General Motors will launch the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV electric pickup truck later this year. It will have a lower base price and longer range. Prices for the Silverado EV 2025 start at $57,095 US dollars (around €52,000). Read more…
BMW delivers over 100,000 electric cars in Q3
The BMW Group increased its deliveries of all-electric vehicles in the third quarter by 10.1 per cent compared to the same quarter last year. Across all BMW brands, the manufacturer delivered a total of 103,440 electric vehicles. Read more…
BMW’s EVs Are Having A Great Time
Sales of BMW Group’s EVs went up even as BMW grapples with a global recall and Mini is refreshing its lineup. Read more…
Xpeng unveils P7+ sedan, deliveries to begin in Nov
Xpeng has officially unveiled the P7+ electric sedan, calling it the world’s first AI car. Its pre-sales will begin on October 14, with the official launch and deliveries to begin in November. Read more…
BYD steps up activities in Mexico
BYD hopes to sell 100,000 electric cars in Mexico next year, compared to 50,000 this year. At the same time, plans for its own vehicle factory in Mexico are progressing. According to BYD’s country manager, the plant’s exact location will be announced at the end of this year. Read more…
Foxconn gives outlook on potential electric models
At this year’s Tech Day, contract manufacturer Foxconn presented two new reference designs for electric models, the Model D van and the Model U bus. It also previewed a new Model C electric SUV variant aimed at the North American market. Read more…
Fisker Ocean Saga Continues: Vehicle Data “Impossible” To Port To Another Server
American Lease, the entity that wants to buy over 3,000 Ocean EVs, said it wants out of the deal if it can’t use its own server. Read more…
Stack high
Epsilor Electric Fuel has developed lithium-ion batteries that stack to provide 1000 V in military systems, writes Nick Flaherty. The COMBATT Military High Voltage Battery System is based on Epsilor’s NATO standard 6T battery modules, it provides a capacity up to 175 Ah and 4400 Wh. Read more…
JOLT Energy to build 50 battery-buffered HPCs in and around Stockholm
JOLT Energy has received a large order from Stockholm. It has been asked to install 50 HPC stations, each with an output of 300 kW, in the greater area of the Swedish capital by the end of 2025. The company also sees the deal as a role model for German cities. Read more…
Neta makes entry into Uzbekistan, begins 1st car deliveries
Neta has launched the Neta X compact SUV in Uzbekistan, marking its official entry into the Central Asian market. Read more…
Xpeng ramps up robotaxi efforts, looking for top talent
Xpeng is ramping up its robotaxi efforts and is hiring top talent with global market robotaxi experience at high salaries. Read more…
This sovereign tribal nation’s school district just got electric school buses
Minnesota’s only public school district located within a sovereign tribal nation has added two new electric school buses to its fleet.. Read more…
Check out BLUETTI’s unmissable Fall Prime Day deals this October
Fall is here, and so is Amazon’s Prime Day on October 8-9 – your chance to snag up to 50% off BLUETTI’s portable power solutions! Exclusive Electrek reader discounts are up for grabs, but just like Halloween candy, they’re gone by October 31. Don’t miss out! Keep reading for all the details. Read more…
BYD wants to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico next year as its North American presence expands
China’s leading electric vehicle maker, BYD, is expanding its North American footprint. Next year, it plans to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico. BYD will also announce its first manufacturing plant in the region by the end of 2024. Read more…
Ford offers Ram drivers up to $2,000 off to switch to the F-150 Lightning pickup
Ford wants to draw in buyers from rival brands. Its latest target is pickup truck drivers, specifically Ram owners. Ford is offering Ram owners up to $2,000 off if they switch to its F-150 Lightning. Read more…
Robotaxi rumors, a Tesla van, FSD data calls, and leave Texas solar alone
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, rumors about a new Tesla van join the hype surrounding the Robotaxi reveal, and full self driving might be coming to the Tesla Semi. What’s more, Tesla is bringing back 0% financing on new Model Ys … if you buy FSD, that is. Read more…
Nissan joins BMW, Ford, Honda alliance for vehicle-to-grid tech
Nissan’s taking a 25% stake in ChargeScape ChargeScape is a vehicle-to-grid joint venture formed by BMW, Ford, Honda, and now Nissan Nissan has a vision for the “fuel station of the future” where EVs would double as energy-storage units Nissan on Monday announced that it will join ChargeScape, the vehicle-to-grid joint venture formed in 2023 by… Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi Event: How To Watch It Live
The show starts on October 10 at 10 p.m. Eastern. Grab your popcorn, this is going to be interesting. Read more…
Porsche recalls Taycan due to battery fire hazard
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a safety recall report, stating that some Porsche Taycan (2020-2024) vehicles have an increased risk of fire hazard due to a battery issue. The said batteries could potentially cause a short circuit and start a fire. The exact issue with the car’s hardware is unknown and the report only mentions that… Read more…
More Tesla Executives Exit Ahead Of Robotaxi Debut
Last week, four top Tesla executives who directly reported to CEO Elon Musk announced their departures on LinkedIn. Read more…
