Volvo Cars has teased an all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid crossover with 400 hp and 200 km (approx. 125 miles) of all-electric range, giving it the longest battery-only range of any of the company’s plug-in hybrid offerings. Read more…
1,000 new charging stations for Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Mobility, an affiliate of the UAE’s Department of Municipalities and Transport, has just announced a large investment in new EV infrastructure. It includes the installation of 1,000 new charging points at 400 locations, including key strategic locations such as hotels and shopping centres. Read more…
Li Auto sees cumulative Li L7 deliveries exceed 300,000 units
Li Auto launched its updated L-series EREVs on May 8, and deliveries began yesterday.
In March, the Li L7 delivered 8,707 units, contributing 23.74 percent of Li Auto’s monthly deliveries.
Mazda to introduce NACS charging in Japan
The fact that countless car manufacturers in North America, including Mazda, rely on the NACS charging standard developed by Tesla is nothing new. However, the Japanese car manufacturer has now concluded an agreement with Tesla that new electric Mazdas in Japan will also use NACS from 2027. Read more…
Spain extends PERTE subsidy for another year
Spain’s government has announced the fourth funding round of its eMobility programme PERTE. This programme will have a budget of 1.25 billion euros. Read more…
Nio starts taking pre-orders for facelifted ES6, EC6, ET5, ET5 Touring, official launches to be in next 2 weeks
The official launch of the updated ES6 and EC6 will take place on May 16, and show cars are already available at Nio showrooms.
The updated ET5 and ET5 Touring will be launched on May 25, with show cars to be available on May 22.
Enhancing EV reliability with advanced thermal management: a case study
Sponsored by Honeywell. A leading manufacturer of new energy vehicle inverters faced the heat dissipation problem caused by the inverter and needed a reliable solution to address this challenge. After diligently evaluating various options, they adopted Honeywell’s Phase Change Material (PCM) for its excellent thermal conductivity, high reliability, and suitability for thin gaps. As a… Read more…
Mercedes-AMG keeps teasing its first EV sedan, here are the new pictures
Mercedes-AMG is working on at least two EVs, an SUV and a sedan. The performance brand is continuing its teaser campaign for the sedan, releasing the new images you can see below across all of its social media accounts. Mercedes-AMG EV sedan teaser images This will be based on the AMG Vision concept car, and it should have a 1,000… Read more…
Jeep is teasing the new Grand Cherokee, but where’s the EV version of its best-selling SUV?
The Grand Cherokee is due for a refresh, and we just got our first look at it. Jeep claimed “the next chapter in the story of America’s best-selling full-size SUV begins” after releasing the first official images of the updated model. When will we see the Jeep Grand Cherokee as an EV. Read more…
Smart charging, real cash: Ava wants to pay EV drivers to plug in
Ava Community Energy just rolled out a new program in California that pays EV and plug-in hybrid drivers for charging their cars when electricity on the grid is cleaner and cheaper. Read more…
Even Tesla’s Insurance Arm Is Getting Wrecked Right Now
Tesla is taking a bath on its insurance product. Read more…
Hyundai’s 2026 IONIQ 9 EV lease and incentives just dropped – here’s what you’ll pay
Hyundai’s 2026 IONIQ 9 EV is launching with a lease deal, affordable rates, and a big rebate, making the automaker’s largest EV a competitive choice. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Model Y RWD, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, 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 Model Y RWD in the US, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, and more. Read more…
Kia EV4 test drive reveals the good, the bad, and the ugly
Can Kia’s first electric sedan live up to the hype? After launching the EV4 in Korea, we are finally seeing it in action. A new test drive of the EV4 gives us a closer look at what to expect as Kia prepares to take it global. Here’s how it went down. Read more…
Car Companies Are In A Billion-Dollar Software War, And Everyone’s Losing
No one has it easy, but some companies are doing a whole lot better than others. Read more…
How overhead EV charging cable management can improve fleet uptime
As more commercial EV fleets adopt DC fast chargers, the weight and volume of charging cables introduce operational challenges that can impact safety, maintenance costs and vehicle uptime. Charged recently chatted with Eric Witkowski, Product Manager at Hubbell, to discuss an often-overlooked aspect of EV charging infrastructure: cable management. Hubbell’s Gleon Reel and related solutions… Read more…
Power Integrations offers 1,700 V Switcher IC for 800-volt EVs
Power Integrations, which supplies high-voltage integrated circuits (ICs) for power conversion, is offering five new reference designs targeting 800 V automotive applications, based on its 1,700 V InnoSwitch3-AQ flyback switcher ICs. Spanning power levels from 16 W to 120 W, the designs use wound and low-profile planar transformers and target automotive applications such as DC-DC… Read more…
Xiaomi signs partnership agreement with Nurburgring
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is making a big push into the electric car market and has now forged a partnership with Germany’s legendary Nurburgring race track. This will allow Xiaomi to use the iconic track as a platform for development and promotion. The partnership includes the naming of a new “Xiaomi curve” on the Grand Prix circuit, specifically turn 12,… Read more…
Why Western Automakers Desperately Need Help From China
China’s technology moved so fast that one-time senior partners like GM and Volkswagen need help. What does it mean for the rest of us? Read more…
The Electric Mercedes G-Class Shows Why EVs Are Better Than Gas Cars
It’s the most capable Mercedes G-Class ever, as long as you don’t want to use it for road trips. Read more…
