The city of Düsseldorf has cancelled its lease order for a Tesla Model S as an official car for Mayor Dr Stephan Keller because Tesla has postponed the delivery date several times. Instead, the mayor of Düsseldorf has now opted for the all-electric EQS from Mercedes-Benz. With an all-electric range of up to 784 kilometres, […] More…
Over-the-air updates: How does each EV automaker compare?
Ever wondered how your electric vehicle updates itself over the air (OTA)? Is it software or firmware? Perhaps you’re wondering if the new EV you’re considering is even fit with over-the-air capabilities.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 30, 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…
ABB Introduces ‘World’s Fastest’ EV Charger: Terra 360
It’s a four-head unit with 360 kW power output that can be shared between up to four vehicles simultaneously. More…
The cheap solar-powered car you might never need to charge [Video]
Imagine a car that can charge using the sun, generate an income via a car-sharing scheme, and is also affordable to buy. Sounds like a pipe dream, right? Think again – say hello to Sono Motors’ Sion electric car. More…
Tesla angers certified shops after it tries to recruit techs they paid to train on Tesla cars
Tesla is angering some Tesla certified repair shops after the automaker used its contact to try to recruit the technicians that those shops paid to train on Tesla cars. More…
Android Auto now works in Tesla vehicles through the browser
A developer managed to get Android Auto working in Tesla vehicles through the web browser and an app on Google Play. More…
NIO Officially Introduces ES8 In Norway
NIO has revealed its comprehensive offer for the ES8 in Norway, but will it be competitive? More…
My powertrain and AMP-1 tours revealed a refreshing team culture at Lucid Motors behind the Air
I recently had an exclusive opportunity to visit Lucid Motors’ powertrain manufacturing and AMP-1 facilities and test drive a Lucid Air Dream Edition (Performance). Inside and out of my detailed tours full of manic note scribbling, I had tons of time to mingle with members of the Lucid team, from manufacturing employees at AMP-1, to Lucid’s CEO himself. What I discovered was a company-wide focus on teamwork, efficiency, and the utmost quality – an ethos that is apparent when you view the Lucid Air sedan up close. More…
We Take A Close Look At The Audi Q4 E-Tron, Inside And Out
Kyle Conner gets up close and personal with a Euro-spec Audi Q4 e-tron, finds it more desirable than the VW ID.4. More…
Genesis GV60 electric SUV comes with great specs and fake engine noises
Genesis has revealed more details about its upcoming GV60, an upcoming electric SUV based on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform powering the Ioniq electric vehicles. More…
28 companies worth $1T to automakers: These are the ZEVs we want right now
The Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance (CEVA), a coalition of 28 major US and global companies and fleet operators, released a letter today urging automakers to rapidly expand their zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) offerings. The group also specified what kind of vehicles they want. CEVA, which is led by nonprofit Ceres, includes such corporate heavy hitters as Amazon, American Airlines, Best Buy, DHL, T-Mobile, and Uber. More…
The US solar industry is infighting. Here’s why
There’s a tariff battle under way within the US solar industry. On one side are project builders that rely on imported materials, and on the other side are domestic manufacturers. More…
Europe’s electric bike companies REALLY don’t want you hacking your e-bike to go faster
Hot-rodding, hacking, or e-bike tampering – call it whatever you’d like. But Europe’s major electric bicycle companies are doing everything they can to prevent riders from finagling more speed from their e-bikes. More…
F-150 Lightning Convertible Teased On Electric Truck Dash Display
Is Ford hinting at an upcoming option, is this a glitch, or something else entirely? More…
Five companies form the lithium association ILiA
The International Lithium Association (ILiA) has been formed by five founding members: SQM, Ganfeng Lithium, AMG Brazil, Orocobre and Pilbara Minerals. The new association says that these five companies account for well over half of the world’s current lithium production. The association says it aims to provide “a central, global voice for the lithium producers […] More…
After selling 4 electric scooters every second, Ola raises $200M at $3B valuation
Ola has just announced a major new funding round and a sky-high valuation that follows on the heels of unprecedented demand for its new electric scooters. With an extra $200 million of funding raised at a new $3 billion valuation, Ola is quickly becoming a major disruptor in the electric scooter market. More…
Tesla now has 1000 Supercharger stations in Shanghai
Tesla has launched its 100th Supercharger location and 1,000th Supercharger in Shanghai. Tesla also opened 6 Supercharger locations in Beijing at the end of August, increasing the total number of its Superchargers in the capital of China to nearly 800. In Shanghai, Tesla’s first China-based Supercharger station was launched in Jinqiao Town in April 2014. […] More…
Tesla now has 100 Supercharger stations in Shanghai
Tesla has launched its 100th Supercharger location and 1,000th Supercharger in Shanghai. Tesla also opened 6 Supercharger locations in Beijing at the end of August, increasing the total number of its Superchargers in the capital of China to nearly 800. In Shanghai, Tesla’s first China-based Supercharger station was launched in Jinqiao Town in April 2014. […] More…
Buying a Polestar is as easy as a Tesla, but with real customer service
Buying a Polestar has been billed by the automaker as simple as a few clicks on a smartphone. How very Tesla like. In reality, there are some slight growing pains as the new EV brand takes advantage of its relationship with an established automaker, Volvo. But the slick process first modeled by Tesla is coming along. Polestar and Volvo… More…
