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With over twice the power and torque of the original, this electric Ford Model A pickup is considerably quicker. It retains the original manual gearbox, which produces the same gear whine as the original, so much of the audible experience remains unchanged. The complete kit for this conversion cost a little over $17,000, with everything except labor included. Ford never made an electric vehicle in the 1920s, but battery-powered cars were still around at the time. That’s why something like this 1928 Ford Model A pickup converted into an EV isn’t as far-fetched as it may first appear. However, it…

Porsche built its reputation with internal-combustion sports cars, but at the turn of the 20th century Ferdinand Porsche, whose son Ferry would later start the sports-car brand, tinkered with electric motors—including in-wheel hub motors. The first electric-vehicle boom occurred at the turn of the 20th century, before internal combustion established itself as the dominant technology. And on Apr. 4, 1900, an EV that the then 24-year-old Porsche helped develop was unveiled at the Paris World’s Fair. Having previously a complete electric car in 1898, Porsche designed electric motors to be integrated with the front hubs of a vehicle built by…

This article is being updated, please refresh later for more content. Xpeng CEO has revealed the company’s key tasks for 2025 and his view of the market in an internal letter, telling employees to prepare for tougher competition. (An Xpeng P7i on display at the June 2024 new energy vehicle show in Shanghai. Image credit: CnEVPost) Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng set the tone for the company’s key tasks over the next year in an internal letter, telling his employees to prepare for more intense competition ahead. “The market will definitely see fiercer competition in 2025, and…

On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore not one but two existing electric truck fleets that crossed the 5 million miles driven mark this year, along with some potentially exciting news for last-minute shoppers looking for a sweet deal on a new Toyota or GMC Sierra EV, and the Electrek EV of the year. We’ve also got a rundown of some of the best new 0% financing deals to close out 2024, featuring news from Ford, GMC, and Toyota. We also talk about why Tesla got omitted from the list. Source Links Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only…

The Toyota Previa was the automaker’s minivan in the ’90s Toyota might bring back the Previa nameplate The resurrected Previa might feature electrified powertrains With its aerodynamic shape and mid-mounted engine, the Toyota Previa minivan remains one of the Japanese automaker’s most daring designs. And it might return with plug-in powertrains. According to a report in Japan’s Best Car magazine spotted by Forbes, a new Previa is slated for a 2026 launch using the TNGA-K platform that underpins the Toyota Camry, Crown, and RAV4, among others, with the intention of accommodating both plug-in hybrid and all-electric powertrains. A hydrogen fuel-cell…

Dozens of limited-edition Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series EVs are sitting in inventory. Tesla is now offering free lifetime Supercharging to people who buy a truck from inventory. That offer, however, has several asterisks. Tesla is offering free lifetime Supercharging for Cybertruck Foundation Series electric pickups sitting in inventory across the country. Earlier this month, we reported that the American EV maker has dozens of $100,000+ limited-edition Cybertrucks sitting unsold at delivery centers in the United States, and this latest perk might be a last-ditch effort to get rid of the costly EVs that are collecting dust. As a reminder, the…

Xiaomi EV’s charging map has access to over 14,000 Nio chargers and over 9,000 Xpeng chargers. (Image credit: Xiaomi EV) Xiaomi EV has officially announced partnerships with Nio (NYSE: NIO) and Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) on charging network sharing, after briefly mentioning them two days ago. Xiaomi EV has teamed up with Nio to officially begin a charging network partnership, the electric vehicle (EV) unit of Xiaomi (HKG: 1810, OTCMKTS: XIACY) said on Weibo today. The EV maker’s charging map has access to more than 14,000 Nio charging piles, and users can view dynamic data from Nio charging stations in real…

Complimentary NACS adapter will allow Supercharger access to CCS EVs Details coming early in 2025; Genesis also participating 2025 Ioniq 5 has NACS port, needs opposite adapter from CCS connector for max rate Hyundai on Monday provided more information about when it will start providing adapters good for charging its EVs at Tesla Superchargers—and which Hyundai EVs are eligible for a free adapter.  Drivers will be able to request a complimentary adapter, shipping included, starting in the first quarter of 2025, Hyundai said, with “details, instructions, and terms and conditions” all yet to be revealed.  Those who own or lease…

In recent months, more and more automakers have started selling North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters to allow owners of their electric vehicles to access the vast Tesla Supercharging network. Ford will sell you one for $200, Polestar and Volvo will hook you up for $230 and General Motors will do it for $225.  But there’s even better news if you drive a Hyundai: you’ll be able to get a NACS adapter for zero dollars next year. That means that owners of the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Kona Electric will be able to use Tesla’s Supercharger network at no…

BYD has made inroads into 13 countries and regions in Africa so far. BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) has entered Ethiopia, expanding its presence into the East African market. The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker announced its official entry into the local market on December 21 with Ethiopian distributor Moenco, a subsidiary of the Inchcape Group, at a brand launch event in the country’s capital Addis Ababa. BYD rolled out five battery electric vehicle (BEV) models in Ethiopia, including the compact hatchback Seagull and the Tang SUV (sport utility vehicle). The company opened its after-sales service center and showroom…