According to Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, 100 to 120 electric buses are to join public transport fleets in North Macedonia by next winter, mostly in the capital Skopje. Read more…
Tesla’s hefty API fees threaten third-party app ecosystem
Tesla unveiled the pricing structure for its official API access and, in the process, sent shockwaves through the developer community. The exorbitant fees put the future of third-party apps in danger. Developers of these apps operated in a gray area for years without formal access to Tesla’s systems. The company finally released official API documentation late last year, and initially… Read more…
Stellantis again halts production of the Fiat 500e
Production of the Fiat 500e electric small car at the Italian plant in Mirafiori near Turin was already halted from mid-September to early November 2024. Now the Stellantis Group is heralding another production break just weeks later. Read more…
UK to test kinetic energy storage system on motorways
National Highways, which oversees and improves motorways and A-roads in England, plans to trial a kinetic energy storage system to meet the rising demand for fast charging. The government company aims to ensure the charging infrastructure keeps pace with the nation’s accelerating shift to electric vehicles. Read more…
Zero Carbon Charge unveils South Africa’s first off-grid charging station
South Africa-based EV charging service provider Zero Carbon Charge has officially unveiled the country’s first off-grid EV charging station powered by solar energy. The company wants to install a total of 240 locations throughout South Africa. Read more…
Lilium faces legal trouble in the US
Things are not going well for Lilium. The German developer of electric flying taxis recently went into self-administered insolvency. On top of that, there is now the threat of legal hassle in the USA. The company is accused of making false or misleading statements to investors in the months leading up to its insolvency. Read more…
Fisker Ocean recalled for roll away issue
With Fisker Group still in bankruptcy, the Fisker Ocean electric SUV is the subject of yet another recall, this time for a fault that could cause vehicles to roll away. The recall encompasses 7,745 vehicles, representing all 2023 and 2024 Oceans produced for the U.S., according to a disclosure on Monday from the National Highway Traffic Safety… Read more…
2025 Audi E-Tron GT gets an $18,800 price hike
The revamped 2025 Audi E-Tron GT range receives performance improvements, bigger battery packs, and a simplified lineup, along with a $126,795 starting price that makes the entry point for this model $18,800 higher than it was with the outgoing 2024 model. That higher 2025 price, which includes the mandatory $1,295 destination charge, buys the new… Read more…
Here’s all the best gear I’ve tested for e-biking this year
As one of the few people who can claim to now be in my third decade of living an electric bike-focused life, I’ve tested a lot of gear over the years. Between the gear I buy for myself and the piles of random stuff that shows up on my doorstep from overzealous PR agencies, I’ve gone through a wide range of tools, locks, clothing, accessories, and more. Here are my favorites of all the stuff I’ve tested this year.. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Lectric XPeak 2.0, bike gear, Yadea scooters, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes the launch of the Lectric XPeak 2.0 fat tire e-bike, Ride1Up’s Prodigy XC eMTB on super sale, a roundup of great e-biking gear, cheaper Zero motorcycles inbound, Husqvarna’s newest e-moto launch, Yadea shows off its scooters at EICMA, and more. Read more…
Germany’s 2 billion euro boost for semiconductors
The German government is apparently planning new investments in the national semiconductor industry that could also significantly benefit the automotive industry. Germany’s upcoming elections may hinder the implementation of the funding program. Read more…
Chevy Equinox EV posts outstanding range test result, leaves Tesla Model Y in the dust
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV is exceeding expectations and quickly earning the position of a leader in the affordable EV segment. Recent independent testing by Edmunds has confirmed what many suspected: this electric crossover possesses remarkable range capabilities, bettering even its own EPA estimates. In Edmunds’ real-world range test, the base Equinox EV LT traveled an impressive 573 km on… Read more…
The Electric Range Rover Might Have Four Motors
“The most capable and refined” Range Rover will go on sale next year. Read more…
Spain is working on EV subsidisation for 2025
Spain’s government is working on a successor to the electric mobility funding programme Moves III, which expires at the end of this year. The main focus will be on ironing out the structural weaknesses of the programme. For example, some applicants currently have to wait two years for the environmental bonus. Read more…
France cuts EV environmental bonus to a maximum of 4,000 euros
In France, the government has cancelled the 2025 environmental bonus for the purchase of electric vehicles. The maximum subsidy for electric cars has been reduced from 7,000 to 4,000 euros – and the total budget has also been cut by a third. But there will be a new edition of the ‘leasing social’ programme. Read more…
Hyundai may be planning an EV3 offshoot called the Ioniq 3
The Kia EV3 could soon have a corresponding sister model from Hyundai. The Korean manufacturer is apparently planning an Ioniq 3, which could be unveiled next year. An even smaller Ioniq 2 is even rumoured for 2026. Read more…
Canada announces funding programme for EV research and development
Canada has announced the “e-Auto Challenge” programme to expedite the transition to electric mobility. It will fund research across various areas to help prepare the next generation of light-duty electric vehicles. It will officially launch later next year. Read more…
You Can Finally Buy Your Tesla When The Lease Ends–Except In These States
All of Tesla’s passenger EVs are eligible for the new lease buyout option. Read more…
Li Auto reshuffles smart driving team to bolster long-term readiness, report says
Li Auto has designated a head for end-to-end technology and is betting further on next-generation end-to-end solutions, according to local media. Read more…
BYD reveals interior of its global luxury SUV Denza N9
Backed by BYD, the Denza N9 is getting ready for its official debut, with global markets firmly in the company’s sights. And finally we get to see its impressive interior. Inside, the N9 feels like a high-tech sanctuary. The interior is dominated by a trio of screens: a massive 17.3-inch touchscreen in the center console, a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster,… Read more…
