The aim of the recently launched EU project BATTwin is to establish efficient and sustainable European production of lithium-ion batteries and thus making Europe independent of other nations. One approach is to reduce waste. Read more…
EU Parliament adopts Euro 7 emissions standard
The EU Parliament has passed the agreement reached with the Council on the new Euro 7 emissions standard. The agreement, which was significantly weakened during negotiations, has thus cleared another hurdle – but an important approval is still pending. Read more…
Zeekr Mix electric MPV revealed through MIIT filing
Chinese automaker Zeekr is expanding its MPV market footprint with yet another offering. The Zeekr Mix, which promises to redefine the image of the family-friendly MPV, is a sleek and spacious vehicle. It packs a host of compelling features, promising a competitive price to go with its modern design language. Positioned to take on established players like the Volkswagen ID.Buzz,… Read more…
Nio’s Alps sub-brand has its official name revealed through new spy shots
Nio is pretty confident in its upcoming sub-brand which has been codenamed Alps – and we’ve referred to it as such so far because the official name wasn’t known. Soy shots recently caught the first Alps EV doing some testing on the streets of China and telling people it’s better than Tesla’s Model Y. The brand is closer and closer… Read more…
BYD e2 Honor Edition debuts with $12,400 price tag
Chinese automaker BYD continues to slash prices in the increasingly competitive world of electric vehicles. Their latest salvo in the ongoing “price war” is the refreshed BYD e2 Honor Edition, a compact EV that’s big on features but remarkably small on price. Starting at just 89,800 yuan (€11,600), BYD aims to seriously undercut its gasoline-powered rivals and provide EV access… Read more…
Nissan and Honda might partner up to develop future EVs
When it’s not busy possibly saving Fisker from bankruptcy, Nissan is also thinking about partnering up with Honda for future EVs. That’s according to a new report from Nikkei Asia, citing unnamed sources at Nissan itself. Nissan’s vision is of a common EV powertrain between it and Honda, which the two companies could team up on purchasing, as well as… Read more…
Quick Charge Daily Pod: Polestar 3 variants, new EV Caddy, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
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Cadillac teases Opulent Velocity concept on the V-Series’ 20th birthday
While the Celestiq might have conjured up the word “opulence” in your mind when you saw it (it definitely did for us), Cadillac isn’t content on letting that be its only opulent vehicle. In fact, the brand is running with the theme as today it started teasing an upcoming concept called Opulent Velocity. It doesn’t really get more Cadillac than… Read more…
Volkswagen unveils sleek ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer with added power and sporty design
In a double global debut, Volkswagen introduced the new ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer as it expands its range of sporty EVs.. Read more…
After shock reveal of R3, Rivian is going big again with next EV
Upstart electric vehicle brand Rivian is extending its reach into the commercial vehicle market, entering into a new partnership with JBPCO. Read more…
The British military just bought these off-grid solar EV chargers
The British military has placed a $1 million order for San Diego-based Beam Global’s (Nasdaq: BEEM) off-grid solar EV chargers. Read more…
Fisker has reportedly hired bankruptcy consultants
Fisker has reportedly hired “restructuring advisers to assist with a possible bankruptcy filing,” according to the Wall Street Journal. Read more…
How Ford CEO Jim Farley Convinced Elon Musk To Open Up Tesla Charging
In an interview with InsideEVs’ Tom Moloughney, the Ford CEO talks about what it took to convince Musk to let Ford in on Tesla’s chargers. Read more…
The Cybertruck Gets Creamed By Rivian R1T, Every ICE Off-Road Truck In This Test
Off-roading doesn’t tend to happen on even ground, which is why enthusiasts prioritize trucks with great articulation. Unfortunately, the Tesla Cybertruck doesn’t deliver. Read more…
Fisker Is Preparing For Possible Bankruptcy: WSJ
A new report from the Wall Street Journal says that Fisker has hired restructuring advisors to assist with the bankruptcy process. Read more…
The 2025 Polestar 3 gets new configurations, starts at a lower price
The Polestar 3 was initially available in two variants in the US – Long Range Dual Motor with Pilot Pack and Plus Pack or the same drivetrain but with Pilot Pack and Performance Pack combo. The former asked $78,900, while the latter went for $84.900. And even though shipments haven’t even started, the base model is getting a discount, while… Read more…
Mini Aceman Leaked: 215 Horsepower And Up To 248 Miles Of Range
At least in China, the Mini Aceman will be electric only. Read more…
Ford CEO Jim Farley Discusses The Tesla NACS Supercharger Deal
Farley had to call Elon Musk to convince him and Tesla to allow Ford EV to get access to Tesla Superchargers. Read more…
BYD Wants To Squash Range Anxiety With 1200-Mile PHEVs
The numbers look promising on paper, but they’re likely estimated using the overly optimistic CLTC. Read more…
