the last time you are going to see this car in one piece. More…
Tesla’s Fremont Is The Most Productive Car Plant In North America

With a production of 8,550 cars a week last year, Fremont beat Toyota’s Georgetown plant in Kentucky (8,427 cars a week). More…
Sweden’s stylish RGNT retro-themed electric motorcycles now available for order in the US

The Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer RGNT has now opened orders to US riders, finally bringing its retro-styled electric motorcycles stateside. More…
Lucid Air Dream Edition Range: Setting A New 70-MPH Range Record

I would roll 500 miles, and I would charge 500 more. More…
Report: Panasonic To Start Production Of Tesla’s 4680 Cells In 2023

The unofficial sources indicate around a $704 million investment in the initial manufacturing capacity. More…
Tesla now operates the most productive car factory in the US

Tesla is now operating the most productive car factory in the US, according to a new report tracking all US auto factories. More…
Renault, Mitsubishi, Nissan form an alliance to make affordable EVs

Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi are expected to announce this week that they will form an alliance to jointly develop electric vehicles, according to an exclusive story published by Reuters today. More…
Formula E season 8 set to kickoff with new, ‘knockout’ qualifying format

Season 8 of the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship racing series is set to kick off this weekend in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. As ever, the series continues to act as something of a proving ground for innovations to “improve the show,” and this season is no different thanks to a new, “knockout qualifying” format. More…
Volkswagen Group increases EV deliveries by 64% in 2021, beats EU CO2 emissions target by 2%

Following another productive year of increased EV deliveries, Volkswagen Group has shared specifics to its electrification numbers in the EU. In addition to seeing a 64% increase in EV deliveries across most of its brands combined, the German automaker also exceeded average emissions targets put in place for the EU.. More…
Rivian R1T: Towing, Charging, Off-Road Impressions After One Week

What are the pros and cons of living with the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck? More…
Tesla May Enter The Audio Gadgets Market

The automaker has filed to have its trademark expanded to include audio equipment. More…
Report: Tesla V3 Supercharger Output To Be Increased To 324 kW

A higher power V4 Supercharging will follow “soon after,” according the rumor. More…
Consumer Reports: Testing Tesla & Ford Driver Monitoring Systems

Only two automakers passed Consumer Reports’ driver monitoring tests: Ford and GM. More…
Tesla Cybertruck prototype shown in detail in new leaked walkaround video

After a few pictures leaked this weekend, we now have a full video walkaround of Tesla’s latest Cybertruck prototype. More…

