Tesla is significantly increasing the price of the Megapack – its utility-scale battery pack – as the backlog of new orders extends into 2023.
Back in 2019, Tesla launched the Megapack; it was Tesla’s third stationary energy storage product after the Powerwall and Powerpack.
A single Megapack unit is a container-sized 3 MWh battery system with integrated modules, inverters, and thermal…
Volkswagen announces generation 3.0 software update for ID. EVs including assisted driving and charging improvements
March 21, 2022
German automaker Volkswagen, has announced a long-anticipated generation 3.0 software update for its entire lineup of ID. electric vehicles. The 3.0 update includes a slew of new and optional upgrades to features like automated driving, charging performance, and the AR…
Elon Musk revealed what is going to be the main subject of Tesla’s “Master Plan Part 3”: It’s going to be about scaling the company to an “extreme size.”
As we reported last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he is working on “Master Plan Part…
Ola invests in StoreDot in bid to bring its 5-minute charging batteries to Ola’s fast electric scooters
March 21, 2022
Ola Electric, one of the leading electric scooter manufacturers in India, has announced today that it has made a strategic investment in the Israeli battery company StoreDot.
StoreDot is perhaps best known for its ultra fast-charging silicon-based battery cells, which can be recharged in just five minutes.
The battery company recently declared that it will deliver battery cells capable of…
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is looking for the driver of a Tesla Model S who performed a dangerous stunt that resulted in hit and run.
The police are even offering a reward to find the culprit.
Tesla has had a problem with social media influencers using its…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: A $4,000 Dandy Little Electric 2-Seater Car
March 19, 2022
I called it a 2-seater, but there’s a chance this dandy little electric car is built for just one rider. Even if so, it’s got enough charm to make up for its lack of utility. And I think we can eke out just enough awesomeness and weirdness from this vintage-inspired…
How much is a Tesla? Your guide to Tesla prices
March 18, 2022
You’ve read about all the improvements to emerge both inside and out each current Tesla model as well as the new versions to come in the future, and maybe you’re more than a little bit tempted. Next, reality sets in, and that age old question rears its head: “how much?” No need to click through several variations of each model on Tesla’s website, it’s all been compiled for you here.
GM recalls Hummer EV over bad software in the taillights
March 18, 2022
GM has initiated a recall on the Hummer EV electric pickup truck over bad software affecting the taillights. However, it can’t fix the problem with a software update, and owners will have to go to dealerships to potentially have their taillights replaced.
The Hummer EV…
Lots of news in the segment of electric school buses this week, as Highland Electric Fleets signed an agreement with Thomas Built Buses to provide lower upfront costs to customers and expedite EV adoption; their letter of intent will put the price of an electric bus at cost…
Podcast: Tesla Master Plan Part 3, big price increase, Volvo C40 Recharge first drive, and more
March 18, 2022
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the announcement of Elon Musk’s Tesla Master Plan Part 3, a big Tesla price increase, Volvo C40 Recharge first drive, and more.
The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like…
