The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the better performance vehicle, but is the Tesla Model 3 Performance the better buy? Read more…
Tesla Is Still King In California. But Other EVs Are Moving In Fast
Meanwhile, California’s EV sales stopped growing in Q2 2024, but so did the overall car market. Read more…
The Tesla Model S And Model X Just Got More Expensive
Even though sales appear to be falling, Tesla is still raising the price. Read more…
Report: Musk tells Tesla 4680 battery team, fix them or we’re done
Tesla still hasn’t solves its issues with the large-format 4680 battery cells Elon Musk reportedly told the team the issues better be fixed by the end of the year If they can’t be resolved the project will reportedly be abandoned Tesla is experiencing problems with its large-format 4680 battery cells, and CEO Elon Musk has set a deadline for… Read more…
The Mercedes EQC is well and truly history
Mercedes-Benz has stopped selling its EQC electric model. Simply because production ended more than a year ago. Read more…
Citroën secures fourth fleet order for ë-C3 in India
Citroën has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Refex Green Mobility to supply 500 units of the ë-C3 in India. The local company plans to add these cars to its 100% EV fleet under its ‘Refex eVeelz’ brand. Read more…
Serbia gives green light for lithium project in the Jadar Valley
Contrary to an earlier decision, the Serbian government has given the go-ahead for lithium mining. Europe’s largest lithium reserves are believed to be in the Jadar Valley in western Serbia. A strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials, battery value chains and electric vehicles with the EU has been signed. Read more…
Smartphone-maker Xiaomi unveils SU7 Ultra, a 1548hp, 4-door electric hypercar
Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone-maker that has recently taken a dip into electric cars with the SU7 has now unveiled a hyper-sports version of its 4-door EV in the SU7 Ultra, which it aims to be the fastest 4-door car in the world, gas or electric. Read more…
Check out Hyundai’s new $23K Casper EV spotted out in the wild [Video]
As automakers race to launch affordable electric cars, Hyundai is ahead of the pack. Hyundai’s new Casper EV, starting at under $23,000 (31.5 million won) in Korea, was spotted driving out in public. With incentives, Hyundai says its new Casper EV can be bought for as little as $14,500 (20 million won). Check out Hyundai’s new low-cost EV in the video below. Read more…
Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024 wrap-up and final results
In what can only be described as one of the most challenging years we’ve seen, teams competing in the 2024 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) found themselves navigating spotty weather, an unfamiliar track, and for some, critical mechanical issues at the eleventh hour. Read more…
Trump Hates EVs, But Welcomes China To Build Cars In The U.S.
The former President expressed a surprise openness to Chinese brands at this week’s Republican National Convention. Read more…
Podcast: Electrek Formula Sun, Trump on EVs, most efficient EV ever
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 Podcast: Electrek Formula Sun Challenge, Trump on electric vehicles, Lucid producing the most efficient EV ever, and more. Read more…
New York’s largest offshore wind farm officially breaks ground
Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) announced this week that Sunrise Wind, New York’s largest offshore wind farm, has kicked off construction.. Read more…
Rivian opens its first EV Charging Outpost for more than a recharge
With more electric cars on the road, more chargers are needed. Rivian’s latest solution goes beyond just charging. As a first-of-its-kind, Rivian opened its new Charging Outpost for drivers to recharge and refresh before getting back on their adventure. Read more…
Solar + wind now make up more than 20% of US electrical generating capacity
Solar and wind now make up more than 20% of total US electrical generating capacity, according to new data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Read more…
American Test Of $30,000 Chinese EV: ‘Pretty Damn Good’
The BYD Dolphin is a relatively affordable electric hatchback that we won’t get in the U.S. anytime soon. Read more…
China’s ‘Apple Car’ May Now Be The Fastest Four-Door Car Ever
Xiaomi, the mobile phone company turned EV maker, says this will go from 0-120 mph in 5.9 seconds. And it’s going to the ‘Ring next. Read more…
Watch A Chinese EV Charge Faster Than Any American Car
The car peaked at more than 378 kW and zipped from 7% to 80% in 14 minutes. Read more…
Chinese Brand Zeekr Considers Producing Cars In Europe
If Zeekr does produce cars in Europe, it will be in an existing Geely or Volvo factory. Is the U.S. next? Read more…
Xiaomi unveils 1,548 hp SU7 Ultra set to shatter records
Xiaomi held its largest event of the year, where it half a dozen new devices, but arguably the most exciting product to be unveiled by CEO Lei Jun is the SU7 Ultra prototype. This track-focused performance EV, is an enhanced version of the Xiaomi SU7 Max, featuring the company’s new V8s electric motors. The SU7 Ultra sports an even more… Read more…
