Apartment and condo residents are still one of the biggest missing pieces in the US EV charging buildout, and ChargePoint says it will work with OBE Power to help close that gap. Read more…
Volvo’s new EV costs the same to lease as a Tesla Model Y Premium, but here’s the catch
Volvo’s new “game-changing” midsize electric SUV, the 2027 EX60, is now on sale, but is it worth it to lease. Read more…
Elon promises FSD by year’s end, but Einride has L4 autonomy for big trucks TODAY
It’s a question of who is actually delivering product and who is just delivering promises on today’s delivery-heavy episode of Quick Charge! Is the tenth time a charm for Elon’s FSD, or will Einride CEO Roozbeh Charli steal his self-driving thunder. Read more…
Moment Energy earns UL 60730-1 functional safety certification for a second-life EV battery BMS
Moment Energy earns UL 60730-1 certification for its second-life EV battery BMS, boosting safety and reliability for repurposed energy storage. Read more…
US House moves to eliminate EV charging infrastructure funding and impose new taxes on EV owners
US House bill proposes cutting EV charging infrastructure funding and adding new EV taxes, sparking opposition from the Electrification Coalition. Read more…
This 100% electric flying car that jumped over a Tesla Cybertruck is coming soon
California-based startup Alef Aeronautics claims it’s the world’s first real electric flying car. After completing over 1,000 flights, including hopping over a Tesla Cybertruck, Alef is preparing to begin customer deliveries later this year. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck owner believed Elon Musk when he said it could cross a lake — now he’s in jail
A Tesla Cybertruck owner drove his electric pickup truck into Grapevine Lake in Texas to test the vehicle’s “Wade Mode” feature. The Cybertruck became disabled in the water and the driver was arrested. Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 GT is the fastest production SUV to go around the Nürburgring
Xiaomi’s upcoming YU7 GT has just become the world’s fastest production SUV around the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with a lap time of 7:34.931. The record was achieved with Xiaomi chief test driver Ren Zhoucan behind the wheel. Previously, the record for the fastest production SUV was held by the Audi RS Q8 Performance with a lap time of 7:36.698. The second-best… Read more…
Ford rotor built with 100% recycled rare earth magnets passes durability test
Ford validates durable EV motor rotor built with 100% recycled rare earth magnets from Ionic Technologies and partners in UK circular supply chain. Read more…
Volvo is bringing a new EV to the US to replace the $35,000 EX30
The EX30 was set to arrive as one of the most affordable EVs in the US, starting at around $35,000. While the compact SUV is being discontinued from Volvo’s US lineup, the company confirmed a new entry-level model will replace it. Read more…
Exclusive: Tesla (TSLA) is building its giant solar panel factory in Houston
Electrek has learned that Tesla (TSLA) is building its massive new solar panel manufacturing operation at its facility in Brookshire, Texas, near Houston. The factory will be co-located with the Megapack Megafactory Tesla is already constructing at the same site. Read more…
Jeep maker reveals plans for a new ‘groundbreaking’ EV that will start at under $18,000
Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, announced plans to launch a “groundbreaking” small and affordable electric vehicle that will reportedly start at under $18,000. Read more…
Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle spinoff LiveWire just entered the dirt bike market
There’s a new player entering the electric dirt bike market, though the name behind it will already be familiar to many riders. LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand originally launched by Harley-Davidson, announced today that it has acquired the assets of electric off-road startup Dust Moto. Read more…
The Skoda Epiq Is Europe’s Big Small Electric SUV
Skoda’s entry-level EV keeps the footprint small, but its trunk, range and clever packaging make it look more useful than you think. Read More…
Einride and EASE logistics plan pilot project for autonomous trucks in Ohio
Swedish company Einride and US freight carrier EASE Logistics are planning a pilot project for autonomous electric trucks. The project involves two units of the Einride eBot operating driverless in the US state of Ohio, transporting goods between various EASE locations. Read more…
Reading to install 2,600 on-street EV charge points with char.gy
Reading Borough Council has partnered with charge point operator char.gy to deploy around 2,600 public EV charge points across residential streets. The 15-year project aims to ensure that at least 90 per cent of households without driveways are within 100 metres of a charger. Read more…
SBRS introduces 500 kW charging system for commercial vehicles
Shell subsidiary SBRS is introducing a new DC charging solution for heavy-duty commercial vehicles to the European market. The core of the Shell Recharge PowerPack 500 is a modular, all-in-one device with outputs of up to 500 kW, designed for continuous operation in heavy-duty transport. Read more…
ZF commits to development and production of e-motors and inverters
Supplier ZF has completed a special review to restructure its Division E. The result is that the company will continue to manufacture key components for electric mobility and to produce e-motors and inverters. Read more…
US lawmakers propose annual EV fee in transport bill
US lawmakers have proposed a new annual federal fee for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids as part of a five-year transport package. The legislation would also reduce funding for EV charging infrastructure and electrified transport programmes. Read more…
Zeekr upgrades flagship 009 MPV with 900V architecture and faster charging
The premium electric MPV is offered in six- and seven-seat versions, with higher-trim models upgraded to a 900-volt high-voltage architecture. Read more…
