At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in England, Polestar will showcase multiple EVs, including a prototype of its upcoming Polestar 5 sports sedan. Joining it will be the original Precept concept that inspired the Polestar 5 as well as a limited-edition Polestar 2.
Polestar is a Swedish premium EV brand launched in 2017 that currently has two electrified models on the market – the…
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Overair has announced the acquisition of an additional $145 million in funding from aircraft technology specialists Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Aerospace. In addition to its continued investment, Hanwha will provide…
Elon Musk says that electric vehicle startups Lucid and Rivian are tracking toward bankruptcy unless something changes.
During an interview with the Tesla Silicon Valley Owners Club, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that both Lucid Motors and Rivian, two US-based electric vehicle…
LG announced that it is investing $450 million into producing 4680 battery cells, a format pioneered by Tesla.
While the Korean battery manufacturer didn’t confirm that the new cells will be for Tesla, it is extremely likely.
When Tesla unveiled its plan to produce its own new tabless battery cell in a bigger format with a new chemistry, the automaker claimed to have solved some major issues…
Introducing ZiGGY: An autonomous robot that saves you a parking spot then charges your EV
June 14, 2022
Charging technology provider EV Safe Charge has unveiled ZiGGY – a mobile robot that can charge an EV wherever it’s parked. Through its ability to recharge itself via different energy sources and its summoning feature, ZiGGY can alleviate the need to install specific…
Elon Musk says that Tesla’s factory might not necessarily be in the US as the automaker is also considering options in Canada and Mexico for a new North American plant.
Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk held a company-wide meeting with employees. Electrek obtained a recording…
How much is a Tesla lease in 2022?
June 14, 2022
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Ok, you’ve seen the hype and have your eyes set on owning a Tesla, but first, you wonder, “how much is a lease?” Fair question – you don’t want to rush into anything after all. A Tesla lease certainly has its…
During EVS35 in Olso, Vietnamese EV automaker VinFast outlined its plans for expansion overseas, alongside the European debut of its VF 8 and VF 9 EVs. During the presentation, VinFast shared intentions to open at least fifty stores spread throughout Europe in countries like…
Swedish commercial vehicle maker Scania has debuted its regional long-haul electric truck that will be available in Europe as both a rigid truck and a tractor-trailer.
Scania regional long-haul electric truck
Scania says that its 4×2, or single-axle, tractor with six…
Walmart has long offered an interesting array of low-cost electric bicycles. Some of the bikes have even dipped down into ultra-budget territory with prices below $400. It can be a good option for those that want the utility of an electric bicycle but don’t have a lot of spare cash. But while Walmart is known for its super cheap e-bikes, the company has never offered higher-end e-bikes with…
