Are you sick of hearing BYD’s name yet? You may want to get used to it. Another one of its EV models crossed a major milestone on Monday as BYD’s global push heats up. Read more…
BYD is on a roll as another global EV hits a huge milestone
Are you sick of hearing BYD’s name yet? You may want to get used to it. Another one of its EV models crossed a major milestone on Monday as BYD’s global push heats up. Read more…
Octopus Energy’s Texas power bill plan is compellingly simple
Time-of-use electricity plans are hardly a new concept, but what makes Octopus Energy’s new time-of-use plan, OctopusFlex, great is that it’s ridiculously simple.. Read more…
Octopus Energy’s Texas power bill plan is compellingly simple
Time-of-use electricity plans are hardly a new concept, but what makes Octopus Energy’s new time-of-use plan, OctopusFlex, great is that it’s ridiculously simple.. Read more…
Xiaomi sprinkles gold dust onto its new YU7 electric SUV – literally
Xiaomi’s marketing machine just kicked into a higher gear. With the official launch of the YU7 just days away, the company is sharing more info about the upcoming SUV. And some of those details are seriously interesting – like the gold-infused new paint finish. Xiaomi isn’t new to putting gold on its electric cars – the company has done it… Read more…
The 2026 Cadillac Optiq Will Be GM’s First Tesla-Plug EV
Coming soon to a Tesla Supercharger station near you, no adapter needed: the Cadillac Optiq, which also gets an entry-level model for 2026. Read more…
GÖPEL electronic launches 500 kW EV battery test bench with regenerative power and BMS interface
GÖPEL electronic has introduced a modular, high-voltage battery test bench designed for safety and functional testing of EV battery packs. Developed for use in automotive development and production environments, the system is intended to support fast and cost-efficient quality assurance of battery cells and packs. The test bench delivers up to 500 kW of power… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 Max revealed with impressive range ahead of launch
Xiaomi’s highly anticipated electric SUV, the YU7, is just around the corner, but a series of spy shots reveal the highest tier YU7 Max and some of its features. Xiaomi YU7 Max The Xiaomi YU7 Max has been spotted with carbon fibre elements all around, including the steering wheel, dashboard, side mirrors and even some hood accents. The SUV also… Read more…
Defender is preparing to shake up the luxury EV market with a rugged new entry-level SUV
The Defender stands out for its off-road attitude, but somehow it still maintains an elegant, premium design. The luxury brand is preparing to launch its first EV, an entry-level “baby” SUV that could see significant demand. Read more…
All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in June 2025
The world seems awfully tinderbox-y these days, what with a heat dome descending over the US, the Strait of Hormuz getting locked down, and gas prices set to climb on rising oil prices. As such, it might be a good time to buy that slick new EV you’ve had your eye on. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck! There are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can buy with 0% financing in June, 2025. Read more…
The Cadillac Escalade IQ Crushed Its Estimated Range In A 70-MPH Test
The 2025 Escalade IQ is America’s longest-range electric SUV. It smashed its 460-mile estimated range in a recent test. Read more…
NextSource shifts battery anode facility plans to Middle East from Mauritius
Canadian battery materials development company NextSource Materials has withdrawn from its project to build a battery anode facility in Mauritius to focus on accelerated, larger-scale opportunities in the Middle East. NextSource had been working to establish a facility in Mauritius since November 2022. The company leased a potential site and invested in upgrading existing processes… Read more…
These EVs Have The Best Summer Driving Range
Like frigid temperatures, extreme heat can also drain an EV’s battery at an accelerated pace. But some EVs fare better than others. Read more…
The Slate Truck Proves We Need More New Car Companies
Former Fisker executive Matthew DeBord knows how tough the EV startup world can be. He still thinks it’s worth starting a car company. Read more…
Here’s What Happens When You Try To Tip A Tesla Robotaxi
Want to tip the Tesla Robotaxi at the end of your ride? You’re in for a surprise. Read more…
Cadillac’s most affordable EV just got even better with a built-in NACS port and much more
Cadillac’s new entry-level electric vehicle is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, and it’s already off to a strong start. Over 75% of Optiq buyers were new to the brand last month, but for the 2026 model year, Cadillac is taking it to the next level. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq now features a built-in NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers, a new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) option, and several other upgrades. Read more…
$15.5B in EV, renewable projects vanish as Senate eyes rollbacks
EV and renewable investments in the US are stalling – and May was another tough month. Businesses canceled $1.4 billion worth of clean energy factories and projects last month, according to the latest numbers from E2 and the Clean Economy Tracker. That pushes total canceled investments to $15.5 billion this year, wiping out nearly 12,000 potential jobs. Read more…
EcoFlow early Prime Day Sale takes up to 60% off power stations, Lectric e-bike bundles up to $703 off in 4th of July Sale, more
We’re starting this week’s Green Deals off strong, as today’s edition is headlined by EcoFlow’s newly launched early Prime Day Sale with 60% discounts, bonus savings, free gear, subsidies, and more. Among the lineup, we spotted the DELTA 2 Solar Generator bundle with a smart extra battery and two 110W panels at a new $997 low. Right behind it is Lectric’s 4th of July Sale, which is taking up to $703 off its e-bike bundles, including continued savings on the new XP4 e-bikes that start from $999 with up to $356 in free gear. We also have a spotlight on Rad Power’s RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike in its gorgeous burgundy red colorway at $1,499 through June 25. Lastly, we have two electric lawn care solutions at their best rates to date, with the Worx 20V 5-inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw at $84, while the Greenworks 82V Commercial 760 CFM Cordless Axial Leaf Blower comes with two Bluetooth 4.0Ah batteries and a dual-port rapid charger for $300. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals from last week in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup. Read more…
Amprius forms partnership with a South Korea battery manufacturer
Amprius Technologies, which is developing a silicon battery anode platform, has signed a new contract manufacturing agreement with an unnamed battery manufacturer in South Korea. Amprius said that the strategic partnership expands its global production footprint and enhances its ability to deliver high-performance SiCore cells at scale to meet rising global demand. The South Korean… Read more…
Amprius forms partnership with a South Korea battery manufacturer
Amprius Technologies, which is developing a silicon battery anode platform, has signed a new contract manufacturing agreement with an unnamed battery manufacturer in South Korea. Amprius said that the strategic partnership expands its global production footprint and enhances its ability to deliver high-performance SiCore cells at scale to meet rising global demand. The South Korean… Read more…
