The purely electric crossover model based on the Alliance platform CMF-EV announced by Nissan in the summer is to replace the Nissan Leaf from around 2025. It will be built at the plant in Sunderland, England. This was confirmed by Nissan’s European boss Guillaume Cartier to the British portal Autocar. The Nissan Leaf hatchback, which […] More…
Stellantis to install 15,000 EV charging hubs across Europe
Stellantis is developing a European charging network for electric cars in cooperation with the Italian company The F Charging. Plans now announced comprise more than 15,000 locations with a total of two million parking spaces by 2025. The roll-out is to begin soon. Stellantis and the F-Charging estimate to begin building the network this year, […] More…
Lion & Demers present first fully-electric purpose-built ambulance
Demers Ambulances and Lion Electric have unveiled the first all-electric and purpose-built ambulance. The Demers eFX Ambulance is scheduled to enter into commercial production in the second half of 2022. North American ambulance manufacturer Demers Ambulances and The Lion Electric Company, who is known as a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, […] More…
This solar-powered electric bicycle is making a 6,500-mile loop around US
Sushil Reddy is no stranger to long-distance electric bicycles rides, having broken the Guinness World Record back in 2016 with a 7,424 km (4,613 mile) ride across India. Since then he’s set his sights on solar power, performing several more long-distance solar-powered electric bike rides. Now he’s halfway through a 10,460 km (6,500 mile) ride around the US on a custom-built solar-powered electric bike as part of the SunPedal Ride project. More…
BMW’s next BEV rumoured to be a new 3 Series
The first electric car of the “New Class” announced by BMW for the middle of the decade is to be an all-electric version of the next 3 Series generation, according to a British media report. The abbreviation “NK1” is given as the internal working title. This is according to a report by Autocar. The 3 […] More…
Stellantis & Samsung SDI forming new EV battery joint venture?
Only a day after news broke of Stellantis and LG Energy Solution planning a joint venture to manufacture battery cells and modules in North America, and it appears Stellantis is also setting up a similar joint venture with Samsung SDI. The memorandum of understanding between the multinational automaker and LG Energy Solutions, which is expected […] More…
Taiga launches off-road electric vehicle charging network to power emission-free adventures
Taiga Motors, an electric snowmobile and watercraft manufacturer, announced today that it is launching its own off-road electric vehicle charging network. More…
Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2021 earnings preview: Here’s what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) is set to announce its third-quarter 2021 financial results tomorrow, October 20, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management is scheduled after the results. More…
Volcon’s US-built electric UTV gets manufacturing boost ahead of 2022 production
America’s only all-electric offroad powersports company Volcon is preparing to roll out its first side-by-side Stag UTV next year. That prospect is looking even rosier after signing on Martin Technologies, a design firm and automotive industry expert that works with brands like Jeep, Dodge, Ford, GM, Nissan, and Toyota. More…
Ford begins manufacturing the Mach-E in China
Ford has started production of the all-electric Mustang Mach-E in China and opened the order books there at the same time. The Mustang Mach-E, produced at Changan Ford’s plant in Chongqing, is scheduled for delivery to customers later this year. Pre-orders for the Mustang Mach-E built at Changan have been available since April 2021, but […] More…
This Tesla Model S Plaid Drove Underwater, Lived To Tell The Tale
After a failed first try, YouTuber “Chillin’ with Chet” added 7,000 pounds of weight to the $130K EV to prevent it from floating. More…
Foxconn presents their own BEV lineup
Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn has unveiled three prototype electric vehicles it developed itself. The Model C SUV, Model E sedan and Model T city bus all run under the Foxtron brand. Known internationally as Foxconn, Hon Hai Technology Group unveiled the three vehicles at the company’s own Hon Hai Tech Day, where it aims to […] More…
CEO frenemies up to shenanigans
Herbert Diess and Elon Musk are always good for little stunts. For example, at a recent conference of 200 high-ranking Volkswagen Group managers, Elon Musk was suddenly dialled in via video conference and explained his management style for Tesla. Diess also announced a visit to the Tesla factory in Brandenburg. insideevs.com, teslarati.com More…
Charles de Gaulle airport (timidly) tests autonomous EV luggage haulers
Groupe ADP, the French company that operates Paris area airports, is running a trial of autonomous electric vehicles (EV) transporting luggage in the Charles de Gaulle platform – the biggest in Europe now that Brexit has turned Heathrow into a mid-Atlantic outpost. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 18, 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…
First Mustang Mach-E models built in China roll off assembly line
Ford has just successfully rolled the first models of its Mustang Mach-E off its assembly line in China, ahead of deliveries to local customers later this year. The new EVs will be sold in China through Ford’s direct sales network and will be manufactured at Changan Ford’s manufacturing plant in Chongqing.. More…
Tesla Vs Volkswagen Group: Is VW Really Catching Up?
Let’s compare electric car sales to find out. More…
Ford announces $316 million UK facility transformation to build first EV components in Europe
Ford has announced that its vehicle transmission facility at Halewood in the UK will be transformed to build electric power units for future Ford passenger and commercial EVs in Europe. The £230 million (~$315 million) investment will see a complete revamp to the facility, which is scheduled to begin EV component production in 2024. When complete, the Halewood site will be the first producing EV components for Ford in Europe.. More…
The cheapest EV in the world has landed in the US – here’s what it’s like
Electrek was invited to try out the cheapest EV in the world, which is manufactured by Changli. It was hilarious, cute, “cheap” in every way, and a wild exercise for the imagination. Even though it doesn’t retain its famed price tag, the US importers have put great effort into adding back value where the shipping costs took it away. More…
Desten Teases 5 Minute, 900 kW Ultra-Fast Charging Battery Tech
Its batteries are expected to be used in the upcoming Piech GT Electric Grand Tourer. More…
