VW is preparing a software update for its ID. series electric cars that increases peak charging speed from 125kW to 135kW on the largest 77kWh battery.
The 3.0 software also includes improvements to navigation, voice control, and driver assistance.
While 10kW might sound like a minor improvement (only 8%), it actually cuts charge time from 38 minutes to 29 minutes for a 5–80% charge. The…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 16, 2021
December 17, 2021
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…
Rivian has released its first earnings report since going public and revealed a lot of interesting new information in the process, including that it started deliveries of the R1S electric SUV.
In November, Rivian went public with an IPO on the NASDAQ. In the process, the…
One of Europe’s top-selling EVs just got a 0/5 star safety rating. Is it game over for the Renault Zoe?
December 17, 2021
It’s been a rough week for one of Europe’s best-selling electric cars, the zippy little Zoe, which failed Euro NCAP’s latest round of grueling vehicle safety tests with a grand total of zero stars out of five, a huge blow to a vehicle that previously boasted five-star ratings in earlier models. Is it the end of the road for the beloved Zoe?
Since its debut in 2013, Zoe has been a major hit…
Rad Power Bikes unveils RadRunner 2, updating its most affordable electric utility bike
December 17, 2021
The RadRunner from Rad Power Bikes broke new ground upon its release two years ago. It became the first widely successful utility e-bike from a major manufacturer, spawning many imitators in the process. The e-bike has remained a staple of Rad’s lineup of electric bicycles…
Volvo, Daimler, and Traton invest €500 million to build out high-power electric truck network in Europe
December 17, 2021
Today, Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and Volkswagen’s AG heavy-truck business the Traton Group announced the official signing of a joint venture to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for electric, heavy-duty, long-haul trucks and buses…
Kia announced that the EV6, its first next-gen electric vehicle, has received its EPA rating ahead of its US launch, and it has a range of up to 310 miles on a single charge, according to the driving cycle.
With the Hyundai Ioniq 5 receiving its EPA rating last week, we expected the Kia EV6 to follow soon since the two vehicles are built on the same platform.
Sure enough, Kia announced this week…
The world’s largest wind farm will power up before end of 2021
December 17, 2021
The UK’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm, soon to be the world’s largest when it’s completed in 2022, will produce its first power before December 31 of this year.
139 of Hornsea Two’s 165 Siemens Gamesa 8.4 megawatt (MW) wind turbines are installed, and all of…
Tesla Model S prototype spotted with new charge port and taillights
December 17, 2021
A Tesla Model S prototype has been spotted with a new charge port and taillights near the Fremont factory.
It could be an upcoming update or the European version.
Tesla started producing a refreshed version of the Model S just six months ago with a completely new interior…
Ola begins deliveries of its low-cost 70 MPH electric scooters, raises $500M more in funding
December 17, 2021
Ola’s electric scooters are finally making their way to reservation holders, shaking up the electric scooter industry in India and around the world.
Ola’s electric scooters were first rolled out for domestic customers in India, but the company has said from the beginning that it is also targeting international exports.
The powerful and fast electric scooters, which are based on a design…
