CATL held a commanding lead in the EV battery market last year, accounting for over a third of global usage. The world’s largest EV battery maker expects to announce another big partnership for a new EV plant in Europe by the end of 2025. The new facility will be separate from the one announced last month with Stellantis. Here’s what we know so far.
CATL to reveal fourth EV battery plant in…
Rivian’s (RIVN) stock is trending on Friday after Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume hinted at expanding upon their new EV partnership. Volkswagen’s boss said the company could offer “great opportunities” for Rivian. Here’s what the new plans could include.
Rivian stock…
Charge Cars finds new owners to resume development of its '67 bespoke electric muscle car
January 21, 2025
UK EV startup Charge Cars has announced a fresh breath of life into its bespoke electric muscle car business. The company has announced new ownership, which intends to continue and expedite the development of its flagship model, the ’67, based on a classic Ford…
The iconic electric car is due for a revival. Nissan’s next-gen LEAF was officially spotted testing in the US, giving us our best look at the upcoming EV so far.
Nissan’s next-gen LEAF spotted in the US testing
After launching the LEAF in 2010 as the first mass-market EV, Nissan’s electric hatch won over many buyers with its low starting price and comfortable drive.
Fast forward 15 years and…
The KQi3 Max Electric Kick Scooter: A Green and Efficient Ride
January 17, 2025
We’re kicking off another week of Green Deals, with today’s offers following behind NIU’s latest sale that has dropped its 40-mile trekking KQi3 Max Electric Kick Scooter to $600, coming in $1 above its Black Friday/Cyber Monday pricing, among other models. We also…
Hyundai’s first small electric SUV has officially gained a new “outdoor-focused” variant. Starting at just $35,000 (£28,745) in the UK, the Hyundai Inster EV Cross includes more style and features to take on new adventures. Check out the new EV below.
Hyundai Inster…
Tesla has reportedly received 50,000 orders for the new Model Y with an updated design in about 24 hours, according to a new report in China.
Last week, Tesla unveiled the mid-cycle refresh of the Model Y in China and a select few markets supplied by Tesla’s factory in Shanghai.
Deliveries are expected to start in March. The new Model Y hasn’t launched in Europe or North America yet, but it is…
Jeep is racing to launch its new Wrangler-like Recon EV
January 16, 2025
The rugged new electric SUV will be here before you know it. Jeep is fast-tracking Recon EV production as it prepares for an upcoming launch. Here’s what to expect from Jeep’s new electric SUV inspired by the legendary Wrangler.
Just as Jeep’s first global electric…
A company managed to wrap a Tesla Cybertruck with solar cells that power an on-board battery pack. It costs about $10,000. Is it worth it?
In 2017, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he pushed his engineers to look into integrating solar cells on Model 3, but they concluded that…
Tesla has officially issued a recall on over 200,000 vehicles in the US over the self-driving computer inside the vehicle short-circuiting and failing to work.
This is an issue that Electrek has been reporting on for a month.
In December, Electrek released an exclusive report about Tesla having a major issue with a new version of its onboard “Full Self-Driving computer,” AI4.1, failing due…
