BYD’s new all-terrain circuit is the first of its kind in China, and it’s pretty wild. It’s more than a test track. The complex is essentially a playground for electric vehicles with indoor sand dunes, ice fields, off-road mountains, and high-speed racetracks. It even has a pool. Read more…
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Velotric’s new Fold 1 Plus and Nomad 2X e-bikes bundled with EcoFlow power stations at up to $370 off, Linkind solar lights, and much more
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with a more sizeable edition of eight top-notch chances at savings, headlined by the newly launched Velotric Last Call Summer Sale that features a partnership with EcoFlow for some EV and power station bundles, alongside EV-only deals. The main standouts are the new Fold 1 Plus e-bike coming with a DELTA 2 Power Station starting from $1,828, while the new Nomad 2X Full Suspension e-bike gets a DELTA 3 Plus Power Station starting from $2,948. From there, we also have the first discount on Linkind’s new 14-pack of SL5C Smart Outdoor Solar Spotlights that amount to $11 per light, as well as a rare return of the $1,425 low on Greenworks’ 80V Venture 20-inch All-Terrain Utility e-bike. There are more power station sales from EcoFlow, Bluetti, and Jackery, as well as a massive lawn care price cut, and a value-packed electric cooler option waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s official Rad Power Radster e-bike price cuts, the exclusive $250 savings on a DELTA 3 Plus bundle, and more. Read more…
BYD opened China’s first all-terrain circuit and it’s like a massive playground for EVs
BYD’s new all-terrain circuit is the first of its kind in China, and it’s pretty wild. It’s more than a test track. The complex is essentially a playground for electric vehicles with indoor sand dunes, ice fields, off-road mountains, and high-speed racetracks. It even has a pool. Read more…
Velotric’s new Fold 1 Plus and Nomad 2X e-bikes bundled with EcoFlow power stations at up to $370 off, Linkind solar lights, and much more
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with a more sizeable edition of eight top-notch chances at savings, headlined by the newly launched Velotric Last Call Summer Sale that features a partnership with EcoFlow for some EV and power station bundles, alongside EV-only deals. The main standouts are the new Fold 1 Plus e-bike coming with a DELTA 2 Power Station starting from $1,828, while the new Nomad 2X Full Suspension e-bike gets a DELTA 3 Plus Power Station starting from $2,948. From there, we also have the first discount on Linkind’s new 14-pack of SL5C Smart Outdoor Solar Spotlights that amount to $11 per light, as well as a rare return of the $1,425 low on Greenworks’ 80V Venture 20-inch All-Terrain Utility e-bike. There are more power station sales from EcoFlow, Bluetti, and Jackery, as well as a massive lawn care price cut, and a value-packed electric cooler option waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s official Rad Power Radster e-bike price cuts, the exclusive $250 savings on a DELTA 3 Plus bundle, and more. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Wiggins Yard eBull 100,000 lb. electric forklift
With a maximum lifting capacity over 100,000 lbs. and quiet, emissions-free operation, the Wiggins Lift Co. Yard eBull is one serious forklift – and this serious piece of heavy equipment it could be coming soon, to a port or terminal yard near you. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Bafang automatic shifting motor, 50 MPH scooter, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Heybike, the Priority Skyline launch, Segway’s new 50 MPH electric scooter, a Bafang hub motor with automatic shifting, and more. Read more…
Meet the Lucid Gravity X: The electric SUV turned all-terrain beast
Lucid’s most adventurous vehicle has just arrived. The Lucid Gravity can drive 450 miles on a single charge, comfortably fits seven, and is faster than the average sports car. Lucid promises the new X concept takes the electric family hauler to a new level. Read more…
Florida rangers are now patrolling on electric bikes
Florida’s State Parks are stepping up their environmental and operational game, introducing a large fleet of powerful electric bikes to support park ranger patrols. Read more…
Rad’s new Radster e-bikes get official price cuts, Exclusive $250 off EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus bundle, Rare EGO Nexus station bundle $899, more
We’ve got big news from one of our favorite e-bike brands headlining today’s Green Deals, as Rad Power Bikes officially cuts the price on its new Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike and the Radster Road Commuter e-bike to $1,999 each. We also have an exclusive $250 discount on EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station bundled with a protective waterproof bag at $549, as well as a rare chance to snag EGO’s Nexus Portable Power Station with two 7.5Ah batteries at $899. More EV and lawncare solution deals are waiting for you below – plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s increased savings from Aventon’s final summer sale, which includes deals on two of its newest smart e-bikes, and more.. Read more…
The Chevy Equinox EV is flying off the lot after registrations surged 722% in June
America’s most affordable EV with over 315 miles of range, as GM calls it, is quickly winning over buyers. Starting at under $35,000, the Chevy Equinox EV is expected to trail only the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 in sales this year. Read more…
Volkswagen is making some EV owners pay extra to unlock full potential
Another monthly subscription? Some Volkswagen EV drivers will now need to pay extra to unlock their vehicle’s full potential. Read more…
Global EV sales hit 10.7M in 2025 – Europe surges, US stalls
Global EV sales are still riding high, with 1.6 million EVs sold in July 2025, according to new data from global research firm Rho Motion. That’s up 21% from July last year, even though sales dipped 9% from June. It brings total EV sales for the first seven months of the year to 10.7 million – up 27% compared to the same period in 2024. Read more…
BYD is building nearly every part of its EVs: From batteries to now tablets
BYD is now building its own tablets in-house, adding to its arsenal of self-developed tech. The new full-stack tablet shows that BYD is not just dominating the EV market, but is also out to reshape the industry. Read more…
ION ships first commercial solid-state battery cell samples
Maryland-based ION Storage Systems shipped its first commercial generation of solid-state batteries, called Cornerstone, to “leading” consumer electronics companies.. Read more…
MASSIVE Skydweller solar drone flies for days on end without recharging
With a 236-foot wingspan that’s wider than a 747’s, the battery and solar-powered Skydweller Aero drone is pushing the boundaries of aviation. And, after back-to-back three-day flights without recharging, it’s pushing the boundaries of energy efficiency, too, begging the question: is perpetual aviation really here. Read more…
Huffy’s latest cruiser e-bike costs just $299 – but what’s the catch?
Huffy, the classic bicycle brand that became a staple of so many childhoods, is selling its Coastal Cruiser e‑bike for an enticing $299. Read more…
Elon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) shorts are going to be ‘obliterated’, but there’s a big if
Elon Musk claims that Tesla (TSLA) shorts, people betting against the company’s stock, are going to be ‘obliterated, ‘ but there’s a big if to his prediction. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup signals the end of these popular gas SUVs
Ford’s next “Model T” is a midsize electric pickup that will start at around $30,000. The new model will be the first of a family of affordable electric vehicles based on the new Ford Universal EV Platform. As Ford shifts to lower-cost EVs, a few popular SUVs you may recognize are getting axed. Read more…
A big recall nearly killed this e-bike company. Now it may have just been saved
Cowboy, the Brussels-based connected e-bike maker, says it has secured the lifeline it needs to keep the lights on – and the wheels turning – after what the company calls “the most challenging period in its history.” And while market downturns and supply chain woes set the stage, it was a recall that nearly pushed the brand over the edge. Read more…
That Silverado EV that went 1,059 miles? These guys predicted it!
Chevy set a new EV range record going nearly 1,060 miles on a single charge in an optimized, but unmodified Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck that no one saw coming. No one, that is, except Chargeway founder Matt Teske. His EV route-planning map predicted the Silverado’s record-setting run with better than 99% accuracy – and he’s here to talk about it on today’s electric episode of Quick Charge. Read more…