The Volkswagen ID. Buzz, an electric minivan with retro styling reminiscent of the iconic VW bus, has finally made its way to the United States. American buyers can now configure and order their vans through Volkswagen’s online configurator. However, there’s a surprising detail that might make some potential customers raise an eyebrow: rear drum brakes. While the ID. Buzz offers… Read more…
Skoda Motorsport presents electric racing car study
The motorsport division of the VW subsidiary Skoda has turned the electric Enyaq Coupé RS model into an electric racing car. Called the Enyaq RS Race, the study offers a broader track and lower ground clearance than its production counterpart and uses numerous components made from innovative, sustainable biocomposite materials. Read more…
Oilstainlab unveils supercar HF-11 – also with electric drive
Oilstainlab, a new small-series sports car manufacturer, has unveiled its first vehicle. With the HF-11, the startup from California is unveiling a super sports car that will also be available in a purely electric version. The price: 2.35 million dollars. Read more…
Nio to reach 600,000th car delivery milestone on Oct 11
The Nio brand will see its 600,000th vehicle delivery globally on October 11, meaning that the brand has delivered about 1,960 vehicles so far this month. Read more…
Mercedes’ EV sales down by almost a third in Q3
Mercedes-Benz recorded a 31 per cent drop in battery-electric passenger car sales in the third quarter of this year. The van division also suffered a 31 per cent decline in electric model sales. Read more…
Nio to launch 3rd brand Firefly on Dec 21 at Nio Day 2024
Nio will launch its third brand, codenamed Firefly, on December 21 at Nio Day 2024, and the sub-brand’s models will be displayed and sold in Nio’s showrooms. Read more…
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV offers more range
General Motors will launch the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV electric pickup truck later this year. It will have a lower base price and longer range. Prices for the Silverado EV 2025 start at $57,095 US dollars (around €52,000). Read more…
BMW delivers over 100,000 electric cars in Q3
The BMW Group increased its deliveries of all-electric vehicles in the third quarter by 10.1 per cent compared to the same quarter last year. Across all BMW brands, the manufacturer delivered a total of 103,440 electric vehicles. Read more…
BMW’s EVs Are Having A Great Time
Sales of BMW Group’s EVs went up even as BMW grapples with a global recall and Mini is refreshing its lineup. Read more…
Xpeng unveils P7+ sedan, deliveries to begin in Nov
Xpeng has officially unveiled the P7+ electric sedan, calling it the world’s first AI car. Its pre-sales will begin on October 14, with the official launch and deliveries to begin in November. Read more…
BYD steps up activities in Mexico
BYD hopes to sell 100,000 electric cars in Mexico next year, compared to 50,000 this year. At the same time, plans for its own vehicle factory in Mexico are progressing. According to BYD’s country manager, the plant’s exact location will be announced at the end of this year. Read more…
Foxconn gives outlook on potential electric models
At this year’s Tech Day, contract manufacturer Foxconn presented two new reference designs for electric models, the Model D van and the Model U bus. It also previewed a new Model C electric SUV variant aimed at the North American market. Read more…
Fisker Ocean Saga Continues: Vehicle Data “Impossible” To Port To Another Server
American Lease, the entity that wants to buy over 3,000 Ocean EVs, said it wants out of the deal if it can’t use its own server. Read more…
Stack high
Epsilor Electric Fuel has developed lithium-ion batteries that stack to provide 1000 V in military systems, writes Nick Flaherty. The COMBATT Military High Voltage Battery System is based on Epsilor’s NATO standard 6T battery modules, it provides a capacity up to 175 Ah and 4400 Wh. Read more…
JOLT Energy to build 50 battery-buffered HPCs in and around Stockholm
JOLT Energy has received a large order from Stockholm. It has been asked to install 50 HPC stations, each with an output of 300 kW, in the greater area of the Swedish capital by the end of 2025. The company also sees the deal as a role model for German cities. Read more…
Neta makes entry into Uzbekistan, begins 1st car deliveries
Neta has launched the Neta X compact SUV in Uzbekistan, marking its official entry into the Central Asian market. Read more…
Xpeng ramps up robotaxi efforts, looking for top talent
Xpeng is ramping up its robotaxi efforts and is hiring top talent with global market robotaxi experience at high salaries. Read more…
This sovereign tribal nation’s school district just got electric school buses
Minnesota’s only public school district located within a sovereign tribal nation has added two new electric school buses to its fleet.. Read more…
Check out BLUETTI’s unmissable Fall Prime Day deals this October
Fall is here, and so is Amazon’s Prime Day on October 8-9 – your chance to snag up to 50% off BLUETTI’s portable power solutions! Exclusive Electrek reader discounts are up for grabs, but just like Halloween candy, they’re gone by October 31. Don’t miss out! Keep reading for all the details. Read more…
BYD wants to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico next year as its North American presence expands
China’s leading electric vehicle maker, BYD, is expanding its North American footprint. Next year, it plans to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico. BYD will also announce its first manufacturing plant in the region by the end of 2024. Read more…
