Tesla has launched a home charging station, or Wall Connector as it calls it, that works with other electric cars and not just Tesla vehicles.
Unlike all other electric automakers, Tesla uses its own proprietary connector for vehicles produced for the North American market. This means the company’s charging network and products, like home chargers, only work with its own electric…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 17, 2022
October 18, 2022
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…
Cadillac shares new details of hand-built Celestiq, including a starting price tag ‘north of $300K’
October 18, 2022
GM’s luxury brand Cadillac has shared a multitude of new details surrounding the upcoming Celestiq sedan it has been teasing for over a year and a half now. Cadillac is describing the Celestiq as its most technologically advanced and most luxurious vehicle ever, and it…
Jeep’s fully electric Avenger Concept is built for off-roaders with ‘best-in-class’ capabilities
October 17, 2022
Jeep is charging ahead with its plans to become the “number-one electrified SUV brand” as it unveils its first pure electric vehicle, the Avenger. The rugged SUV maker says its new EV concept carries the Jeep brand into the future with “best-in-class capabilities” for on- and off-road driving.
In September, Stellantis-owned Jeep teased four new fully electric models to be launched in the…
Microlino to debut new tiny electric ‘cars’ at Paris Motor Show along with adorable e-moped
October 17, 2022
Microlino, the cute little electric four-wheeler from Swiss mobility company Micro, is headed for a big debut at the Paris Motor Show this week. In addition to a production series Microlino, the company will also show off a new model for younger drivers, a new concept…
Tesla’s hiring rebounds following round of layoffs
October 17, 2022
Tesla is now ramping up its hiring effort following a round of layoffs earlier this year. Job listings have ramped up 50% since the layoffs.
In June, Elon Musk asked Tesla executives to “pause all hiring” and cut 10% of staff.
The CEO has given different reasons to…
Why BMW is moving electric Mini production from the UK to China
October 17, 2022
BMW is going to cease all production of electric Minis in the UK and build them in China and Germany instead.
Electric Minis in China
BMW’s current production of 40,000 electric Minis annually at its Cowley, Oxfordshire, factory will end next year as part of its plans to reshape Mini’s lineup from 2024.
The first electric Mini was built in Oxfordshire in July 2019. Greg Clark, secretary of…
General Motors leader and CEO Mary Barra talked about the automaker’s upcoming electric vehicle plans, saying the company is well-positioned to weather an economic storm in an interview. GM is launching several EV models and supporting energy products that Barra believes…
Canoo secures another binding EV order, this time for 9,300 LDVs from work rental provider Kingbee
October 17, 2022
American EV startup Canoo is at it again, fighting off the naysayers and possibly collection agencies by announcing yet another massive binding order for its Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle. Canoo’s latest order comes from work-ready rental van company Kingbee, who has already…
Tesla releases app update with solution for frozen door handles
October 17, 2022
Tesla has released a new mobile app update that includes a solution if your car has frozen door handles.
During Model 3’s first winter, we reported on the electric car having some issues in cold weather, and Tesla said it was investigating the situation.
Several owners in cold weather regions were experiencing difficulties entering their vehicles because the door handles wouldn’t open…
