E-Mobility

The more athletic version of the upcoming electric Audi A6 probably won't hit the market until 2025, but a fresh set of spy shots already shows the RS6 e-tron's gigantic brake discs, big rear diffusor as well as fenders that could be part of a widebody kit.

Möve has revealed the Voyager V10 e-bike, launching in the EU later this year. The new model has a 600W rear-mounted motor and up to 130 km (~81 miles) assistance range. Other features include regenerative braking, a RockShox suspension fork, an accompanying app and a smartphone holder.

Already seven times over its Kickstarter goal and with almost two months left to the end of the crowdfunding campaign, the Dynamic Scooter Model B aims to redefine commuting with a foldable design, 15 mph top speed, and up to 12 miles range. Shipping in December, its MSRP is US$450, but 48 units at US$249 are still available.

Heybike has previewed its "Fall has Fallen" event for the launch of its next bike: a 2.0 version of its Mars all-terrain e-vehicle. The new model will debut with an increased top speed due to its a upgraded, high-torque motor. It will also have a chunky "enhanced" rear rack touted to hold all a user's biking luggage and accessories.

Cybertruck manufacturing confirmation units, which validate the quality, process, and training of the production line, have appeared in a drone fly-over of the Texas Gigafactory. This footage reveals that the EV maker still hasn't quite managed to get its panel alignment under control, despite the expected release date fast approaching.

Mitsubishi is apparently banking on the fame it earned in the 80s and 90s with the Delica 4×4 van that has become so popular for camper conversions and overland builds. Details are scarce, but Mitsubishi teased a new six-seater electric adventure-ready model that is set to debut at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in October.

ASYNC has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its H7 hybrid e-bike. The new model features a 500W motor with up to 130 Nm torque and 125 miles (~201 km) assistance range. Other features include GPS tracking, a digital key, and a carbon fiber frame and handlebars.

Swytch has launched a pre-order campaign for its Go e-bike conversion kit to a select group of customers. The company suggests that it has simplified the product’s design compared to older iterations to make it more affordable. The kit features a 250W motor integrated into the front wheel for a top assistance speed of 15 mph (~24 kph).

Images of the inside of the Tesla Cybertruck's bed have surfaced online, revealing some confusing proportions, with angular sides instead of the flat edges previewed in the initial debut of the pickup truck.

Nissan will only release electric vehicles in Europe, going forward, and the brand aims to completely phase out ICE vehicles by 2030. To usher in the company's EV era, it unveiled a track-focussed electric hot hatch concept called Concept 20-23.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has a hard time in km77's moose test, changing direction like molasses and scoring about the same result as the Subaru Solterra, which has less than half the EQS's horsepower. The cumbersome electric SUV doesn't seem to benefit as much from the low centre of gravity that most other EVs do.

The extensive underside protection of Tesla's Cybertruck has been caught on camera along with a new steering wheel option. Instead of the unique elongated one, this Cybertruck was outfitted with a regular round steering wheel.

The Super73-S Adventure, with its 750 W nominal motor (expandable to 1200 W in off-road mode) and up to 75 miles (~120 km) of range, makes for a fun inner-city commuter or weekend off-road toy. For a limited time, Super73 is offering US$400 off the Adventure series in two colourways.

Kawasaki's faired Ninja e-1 and naked Z e-1 electric motorcycles have been more or less fully unveiled. While they bear the classic aggressive Ninja styling, the performance is a let-down for anyone expecting anything more than a 125 cc competitor.

It is becoming increasingly likely that Tesla will release the Cybertruck in only two versions at first, styled after the Model S and Model X AWD trims. These would be a base dual-motor option and a tri-motor variant that Elon Musk may have just referred to as the 'Performance' model.

Regulatory documents suggest that the Tesla Model 3 Performance will get a significant motor update in the Highland refresh, potentially bringing better acceleration, top speed, and power delivery characteristics to Tesla's economical sedan.

Four Cybertruck units were spotted outside the Tesla Gigafactory in Texas, supposedly waiting for crash testing. Collision safety has been a hot-button topic for the Cybertruck since the stainless steel body and angular design of the electric pickup truck debuted.

Audi has upgraded the Q4 e-tron electric compact SUV for the 2024 model year to more closely resemble its goal of a do-it-all EV. Thanks to upgraded rear motors, the latest Q4 e-tron has more range, more power, and upgraded suspension for a sportier ride.

While Dodge Chargers, both the SRT Hellcat and HEMI models, are the most stolen vehicles in the US, together with the Infinity Q50 and the Dodge Challenger, Tesla vehicles are at the opposite end. The Model 3 and Model Y are the least stolen cars now.

A Cybertruck spotted on the streets sporting a bright blue digital camo wrap has once again ignited speculation about Tesla potentially offering factory wraps for the stainless steel electric pickup truck.

NIO has confirmed that it has made its own smartphone for fans of its premium automotive experience. The inaugural Phone is equipped with some high-end features to match those from the Samsung Galaxy S series and even the newest iPhones, although they are geared for close integration with first-party cars in this case.

David Brown Automotive has announced its Mini eMastered as a custom production electric Mini Conversion with a 0-60 time of just 8.5 seconds. The bespoke restomod aims to modernise the drive train but keep the spirit that made the Mini special.

Fisker's Personal Electric Automotive Revolution (PEAR) is pitched as the ultimate electric urban car, thanks to its compact size, ample interior space, and a number of quirks that maximise interior comfort in a compact package. This pragmatic approach seems at odds with an interior that has but a handful of buttons.

Alongside an early production Cybertruck, Tesla added sweepstakes for the Model 3 Performance to the referral program. An entry costs 1,000 credits, and the winner will be decided on October 6, 2023.

As part of Volvo's move to electrification, the Swedish car company will cease production of its diesel-powered engines in early 2024. The brand's stated goal is an entirely electric line-up by 2030.

Tesla's innovative gigacasting production method allows it to churn out a new model in 18 months, twice shorter than the industry average. Toyota just unveiled its own take on EV production that may allow it to catch up with Tesla.

A Tesla Model 3 caught fire and burned out on a New Jersey highway after hitting debris in the road at speed. The fire is reminiscent of a design weakness of early Model S units, which sparked an NHTSA investigation, and may highlight a need for more robust vehicle design.

Sources familiar with Tesla’s production plans have revealed that the company is working on using binder jetting, a special 3D printing technique, to create the sand molds needed for its ‘gigacasting’ process, where a large, complex part such as the underbody is cast as a single piece of metal. The use of 3D printing in designing the molds would result in a fraction of the cost and time, while making more complex designs possible.

Decathlon has launched the BTWIN LD 920E in EU countries like the Netherlands, France and Sweden. The new model is available with a green stepover frame or black step-through frame, with a mid-mounted 250W motor. Other features include up to 150 km (~93 miles) of assistance range and a built-in touchscreen with a USB-C port.

Elon Musk gave a Fremont factory tour to the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and drove him around in the Cybertruck. Netanyahu also discussed with Musk content on the X (fka Twitter) platform.

Decathlon has discounted its Stilus E-All Mountain bike in various EU countries, offering up to 14% off. The model has an 85Nm Bosch motor with a 625Wh battery, providing natural feeling assistance for up to five hours. Other features include RockShox suspension, SRAM hydraulic disc brakes and a Bosch Purion display.

The Tesla Model 3 Highland now comes with rear door release handles for those emergency situations when there is no electricity to open the doors. The opening wire is tucked in the storage pockets and hidden with plastic covers.

Cyrusher has launched the Thunders electric surfboard in the US. The gadget has a Jet-Pump direct drive, allowing you to reach speeds of up to 70 kph (~44 mph), surfing without wind or waves. The e-surfboard is controlled via a handle and comes with a 3,600 Wh battery and charger.

Tesla may deliver the Cybertruck later than expected while it keeps running more tests on the electric pickup. The Cybertruck Release Candidates have been filmed lifted to the maximum that their air suspension allows for some off-road tests.

Rivian R1T owners are reporting a drastic improvement in ride quality thanks to the latest 2023.34.0 software update. Aside from some handy new ADAS features, they say that their electric pickup trucks now handle small bumps and handling manoeuvres with much more composure.

Decathlon is running a clearance sale on its Riverside 500 E electric mountain bike in some EU countries, offering up to €248 off. The model has a 250W motor and up to 90 km (~56 miles) of assistance range. A handlebar-mounted LCD can show information such as your speed and distance travelled.

Tesla's disruptive gigacasting process is undergoing an overhaul that may enable the EV maker to cast the underbody of its vehicles as one cohesive part, rather than hundreds of parts. Reducing the BOM cost should reduce production costs significantly, but there are concerns about repair costs and part failures.

Elon Musk's latest wild Cybertruck tweet suggests offering the stainless-steel-skinned electric pickup truck with an optional tungsten carbide coating for added durability. This would theoretically address concerns of scratches ruining the raw metal's finish, which would be much more difficult to repair than paint.

BMW product development head, Frank Weber, confirmed that the next M3 will be a performance EV based on the Neue Klasse platform that has the capability to put down 1,000 hp through all four wheels.

The Zipforce Slim and Zipforce Distance e-bike conversion kits are reduced by 15% in the EU. You can use the products with a regular bicycle to get assistance from a motor, with a battery and pedal sensor included in the kits. Both models have a 250W motor, but the Distance version has a larger battery for up to 70 km (~43 miles) range.

Google's in-car software suite just got a host of upgrades that add features like conference calling through WebEx and Zoom, as well as video streaming via Prime Video. For obvious reasons, Zoom and WebEx are both audio-only, and Prime Video is only accessible while parked.

An Alpine A290 test car has been spotted in camouflage, giving us our first look at what the plucky EV will offer in terms of looks. Alpine looks to have kept the aggressive styling, even if it has been diluted somewhat from the concept car.

Hyundai has updated the affordable Kona EV for 2024, and some changes for the new model year include an updated exterior design, V2L functionality, and a panoramic, dual-screen infotainment system.

FREEDARE shot to prominence on the e-mobility Indiegogo scene with its "World's First Smart Fat Tire E-bike" in mid-2023. Now, the vehicles in question have gone to retail via the OEM's new online (US-only) retail store, which is currently holding a sale to mark this event. It supports codes that take as much as US$400 off the price of the bike's step-through and step-over variants for a limited time.

Early Cybertruck clay prototypes were styled after Chevy's El Camino. Elon Musk deemed a Chevy Silverado-style design for the first electric pickup of Tesla too orthodox and wanted something like the Camino.

After falling 10% just in August alone, EV battery prices may never repeat their 2022 record as lithium carbonate prices keep falling. The discovery of the world's largest lithium deposits in the US could help keep them depressed for longer.

Tesla and its Chinese suppliers will be tripling the initially teased US$5 billion investment in the production of its cheapest Model 2 EV. Building the Gigafactory in Mexico may take two years, though, so Tesla will assemble it in Texas first.

The unofficial and therefore purely speculative render images of the Model Y facelift depict the new taillight design as well as the more aggressive headlights which were introduced with the Tesla Model 3 Highland a few weeks ago and could also debut in the revised version of the successful electric SUV in 2024.

Besides the first electric G-class SUV, Mercedes will launch a smaller and cheaper sibling dubbed the 'g-Class' as part of the quartet built on its new MMA platform for affordable EVs. The little G promises 'fun' AWD experience.

Tesla is going all in on the edgy design of the Cybertruck, as even the cupholders, armrest and seat adjustment buttons are now angular, too. Previously, the prototype that design chief Franz von Holzhausen drove had regular round cupholders.