A Tesla store in Oregon was attacked with arson and gunshots on two separate occasions. The FBI got involved, which is the second time federal law enforcement intervened in incidents at Tesla stores. Read more…
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GAF Energy’s nailable solar shingle is now 23% more powerful
GAF Energy has launched an upgraded version of its Timberline Solar nailable shingle, the ES 2, which delivers 23% more power per shingle. Read more…
Heliene and Origami Solar team up to take on Trump tariffs
Solar panel maker Heliene and steel solar panel frame maker Origami Solar have partnered to offer US-made, steel-framed solar panels in North America.. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) eyes first positive gross profit in Q4: Here’s what to expect from its earnings
Rivian (RIVN) will report fourth-quarter earnings Thursday after the market closes. Although the EV maker aggressively cut costs last year, a supply shortage derailed some momentum. Rivian still stands by its goal of achieving its first positive gross profit in Q4. Here’s what to expect from the report. Read more…
Rad Power takes $500 off e-bikes with several new lows from $999, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus and Pro Ultra flash sale from $849, more
We’ve got huge savings with plenty of new and returning low prices in today’s Green Deals, starting with the changeup pricing from Rad Power’s ongoing sale that is taking up to $500 off six e-bikes, as well as the continuing 50% discount on four accessories accompanying the brand’s newest models. The big shake up though is Rad Power dropping all three RadRunner e-bikes (RadRunner 2, RadRunner Plus, and RadRunner 3 Plus) to new all-time low prices starting from $999. Right behind this sale is EcoFlow’s latest Valentine’s flash sale (today only) that is offering the DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station with an 800W alternator charger at its $849 low alongside two DELTA Pro Ultra expansion batteries (adding 12KWh to your setup) at $4,999. Lastly, we spotted Aiper’s latest Surfer S2 Solar Pool Skimmer dropping to a new $320 low after only a month past its release. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on Heybike’s Hauler Cargo e-bike, NIU’s 40% off KQi e-scooter sale, and more. Read more…
Rivian announces new offroad-focused ‘California Dune Edition’ R1
Rivian has announced a new “California Dune Edition” version of its new Tri-Motor R1, in a special color and with an options package focused on off-road performance. Read more…
FREYR rebrands after killing its $2.6B Georgia battery factory plans
After scrapping plans to build a $2.6 billion battery energy storage system factory in Georgia, FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) has rebranded itself as T1 Energy (NYSE: TE). Read more…
Is Toyota launching an electric RAV4?
Toyota is already developing the next-gen RAV4, and rumors suggest an electric model is in the works. According to internal documents, significant changes are expected. Here’s what we know about the upcoming Toyota RAV4 and a possible EV variant. Read more…
Watch the world’s first electric flying car hop over another vehicle as it takes flight [Video]
Who said electric flying cars are only for the movies? Alef Aeronautics made history after posting a video of its electric car driving and vertically taking off in public. The video shows the electric flying car jumping over another vehicle as it takes flight. Watch “the world’s first real flying car” take flight below. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in February 2025
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
First drive in the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5: A familiar model with some choice upgrades
As we get ready to exit month two of 2025, the opportunities to test drive model-year BEVs are starting to arise. The most recent was a trim to Palm Springs, California, to test out the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5. This flagship BEV saw a mid- refresh for 2025, so I didn’t experience the most drastic of changes compared to previous versions. In the places where Hyundai did improve the IONIQ 5, however, I noticed savvy upgrades that took customer feedback into consideration and made an already high-quality BEV even better. Read more…
First Drive: We kicked up some SoCal sand off-roading in the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT
Less than a year after its initial reveal, Hyundai officially launched its off-road-friendly IONIQ 5 XRT variant in the US and invited us to Palm Springs to test it out. This is a Hyundai IONIQ through and through, but it features some unique design upgrades, including a new drive mode to help it tackle tougher terrain than its siblings.. Read more…
Tesla and Honda will buy power from this new 300 MW Texas solar farm
Tesla and Honda are set to purchase all the power from Delilah I, a new 300 MW solar farm in Texas. Read more…
Elon is setting up shop in India as first Tesla Semi station gets real (6 years late)
Elon Musk’s visit to India may have been more about Tesla than any mission for the US government, if recent job listings at Tesla are to be believed. Plus, we’ve got news that construction on the first Tesla Semi truck stop is underway in California – and only six years behind schedule! All this and more on today’s (also late) episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
Kia’s first electric van, the PV5, spotted in the US for the first time: Here’s what we know
After teasing the PV5 last week, Kia’s electric van was just spotted in the US for the first time. The PV5 is Kia’s first dedicated electric van, and it already looks ready to challenge Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz. Here’s what we know about it so far.. Read more…
Rivian’s (RIVN) $6.6 billion loan for its new Georgia EV plant in jeopardy
Rivian’s (RIVN) $6.6 billion federal loan to build its new EV manufacturing plant in Georgia faces uncertainty after President Trump froze federal loans. Georgia Gov Brian Kemp said he’s “not sure” about where the funds stand. Read more…
This Danish renewables developer sold its largest US solar farm
Danish renewables developer European Energy (EE) has completed the sale of its largest solar farm in the US to date. Read more…
Can Honda’s new S7 electric SUV spark a comeback in China
Honda claimed a “surge is about to break out” after previewing its next-gen electric SUV, the S7. The S7 will kick off Honda’s new series of dedicated EVs aimed at top sellers like the Tesla Model Y. Read more…
Toyota steps in to support Michigan EV battery plant with $1.5B order after GM backs out
In a turn of events, Toyota is stepping in to support LG Energy Solution’s EV battery plant in Michigan. Toyota reportedly placed a $1.5 billion order to boost operations at the facility after GM backed out. Read more…
Heybike flash sale drops Hauler cargo e-bike to new $1,199 low with free gear, NIU cuts 40% off KQi e-scooters, GoTrax, more
Today’s Green Deals are all about affordable EVs, led by the flash sale on Heybike’s Hauler Cargo e-bike that is dropping costs to a new $1,199 low until February 28 and also running parallel to the brand’s preorder discount on the new ALPHA Off-Road e-bike. Next we have NIU’s latest sale that is taking up to 40% off a collection of the brand’s KQi series of e-scooters, like the KQi2 Pro Electric Kick Scooter that has fallen to $450. For folks only looking for a short-distance commuter that comes budget-friendly, there’s the GoTrax APEX XL Electric Scooter for $244. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Presidents’ Day sale (running through March 1), the lineup of discounts on EGO Power+ snow blowers, and more.. Read more…