There’s a fresh batch of fall Prime Day deals up for grabs, with Aventon’s flagship Level commuter e-bike – a favorite here at Electrek – dropping down to $999. It’s joined by a pair of sales on outdoor electric tools from both Sun Joe and .. More…

EV maker VinFast (VFS) just gained an edge. Vingroup Chairman and Vietnam’s richest person, Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong, announced Wednesday he would donate 99.8% of EV battery company VinES to VinFast. More…

BMW unveiled the all-new iX2 xDrive30 today, an EV that shares its platform with the second-generation X2. It’s promising 259-279 miles of WLTP range on a 64.8kWh battery, a 5.6-second 0-100km/h (62 mph) time, and 313 hp / 364 lb-ft of total system output from the AWD motors. Both the car and the battery will be manufactured in Regensburg, Germany. A global launch is set to begin in March 2024, though the compact EV crossover will not be coming to the US. BMW announced that the iX2 was coming earlier this year. More…

Tesla has been apparently dipping its toes in advertising over the last few months – and now it has expanded into a new medium, airport advertisement, on top of broadening its online ads. More…

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motors plans to build EVs under the brand Arcfox, a Chinese electric car company co-owned by BAIC Motor Corp. More…

Resilient startup Aptera is back with a robust progress update after a busy summer promoting its upcoming solar EV by the same name, ahead of planned production next year. The company has posted not one, but two videos updating its fanbase about its progress, which appears to be coming along quite nicely. Could it be the first to successfully reach scaled solar EV production. More…

Tesla has started selling wraps for Model 3 and Model Y in seven different colors in its online shop and Tesla app. More…

You can now buy Genesis EVs in 10 more states as the luxury automaker continues its impressive expansion across the US. More…

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…

The fall Prime Day deals are in full swing, and we have three favorite sales up for grabs right now on environmentally-friendly gear. A batch of now start from $80 to go alongside . And if you need a new EV for fall joyrides, Segway electric scooters are up for grabs to join our massive list of e-bike discounts. More…

The Happyrun G60  is a splendid blend of eye-catching aesthetics, impressive motor-bike-like performance and true value. For just $1,399 this mini-bike carries great safety features, comfortable riding and blasts at 31mph in a truly fun and fast romp on the town. With a dual suspension frame and off-road tread, it can even vary off into the trails for light-duty exploring. Check out the coupon code below. More…

After EV sales soared 284% in Q3 over last year, Mercedes electric vehicles are nearing 15% of total US sales. In comparison, Ford and GM are around 3% to 4%. More…

Vermont’s largest utility, Green Mountain Power (GMP), wants to install battery storage for all 270,000 of its customers by 2030. More…

Dogger Bank, the world’s largest offshore wind farm under construction, is sending power to the UK’s grid for the very first time. More…

The upgraded Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 electric models are now available to pre-order in Europe. Volkswagen enhanced the EVs with a new electric drive, battery, and modern infotainment system. More…

Exactly two months after calling out Tesla directly while announcing a speedy performance version of its flagship 001, Chinese automaker ZEEKR is hinting at possible sales of the EV in Europe. The company already has two models making their way overseas and could soon add the third, according to an executive at the company. More…

Could Rivian’s electric SUV be the next Cadillac Escalade? A police-escorted convoy of Rivian R1S models was spotted leaving the Las Vegas Sphere after the band U2 played earlier this week.. More…

A giant new Tesla Megapack project with 300 MWh of energy capacity has come online in Australia to help stabilize the grid and make better use of renewable energy. More…

Electric bicycles are quickly becoming a preferred method of transportation and delivery by courier companies in cities that are replacing traditional delivery vans. More…

Designed as the ultimate expedition vehicle, Nissan’s Hyper Adventure EV concept can do it all. Its large battery enables long-range adventures with the ability to power up your campsite and gadgets on the go. More…