NIO’s new “ET5 Orion” electric crossover was spotted in Norway during a press shoot, and at a glance, you may mistake it for a Porsche.
NIO to challenge Porsche, premium EVs with ET5 Orion
Chinese EV pioneer NIO has ambitious plans to expand outside its home market. The automaker first revealed plans to expand its European presence in 2021, beginning in Norway.
After launching the ET5, its…
VinFast VF 8 (City Edition) first drive: A solid start, but there's always room for improvement
May 14, 2023
As flagship VF 8 models continue to make their way over to North America, Electrek was invited to VinFast’s first media drive event, and I was one of the first to experience the limited run City Edition SUV. While there is certainly room for improvement, VinFast is off to…
The media is picking up what it is portraying as Tesla recalling over 1 million vehicles in China, but the so-called “recall” is literally a feature update.
There’s already a lot of debate about whether Tesla recalls that are done through over-the-air software updates…
Honda showcased its second fully electric vehicle Friday at a media event in Germany. The new Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV will be the first model to ride on the automaker’s new dedicated EV platform.
Meet the new Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV
The new electric SUV will mark several firsts for the Japanese automaker. According to Honda, the e:Ny1 will feature an all-new design language for Honda EVs…
VinFast Auto has formed a business combination agreement with Black Spade Acquisition Co. in hopes of finally achieving that IPO in the US it has been promising for years. If and when the transaction is complete, VinFast is expected be listed on the US stock market at an…
Tesla announced that it won’t be producing Model S and Model X vehicles in right-hand-drive configuration any longer.
Many Tesla Model S and Model X buyers in right-hand-drive markets woke up to a bad surprise today.
Tesla told them that they either canceled their orders…
Tesla has relaunched its referral program, now called Loyalty Program, for its electric cars rather than just solar products. As part of it, you can now win a Cybertruck.
Tesla doesn’t like to spend on marketing or advertising, and instead, relies on its user base to promote its vehicles and reward them in the process. Or at least, it used to.
At the core of the referral program, new buyers can…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 11, 2023
May 13, 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…
New footage of a refreshed Tesla Model 3 has leaked, giving a peek at the interior for the first time – including a new steering wheel.
Late last year, we started hearing rumors that Tesla was working on a Model 3 refresh that would come during the second half of 2023.
The competition between the world’s largest EV makers is about to heat up. According to a new report, BYD is set to unveil a new advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) later this year that will rival Tesla’s Autopilot.
While Tesla delivered another record 422,875 vehicles in the first quarter, maintaining its hold on the US EV market, BYD continued its dominance in China.
BYD delivered…
