“I have just discovered two stacked washers on top of a piece of duct tape with a missing bolt.” Read more…
Tesla’s Sales Of Chinese-Made EVs Finally Rebounded
In July, sales of Teslas built in China—for sale there and for export—increased 15% year-over-year. Read more…
Test drive: 2024 BMW i4 M50 dials up the numbers, not the fun
The M50 is the top-performance model of the BMW i4 lineup Acceleration numbers aside, it’s not the best handling or riding i4 The M50 offers less driving range than other i4s but charges quickly and predictably Until BMW’s lineup of Neue Klasse vehicles arrives in 2025, with the “outsider” i3 EV far in the rearview mirror… Read more…
BMW iX2 test proves sporty and comfortable with a manageable range
In the highly competitive mid-range SUV segment, BMW has added the more extravagant iX2 to its practical iX1. The competition is correspondingly fierce and weaknesses are not really allowed. But the iX2 does have them – despite all its strengths. However, the points of criticism are not significant for every customer. So can it still impress?
Geely launches Galaxy E5 all-electric SUV with starting price of $15,750
The Galaxy E5 is a compact SUV, the first to feature Geely’s Aegis Short Blade Battery, and will target global markets. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Sees Minimal Degradation Over 200,000 Miles
The anti-EV haters take note: electric car batteries are lasting far longer than initially expected. Read more…
This May Be The Dumbest And Laziest Anti-EV Take In History
In which “The Dumbest Automotive Channel On YouTube” lives up to its name. Read more…
BYD Global Plug-In Car Sales Hit Another Record In July 2024
The growth was driven by rising PHEV sales. EV sales, meanwhile, declined slightly. Read more…
Nio Onvo expects to see 1st production car roll off line in mid-Aug, rolls out charging map
The first production vehicle of the Onvo L60 is expected to roll off the line in mid-August, with the model’s interior to be unveiled within two weeks, Onvo’s president said. Read more…
Plug-In Cars Lost Market Share In Europe In June 2024
Non-rechargeable hybrids are the only type that grows and expands. Read more…
Where in the US do EVs save the most money to fuel vs. gasoline?
EVs cost less to fuel in every state of the U.S. By electricity cost vs. gas prices, there’s a vast range among states EVs have the strongest advantage in Idaho, Washington, and the Northwest Fluctuating gas prices can make internal-combustion vehicles cost up to six times more to drive than EVs, but the potential savings can vary in different… Read more…
Volvo introduces new EX30 variant in the UK
Volvo Cars UK is expanding its EX30 range with a new entry-level ‘Core’ specification. Joining the established ‘Plus’ and ‘Ultra’ grades in the line-up, the new EX30 Core is available with two powertrains. Read more…
Lion Electric announces additional layoffs
Amid soaring costs and declining demand, US commercial EV manufacturer Lion Electric says it will lay off another 300 employees and scale back production. This comes after the company reported nearly a 50% decline in revenue YoY in Q2/2024. Read more…
CATL invests in Autoflight as it targets emerging eVTOL sector
CATL invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Autoflight, the first known CATL investment in an eVTOL maker. Read more…
Hyundai ties up with Charge Zone to expand charging network in India
Hyundai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Charge Zone to expand its EV charging network in India. According to the agreement, the charge point operator will install DC fast chargers at 100 Hyundai dealerships across the country. Read more…
Nio adds 19 swap stations in Jul, on track to reach 50 millionth service milestone within days
By the end of July, Nio had accumulated about 49.6 million battery swap services. It is on track to reach its 50 millionth service milestone on August 5-6. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz gets permit to conduct L4 autonomous driving tests in Beijing
Vehicles with L4 autonomous driving capabilities can perform most driving tasks in most scenarios on their own, without the need for a driver to take over. Read more…
What EV Slowdown? Ford’s Electric Sales Up 31% In July
One in 20 1 in 20 new Ford vehicles sold in July were all-electric, Read more…
Ford’s EV sales continued climbing in July, but SUVs dampened US growth
Although Ford’s EV sales rose by double-digits in July, fewer SUV sales led to lower US growth. Ford’s vehicle sales fell flat as new, updated models hit the market. Read more…
Podcast: Model Y refresh leak, Tesla FSD data, Audi A6 e-tron, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Model Y refresh leak, Tesla FSD data, Audi A6 e-tron, and more. Read more…
