In Utah, there might not be the use case or EV ownership density yet to support charging that’s closely spaced to ease range anxiety and provide redundancy. So a utility is stepping up. Rocky Mountain Power on Wednesday announced that it will install DC fast chargers at 20 sites in Utah, with support from Electrify Commercial, a unit of charging… More…
Ferrari Not Going All-In On EVs, Will Make ICE Cars Beyond 2035
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says it would be “arrogant” to dictate to customers what they can buy. More…
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD Hits Inventory In Germany
It initially appeared the sought-after version of the Model 3 was only available for fleets, but that’s no longer the case. More…
E-Bike Specialist Vvolt Showcases Three New Utility-Focused Models
The Slice Lite, Pie, and Slice DLX are all practical options with utility and accessibility in mind. More…
Apple Maps tracks Porsche Taycan energy use, shows charging stations
Drivers of the Porsche Taycan no longer have to use the EV’s Charging Planner that’s part of its built-in navigation system. They can also now use Apple Maps, via their iPhone. With the CarPlay-based option, Apple Maps gains access to the Taycan’s real-time battery performance and state of charge, so that it can plot out your… More…
Yamaha launches special edition electric bike to celebrate 30 years of building e-bikes
Yamaha has just announced a new limited edition electric bicycle known as the 30th Anniversary Special Edition YDX-MORO 07.. More…
Here comes the US’s largest self-sustaining renewable bus depot
Clean energy trailblazer Montgomery County, Maryland, has announced it’s building what will be the largest self-sustaining, renewable-powered bus depot in the US.. More…
Tesla Submits New Factory Proposal To Indian Government: Report
Tesla executives proposed setting up a new factory in India in a May 17 meeting with local government officials, according to Reuters. More…
Hyundai Won’t Take A “Knee-Jerk Reaction” To Tesla’s Price Cuts, Says European CEO
The Korean manufacturer’s European chief says consumers need stability. More…
Kia To Tap Into US Subsidies By Expanding Mexico Plant To Make EVs
Kia confirmed it is considering transferring some of its production lines for EVs to its factory in the state of Nuevo Leon. More…
Watch Tesla Model Y In Quicksilver And Midnight Cherry Red At Giga Texas
Does this mean the two special colors will be applied to US-made vehicles? More…
See How Many Parts Can Be Removed From A Tesla Without It Noticing
This YouTuber undressed a Model 3 as far as he could and then took it for a spin. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 17, 2023
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…
Chrysler Airflow Is Reportedly Dead, Replaced By New “More Modern” Concept
Ralph Gilles, Stellantis’s chief design officer, says he’s “stoked” about the new vehicle, which he thinks will be a hit. More…
Volvo invests in bidirectional EV charging startup for an all-in-one renewable energy ecosystem
On Wednesday, Volvo Cars revealed a new investment in bidirectional EV charging startup dcbel. The company’s “r16” Home Energy Station is a full-fledged renewable energy ecosystem featuring solar power, bidirectional charging capabilities for backup power, and a smart home energy management system. More…
Apple Maps EV routing expands to its second car following 2020 debut
Porsche is signing on to be the second EV maker to officially adopt support for EV routing in Apple Maps. This means that Porsche Taycan drivers can now use Apple Maps via CarPlay, signaling Porsche’s continued commitment to CarPlay as other automakers abandon Apple’s platform. More…
Porsche Taycan Gets Apple Maps EV Routing In Apple CarPlay In US
US iPhone users will now be able to receive public charging suggestions en route that take the Taycan’s state of charge into account. More…
Kia and Hyundai to build EVs in Mexico for IRA tax credit eligibility
The Governor of New Nuevo León, Mexico, announced a new (potential billion-dollar) investment from Kia to expand its plant in the region and produce two EVs together with Hyundai. The move comes as the two automakers look to ensure EV models qualify for the IRA tax credit. More…
California BEV Sales: Franchised Dealerships Gain Market Share
Dealers were responsible for nearly one third of the total BEV sales in Q1 2023. More…
Elon Musk puts Tesla Cybertruck production estimate much lower than anticipated
Elon Musk has shared a Tesla Cybertruck production estimate, and it is much lower than many anticipated. More…