Bradley Berman, Electrek.Co

Bradley Berman

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San Jose, CA, United States

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Past articles by Bradley:

First look: Volkswagen ID.4 EV sets mainstream $40K price before incentives

“We believe this is our most important product launch since the Beetle,” said Volkswagen EV product manager, Jeffrey Lear. → Read More

First drive of Polestar 2, the electric sedan for buyers wanting European style

We took the Polestar 2 for a 145-mile drive through twisty mountainous roads near Silicon Valley. The sporty electric sedan was an absolute delight. → Read More

Cadillac reveals Lyriq electric crossover with 19-kW charging option, arrives late 2022 in US

The all-electric Lyriq will target of more than 300 miles of range for all variants. And it will be offered with the option of 19-kW, Level 2 home charging. → Read More

GM to add 2,700 EVgo chargers in 5 years, a bet on fast-charging while shopping

The project, which will take five years to complete, is an effort to convince renters and condo dwellers that EVs are practical. → Read More

First German buyers of ID.3 EV are young 'techie' males and first time VW owners

The Volkswagen ID.3 EV briefly became VW’s top-selling retail car in Germany last week when customers began placing orders at dealerships. The orders came more than a year after Volkswagen started taking deposits for its first purpose-built electric car. The company revealed who is buying the EV: mostly young “techie” men who had not previously […] → Read More

Charging hundreds of EVs parked at a condo is a solvable problem, here’s how

Several hundred electric cars, all parked in the same condo garage, can easily get their daily dose of electrons. It requires a smart load-balancing system. → Read More

Ford unveils one-off 1,400-HP Mach-E, a driftable SUV with 7 electric motors

Three of Mustang Mach-E 1400's 7 motors are attached to the front differential, and four are attached to the rear in pancake style. → Read More

Exclusive: First photo of Cadillac Lyriq EV’s nearly 3-foot monster display

Cadillac revealed a photo of the Lyriq EV's screen, a single 33-inch piece of curved glass in front of the driver. A display of this size is a first for GM. → Read More

Nissan unveils 300-mile Ariya electric SUV with liquid-cooled battery, starts at $40k

The Ariya could shake up the EV market with an attractive all-electric crossover providing up to 300 miles on a charge with a base model starting at $40,000. → Read More

BMW unveils electric iX3 SUV, with big claims about more power, range, and space

While none of the BMW iX3's specs are ground-breaking, the company claims significant gains in EV drive and battery capability while reducing costs. → Read More

European press heaps praise on Polestar 2, rekindling ‘Tesla Killer’ label

Polestar 2 is the first sporty, long-range, luxury-oriented, EV to stack up against the Tesla Model 3. European reviewers used the Model 3 as the benchmark. → Read More

Ford will offer EVs of its iconic models, so what about an electric Bronco?

The return of the Ford Bronco is a craze. Now there’s growing speculation that an electric Bronco is in the works. That would be an instant hit. → Read More

GM kills Chevy Sonic, making room for Bolt EUV at company’s second all-EV plant

The shift to EVs would be the second Detroit-area GM plant to go all-electric. However, GM is leaving the option to bring back combustion vehicles to Orion. → Read More

Audi to showcase next-gen EV technology with possible A9 e-tron, due in 2024

The first vehicle, which would be introduced in about 2024, could take the form of an Audi A9 e-tron. The project will also leverage race and off-road EVs. → Read More

Dodge debuts 710-horsepower V8 SUV but says Hellcat engines are doomed

It's the last hurrah for Dodge's fire-breathing, supercharged, gas-guzzling 710-horsepower full-size SUV. The company says EVs are inevitable. → Read More

Nissan to premiere electric Ariya crossover on July 15, taking on Tesla Model Y

The new Nissan EV is expected to offer nearly 300 miles of range, 0-60 acceleration in less than 5 seconds, and a mainstream price of around $40,000. → Read More

Summer EV deals: huge $15K discounts off Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, Audi, more

With inventory backed up from the pandemic, traditional July 4 EV deals are on steroids. So-called premiums instead have discounts of up to $15,000. → Read More

Toyota cuts output of RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid for US to 5,000 units

Toyota cut first-year production for the US to 5,000 vehicles. The company cited a constraint in battery supply. → Read More

India’s $18,000 Tata Nexon EV points to global EV affordability

The Tata Nexon EV’s approach ­– reduced range, less power, and basic amenities – could bring the price down to $14,000 after incentives. → Read More

Waymo and Volvo team up for all-electric robotaxis and Level-4 Polestar EVs

A tight partnership between Waymo and Volvo to develop ground-up cars could accelerate commercial deployment of robo-taxis. → Read More