As of today, Nio has 2,589 battery swap stations in China and 92 in Hubei province. Read more…
Fiat 500e and Armani – an expensive match made in electric heaven
The Fiat 500e is a cute little car, but the new Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition promises to take this appeal to a whole new level. Fiat calls it a fashion statement on wheels, and it truly is a testament to Italian design. Fiat and Armani, two iconic Italian brands, have joined forces to create a limited-edition electric car that’s as… Read more…
Love hurts, does Trump love hurt Tesla Plus: EV deals and solar school buses
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we know love hurts – but is Elon’s love for convicted felon and sexual assaulter Donald Trump hurting Tesla’s sales? We’ve also got some exciting EV deals and a $27,500 EV with 300 miles of range … and it’s not a Tesla. Read more…
Ford announces $7,500 Fleet Discount on F150 Lightning (but wait, there’s more)
Ford commercial truck customers can score a sweet deal on a new Ford F-150 Lightning Pro, thanks to a new $7,500 Fleet Order Discount offer – but that’s just the beginning: there are even more Lightning incentives out there for fleet buyers. Read more…
Xpeng launches G6 and G9 in UAE, expanding presence in Middle East
Xpeng and UAE dealer Ali & Sons will open another store in Abu Dhabi next year, in addition to the Dubai store it has opened. Read more…
Top EVs you can lease for under $200 a month this October [Updated]
Who said electric vehicles are too expensive? With several EVs on sale for lease under $200 a month this October, the prices prove otherwise. Here are some of the best EV lease deals this month. Read more…
Toyota, Lexus drivers in New York City to get free EV charging in deal with Revel Transit
Toyota Motor and Revel, an operator of an EV taxi service and a network of high-speed charging stations, have signed an agreement that will give owners of Toyota and Lexus EVs complimentary access to Revel’s DC fast charging network in New York City. The agreement runs through October 14, 2027. Revel, which began life as… Read more…
Pedego and Electric Bike Company partner up for made-in-USA e-bikes
Pedego, one of the earliest entrants into the US electric bicycle market and home to over 200 brick-and-mortar e-bikes stores, will collaborate with Newport Beach, California-based Electric Bike Company, bringing highly customized US-made electric bikes into Pedego’s lineup. Read more…
Kia EV4 flaunts its sculpted silhouette in new sighting
Kia’s new entry-level electric sedan, the Kia EV4, is coming soon. It was spotted showing off its unique silhouette ahead of its official debut. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving is getting more dangerous as it get better
I just came back from driving about 200 miles (350 km) using Tesla’s (Supervised) Full Self-Driving, and the system is getting better, but it’s also getting more dangerous as it gets better. Read more…
Renewables now make up 30% of US utility-scale generating capacity
Renewables now claim a 30.1% share of total US utility-scale electrical generating capacity, according to new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data. Read more…
This Test Proves That The Porsche Taycan Is The Best Road-Trip EV
You may think that the best EV for a road trip is the one with the longest range. But it’s not that simple, as this new test shows. Read more…
Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite for vehicles
During this year’s Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm introduced two new high-end chips for the automotive industry – Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite. The two chips are part of the company’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis portfolio and use Qualcomm’s brand new Oryon CPU. As the names imply, the Cockpit Elite is responsible for the infotainment system inside the cabin, while the… Read more…
Audi’s Electric A2 Restomod Makes More Sense Than You Think
There are good reasons why the Audi A2s is an appealing candidate for an electric conversion. Read more…
Volt Carbon Technologies develops lithium battery functional to -80° C
Canadian battery raw material and technology developer Volt Carbon Technologies has designed a high-entropy electrolyte to improve battery performance at low temperatures, which has demonstrated functionality at temperatures as low as -80° C in testing. Solid UltraBattery, a Volt subsidiary, in collaboration with Volt Board Member, Dr. Aiping Yu, Professor and Director of the Carbon… Read more…
ProLogium and FEV Group showcase silicon composite anode for EVs
Lithium ceramic battery (LCB) developer ProLogium Technology has introduced a new silicon composite anode battery, which Germany’s FEV Group is using to develop a next-generation battery pack. According to the companies, the new battery system can reduce vehicle weight, increase energy efficiency, and improve charging speed. The system offers energy density of 749 Wh/L, and… Read more…
BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Review: Hauling Cargo
With over 1,000 pounds of payload capacity and a huge hold, the posh BMW iX is surprisingly practical. Read more…
Can Royal Enfield succeed where Can-Am and Kawasaki stumbled with electric motorcycles?
Legacy motorcycle brands are taking bold steps into the electric future, but not all attempts have hit the mark. Can-Am and Kawasaki, both respected for their performance and unique legacies in the gasoline-powered world, have since entered the commuter e-motorcycle market with varying degrees of success, to put it kindly. But now with storied motorcycle brand Royal Enfield set to join the e-motorcycle market, can the much adored brand finally succeed where others have failed. Read more…
These solar-roofed electric school buses are V2X
Student transport company First Student and utility Con Edison have launched a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) hub with 12 solar-roofed electric school buses in Brooklyn. Read more…
The $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV is finally here
The “most affordable EV in the US with 315+ miles range” is officially here. GM confirmed the long-awaited $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV LT is now available to order. Read more…
