The Chinese manufacturer Xpeng has now also introduced its large electric sedan P7 to the Norwegian market, after the electric SUV G3 has already been delivered there since the end of 2020. The Xpeng P7 is available in Norway in RWD Super Long Range and 4WD High Performance versions at prices starting at 447,820 and […] More…
Tesla order could double to 200,000 Model 3s to satisfy deal with Uber, says Hertz CEO
Hertz CEO Mark Fields revealed that its deal to supply Tesla vehicles to Uber includes an option on 100,000 more Tesla Model 3s, which would double its total order to 200,000 vehicles. More…
Audi releases range update for older e-tron models
Audi has announced a software update for the Audi e-tron 55 quattro of the 2019 and 2020 model years. This should make up to 20 kilometres more range possible in real driving conditions. However, the vehicles will have to be taken to the workshop to have the update installed. Audi had already presented a technology […] More…
Hyundai, Kia Announce Solid State Battery With Factorial Energy
The Korean automakers will join forces with Michigan-based Factorial Energy for its development. More…
Here’s What Has Changed For The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E
This is also a comparison between the GT and non-GT models. More…
Barra: GM Will “Absolutely” Catch Tesla In US EV Sales By 2025
CEO is convinced that people will be wowed by GM’s upcoming EVs. More…
Renault shows off BEV concept
With the SUITE N°4, Renault presents a unique concept car in the style of the Renault 4. Designed as an electric car, the one-off does without the boot and rear seats of the original and transforms the interior into a room with a view of the sky. “The collaboration with Mathieu Lehanneur was a natural […] More…
Ferrari SF90 Stradale Unleashed Against Tesla Model S Plaid
Has the Tesla Model S Plaid met its match? More…
5 key things to know about the do-or-die COP26 climate summit
COP26, also known as the United Nations Climate Change Conference UK 2021, kicks off Sunday October 31, and officially runs until Friday, November 12. It’s being held in Glasgow at the Scottish Event Campus (pictured). Here are five things everyone needs to know about this crucial summit. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 27, 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…
VinFast is bringing Vietnamese EVs to US and Europe, already considering IPO
A relatively young Vietnamese automaker is looking to bring its vehicles to the Western EV market with a goal to eventually sell between 160-180k of its EVs per year in the US alone. VinFast will begin this quest at this year’s LA Auto Show, where it plans to showcase two of its EV models to the public before opening orders for US and Europe in the first half of 2022. As if that wasn’t ambitious enough, VinFast is also considering an IPO in the US market. More…
Geotab’s Smartcharge interfaces Tesla API directly, making EV charging free for many
I’ve been using the Geotab (formerly Fleetcarma) SmartCharge rewards program for almost five years as a way to save money on EV charging during my electric utility’s (New York’s ConEdison) off-peak time periods. I save at least 10 cents per kilowatt hour of charge, which makes my EV charging nearly free. And since I get most of my electricity from a big solar panel on my roof, I’m probably even making a few bucks for driving an EV.. More…
Electrify America Adds Charging Stations In Two New States
Soon, you’ll be able to plug into Electrify America in South Dakota and Wyoming. More…
Volvo’s prototype autonomous electric construction vehicle started out as a LEGO Technic set
Volvo CE is giving us a closer look into its research and development process, showing off an autonomous battery-powered prototype construction vehicle that’s currently in the works. Even more interestingly, the in-development Volvo LX03 also originated as part of a collaboration with the LEGO Group, making it the very first Technic set to become an actual machine.. More…
GM CEO is confident they can catch up to Tesla by 2025, but we’re skeptical
In a new interview, GM CEO Mary Barra said that she is confident the automaker can catch up to Tesla and steal its lead in electric vehicles in the US by 2025 with their new electrification plan. More…
EPA Lists Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Range Ratings
It’s almost as good as the rear-wheel-drive version. More…
Low-cost SONDORS Metacycle nearly sold out through 2023, but $5k price set to rise soon
The $5,000 SONDORS Metacycle looks like one of the best bets right now for a low-cost and highway-capable electric motorcycle in the US. But high demand for the bike means new reservation holders may have to wait nearly a year for their bikes. More…
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo’s EPA Range Exceeds 200 Miles
In the real world, it’s closer to 250 miles. More…
Onewheel launches two new self-balancing electric boards, pushing physics to the limits
Future Motion, the company behind the Onewheel electric mobility products, has just launched an update to its entry-level and flagship self-balancing electric skateboards. The new Onewheel GT and Onewheel Pint X both receive performance boosts that make the physics-defying rides sportier than ever. More…
Enel Green Power partners with a startup that makes wind turbine blades with fabric
Italian renewables company Enel Green Power announced today that it’s partnering with Scottish startup ACT Blade, which uses fabric in its wind turbine blades.. More…
