Although we were pulling for it, Kia’s affordable EV5 electric SUV will not arrive in the US. In a rare move, Kia is planning to launch the entry-level EV next door in Canada next year, and it will even include an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. Read more…
Cadillac’s new Optiq EV arrives as the brands cheapest SUV to lease at under $500 a month
The Optiq is Cadillac’s new entry-level electric SUV. Starting under $500 a month, it is also the cheapest Cadillac SUV you can lease right now. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla earnings were wild, new BMW iX, some EVs won’t make it to the US, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s wild Q4 earnings, a new BMW iX, some EVs not making it to the US, and more. Read more…
The Kia EV5 Is Headed To Canada, But It Skips The U.S.
Kia’s Chinese or Singaporean-made EV5 slots between the EV6 and EV3. The U.S. isn’t on the menu. Read more…
Kia EV5 is never coming to the US, but will be available in Canada
Kia has just announced that, in North America, the EV5 will be exclusively available in Canada. So the US won’t ever see this model for some reason that unfortunately hasn’t been explained. The weirdness continues with the fact that the Canadian EV5 will ship with the NACS charging port built-in, thus it will have access to Tesla’s Supercharging network in… Read more…
Kempower and Sprocket Power collaborate to deploy EV charging infrastructure microgrids
Finnish EV charger manufacturer Kempower has partnered with Sprocket Power, a New York-based energy management and EV integration company. Using cloud-based facility management software, Sprocket Power microgrids integrate solar energy generation and battery storage to power EV chargers, reducing upgrade and utility costs. One of the first joint projects of the two companies will be… Read more…
Canada’s New Afton mine implements autonomous electric loaders
The New Afton block cave mine in Canada has introduce autonomous electric loaders made by Sandvik, a Swedish company that offers products and services for mining and rock excavation. Sandvik’s 18-ton autonomous loader—the Toro LH518iB—has been in service since mid-November at the mine, working in a designated test area. The Toro LH518iB loaders are equipped… Read more…
Kia Niro EV, PHEV, and Hybrid recalled due to airbag issues
Kia is recalling 80,255 Niro models because of a wiring issue that could interfere with the deployment of airbags. The recall encompasses hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric versions of the Niro from model years 2023-2025 equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the floor wiring assembly beneath the… Read more…
Renault Filante aims to be EV efficiency lab on wheels
The test car is named after three record-setting Renault prototypes from the last century Renault claims the mostly carbon-fiber prototype weighs less than 2,204 pounds Most of the weight is from an 87-kwh capacity battery pack Renault on Thursday unveiled a concept car designed not just to look pretty on auto show stands, but to test new ways of… Read more…
Genesis GV60 VS. Genesis Electrified GV70: Which Should You Pick?
Genesis makes two similarly sized electric crossovers with very different personalities. Both are worth looking at. Read more…
‘Make Them Pay A Price:’ Tesla Threatened With 100% Tariffs In Canada
“We need to look through and say who is supporting Trump and how can we make them pay a price,” Canada’s Chrystia Freeland said. Read more…
Toyota’s Hybrids Dominated Last Year
The company’s hybrid products are crushing it. EV sales, however, were a rounding error. Read more…
Wolfspeed launches Gen 4 MOSFET for high-power applications
Silicon carbide device maker Wolfspeed has introduced its new Gen 4 technology platform, to simplify switching in high-power designs such as EV powertrains, renewable energy systems and battery energy storage systems. Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 platform was designed to improve system efficiency and prolong application life, even in harsh environments, while helping to reduce system cost… Read more…
Honeywell releases new Battery Safety Electrolyte Sensor to detect thermal runaway in EVs
Honeywell has released a new generation of battery safety sensors. The Battery Safety Electrolyte Sensor (BES) series is designed specifically for enhanced safety in lithium-ion battery on-road applications, and exceeds industry standards for performance and reliability, according to the company. The new BES uses Honeywell’s proprietary Li-ion Tamer [clever!] electrolyte gas detection technology to identify… Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: JackRabbit’s solar charger, Cowboy e-motos, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new solar charging kit from JackRabbit, a reversal on a plan to double the power limit for e-bikes in the UK, China is pushing to replace lithium-ion battery e-bikes with lead acid battery alternatives, the Dallas Cowboys all got new electric motorcycles, UBCO enters receivership, and more. Read more…
Ford just dropped a tri-motor Mustang Mach-E EV for NASCAR and it looks beastly
This electric crossover isn’t just for show. It’s fitted for the race track. Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E EV prototype is upgraded with three electric motors and borrows parts from its current NASCAR Cup Series. Check out the new EV below. Read more…
Elon Musk says Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year
Elon Musk says that Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year, but he admits that it is an ambitious goal. Read more…
Jeep is launching a new Wagoneer S EV trim soon: Here’s what to expect
The first 100% electric Jeep in the US is finally arriving at showrooms. With the first customer deliveries just around the corner, Jeep confirmed a new Wagoneer S trim will join the lineup in February. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Resets What You Know About EVs On A Track
Driving it on track proves why “N Grin Shift” is a game changer. Read more…
Zeekr 7X humiliates every other EV out there with its insane charging speed, here’s the video
If you’re looking for innovation in the EV space, there’s an argument to be made that where you need to be looking is China. Today’s case in point is about charging speed. The dream of getting a decent charge in 10 minutes or less is pretty much still just that across the world, but Chinese brand Zeekr begs to differ.… Read more…
