Mercedes-Benz announced the start of sales for its new EQB compact electric SUV today and priced the new vehicle at around $50,000. More…
Peugeot e-208 & e-2008 receive range upgrade
From the beginning of 2022, the electric versions of the Peugeot models 208 and 2008 are to receive a higher WLTP range – of up to 22 kilometres. This is made possible by changes to the software, but also to the hardware. The Peugeot e-208 will then offer a combined WLTP range of up to […] More…
All-New 2023 Kia Niro Breaks Cover, Is A Lot Harder To Ignore Now
The second-generation Niro will arrive in 2022 looking like a mix between the 2019 HabaNiro concept and the new Sportage. More…
Diess future still unclear at Volkswagen
The power struggle in Wolfsburg has apparently still not been resolved. According to a media report, the supervisory board has not yet decided whether or not to dismiss the criticised CEO Herbert Diess. However, Diess is not supposed to be involved in important discussions on future investments at the moment. Parallel to the Diess affair, […] More…
Kia unveils new Niro revamped from the ground up with sustainability in mind
As anticipated, Kia Corporation has debuted its redesigned Niro with the world, complete with new features focused around efficiency and sustainability. As either a hybrid, PHEV, or fully-electric model, the new Kia Niro represents the Korean automaker’s growing focus on lowering emissions. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 24, 2021
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…
California: Plug-In Sales Up 82% In Q1-Q3 2021, Tesla Dominates
The Tesla Model Y is the fifth most popular model year-to-date, while the Model 3 is #10. More…
Tesla unveils $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for Model S Plaid
Tesla has unveiled the first new track-ready accessory kit for Model S Plaid: a $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit. More…
Rivian R1S individual order timing updated, but still on track for January delivery start
Rivian says its electric SUV remains on track, with first deliveries for some customers starting in January 2022. That’s despite some isolated complaints from a few Rivian R1S customers suggesting that order timelines may have been pushed back. The source of the confusion appears to be emails that went out this week, with build timelines for their… More…
Rimac Group begins construction on €200M global headquarters in Croatia
Electric hypercar manufacturer Rimac Automobili has officially begun erecting its new €200 million ($224 million) headquarters in Zagreb, Croatia, after breaking ground months ago. According to Rimac Group, the state-of-the-art R&D and production facilities will combine to make the campus one of the largest in Europe when it’s completed in 2023.. More…
Tesla (TSLA) sends ultimatum to buyers who keep delaying deliveries
Tesla has started to send an ultimatum to buyers who keep delaying their deliveries as part of a new policy change in the evolving market. More…
SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle re-opens orders at low $5,000 price
The SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle’s reservation window had previously closed for new pre-orders. But today the company re-opened reservations while maintaining the original promotional price of $5,000. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Appears At Tesla’s California Headquarters
It was looking to play with the Tesla Cybertruck perhaps? More…
Elon Musk has now unloaded about $10 billion of Tesla (TSLA) stock
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold more Tesla (TSLA) stock this week, bringing the total he has now unloaded to about $10 billion. More…
Learn about EV battery recycling breakthroughs in this free 15-minute webinar
More than 1 million electric vehicles are now driving on US roads. What will happen when those cars go out of service? The plan is to recycle their batteries. More…
Tesla increases prices globally as supply chain issues persist
Tesla has increased Model 3 and Model Y prices in several more international markets, including some critical ones like China and Canada. More…
Mullen Five EV Reservation Limit Raised From 5,000 To 25,000 Units
EV startup says the Five electric crossover’s LA Auto Show world debut has led to “overwhelmingly high” demand. More…
Ford ‘Superchargers’ In Delaware Raise Design Controversy Issues
After seeing those charging points, one of Tesla’s exec headed to Twitter to say what he really thinks. More…
This Tesla Model 3.5 Design Could Be A Global Top Seller
Folks in Europe would likely flock to a Model 3 wagon, and it might sell better than expected in the States. More…
Janus Electric & Li-S Energy collaborate on batteries
In Australia, battery developer Li-S Energy has signed a collaboration agreement with electric truck developer Janus Electric to power around 400 electric trucks. The agreement will see Li-S Energy develop and test lithium sulphur and lithium metal battery cells to suit the requirements of the Janus Electric exchangeable prime mover battery packs. Janus electric is […] More…
