GM drivers in the US can now use GM vehicle brand apps to purchase a GM-approved North American Charging Standard (NACS) DC adapter, giving them access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers. The adapters will be made available in Canada later in the year. Drivers will also be able to use the app to locate… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes out testing
Mercedes-Benz is testing prototypes of its next-generation electric vans ahead of their scheduled debut in 2026. Unlike the current eSprinter and other smaller electric models sold in Europe that are based on existing combustion models, the new vans will debut a dedicated EV platform called Van.EA. Every Mercedes van introduced after 2026 will use… Read more…
Yamaha to help develop Caterham Project V electric sports car
Caterham is turning to Yamaha to help develop its Project V electric sports car, the company announced Wednesday. A production version will use a Yamaha-developed powertrain, as well as technology from the Japanese company for “vehicle motion control,” according to Caterham. A prototype is being developed by Tokyo R&D, an engineering company… Read more…
Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at automaker’s headquarters
Nissan Leaf batteries are getting a second life Nissan expects to use the battery packs from about 50-60 Leafs The project is projected to reduce yearly carbon dioxide emissions by up to 3.7 tons Used Nissan Leaf batteries will help power the automaker’s U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. The automaker announced Thursday that it is adding… Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) stock falls after cutting EV production plans, Q3 deliveries slip
Rivian (RIVN) no longer expects to build as many vehicles this year as it did in 2023. After third-quarter deliveries fell, Rivian lowered its EV production plans for 2024. Here’s what to expect in the last few months of the year. Read more…
Hyundai’s new US-made IONIQ 5 is getting the Waymo robotaxi treatment
Hyundai’s upgraded 2025 IONIQ 5, hitting the US this fall, will join Waymo’s robotaxi fleet. As part of a new multi-year partnership, Hyundai is preparing to allocate a “significant” amount of IONIQ 5 models for the Waymo One robotaxi fleet. Read more…
Tesla shares impressive data point about its Supercharger network
Tesla has shared an impressive data point about its Supercharger network: 1.4 TWh of energy delivered in a single quarter. Read more…
Kia’s $30,000 EV3 gets even cheaper in Korea through its new E-Value program
After launching a new E-Value program in its home market, Kia’s new EV3 is now even more affordable. Starting at just over $30,000, the EV3 is one of the cheapest EVs on the market, but through its latest offer, Kia says the EV3 can be bought for as little as $67 per month. Read more…
Toyota postpones US production debut of three-row electric SUV
Toyota is postponing the start of production of its first electric model made in the US until 2026. The Japanese carmaker had originally planned to start production of its three-row electric SUV in Kentucky at the end of 2025. Read more…
The EU votes to apply extra tariffs on Chinese EVs
As it turned out, the rumors were true. Yesterday, a report came out claiming that the majority of EU member states are in favor of raising tariffs on Chinese EVs. The tariffs will come into effect by October 31 and will be added on top of the currently existing 10% flat tax rate. The policy has a five-year time frame.… Read more…
Paris triples parking fees for SUVs
Paris charges significantly higher parking tariffs for heavy cars such as SUVs since 1 October. The new rule only applies to visitors’ vehicles, but affects all drive systems. Drivers of purely electric cars weighing more than two tonnes thus also have to pay extra. Read more…
Rivian’s Q3 Sales Stumbled. Here’s Why
Rivian’s production and deliveries dropped sharply in the third quarter due to a supply issue. Read more…
Tesla Scored A Win Against BYD
Tesla still managed to knock out BYD in global EV sales. Plus, we look at Maserati’s marketing woes and new anti-China moves in Europe. Read more…
Tual Technology launches swappable batteries for trucks
Glasgow-based Tual Technology is launching swappable batteries for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs). The PowerBank Pro-Charging offering comes in 120kWh and 180kWh versions and can add up to 120 miles of range, depending on the application. Read more…
EVgo loan for over $1 billion for network expansion in the US
US charge point operator EVgo has received a conditional loan for $1.05 billion from the US Department of Energy (DOE). The money will be used to set up around 7,500 new DC charging points nationwide. Read more…
E-bike fire deaths are plummeting in NYC. Here’s the real reason why
If you’ve been following the news on electric bicycle fires in the US, you’ll already know that New York City is widely seen as the epicenter, often catching headlines for battery fires. The city hosts more electric scooters and e-bikes than ever before, and yet this year is seeing a drastic drop in fatalities caused by battery fires.. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New Bosch motor, Urban Arrow cargo e-bike, 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 updates from Bosch’s new line of motors and batteries, new e-bikes from brands like Urban Arrow and Engwe, an analysis of a reduction of e-bike fire deaths in NYC, and more. Read more…
Standard Tesla Cybertruck can finally be ordered, starts from $79,990
It’s been a long and winding road for those awaiting the Tesla Cybertruck. After a splashy unveiling back in 2019, the electric pickup truck faced numerous delays and price hikes. Then, we had the initial Signature and Foundation series, kicking deliveries off in time for Christmas last year. But finally, some good news has arrived: Tesla has opened the configurator… Read more…
China’s commerce ministry expresses opposition to EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
China’s commerce ministry said it firmly opposes the EU’s additional anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese EVs, but notes the EU’s political will to continue to resolve the issue through negotiations. Read more…
McGill University find improvements for solid-state battery electrodes
Scientists at McGill University say they have made a breakthrough in the development of solid-state lithium batteries. The research team say they have eliminated the interfacial resistance between the solid electrolyte and the electrodes. Read more…
