Two electric models were assessed in the latest EuroNCAP crash tests: both the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 achieved full five stars in the overall rating. In the individual categories (adult occupants, children, other road users and safety assistants), however, the Ford performed slightly better overall. For adult occupants, it achieved 92 […] More…
Toyota publishes new details on the bZ4X FCEV
Toyota has published more details on its first battery-electric model, the bZ4X, whose production version is to celebrate its European premiere on 2 December. This means that more precise data on the drives, the battery and the charging power of the bZ4X are known. After the presentation of the near-production concept in spring, during which […] More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Spotted In Four Different Colors
These are just a part of the ten available colors for the Lightning, all of which are shared with the regular model, though. More…
Biden’s Build Back Better Framework Retains $12,500 EV Tax Credit
The $555 billion spending bill needs to pass both houses of Congress to be signed into law. More…
VW considers importing the ID.6 to Europe
VW could sell its seven-seat ID.6. electric SUV, which is produced in China for the local market, in Europe in the future. According to a media report, however, the MEB model will not be built in Europe – but imported from China to Europe for the first time. According to the portal Business Insider, around […] More…
Tesla orders more cells from CATL
Tesla has apparently ordered LFP battery cells with a total capacity of 45 GWh from CATL for the production of the Model 3 and Model Y next year. Negotiations are also said to be underway for additional orders. This was reported by the Chinese portal 36Kr, which cites several insiders. There is no confirmation of […] More…
EQC turns out not to be waterproof
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 19,253 units of its EQC electric SUV worldwide, 3,073 of them in Germany. The reason is that water ingress into the steering control unit could lead to a failure of the steering power assistance. According to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority KBA, Mercedes has to check the steering control unit on […] More…
Toyota unveils its first all-electric car: the bZ4X, an electric SUV packed with cool features
Toyota has unveiled what could be considered as its first all-electric car: the bZ4X, an electric SUV packed with cool features. More…
Tesla is rumored to have secured giant LFP battery cell order from CATL
Tesla is rumored to have secured giant order of 45 GWh of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from CATL. More…
Toyota bZ4X Coming In Mid-2022 With 280-Mile Range, Steer By Wire
Toyota’s first dedicated EV is powered by a 71.4 kWh lithium-ion battery. More…
GMC Hummer EV Pickup To Showcase Dozens Of Accessories At SEMA
Two Hummer EV Pickups (including an accessorized one) and a pre-production Hummer EV SUV are coming to Las Vegas. More…
Proposed US tax credit for electric bikes back up to 30%, capped at $1,500 incentive
After being cut in half, a proposed US tax credit for new electric bicycle purchases has been bumped back up to a full 30%. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 28, 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…
An up close look at the Aptera SEVs and interview with co-founder Chris Anthony
Solar EV startup Aptera recently invited Electrek to visit its current headquarters in San Diego, CA, and see the alpha versions of its Aptera SEVs close up. In a sit-down interview with Aptera co-founder Chris Anthony, I was able to gain insight into Aptera’s future plans as it navigates its beta phase of SEV development and looks to begin production in 2022. More…
ABCs Of EVs: V For Voltage
Volts and voltage explained. More…
Panasonic: Battery Manufacturing Capacity Reached 50 GWh In Q3
Cylindrical EV battery sales and profitability improved. More…
Stellantis: EV Platforms To Support Yearly Output Of 8M Vehicles
Automaker says each of its four electrified vehicle platforms will underpin the production of 2 million vehicles a year. More…
Sono Motors now has 15,000 Sion reservations valued at $385 million, SEV price increase to come
German EV startup Sono Motors has confirmed that it now has 15,000 reservations for its flagship Sion solar electric vehicle (SEV). Accounting for an average down payment of $3,300, Sono Motors is currently valuing its total orders at $385 million from consumers throughout Europe. The company also shared details of an imminent price increase to its Sion SEV. More…
EdisonFuture EF1-T Is An All-Electric Pickup With Solar Charging
The company has announced it will begin accepting reservations starting in November. More…
Hertz’s Tesla Order Might Increase To 200,000 Due To Uber Deal
The current order is for 100,000 cars, including 50,000 for Uber. More…
