Electric cars don’t have intakes and exhausts, so they can’t get hydrolocked in deep water the way ICE-powered cars can – but that doesn’t make them amphibious. Nobody told this Texan Chevy Bolt EUV owner that, and when they got caught on the wrong side of the floodwaters, they licked the stamp and sent it. Read more…
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Tesla cars can now do vehicle-to-home (V2X) with this new Powerwall competitor
All Tesla vehicles are now capable of bidirectional charging (V2X) thanks to an impressive Powerwall competitor, Sigenergy, which can include a universal bidirectional DC charger. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) cuts production target for 2025, but there’s more to it
Lucid Group (LCID) lowered its production goal for 2025, citing a changing market environment. Despite missing second-quarter expectations, the EV maker still has ambitious growth plans. Read more…
Tesla’s in trouble, Elon gets a bonus, and Chevy wants to sell you a 1,000 mile EV
Tesla is in trouble, facing down hundreds of millions in fines on a single Autopilot wrongful death claim, accusations of covering up evidence, and plummeting sales in Europe, China, and the US. But, hey – that’s no reason to NOT give Elon a $29 billion bonus, right? Find out more on today’s troubling episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
Georgia launches free rooftop solar and EPA now wants to steal its grant money
Georgia BRIGHT, a statewide initiative to deliver affordable solar, kicked off its “No-Cost Solar Plan” in Atlanta yesterday, giving qualified homeowners a shot at roughly 400 fully prepaid rooftop-solar systems with zero upfront or maintenance costs. However, Georgia Bright’s No-Cost Solar Plan may lose its $156 million in grant money if the EPA steals back the Solar for All program’s entire $7 billion, which funded it. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) Q2 2025 report: Limited R1 production doesn’t slow deliveries, R2 remains on track
Rivian just posted its more recent letter to shareholders outlining its progress and financial numbers from Q2 2025. We have already covered much of Rivian’s Q2 achievements outlined in the letter. However, we have gained a clearer understanding of where the American automaker stands on production numbers, revenue, and gross profit through half the year as it continues to gear up for the start of R2 production next year. Read more…
California greenlights $56.5M to amp up apartment EV chargers
If you live in or develop apartments in California, there’s fresh cash on the table to get Level 2 EV chargers installed. The Communities in Charge project, backed by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, just opened a new funding lane worth up to $56.5 million for multi-family housing and nearby spots where tenants can plug in. Read more…
Tesla sales in Europe are in free fall and the pain is just starting
Tesla sales in Europe are continuing to decline rapidly, and it appears the pain is just beginning for the automaker. Read more…
The Nissan Micra EV starts at just over $30,000 and has more range than expected
The Nissan Micra is back, and it’s gone all-electric. Nissan announced that prices for the new Micra EV will start at £22,995, or just over $30,000, in the UK. It also has a longer driving range than initially expected. Read more…
Electric bikes might just be the healthiest thing to ever happen to teenagers
We’re long past the point where electric bikes were seen as just a trend. At this stage, they’re clearly transforming the way we get around. And perhaps nowhere is that transformation more impactful than among America’s youth. In fact, it’s not a stretch to say that electric bikes might be the healthiest thing to happen to American teens in a generation. Read more…
The new MG4 EV starts at just $10,000, but a semi-solid-state battery option is coming soon
SAIC Motor opened pre-sales for the new MG4 EV, starting at just over $10,000 in China. The Chinese automaker confirmed a new MG4 model, powered by a semi-solid-state battery, is set to launch next month. Read more…
Costco EV Marketplace celebrates milestone with fresh deals [update]
Costco’s EV Marketplace hopes to guide its members through every step of their electrification journey with helpful articles, insights, and resources. The online resource gas just hit its six-month milestone, and to celebrate, they’re rolling out fresh deals on three new Volvo EVs. Read more…
Meet Hyundai’s smallest EVs yet: The E3W and E4W
Hyundai’s thinking small, but aiming big. The E3W and E4W concepts, an electric tuk-tuk and mini four-wheeler, are Hyundai’s smallest EVs yet, but they could be a surprise hit. Read more…
World record alert: 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck drove 1,060 miles on a single charge
Move over, Lucid. There’s a new world record holder in EV range. Engineers at General Motors recently took a minimally modified version of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck out on a real-world test and traveled a total distance of 1,059.2 miles from a single charge. Read more…
Stark VARG MX 1.2 launched as smarter, stronger, and absurdly powerful electric motocross bike
Electric motocross just got another serious upgrade. Stark Future has unveiled its latest evolution of the VARG MX platform – meet the VARG MX 1.2. With more powertrain efficiency, longer range, and a tech-infused new onboard computer that moonlights as a military-grade Android phone, this bike is maintaining the Stark VARG playbook of doing more than keeping up with gas-powered competition, it’s burying them. Read more…
EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max solar bundle $1,139 low, Lectric ONE e-bike gets $319 in free gear, Anker SOLIX C300 90,000mAh stations, more
We’re starting this week’s Green Deals with EcoFlow’s August Home Backup Sale that is seeing up to 59% initial discounts, bonus savings, continued 3x and 3.5x EcoCredit rewards, new free gift promotions, and more – with plenty of ongoing low prices like the DELTA 2 Max Solar Generator bundle that gives you a 220W panel at its $1,139 low, among many others. We also have Lectric’s ONE Long-Range e-bike getting the biggest $319 bundle of 2025 at $2,399, as well as Anker’s SOLIX C300 90,000mAh Power Stations and bundle options starting from $170. From there, we also have EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale on two power station bundles and a dual solar panel option, alongside the best price of the year on Worx’s 20V JawSaw PowerShare Cordless Chainsaw.Plus, all the hangover savings from last week are at the bottom of the page, rounded together in our Electrified Weekly coverage, which includes the new EcoFlow TRAIL releases, exclusive Bluetti Apex 300 launch savings, and much more.. Read more…
From $129 a month: 5 of the best EV lease deals in August
Time’s ticking for snagging a great EV lease deal. With the 25% tariff on imported EVs already in place and the federal tax credit disappearing on September 30, automakers are rolling out serious deals. If you’re thinking about going electric, now’s the moment. Here are some of the best August EV lease deals our friends at CarsDirect found. Read more…
Hyundai’s new electric SUV may be heading overseas after all
Hyundai’s new Elexio electric SUV, which is built in China, could be sold in overseas markets. The CEO of Hyundai Australia calls it “a promising vehicle” that could help the company regain market share from Tesla, BYD, and others. Read more…
California’s grid gets a record power assist from a 100k home battery fleet
More than 100,000 home batteries across California stepped up as a virtual power plant last week in a scheduled test event, and the results were impressive, according to new analysis from The Brattle Group. Read more…
Tesla consistently led in brand loyalty. Then Elon opened his stupid mouth.
Tesla’s brand loyalty levels dropped from the best in the industry to fairly middling results, according to new data from S&P Global Mobility, and it’s all because of the company’s CEO, Elon Musk. Read more…