On today’s gigantic episode of Quick Charge, the world’s number 1 electric car brand celebrates its 9 millionth NEV with a new, 1,200 hp hypercar and a massive ocean liner big enough to fit 7,000 new electric cars! We also cover BYD’s rapid expansion into new markets, Ford’s struggles with overcoming EV myths, and the … Continue reading “The number 1 electric car brand, Ford trains dealers, and Hyundai gets to work”
Lotus has unveiled a new EV concept which it calls “Theory 1,” a lightweight(-ish) electric sportscar concept inspired by the Lotus Esprit with nearly 1,000hp and capable of speeds up to 200mph. Here at Electrek, we see and report on a lot of wild EV concepts. These concepts are often accompanied by long treatises on … Continue reading “Lotus’ wild 200mph ‘Theory 1’ EV signals return to form for the brand”
Not Sitting Still Something it seems is always happening in Fountain Valley, California, at the U.S. headquarters for the Hyundai Motor Group. Here is look at a few of what the company has planned for the Hyundai brand in the coming year. New Charging Standard Hyundai adds NACS Beginning in Q4 2024, all Hyundai electric … Continue reading “Hyundai Brand News for 2024 and 2025”
If you’re seeing more Kia electric cars on the road, it’s not just you. The company set a new EV sales record in July as its first three-row electric SUV gains momentum. With new electrified models like the EV9, Kia is “confident that consumer interest in the Kia brand will continue to strengthen.” Revamping the … Continue reading “Kia ‘confident’ in brand growth after record-breaking EV sales in July, driven by the new EV9”
