Markus Groll, Managing Director and COO at Ionity, spoke at our online conference electrive LIVE. He outlined the challenges CPOs face when setting up a pan-European charging network but also mentioned which markets have the most potential. As the European Alternative Fuels Regulations (AFIR) took effect, countries must ensure a tighter DC charging network along major routes, for example. But will it solve existing issues? Read more…
Lotus partners with Nio for battery swapping
Nio has won Lotus as another partner for its battery swapping business. Both companies have agreed on a comprehensive strategic cooperation in connection with swapping and charging electric car batteries. Read more…
UK: MG Motors launches its Cyberster
MG Motor UK has opened the order books for its electric roadster called Cyberster. The single-motor version starts at £54,995. First deliveries are scheduled for August. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance is 3 days old and already got a $1k price hike
Tesla just released the Model 3 Performance on Tuesday, and already Tesla has hiked the price by $1,000. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla earnings, Model 3 Performance, Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class, and more
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 all the news coming out of Tesla’s earnings, Model 3 Performance, Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class, and more. Read more…
Hyundai’s new Kona Electric is even cheaper to lease than the gas-powered model at $169/mo
The newly designed Hyundai Kona Electric is better in every way, with more range, faster charging, and a bold new style. Hyundai’s new 2024 Kona Electric is even cheaper to lease than the gas-powered model, starting at $169 per month. Read more…
All Rivians Under The $80,000 Price Cap Qualify For $3,750 Federal Tax Credit
When leasing, the incentive jumps to $7,500. Read more…
This 2018 Tesla Model S Drove 413,000 Miles With Its Original Battery
It’s now on its second battery pack, and the odometer has gone up to 439,000 miles, and it’s still being used daily. Read more…
Genesis unveils Neolun and G80 EV Magma concepts
Genesis has unveiled two stunning concept vehicles that give us a glimpse of the company’s EV future. The Neolun Concept was unveiled in New York and takes a new EV design direction, while the G80 EV Magma Concept was unveiled in Beijing as part of Genesis’s recent high-performance Magma program. The Neolun Concept, a full-size electric SUV, takes its name… Read more…
Kia confirms EV9 GT is launching in January with enormous power
After Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is already seeing strong demand, the EV9 is set to gain a high-performance GT version. Kia confirmed the EV9 GT will launch in January with “enormous power” and other upgrades. Read more…
Skanska is about to transform a Brooklyn marine terminal into a major offshore wind hub
Construction giant Skanska has been awarded a contract to turn the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the US’s largest offshore wind ports. Read more…
Save $700 on Heybike Explore e-bike at $1,199, NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-bike for $1,300, and more
We’ve got another day of e-bike discounts on today’s Green Deals, headlined by Heybike’s Mother’s Day Sale that it taking up to $700 off a large selection of models, most notably the Explore Step-Thru Off-Road e-bike for $1,199. It is joined by another 1-day sale on the NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-bike that is back at its $1,300 low, as well as another returning low rate for the blue Hover-1 Altai Pro R500 e-bike at $954. Plus all of the other days’ Green Deals that are still going. Read more…
Rivian starts shipping NACS adapters for Tesla’s Supercharger network
Rivian has promised free NACS adapters will be sent out to its owners, and it’s starting that process now. Read more…
Tesla Autopilot Linked To 13 Deaths, Hundreds Of Crashes In New Investigation
Moreover, U.S. federal regulators are probing whether a December Tesla recall actually fixed the safety issues with Autopilot and FSD. Read more…
2024 Tesla Cybertruck: The InsideEVs 70 MPH Range Test
We fully charge an all-wheel-drive Foundation Series Cybertruck and drive it at 70 mph to find out just how far it can go. Read more…
NovaCHARGE adds cloud-based EV charger power management
NovaCHARGE has expanded its cloud power management capabilities by introducing Virtual Circuit Technology (VCT) to distribute the load from EV chargers. VCT provides multi-level power management for utilities, fleets, multi-dwelling units, and any other location with limited available power to control the use of open standard OCPP-compliant chargers using ChargeUP, its charging platform management system…. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Teardown Continues With A Look At Its Steer-By-Wire System
The Tesla Cybertruck is one of the first passenger vehicles with no mechanical link between the steering wheel and the wheels. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Vs. Tesla Model 3 Compared: Range, Price, Efficiency And More
Both vehicles offer compelling range estimates, and they’re still on the cheaper side of the EV spectrum. Which is best for you? Read more…
Honda commits to $11B EV hub in Canada, to start in 2028
Honda on Thursday announced plans to push its EV supply chain into Canada, in a move that it said “represents recognition of the long-term attractiveness of the Canadian EV manufacturing ecosystem.” The investment is significant—$11 billion US, including investments by joint-venture partners—but it doesn’t yet… Read more…
Hyundai Kona Electric Now Cheaper To Lease Than Gas Kona
The large battery Kona Electric leases for just $199 a month with $1,579 down. Read more…