EVs need a place to charge, even in the most remote areas. Subaru helped install a public EV charging station in the “remotest place in the world.” To test it out, the Subaru Solterra was shipped to the island of St Helena. Check out the video below. Read more…
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 fuels new EV export record with over 68,000 shipped in 2024
Hyundai and Kia set a new record, shipping nearly 708,000 electrified cars from Korea in 2024. With over 68,000 exports, the IONIQ 5 was Hyundai’s hottest-selling EV overseas. Read more…
Segway launches GT3 superscooter with $200 off preorder, Lectric XP 3.0 e-bike bundle drops to $1,199 low, Anker SOLIX, more
Today’s Green Deals are being headlined by Segway’s new GT3 Superscooter that is now available for a discounted preorder at $1,500, coming with an array of features similar to the new Xyber and Xafari e-bikes. Close behind is Lectric’s Plunge flash sale that has three of its e-bike models getting special bundle packages, with the best-selling XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes, specifically, getting a $100 price cut to its $1,199 low on top of $454 in free gear, among others. We also have Anker’s SOLIX flash sale through the week, which includes the brand’s C1000 Portable Power Station bundled with a water-resistant bag for a new $499 low. Be sure to check out the additional flash sale offers while they last. Bringing up the rear is Greenworks’ 60V 24-inch Cordless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 8.0Ah batteries at $1,598. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s NIU e-scooter sale, the Jackery power station deals, and mor. Read more…
Here are the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US of 2024
With new EV models from virtually every brand rolling out, electric vehicle sales in the US reached a record 1.3 million last year. Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 remained at the top, but new Honda and GM models quickly climbed the sales charts. Check out the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US for 2024 below. Read more…
Contrary to popular belief, EV sales grew more in 2024 than 2023 – report
In 2024, the world sold 3.5 million more EVs than it did in the previous year, according to a new report by Rho Motion. This increase is larger than the 3.2 million increase in EV sales from the previous year – meaning that EV sales aren’t just up, but that the rate of growth is itself increasing. Read more…
Cybertruck goes solar, new Model Y takes off, and BYD tackles Toyota
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Tesla’s redesigned Model Y is grabbing headlines, but the solar Cybertruck might be the thing for you. We’ve also got news from BYD, and an innovative new energy storage system in California. Read more…
EV growth rose again in 2024, despite media & political lies saying otherwise
In 2024, the world sold 3.5 million more EVs than it did in the previous year, according to a new report by Rho Motion. This increase is larger than the 3.2 million increase in EV sales from the previous year – meaning that EV sales aren’t just up, but that the rate of growth is itself increasing. Read more…
Biden pushes through $635M in EV charger grants before Trump’s return
The Biden administration awarded $635 million in EV charger grants just 10 days before Donald Trump takes office, leaving just $700,000 of the $2.5 billion from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law unallocated. Read more…
Kia access to Tesla Superchargers delayed, had been expected this week
Hot on the heels of Kia being added to Tesla’s “coming soon” page for Supercharger access, we’re now learning that Supercharger support won’t actually come nearly as soon as expected for Kia – with a delay of weeks or months before Kia owners can plug in at North America’s largest fast charging network. Read more…
Cleantech investments to top fossil fuels for the first time in 2025
For the first time ever, global investments in cleantech are projected to outpace upstream oil and gas spending in 2025, according to a new S&P Global Commodity Insights report. Read more…
Several brands added to Tesla’s NACS “coming soon” page as rollout quickens
Tesla has added several automotive brands to its NACS “coming soon” page, indicating that a flood of new car brands are about to gain access to Superchargers in North America. Read more…
The first Jeep and Dodge EVs are finally arriving at US dealerships
The first all-electric Jeep and Dodge models have officially landed in the US. Although later than planned, Jeep and Dodge EVs are now arriving at US dealerships. Read more…
Elon Musk misrepresents data that shows Tesla is still years away from unsupervised self-driving
Elon Musk is praising data that he claims shows Tesla is on the verge of achieving unsupervised Full Self-Driving, when in fact, it shows it is still years away and he is misrepresenting it. Read more…
Tesla receives 50,000 orders for new Model Y on first day, report says
Tesla has reportedly received 50,000 orders for the new Model Y with an updated design in about 24 hours, according to a new report in China. Read more…
First look at Tesla’s new color on updated Model Y
We get a first look at Tesla’s new paint color launching on the updated Model Y: Glacier Blue. Dope or nope. Read more…
Hyundai’s new adventure-ready Inster EV Cross starts at just $35,000 in the UK
Hyundai’s first small electric SUV has officially gained a new “outdoor-focused” variant. Starting at just $35,000 (£28,745) in the UK, the Hyundai Inster EV Cross includes more style and features to take on new adventures. Check out the new EV below. Read more…
Save $399 on NIU 40-mile KQi3 Max e-scooter at $600, Camplux portable shower low, Jackery on-the-go power stations, more
We’re kicking off another week of Green Deals, with today’s offers following behind NIU’s latest sale that has dropped its 40-mile trekking KQi3 Max Electric Kick Scooter to $600, coming in $1 above its Black Friday/Cyber Monday pricing, among other models. We also spotted Camplux’s Nano 3 Max Portable Water Heater and Shower falling to its $360 low, as well as Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station hitting $499, with other on-the-go backup power options as well. Lastly, we have a one-day discount on the budget-friendly Snow Joe 24V ION+ 13-inch Single-Stage Cordless Electric Snow Shovel for $159, but keep in mind that the deal only lasts until midnight. We also have all the other hangover Green Deals from last week in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup from over the weekend.. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck gets $10,000 solar panel wrap that gives you more range
A company managed to wrap a Tesla Cybertruck with solar cells that power an on-board battery pack. It costs about $10,000. Is it worth it. Read more…
BYD beat Toyota in EV sales on its home turf in 2024
The world’s largest EV maker is making a big statement overseas. In a historic win, BYD officially outsold Toyota in EV sales on its own home turf for the first time last year. Read more…
The days of superfast SUPER73 e-bikes are over… sort of
Even if you’re not knee-deep into electric bikes like many of us, you very likely may have heard of the e-bike brand SUPER73. The company’s motorcycle culture-inspired electric bikes have proven incredibly popular among teens and young adults, but the heyday of fast and questionably (or clearly) illegal e-bike modes seems to be coming to an end for the brand. Read more…

