Jeep’s Wrangler-inspired electric SUV made a surprise appearance during the big game on Sunday. Jeep previewed the Recon EV during a Super Bowl ad, in which it took a shot at Ford. In the commercial, you can see Jeep’s new electric SUV looks ready to challenge the Ford Bronco. Read more…
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Volvo’s new EX90 uses CATL batteries in the US, but that may change soon
Although the EX90 is built in South Carolina, Volvo sources its batteries from China’s CATL. After raising EX90 prices due to extra tariffs, Volvo is now looking for US suppliers to cut costs. Read more…
Nissan follows BYD by bringing DeepSeek tech to its new N7 EV
Nissan is the latest to adopt DeepSeek tech for its new EV in China, the N7. The N7 will be the first joint venture brand electric car to feature DeepSeek’s R1 as the Japanese automaker fights to turn things around in the world’s largest EV market. Read more…
Chinese car journalists are told not to be negative on Tesla as it sues customers and media
A new scathing report about Tesla just came out in China. It describes how the automaker is becoming trigger-happy, suing its own customers and the media while auto journalists are being told not to be negative about the American automaker. Read more…
Genesis is reportedly launching a luxury G70 EV sports sedan — Here’s what we know so far
Word on the street is the Genesis G70 is going all-electric. The luxury sports sedan is due for a complete overhaul, including a new look and a fully electric powertrain. Here’s what we know about the Genesis G70 EV so far. Read more…
NYC is giving free e-bikes to delivery workers with shoddy or illegal electric bikes
New York City’s Department of Transportation has a novel idea for helping get the most common uncertified e-bikes off the city’s streets: let their riders swap them for a safer UL-compliant electric bike for free. Read more…
Global EV sales surge 18% y-o-y – but speed bumps lie ahead
London-based Rho Motion just dropped the latest numbers on global EV sales for January 2025, and here’s the headline: 1.3 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide. That’s down by more than a third from December’s record-breaking numbers, but don’t let that fool you – January 2025 still saw an 18% jump compared to the same month last year. Read more…
Kia’s electric sports car, the EV6 GT, is a steal at nearly $20,000 off
Kia’s electric sports car will smoke a Ferrari and Lamborghini off the line, and it’s already less than half the cost. Now, Kia’s 576 horsepower EV6 GT is even cheaper to drive with nearly $20,000 in lease savings. Here’s how you can get your hands on one. Read more…
Honda’s Prologue EV joins the NHL for a green future
Honda extended its partnership with the NHL, but it may look a little different this time. This season, NHL fans will get a good look at the Prologue EV as part of Honda’s efforts to “make the game more environmentally responsible.” Will we also catch a glimpse of its upcoming electric SUV and Saloon. Read more…
Heybike’s new ALPHA all-terrain e-bike opens preorders at $1,599, Aiper Valentine’s sale, EGO Power+, Autel EV charger, more
Today’s Green Deals are headlined by Heybike’s early bird preorder sale on its latest ALPHA All-Terrain e-bike, a first from the brand’s Galaxy eDrive System, at $1,599. Next, we have Aiper’s Valentine’s Day sale with up to 40% discounts across its autonomous pool cleaners, like the Surfer S1 Cordless Solar Robot Pool Skimmer that has fallen to $300, among others. We also spotted the EGO Power+ 56V Power Head, which drives the brand’s Multi-Head System, down at $155 while attachments begin at $111. Lastly, we have Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite Home Level 2 EV Charger dropping back down to its $455 Amazon low after being the center of a Lightning deal that has since ended, keeping the savings intact. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Valentine’s savings from EcoFlow, and more. Read more…
Jay Leno had to remind Tesla executives that the Roadster exists
In a short but funny interaction, Jay Leno had to remind Tesla executives that the Roadster still exists – sort of, since it has been delayed seemingly indefinitely. Read more…
Acura may bring back hybrids because it can only offer $20K EV discounts for so long
Honda’s luxury Acura brand could be the latest to launch new hybrids as a bridge to fully electric vehicles. Despite over $20,000 in discounts, ZDX sales are not picking up as quickly as Acura expected. Read more…
Tesla starts production at Megafactory in Shanghai
Tesla has started production at its new Megafactory in Shanghai, its second such factory, and it is starting to ship to its first customer. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) CEO predicts ‘exponential’ growth, and it’s not just from selling luxury EVs
Can Lucid (LCID) make 1 million EVs a year? CEO Peter Rawlinson said this is his vision, and Lucid has ambitious plans to achieve it. After launching its first electric SUV, the Gravity, Lucid will enter the mass market with its midsize platform starting at around $50,000. Rawlinson said this is “finally when we compete directly with Tesla,” but the EV maker has even bigger plans to drive growth. Read more…
Ford CEO warns Trump tariffs will ‘blow a hole’ in the US auto industry like we’ve never seen
As automakers brace for new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, Ford’s CEO Jim Farley is warning the extra costs would be “devastating.” Farley said the additional tariffs, which could go into effect as soon as March 1, would be a “blow a hole” in the US auto industry. Read more…
Chicago EV deals, Amazon delivery vans for all, and visits from the FBI!
On today’s wheelin’ and dealin’ episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at a $9,140 deal on a 2025 Nissan LEAF*** in Chicago, things you can do with a robotic lawnmower, and talk about the tough times Tesla is experiencing while its CEO asks if you’ve seen Kyle. Read more…
Hyundai is launching its all-solid-state ‘Dream’ EV battery pilot line next month
Hyundai is set to shake up the EV market with advanced new batteries soon. In March, Hyundai will reveal its all-solid-state EV battery pilot line to the public for the first time. The “Dream” batteries promise to unlock more range, faster charging, and significantly higher energy density. Read more…
Genesis GV90 ultra-luxury EV crashes and gets stuck during testing [Video]
Genesis is preparing to launch its most luxurious EV yet, the GV90. The flagship electric SUV will challenge ultra-luxury brands like Rolls Royce. However, after it crashed and got stuck during cold weather testing, Genesis may need to fine-tune it before it’s ready to hit the road. Check out the video of it below. Read more…
Elon Musk is about to masterfully move the goalpost on Tesla Full Self-Driving
Elon Musk is about to move the goalpost on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) program in a masterful way that will allow him to claim a win. Read more…
Volvo EX30 goes Cross Country: Meet the urban electric SUV with an off-road attitude
Volvo’s smallest and most affordable electric SUV just got the Cross Country treatment. The rugged new EX30 model is Volvo’s first EV to earn the rugged Cross Country upgrade. Check out the upgraded model below. Read more…

