Kia is cutting EV prices and rolling out new financing deals in response to similar moves from rivals, including Tesla. Read more…
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Why New Jersey’s radical new e-bike law is the harshest one yet
New Jersey has just rewritten the rules on electric bikes – and not in a way most of the e-bike world was expecting. Read more…
Waymo founder: Tesla FSD would FAIL a DMV eye test, plus all-new Volvo EX60
On today’s highly observant episode of Quick Charge, Waymo founder John Krafcik takes aim at Tesla’s Full Self Driving hardware limitations and Volvo Cars rolls out their most important new product of the 2020s: the all-new EX60 electric SUV. Read more…
Humanoid robots build a new excavator every 6 minutes, RIGHT NOW
Chinese heavy equipment giant Zoomlion isn’t planning to deploy an army of humanoid robots on its factory floors in the future – they’ve got robots on the job right now. The company is already using these ‘bots to power its “third growth curve,” and they’ve been churning out a new excavator every six minutes for years. Read more…
Waymo founder trashes Tesla safety as Waymos illegally pass school buses
Waymo founder John Krafcik made headlines this week with claims that Tesla’s cameras-only approach to Full Self Driving was “myopic,” but the self-driving taxis from the company he helped found keep illegally passing school buses – and putting kids at risk. Read more…
Introducing Electrek Forums: A new hub for the EV and green energy community
We are excited to announce a major addition to the site today: the launch of Electrek Forums. Read more…
Watch Hyundai’s electric sports car take off like an absolute animal, fake shifting and all
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N will go on sale in the US and Europe soon, but we are already getting a look at it in action. Read more…
Noon Energy proves 100+ hour battery for clean energy storage
With data centers projected to consume as much as 12% of total US electricity by 2028, Noon Energy says it has hit a key milestone: successfully operating a scaled-up, ultra-long-duration energy storage system for thousands of hours, capable of delivering clean power continuously for more than 100 hours at a time. Read more…
Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels across Europe in 2025
Europe’s power mix hit a tipping point in 2025. Wind and solar generated more electricity across the European Union than fossil fuels for the first time last year, according to Ember’s newly released European Electricity Review. Wind and solar supplied a record 30% of EU power, edging past fossil fuels at 29%. Read more…
Is the Hyundai IONIQ 5 the best bang for your buck for an EV?
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 remains one of the most popular EVs for its affordable price, long range capabilities, and modern tech. Is it the best bang for your buck when it comes to an EV. Read more…
Volvo reveals EX60 SUV, its fastest charging EV yet – and an offroad surprise
Volvo has revealed the full look and specs of its upcoming EX60, fitting into the upper-middle segment of its electric product line, made with new megacasting technology and with class-leading range and charging performance. Read more…
MSI EV Life NACS or J1772 NEMA 14-50 level 2 chargers $425, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max $749 flash offer, Mammotion robot mower, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is the new MSI EV Life NEMA 14-50 Level 2 EV Chargers, with options for a NACS or J1772 connector – both being down at $425 right now. Right behind it, we have EcoFlow’s latest winter flash sale, which ends tonight and is cutting up to 62% off four units, one being the DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station back at $749. There’s also Mammotion’s YUKA 2000 Robot Lawn Mower at $1,349, rechargeable AAA batteries for your home, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX Winter Sale with up to 65% discounts, and more.. Read more…
Genesis emerges as a dark horse in the luxury EV space as even bigger plans unfold
Over the past ten years, Genesis’ sales have grown “faster than any luxury marque in history,” according to Hyundai’s CEO. With several new vehicles launching in new segments, Genesis plans to become more than just a luxury brand over the next decade. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.4 is getting a facelift, and it looks like an entirely new EV
Volkswagen’s electric SUV is due for a considerable makeover. The new ID.4 was spotted ahead of its upcoming debut, and it already looks like an upgrade from the current EV. Read more…
Tesla quietly cuts 1,700 jobs at Gigafactory Berlin despite denying it
A new report confirms that Tesla has reduced its workforce at Gigafactory Berlin by roughly 1,700 employees over the last year. The cuts come despite the plant manager repeatedly denying any staff reductions were taking place. Read more…
Honda’s new 50 MPH commuter ‘electric motorcycle’ rolls out with interesting battery choice
Honda has been releasing new electric two-wheelers at an impressive clip over the last few years, making up for lost time. The company’s latest model, known as the Honda UC3, is soon headed for the Vietnam and Thailand markets.. Read more…
Anker SOLIX Winter Sale drops F3800 power station to second-best $1,899, GoTrax R7 e-bike at $765 low, Worx Nitro snow shovel, more
Our Tuesday Green Deals are headlined by Anker’s SOLIX Winter Sale that has increased savings back to holiday levels at up to 65% off, with offers like the F3800 Portable Power Station down at its second-best $1,899 rate. Right behind this sale is GoTrax’s R7 City & All-Terrain Fat Tire e-bike at its $765 low, as well as a collection of Worx tools led by the Nitro 40V 12-inch Cordless Snow Blower kit, Hoverfly’s X5 e-scooter back at its lowest price, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway Navimow X4 and i2 AWD robot mower pre-order promotions, the EcoFlow DELTA 3 series power station deals, and more.. Read more…
This new entry-level EV will replace Hyundai’s top-selling hatchback
Hyundai is pulling the plug on its best-selling ICE-powered hatchback. Production of the i10 ended after an 18-year run, but a new entry-level EV is coming soon to take its place. Read more…
Tesla AI5 is late, Canada gets Chinese cars, and EV beats diesel in extreme cold
On today’s bitterly cold episode of Quick Charge, Elon says the chip he said was ready six months ago isn’t actually ready, Chinese carmakers make a deal with Canada, and a series of new, real-world studies prove that EVs will save your fleet money over diesel, even in the most extreme cold weather use cases. Read more…
Genesis secretly designed this electric pickup and may bring it to life [Images]
Genesis designers crafted a luxury electric pickup to go head-to-head with the Tesla Cybertruck, but those plans were later shelved. New images reveal the EV pickup was nearly complete, but it was later set aside to focus on other models. Will Genesis bring it to life. Read more…

