Cadillac vice president Rory Harvey said that production of the 2023 Lyriq RWD would start March 21, with deliveries expected in May. More…
2023 Cadillac Lyriq Orders To Open May 19, Celestiq Production In 2023
Citroën issues recall for the ë-C4
Citroën recalls its electric model ë-C4 to the workshops. There is a possibility that the rear coil springs and their mounts could come loose from the vehicle while driving and fall onto the street. The recall concerns 8,770 units of the electric model worldwide, 994 of which were produced in Germany between 2020 and 2021. […] More…
Tesla shuts down production at Gigafactory Shanghai for two days amid surge in COVID cases
Tesla is shutting down production at Gigafactory Shanghai for two days this week amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in China – though the company didn’t confirm it was the reason. More…
Gogoro unveils new SSmartcore platform, helping other companies build better electric scooters and e-motorcycles
Renowned battery-swapping and electric scooter company Gogoro has just announced its new SSmartcore technology platform. The new technology will result in smarter electric two-wheelers, and is getting its big debut at the heart of the new Gogoro SuperSport electric scooter that was also unveiled today. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 15, 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…
Russia could destroy nearly half of Ukraine’s renewables, worth nearly $6B
Almost half of Ukraine’s renewable energy facilities, which have a combined capacity of almost 4 gigawatts (GW) and worth of more than $5.6 billion, are in the firing line due to Russian aggression, according to the Ukrainian Association of Renewable Energy (UARE). More…
Hankook to launch iON family of tires specifically designed to deliver more range and a quieter ride to premium EVs
Hankook is the latest tire company debuting its own line of EV-specific tires – more specifically, tires for premium EVs. Hankook Tire’s new iON family will debut later this year and will include both winter and summer options for Europe, as well as an all-season EV tire for North America. More…
GM starts production on Cadillac LYRIQ electric car next week, plans to reopen orders in May
GM confirmed that it is starting production of the Cadillac LYRIQ electric car next week. The automaker couldn’t confirm when deliveries would start but said it plans to reopen orders in May after selling out so quickly last year. More…
Peugeot e2008 POV Review: French Style In A Compelling Electric EV
Check out this slick point-of-view review. More…
SUPER73 unveils new 75 mph light electric motorcycle and multiple new electric bikes, plus kids e-bike
SUPER73’s highly anticipated (and then cancelled, and then rescheduled, and then delayed a bit again today) debut occurred just minutes ago in Los Angeles. The brand had teased multiple new electric bicycle models and hinted at a light electric motorcycle. Fortunately for anyone who values their e-bikes with an extra side or two of excess, SUPER73 delivered. The SUPER73-C1X electric motorcycle concept was unveiled alongside a new entry-level Z-series e-bike, an updated R-Series bike, and a new kid’s electric balance bike. More…
Tesla Insurance looks to expand in two more states, underwriting itself for the first time
Tesla Insurance is about to expand in two more states, Oregon and Virginia, and the company will underwrite the policies itself for the first time. More…
2023 Volkswagen Aero B Electric Sedan Teased
This is our best look at the upcoming model’s front fascia and we’re surprised by how sporty it looks. More…
Inflation: Tesla’s Average Transaction Price Tops All Brands In 2022
In more positive news, Tesla’s average transaction price hasn’t risen nearly as much as many rivals’ year over year. More…
Panasonic Said To Scout US Sites For New 4680 Battery Cell Factory
The company is reportedly in talks over several sites for the plant that could open as early as 2024, including Oklahoma and Kansas. More…
Mercedes-Benz cuts ribbon on new Alabama battery plant ahead of EQ production in the US, shares interior images of seven-seat EQS SUV
Mercedes-Benz delivered multiple press releases this morning, sharing details of its new battery manufacturing facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as well as interior images of its upcoming EQS SUV, one of the German automaker’s EVs that will soon begin production on US soil.. More…
Mercedes will make electric EQS SUV in Alabama, with battery cells from Georgia
On its way to establishing production for its EQS SUV in the U.S., Mercedes-Benz has confirmed a partnership with battery supplier Envision AESC that will result in a battery facility in Bibb County, Georgia. According to Mercedes-Benz, the new battery facility “underscores the importance of the U.S. within the Mercedes-Benz global… More…
First Audi A6 E-Tron Spy Photos Show Sleek Fastback With Split Headlights
This is a prototype for the series version of the A6 E-Tron concept, which is not expected to change much for production. More…
Mercedes-Benz prepares to launch eEconic electric truck as it aims to lead electrification of trucking
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to start production of the eEconic, its third electric truck, as it aims to lead the electrification of the trucking industry. More…
Germany: Plug-In Car Sales Increased 24% In February 2022
The Tesla Model 3 surges to the top, while the Tesla Model Y is not far behind. More…
US: Tesla Substantially Increased Prices For All Models
Depending on the model and version, prices increased by $2,000-$12,500. More…
