Microgrids are the coming thing in EV charging—incorporating battery storage can mitigate the need for high-power grid connections, making installations quicker and cheaper. ElectricFish has launched a new, fully redesigned version of its microgrid-based EV charger. Called the 350Squared, the system features battery integration and a proprietary power electronics design that the company says delivers… Read more…
Voltpost to demonstrate lamppost EV chargers in Connecticut
Curbside EV charging is the solution to the problem of EV drivers who aren’t able to install chargers at their homes. It’s a red-hot field, and one of the companies targeting this market is Voltpost, which makes an EV charging platform that can be retrofitted to existing lampposts. Now Voltpost has been selected by Connecticut’s… Read more…
Could The Audi TT Return As An Electric Sports Car?
“Audi should have a sports car, for sure,” CEO Gerald Döllner said. And a new concept due out this year could show where Audi is going. Read more…
Is Cadillac killing off its last two sedans for EVs? Bring on the electric CT4 and CT5
The last two gas-powered Cadillac sedans, the CT4 and CT5, could be traded in for a pair of EVs. GM reportedly has no plans for a next-gen Cadillac CT4 or CT5 with an internal combustion engine, but an electric version could replace it. Read more…
UK electric bus firm loses city contract to diesel competitor
The Big Lemon, an electric bus company operating in Brighton & Hove, is reportedly seeking legal advice after it lost out on a contract to a competitor with an ICE bus fleet. Its current contract, which began in 2017, will now end in March. Read more…
At Tesla’s Surprise ‘All-Hands,’ It’s More Of The Same
Elon Musk attempts to rally the troops, and investors, with a variation on the same act: Robots, space travel, don’t sell your stock. Read more…
Smart 1 gets power boost and fresher looks
Smart, the electric car company backed by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, is giving its Smart #1 a big upgrade. The updates were revealed in filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and they include more powerful motors and some design tweaks. The standard Smart #1 will see a huge boost in power thanks to a new rear-mounted electric… Read more…
BYD Denza officially launches N9 to gain share in large luxury SUV market
The Denza N9 will compete in the large luxury SUV segment with Li Auto’s Li L9 and Aito’s M9.
It is powered by BYD’s e3 technology and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
Audi Q6 E-Tron and A6 E-Tron get one year free fast-charging at Electrify America
Owners of Audi’s latest electric vehicles can now get one year of free DC fast-charging at Electrify America locations. Electrify America confirmed Thursday that the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron crossover SUV just reaching dealerships now comes with this free-charging perk, and so will the 2025 Audi A6 E-Tron sedan when it arrives at showrooms this summer… Read more…
GM And Hyundai’s Electric Van And Truck Plans Are Coming Together
The auto giants are exploring a broad partnership across vehicle segments and EV batteries. Read more…
Audi announces US specs and prices for the A6 and S6 e-tron
Audi of America announced the U.S. offer structure and technical details for the new fully electric A6 and S6 Sportback e-tron, which are both expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships this summer. Read more…
Chartered Speed to deploy more than 900 electric buses in India
Indian bus operator Chartered Speed plans to add more than 900 electric buses to its fleet. The company will deploy these zero-emission buses under the government’s PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. Read more…
CLPe, Zoomlion & Sanroc sign truck partnership in Hong Kong
CLPe, Sanroc and Zoomlion have signed an MoU to introduce Hong Kong’s first electric five-axis heavy crane trucks. They will be introduced together with a corresponding leasing programme, as well as a battery swapping service. Read more…
Ample to set up battery-swapping stations in Tokyo
US-based battery swap startup Ample says it will set up a network of battery swapping stations in the Japanese capital. EVs with battery swapping technology will be supplied by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. Read more…
Chevy opens orders for the 615 hp Blazer EV SS, its quickest ‘SS’ model yet
The 2025 Blazer EV isn’t just fast. It’s the quickest SS vehicle that Chevy has ever built. With a staggering 615 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of instant torque, the electric SUV can outrun most sports cars. Plus, with over 300 miles of range, it’s practical enough for an everyday drive. The best part? It’s now available to order. Read more…
The Lucid Air Gets A $4,000 Discount For Tesla Owners
The offer is valid for owners of several hybrid and gas-powered models, but Tesla is the only EV maker eligible. Read more…
We’re Answering Your EV Questions On Our Podcast
Got questions about going electric? We’ve got answers. (Probably.) Email us and we’ll cover them on the Plugged-In Podcast. Read more…
First Bus opens first electric depot in the Southwest of England
One of the UK’s largest bus operators has just opened the region’s first electric bus depot. A new fleet of 24 electric buses is also being introduced to serve up to 20,000 passengers in the surrounding area. Read more…
Rivian gear shop adds rooftop tent good for R1T or R1S
Rivian R1T and R1S owners can now buy a rooftop tent designed specifically for their electric vehicles. Tent and camping gear manufacturer iKamper recently announced a special edition of its Skycap 3.0 Mini rooftop tent for Rivian, with mounting hardware keyed to the automaker’s trucks, an aerodynamic shell to reduce drag, and a Rivian-inspired… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck faces major recall amidst stalled sales
Tesla issued a recall for all Cybertrucks in the United States, affecting 46,096 vehicles produced from November 2023. The recall was prompted by a risk of exterior panel detachment, and it is the eighth such action for the Cybertruck since January 2024. This time, a stainless-steel trim panel may loosen or break off during driving, creating a potential hazard. Tesla… Read more…
