A few days after the market launch of the Audi Q5 e-tron built by SAIC Volkswagen, pre-sales of the Audi Q4 e-tron from FAW Audi are now also starting on the Chinese market. The electric SUV, based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, will be offered in China at prices between 300,000 and 380,000 yuan […] More…
Check Out This Custom KTM-Inspired Electric Monocycle From India
With the right parts, tools, and a lot of elbow grease, you could build this thing yourself. More…
Mercedes teases Rivian-style tank turns from upcoming EQG electric SUV
The Mercedes-Benz EQG—a forthcoming electric version of Mercedes’ G-Class off-roader due in 2024—could get a trick tank-turn feature to rival the Rivian R1T. Mercedes teased what it calls the “G-Turn” in a video released Monday, showing a prototype of the electric SUV turning within its own length on dirt. The automaker didn’t mention… More…
Polestar becomes StoreDot shareholder
Swedish electric car manufacturer Polestar has become a shareholder in Israeli battery developer StoreDot. In addition to the financial investment, both companies want to explore the use of StoreDot’s fast-charging silicon-dominated batteries for future Polestar vehicles. Volvo Cars had already invested in StoreDot in April. StoreDot’s other strategic partners also include Daimler, BP, VinFast, Ola […] More…
Modified Nissan Ariya To Drive From North To South Pole In 2023
The beefed-up AWD electric SUV will be driven on the epic 16,800-mile journey by British adventurer Chris Ramsey. More…
Tesla battery research group unveils paper on new high-energy-density battery that could last 100 years
Tesla’s advanced battery research group in Canada in partnership with Dalhousie University has released a new paper on a new nickel-based battery that could last 100 years while still favorably comparing to LFP cells on charging and energy density. More…
In Switzerland, Ionity installs fast chargers the wrong way around
Ionity has expanded its fast-charging offer at the Heidiland service area in Switzerland by two columns, but apparently installed them the wrong way round. As the new columns have not yet been put into operation, the error is likely to be rectified. The stations were found by Youtuber Swordfish EV, who took to the streets […] More…
Shortcut to a motorcycle license? This European country is giving electric-only motorcycle classes
I’ve been calling for an electric-only division of motorcycle licenses for years, now that e-motos are gaining in popularity. We aren’t there yet, but at least now some new riders can learn to ride and get their motorcycle license entirely on an electric two-wheeler. More…
2022 report rates the US on EV readiness: How prepared is your state?
The transportation sector accounts for approximately 30% of carbon dioxide emissions in the US alone. As the United States and the rest of the world for that matter, continue to lean into the paradigm shift of BEV transportation, more and more countries, states, and their consumers must prepare. A new 2022 report from LeasePlan USA has measured a number of data factors and scored an EV readiness index for all of the US. More…
Polestar and ultrafast battery maker StoreDot form a strategic partnership
Swedish EV maker Polestar and Israel-based electric vehicle battery startup StoreDot today announced that they have entered a strategic partnership. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 23, 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…
Tesla flipped a switch, and its Supercharger network became the ‘largest public 150 kW+ fast-charging network’
After recently expanding its Supercharger pilot program for non-Tesla EV owners, the Supercharger network became the ‘largest 150 kW+ public fast-charging network’ in Europe overnight. It’s quite impressive that Tesla did that basically by just flipping a switch. More…
Leno Tells Ford CEO He’s A “Truck Guy” After Driving F-150 Lightning
Jim Farley visited Jay Leno to show him the Ford F-150 Lightning, turning the famous “car guy” into a “truck guy.” More…
Tesla Model Y Performance Owner Lists 10 Things He Hates About It
After owning the car for two months and 1,400 miles, Mike talks about the 10 most annoying things he’s noticed. More…
BYD Seal begins pre-orders in China, starting under $32K, as a Tesla Model 3 competitor
Chinese automaker BYD Auto has officially begun taking pre-orders for its long-teased Seal sedan. The new EV model, anticipated by many to become a competitor to the Tesla Model 3, arrives in four different trim models and will be the first from BYD to include its new cell-to-body (CTB) technology. More…
Porsche Taycan GTS Hockenheimring Edition Celebrates Track’s 90th Anniversary
It features an appearance pack that adds decorative stitching, anniversary badges, bronze trim and a unique exterior color More…
Florida’s Climate First Bank launches online solar lending with no fees
St. Petersburg, Florida-based Climate First Bank, which claims to be the world’s first FDIC-insured community bank founded to fight the climate crisis, today launched an online solar lending platform for Florida residents. More…
Wing Bikes Is Throwing In A Location Tracker To Deter E-Bike Thieves
The tracker makes use of Apple’s Find My network to let you keep tabs on your bike at all times. More…
Tesla lobbies for anyone with solar and batteries to participate in Texas’ energy market
Tesla has filed to change rules for grid operators in Texas in order to enable anyone with solar and batteries, including residential homeowners, to participate in the state’s energy market. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Shows Up In Michigan At Formula SAE Booth
The event at Michigan International Speedway was an engineering competition where Tesla could recruit new employees. More…
