Tesla plans to launch a seven-seat version of the Model Y in China and Europe in October, with production of the model already underway at Giga Shanghai, according to local media. Read more…
Vauxhall sells petrol and electric Frontera for the same price
British carmaker Vauxhall announced that the New Frontera Electric and New Frontera Hybrid would be available for the same list price in the UK. The order books will open this fall. Read more…
Xpeng gears up for Mona M03 deliveries
A video shows a parking lot full of soon-to-be-delivered Xpeng Mona M03 cars as they are being shipped out. Read more…
Smart #5 electric crossover debuts with 100 kWh battery, 400 kW charging
Smart, once known for its compact city cars and, more recently, for electric crossovers, has just unveiled its all-new #5 crossover. Smart is yet to reveal the output figures, but we know the #5 has a 100 kWh 800V battery pack that provides an impressive range of over 740 km in the CLTC cycle. The 400kW charging support allows it… Read more…
Neta starts pre-sales of EV model built on CATL skateboard chassis
Neta started pre-sales of the Neta S shooting brake CIIC 800 V variant with a starting price of RMB 189,900 ($26,650), with deliveries expected to begin in November. Read more…
Baidu-backed Jiyue begins pre-sales of Jiyue 07 sedan with price starting at $30,300
Jiyue has begun pre-sales of the Jiyue 07 at a price of RMB 215,900 ($30,300), with the model set to go on sale on September 10. Read more…
Cybertruck fire, 550 mile Hyundai IONIQ9, and school solar
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, a second Tesla Cybertruck has caught fire – this time after hitting a fire hydrant! In other news Hyundai rolls out an extended range EV with three rows of seats and 500 miles of range, and school solar is having its moment. Read more…
China is here: SANY electric excavator arrives in the West
The SANY SY215E electric excavator is the brand’s first medium-sized electric excavator to be marketed outside China. The company chose the Netherlands – known for its pioneering attitudes when it comes to electric equipment – for the first stop on its European tour. Read more…
bZ4X might be your best chance to score a Labor Day deal on a new Toyota
Toyota hybrids are a hot commodity right now, and we haven’t seen any newsworthy holiday discount deals from Toyota in years. That said, the bZ4X EV might be the best deal in Toyota’s Labor Day lineup. Read more…
Tesla asked Canada for lower tariff rate on its China-made EVs, report says
Tesla had approached Ottawa to lower tariffs on its vehicles ahead of Canada’s announcement this week of a 100 percent tariff on China-made EVs, according to Reuters. Read more…
Clean energy jobs grew by 142,000 in 2023, doubling US economic growth rate
The US clean energy sector had a banner employment year in 2023, adding 142,000 jobs, which accounted for more than half of new energy sector jobs overall.. Read more…
Honda Prologue SUV is cheaper to lease than a Civic with up to $14,250 off for Labor Day
You can now lease a new Honda Prologue for less than a Civic. With a new Labor Day discount for up to $14,250 in potential savings, the Honda Prologue SUV is a better lease deal than the Civic. Read more…
Trump Is Targeting EVs. This Swing State Ad Is Pushing Back
“Want those jobs in China instead?” A new ad targeting Michigan and Georgia voters gets tough on partisan EV critics. Read more…
Anker’s new C300 DC/AC 90,000mAh stations start from $150, MOD e-bikes $1,000 off, SOLIX F3800 bundles $2,228 off, more
Today’s Green Deals feature an unexpected highlight on Anker SOLIX devices, with our headliner being the newly released SOLIX C300 90,000mAh DC and AC Power Stations that are receiving launch discounts starting from $150. They are joined by the final day of MOD Bikes’ latest sale, which is currently seeing $500 taken off the unique MOD Easy 3 Cruiser e-bike at $2,999, with up to $1,000 being taken off the other e-bikes among the lineup. There’s also the massive discounts that are totaling up to $2,228 in savings on a pair of SOLIX F3800 Power Station home backup bundles that give you 7,680Wh battery capacity, which can be further expanded up to 53,800Wh with more equipment. We’ve also got a discount on Segway’s Ninebot F35 e-scooter that has returned to its lowest price, as well as the second-lowest price on a notable EGO Power+ hedge trimmer – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s NIU KQi-C3 Pro e-bike and Segway’s Cube 2000 Portable Power Station discounts. Read more…
BYD overcomes China’s intense EV price war as record car sales lead to Q2 profit surge
Despite aggressive discounts on its electric cars in China, BYD’s bottom line nearly doubled in the second quarter compared to Q1 2024. BYD credited the Q2 profit surge to rebounding vehicle sales, which reached a new record. Read more…
VinFast’s all-new VF 9 lease is a better deal than the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
The all-new 2024 VinFast VF 9 lease just debuted with an attention-grabbing deal, including incentives worth up to $14,550 off MSRP.. Read more…
Smart Grows Up With New Midsize Electric Crossover
At 185 inches long, the Smart #5 has a very similar footprint to a Tesla Model Y. Read more…
Subaru Solterra: What Do You Want To Know?
The Solterra is Subaru’s one and only EV. I’ve got one in my driveway. Read more…
GAC’s New High-Revving Electric Motor Improves Range
The Chinese manufacturer says switching to this motor can increase the range of its EVs by 31 miles. Read more…
The Nissan Leaf’s Bidirectional Charging Gets A Nice Upgrade
The Leaf can now send more power back to the grid when necessary. Read more…
