It’s not a good idea to let the battery get cold. More…
Bjørn Nyland Tests How Cold LFP Battery Affects Tesla Model 3
Mercedes-Benz EQB Goes On Sale, Is More Expensive Than Most Rivals
Two AWD models are available at the start of sales in Germany; FWD and long-range versions will arrive later. More…
Mercedes-Benz EQB Goes On Sale, Is More Expensive Than Rivals
Two AWD models are available at the start of sales, but FWD and long-range versions will arrive later. More…
Mullen increases reservation limit for the FIVE EV
The Californian EV manufacturer Mullen Technologies announced that the reservation limit for its Mullen FIVE EV Crossover has been increased to 25,000 initial reservations. The first 25,000 reservations will also receive a custom ‘launch edition’ for vehicle trim package options. The Mullen FIVE EV crossover recently debuted at the LA Auto Show, and was planned […] More…
Kia to release new Niro in 2022
At the Seoul Mobility Show, Kia presented the new generation of the Niro, which will go on sale next year as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric model. The focus of the presentation was on the completely new design. Kia has not yet revealed whether there will be any changes to the powertrains. The first […] More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Gains $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit Option
It includes carbon-silicon carbide rotors, one-piece forged calipers with high-performance pads and high-temperature brake fluid. More…
Mercedes-Benz launches EQB electric SUV for ~$50,000
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…
