In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla Model Y launching in NA/EU, Rivian getting popular with OEMs, Trump’s effect on EVs, and more. Read more…
BYD’s electric SUV racks up +1,000 preorders in Korea and it just launched last week
BYD is now taking Hyundai and Kia’s home market by storm. After launching the electric SUV just last week, BYD said its EV has already secured over 1,000 preorders in South Korea. Can it compete with Hyundai and Kia’s new low-cost EVs. Read more…
Kempower and Ziegler partner on EV fast charging for fleets
EV charger manufacturer Kempower and Ziegler Energy Solutions have paired up to deliver EV fast charging infrastructure for commercial fleets. Read more…
Kia’s NACS adapters available now; Supercharger access still pending
Kia’s official first-party NACS adapters are now ready to ship out, but owners will have to wait to use them on Tesla Superchargers until later this quarter. Read more…
Kia’s Tesla Supercharger Adapter Is Rolling Out Now
Rejoice, Kia EV owners. Your next road trip is about to get a little bit easier as Tesla Supercharger adapters arrive at dealers soon. Read more…
Mitsubishi Doesn’t Want To Be Honda and Nissan’s Third Wheel
Mitsubishi is considering whether or not to pass on the possible Honda-Nissan merger. Read more…
Yamaichi upgrades connector system for EV battery applications
Yamaichi Electronics, a manufacturer of test and burn-in sockets, connectors and test contacts, has released the newest version of its Y-Lock Pullforce connector system to meet the requirements of battery applications. The flexible flat cable (FFC) or the flexible printed circuit board (FPC) is inserted into the connector using the pre-assembled stiffener. The Y-Lock V4… Read more…
Xiaomi announces first SU7 recall for over parking assist glitch
Xiaomi EV, the car-making division of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, has issued its first-ever vehicle recall. The recall affects 30,931 SU7 Standard Edition electric vehicles manufactured between February 6, 2024, and November 26, 2024. The recall has been initiated because of a software glitch that can disrupt the timing synchronization of the car’s parking assist system. This, in turn, can… Read more…
The Genesis GV60 MIV is one hardcore EV that climbs mountains [Video]
The luxury carmaker channeled its inner superhero with this one. Genesis unveiled the new GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle (MIV) this week in Switzerland, an off-road EV that can climb mountains. The concept is designed for extreme rescue missions. Check it out below. Read more…
EV Battery Degradation Just Isn’t Much Of An Issue
A British EV dealer analyzed 300 used EVs, and the results are more proof that you don’t have to worry about your car’s battery. Read more…
Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One
John F. Kennedy International Airport, the busiest airport for international traffic in North America, always seems to be reinventing itself. It opened in 1948 as New York International Airport, although it was typically referred to then as Idlewild. The airport was intended as the world’s largest and most efficient, with “no confusion and no congestion.”… Read more…
viveEV unveils new 600 kW and 180 kW DC Fast Chargers
EV charging station manufacturer viveEV has launched two newly designed and reengineered DC fast chargers. The 600 kW DC Fast Charger and 180 kW DC Fast Charger. are designed for property owners, fleet operators and EV charging providers. viveEV’s 600 kW DC Fast Charger can deliver up to 600 kW per dispenser, and offers dynamic… Read more…
Rivian exec says automakers knocking on door
A joint venture between Rivian and the Volkswagen Group is attracting interest from other automakers as Rivian looks to roll out more advanced driver-assist systems. Announced last June and formally created in November, the joint venture calls for Volkswagen to take a $5.8 billion stake in Rivian in exchange for access to the U.S. automaker’s… Read more…
Audi Q6 E-Tron off-road concept debuts with portal axles
The Audi Q6 E-Tron electric crossover wasn’t designed for hardcore off-road use, but a new concept car explores the possibilities of a more rugged EV from the German automaker. Audi posted photos of the concept—dubbed the Q6 E-Tron Off-Road—on social media Thursday, but didn’t provide much detail on its features. But it appears to use… Read more…
2025 Ford Capri: Everyone’s Mad At This EV. But Is It Any Good?
This EV might be the most controversial car in Europe right now. I took a spin and found that it’s actually solid—just not groundbreaking. Read more…
CarPlay 2 stalls: Apple’s ambitious in-car system delayed indefinitely
Apple’s long-awaited CarPlay update, which promised to revolutionize in-car infotainment systems, has hit a speed bump. The tech giant has officially confirmed that CarPlay 2, first promised to launch in 2024, is delayed indefinitely. CarPlay has been a very popular feature for iPhone users, mirroring their phone screens onto their car’s dashboard displays. This allows for easy access to music,… Read more…
Joe Rogan’s new custom Tesla Model S Plaid looks sick
Joe Rogan got himself a new Tesla Model S Plaid customized by Unplugged Performance, and I think it looks sick. Read more…
What Trump’s Tariffs Mean For EVs, Jobs And Your Wallet
President Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico might disrupt the car industry and cause suppliers to go bankrupt, experts warn. Read more…
Nio sees over 100,000 battery swap services in single day
Nio offered 103,919 battery swap services on January 23, as peak travel arrives ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday.
Nio currently has 3,064 battery swap stations in China, of which 955 are located along highways.
BMW’s upcoming EVs set the design for future gasoline models
Gas or electric, future BMWs will have the same look Upcoming Neue Klasse EVs set stage for design of gas models too BMW sold more EVs in 2024 than Audi and Mercedes-Benz combined During a media roundtable at CES 2025 in Las Vegas earlier this month, BMW’s chief development officer Frank Weber, who’s been tasked with leading… Read more…
