The volume nears 20,000 units, including almost 10,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5. More…
Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Remain Stable In April 2022
Over 57,000 units were produced within 9 months. More…
FreeWire Technologies announces new DC charger
FreeWire Technologies has launched its newest ultrafast and flexible DC fast charging offering, the Boost Charger 200. The charger reaches peak power levels of 200kW. In addition to the charging capacity, the Boost Charger 200 has a 160 kWh battery capacity and only needs one-eighth of the input power required of conventional charging equipment, and […] More…
EMT Madrid places bus order with Solaris & Irizar
The public transport operator EMT Madrid has placed orders for 150 more electric standard buses. The Spanish manufacturer Irizar with 90 units of the 12-metre iebus and the Polish manufacturer Solaris with 60 Urbino 12 Electric are the winners of EMT’s largest electric tender to date. The 150 electric buses have a total value of […] More…
Gogoro to expand to Israel
The Taiwanese electric scooter manufacturer Gogoro will soon bring its battery exchange network to Israel. For this purpose, Gogoro is cooperating with the two-wheeler dealer Metro Motor and the energy company Paz Group. Specifically, Gogoro plans to launch its electric scooters and battery swap platform in the greater Tel Aviv area this summer and in […] More…
Posco invests in ProLogium’s solid-state batteries
The South Korean steel group Posco has entered into a cooperation with the Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium. In addition to an undisclosed investment in ProLogium, the agreement provides for the joint development of components for ProLogium’s solid-state batteries. Posco is basically a steel company. However, Posco Holding has been trying to diversify its […] More…
Xos presents two new electric utility vehicles
The US American electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Xos (formerly Thor Trucks) has presented two new e-truck models: the Xos HDXT and the Xos MDXT. The company also unveiled an ecosystem for connected vehicles. A strategic partnership with Allison Transmission is also expected to drive the development of electric vehicle platforms for heavy-duty trucks. The Xos […] More…
Tesla Model Y Used Buying Guide: What’s Missing From Used Versions?
Used Teslas are expensive, and many don’t have the most up-to-date non-software-related features. More…
Tesla Model Y Vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: 375-Mile Range And Charging Race
How do the Ioniq 5 and Model Y stack up when driving at the same speed at the same time on the same roads? More…
Renault considers spinning off e-mobility business
Renault has now confirmed that it has launched a strategic review into a spin-off of its electric car business – and provides more details. Specifically, a separate company in France could be dedicated to the development, production and distribution of electric vehicles and software. This autonomous entity would have a business model adapted to the […] More…
Electrify America Charging Network Expands kWh Pricing To 30 US States
The per-kWh system is arguably fairer, as it charges for the energy that’s actually dispensed, and isn’t dependent on charging speed. More…
Fully electric RVs are coming—with steeper range and charging challenges than electric cars
The pending onslaught of electric trucks and SUVs—already underway with the Rivian R1T and R1S, and the Ford F-150 Lightning—has people thinking about emissions-free camping and RV life as something viable in the near future. As we’ve underscored in the past with Tesla towing reports and other reality checks on range, taking on… More…
With outrage over the USPS’s gas-guzzler plans, should it buy these electric cargo bikes instead?
Electric cargo bikes, especially four-wheeled versions that function as mini delivery vans, are becoming an increasingly common solution for mail delivery around the world. As the USPS struggles with its own delivery van ordering scandal, the latest example of alternative lightweight and efficient electric four-wheeler delivery vehicles sees yet another European country demonstrating the effectiveness of switching away from gas-powered mail trucks. More…
China: Tesla Model Y Remains The Top Premium Crossover/SUV YTD In April
But it’s not longer #1 overall in the crossover/SUV category due to a weak result in April. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 14, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
Rivian R1T Owner Lists Exterior Issues To Look Out For At Delivery
After owning the R1T for a month, Alex points out all the bodywork build quality and paint issues he could find. More…
Tesla tries to help Texas electric grid amid heat wave with in-car alert
Tesla is trying to help the grid in its new home state of Texas as rising temperatures cause record electricity demand in the state. More…
Tesla tries to help Texas electric grid amid heatwave with in-car alert
Tesla is trying to help the grid in its new home state of Texas as rising temperatures is resulting in new record electricity demand in the state. More…
China: In April BYD Plug-In Car Sales Quadrupled To 105,000
The Chinese manufacturer amazes with its growth rate, while others struggle. More…
Tesla’s Plans To Enter Indian Market Reportedly Put On Hold
The decision is said to have come after the Indian government rejected the EV maker’s plea for lower import taxes. More…