Stellantis is launching a new all-electric compact SUV in 2025. The automaker revealed it would invest 160 million euros ($171.8 million) to build the new EV at its Rennes plant in France on Thursday.
The automaker said in a statement that it will use the funds to establish a battery assembly workshop and another dedicated to plastic injection moulding, according to a report from Reuters.
As the…
Reservation holders who have been waiting patiently for Fisker Ocean deliveries to begin here in the states may see the new SUV in their driveways as early as this month… as long as they sprang for one of the top tier trims. Fisker is reporting that the Ocean Extreme SUV…
Zürich Switzerland-based Juice Technology AG aims to simplify home and travel charging with the Juice Booster 2, a level 1 and 2 portable charger that is tough as nails. We use it on our own EVs to find out how it fares.
As veterans, we often forget, but new EV owners…
Electric bicycles are a popular means of transportation that combine the advantages of traditional bikes with the benefits of modern technology to provide a gentle (or sometimes powerful) boost to the rider. As e-bikes continue to gain traction and increase in popularity, one crucial element for new and experienced riders alike to consider is the braking system. It’s hard to imagine a more…
Ford is partnering with Uber to offer flexible, no-commitment Mustang Mach-E leases for rideshare drivers. The first-of-its-kind agreement is designed to promote EVs while cutting emissions in cities.
Ford and Uber expand Mustang Mach-E lease program
The program, called Ford…
Tesla has increased discounts on Model 3 inventory vehicles in what appears to be an attempt to liquidate the Model 3 ahead of the refresh launch.
Last month, we reported that Tesla started to apply a $1,210 discount on new inventory Model 3 vehicles in the US.
The fact that…
Polestar 2's latest OTA update adds YouTube, plus upgrades to Range Assist and Apple CarPlay
June 1, 2023
This morning, Polestar began rolling out over-the-air software update P2.9 to Polestar 2 drivers around the globe. The update features the addition of YouTube integration, plus enhancements to both Range Assist and Apple CarPlay functions.
Although Polestar has several EV models in its current pipeline, the Polestar 2 will go down as its first BEV that started it all. Since debuting as a 2020…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 31, 2023
June 1, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Electrifying the entire US federal fleet would save $6 billion over 15 years, according to a report from global research and analytics firm ICF Climate Center.
The entire US federal fleet, across all civilian and military agencies, is made up of more than 650,000…
If you ever wanted to be a part of history, now may be your chance. Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, as it’s better known, is opening reservations for its first-ever all-electric commercial flight.
Reservations opening for SAS’s first electric flight
SAS is inviting travelers to join them as they make history with the first electric commercial flight in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, expected to…
