[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fvzgDp_KChOUQE78R5J_r4TtowXmS2LBUWWz4RNE9Lvo":3},{"success":4,"post":5,"related":26},true,{"id":6,"slug":7,"title":8,"excerpt":9,"content":10,"category":11,"author":12,"authorRole":13,"image":14,"tags":15,"sourceUrl":18,"sourceTitle":19,"readTime":20,"views":21,"published":4,"featured":22,"metaDescription":9,"metaKeywords":23,"createdAt":24,"updatedAt":24,"publishedAt":25},"f8rhbobsjp662woox1isvggu","volkswagen-enters-the-smart-e-mruo4eph","Volkswagen enters the smart e","Volkswagen is expanding its presence in the e-bike world with a new lineup of premium electric bicycles developed under license by n+. But instead of...","\n    \u003Cp>Volkswagen is expanding its presence in the e-bike world with a new lineup of premium electric bicycles developed under license by n+\u003C/p>\n\n    \u003Ch2>What's Happening\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cp>But instead of chasing ever-bigger motors or batteries, the new models are leaning heavily into automotive-inspired safety technology, packing in an impressive suite of connected features aimed at making urban riding safer.\u003C/p>\n\n    \u003Ch2>Why This Matters for EV Owners\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cul>\n      \n    \u003C/ul>\n\n    \u003Ch2>The Bigger Picture\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cp>This development reflects broader shifts in the European EV market as charging infrastructure expands and new models enter the market..\u003C/p>\n\n    \n      \u003Ch2>EV Comparison: How Do These Models Stack Up?\u003C/h2>\n      \u003Cp>Among these models, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range leads in efficiency at 14.4 kWh/100km, while the Mercedes EQS 450+ offers the longest range at 770 km WLTP.\u003C/p>\n      \u003Ctable>\n        \u003Cthead>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Model\u003C/th>\u003Cth>Battery\u003C/th>\u003Cth>WLTP Range\u003C/th>\u003Cth>Efficiency\u003C/th>\u003C/tr>\u003C/thead>\n        \u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Tesla Model 3 Long Range\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>75 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>602 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>14.4 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Tesla Model Y Long Range\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>75 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>533 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>16.9 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>BMW iX xDrive40\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>71 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>425 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>19.5 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Mercedes EQS 450+\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>108 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>770 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>15.7 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Volkswagen ID.4 Pro\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>77 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>520 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>16.3 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\n      \u003C/table>\n      \u003Cp>\u003Cem>Data sourced from EVRoutes' vehicle database covering 60+ EV models. Ranges are WLTP-rated and real-world results may vary by 10-20% based on driving conditions.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n    \n\n    \u003Ch2>What to Watch Next\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cp>As the EV landscape continues to evolve, developments like this shape the transition to electric mobility across Europe..\u003C/p>\n  ","Technology","EVRoutes Team","EV Industry Analyst","",[16,17],"Volkswagen","Electric Vehicles","https://electrek.co/2026/07/21/volkswagen-enters-the-smart-e-bike-game-with-radar-cameras-hud-glasses-and-more/","Electrek",4,3,false,"Volkswagen, Electric Vehicles","2026-07-21T13:07:14.000Z","2026-07-21T12:53:33.000Z",[27,34,39],{"slug":28,"title":29,"excerpt":30,"image":31,"category":11,"readTime":32,"publishedAt":33},"ram-cancels-plans-for-battery-electric-full-size-pickup-a-bl-mfi8eo92","Ram Cancels Plans for Battery-Electric Full-Size Pickup: A Blow to EV Truck Enthusiasts","Stellantis, the parent company of Ram, has decided to discontinue its plans for a battery-electric full-size pickup due to low demand. This decision may disappoint those looking forward to an emission-free heavy-duty truck option from Ram.",null,2,"2025-09-12T22:56:16.000Z",{"slug":35,"title":36,"excerpt":37,"image":31,"category":11,"readTime":21,"publishedAt":38},"the-us-s-first-lithium-from-oilfield-wastewater-is-coming-th-mg5z2hiv","The US’s first lithium from oilfield wastewater is coming th","Element3 just raised a fresh round of funding to launch the first US commercial lithium extraction plants, and it’s sourcing the lithium from oil and...","2025-09-29T23:15:20.000Z",{"slug":40,"title":41,"excerpt":42,"image":31,"category":11,"readTime":21,"publishedAt":43},"tesla-s-full-self-mgjfm5ji","Tesla’s ‘Full Self","The U.S.' top auto safety agency said it had identified more than 50 reports of FSD running red lights, crossing yellow lines, or making illegal turns...","2025-10-09T12:15:36.000Z"]