BYD is now taking Hyundai and Kia’s home market by storm. After launching the electric SUV just last week, BYD said its EV has already secured over 1,000 preorders in South Korea. Can it compete with Hyundai and Kia’s new low-cost EVs. Read more…
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Kempower and Ziegler partner on EV fast charging for fleets
EV charger manufacturer Kempower and Ziegler Energy Solutions have paired up to deliver EV fast charging infrastructure for commercial fleets. Read more…
Kia’s NACS adapters available now; Supercharger access still pending
Kia’s official first-party NACS adapters are now ready to ship out, but owners will have to wait to use them on Tesla Superchargers until later this quarter. Read more…
The Genesis GV60 MIV is one hardcore EV that climbs mountains [Video]
The luxury carmaker channeled its inner superhero with this one. Genesis unveiled the new GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle (MIV) this week in Switzerland, an off-road EV that can climb mountains. The concept is designed for extreme rescue missions. Check it out below. Read more…
Joe Rogan’s new custom Tesla Model S Plaid looks sick
Joe Rogan got himself a new Tesla Model S Plaid customized by Unplugged Performance, and I think it looks sick. Read more…
Tesla launches new Model Y in North America and Europe
Tesla has officially launched the new Model Y in North America and Europe after launching it in China earlier this month. Read more…
Tesla closes loophole that let Kia owners charge on Superchargers
Kia owners were supposed to get access to Tesla Superchargers on January 15, but that timeline was recently delayed. Some owners had figured out a loophole to charge, but it turns out, that loophole is now closed. Read more…
The world’s largest solar + storage project will deliver power 24/7
The United Arab Emirates is building the world’s largest solar and battery storage project that will dispatch clean energy 24/7. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) plans to roll out hands-free driving this year, eyes-free system in 2026
Rivian (RIVN) plans to launch a new Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) this year to enable hands-free driving. The new feature is expected to be similar to Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (FSD). In 2026, Rivian will up the ante with an “eyes-free” system. Read more…
Meet Cadillac’s new $80,000 Lyriq-V, the quickest Caddie (EV or gas-powered) so far
With 615 horsepower, the Cadillac Lyriq-V is the quickest Caddie to date. Cadillac’s first V-Series EV will outsprint a CT5-V Blackwing, and it can be yours for under $80,000. Read more…
EcoFlow takes 50% off units with new solar bundle lows, Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus hits new $1,199 low, Greenworks Venture e-bikes, more
Our penultimate Green Deals of this week is headlined by EcoFlow’s Game Day Power sale that is taking up to 50% off its units, with a bonus 5% sitewide discount, 15% off accessory discounts, and 3x EcoCredit rewards with purchases – with many of its New Year deals continuing. We did spot some new low prices though, like on the DELTA Pro solar generator bundle that comes with two 220W solar panels and a free protective bag for $2,374, among others. Rad Power has also launched a new flash sale running parallel to its ongoing deals, dropping two models to their lowest rates, one of which is the RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru e-bike hitting a new $1,199 low. That’s not the only EV lows here, as Greenworks’ 80V Venture e-bikes are all 25% off, with the 27.5-inch commuter e-bike dropping to a new $1,425 low. Lastly, we have Camplux’s new Nano 3 Max Portable Water Heater and Shower returning to its $360 low in its third-ever discount. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker winter sale roundup, the rare Orbit Velo bike tracker deal, and more.. Read more…
Nissan secures batteries for about 300,000 EVs in the US, but when will we see them?
Nissan plans to buy 20 GWh of batteries from SK On, enough to power around 300,000 EVs to be sold in the US. However, after delaying EV production in the US again, when will the new EVs finally arrive. Read more…
Jaguar Land Rover invests $2M in rare earth magnets recycling
Jaguar Land Rover’s investment arm InMotion Ventures has invested $2 million in rare earth magnets recycling company Cyclic Materials, bringing its Series B funding round to $55 million. Read more…
E1 Series gains more star power as NBA great LeBron James joins as owner of Team AlUla
Young Electric Boat Racing League E1 continues to expand its lineup of race teams as it approaches its second UIM E1 World Championship Season in 2025. Several big names in sports and entertainment signed on for season 1, but this next Championship series includes a new name – LeBron James, who will lead Team AlUla. Read more…
Hyundai wants to re-badge EVs and sell them to GM: Here’s how it will work
Two of the top-selling EV brands in the US are teaming up to overcome an uncertain market in 2025. Hyundai confirmed on Thursday that it’s nearing a deal with GM that would include re-badging EV models. Here’s what to expect. Read more…
Formula E 600kW mid-race charging is finally ready, for real this time, we swear
After years of waiting and many false starts, Formula E is finally going to debut its mid-race charging system, which will give cars a quick boost of energy charging at a rate much faster than current road cars can. Read more…
Polestar hopes to steal Tesla sales, CATL revenue dips, and feeding the orcas
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Polestar hopes to steal customers from Tesla now that Elon is involved in politics, CATL revenue dips for the first time ever, and a whole new way to feed the orcas drops down under. Read more…
JackRabbit’s new solar charging kit keeps your e-bike topped up from the sun
JackRabbit, the maker of pint-sized electric microbikes, is back with a new product designed to quickly recharge their batteries from pure, uncut photons mainlined into an e-bike directly from the sun. In true independent charging form, the Solar Charging Kit from JackRabbit keeps riders rolling even when there’s not a convenient AC outlet in sight. Read more…
Nissan drops plans to bring a Rogue-like electric SUV to the US
Nissan confirmed it is again delaying EV production at its Canton, Ohio plant. According to sources, it is also dropping plans to build an electric SUV similar in size to the Rogue Sport in the US. Read more…
Elon Musk is a ‘Tesla founder’, but he isn’t behind its main innovation
Elon Musk is technically a “founder” of Tesla, as per a court settlement. He deserves credit for Tesla’s succes, but it is true that he isn’t behind Tesla’s main innovation. Read more…

