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Xpeng has unveiled the first official images of the GX, its new flagship six-seat SUV that takes clear design inspiration from the Range Rover while packing the company’s most advanced technology yet.

The Chinese EV maker shared three images of the GX on Weibo today, revealing a sleek full-size SUV that will compete directly with premium rivals like the Li Auto L9, Huawei’s Aito M9, Zeekr 9X, and the upcoming Nio ES9.

We’ve got an exciting edition of Green Deals filled with new and returning low prices alike, starting with Segway’s highly advanced GT3 SuperScooter back at its $1,500 low and featuring Apple Find My, proximity locking, navigation, and so much more. From there, we have been surprised by a wide array of EcoFlow device lows, starting with the latest flash sale that has dropped the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station to a new $829 low. We also have increased exclusive savings on the DELTA Pro Ultra X Portable Power Station at a new $6,899 low ($1,400 off), as well as the bundled DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station, Smart Home Panel 2, and FREE trolley at a new $4,319 low ($3,479 off). There’s also EcoFlow’s solar-charging Power Hat at a steal of a price, Worx’s Nitro 24-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System officially launching with $2,846+ savings, the early-bird perks on Velotric’s upcoming Discover 3 and Discover M e-bikes, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

The new electric SUV is now rolling off the production line at Subaru’s Gunma Yajima Plant, the first time an EV has been made at the facility.

A Xiaomi SU7 owner in China has achieved what might be the most impressive real-world battery longevity test we’ve seen yet: 265,000 kilometers (165,000 miles) in just 18 months of ownership, with battery health still at 94.5%.

The EV4, Kia’s electric hatchback, proved its prowess in the El Prix Winter Test, driving almost 250 miles (390 km) in temperatures as low as –31°C (-23.8 °F). It also recharged from 10% to 80% in just over 30 minutes.

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape is off and running in 2026, inaugurating its shiny new Eagle Line for pilot production. Eagle Line lays the groundwork for scaled solid-state battery production and will produce cells to support OEM customer sampling.

One of the busiest HDEV charging depots in the country got a major upgrade last week, enabling it to charge up to 200 electric semi trucks per day and offer megawatt charging to trucks that can handle the power!

Trek just pulled the covers off a new top-tier city e-bike aimed squarely at riders who want comfort, power, and polish without turning daily riding into a hobby that requires constant tinkering. The new Trek Charter+ arrives as Trek’s most premium everyday e-bike yet, blending high-end drivetrain tech, deep integration, and a strong focus on car-replacement practicality.

Audi is rolling out significant updates to its A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron electric vehicles for the 2027 model year, bringing back physical controls, adding a new “dynamic plus” drift mode, and improving regenerative braking for better efficiency.

The changes come as part of a broader update across Audi’s PPE (Premium Platform Electric) lineup, addressing some of the early criticisms of these vehicles while adding genuinely useful new features.

Ford is betting on its new Universal EV platform to compete with BYD and other leading Chinese brands. The first UEV-based model will be a mid-size electric pickup that Ford says will start at around $30,000. Here’s our first look at it.

Solid-state EV batteries, deemed the “holy grail” of battery tech, are moving from the lab to reality, even in the US.

Tesla has abruptly decided to give up plans to build an autonomous charging station for future driverless taxis in downtown San Francisco, ahead of a public hearing on the matter. The plan had received pushback from the Teamsters union, though whether that influenced Tesla’s decision is not clear.

Tesla is sending emails urging owners to purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD) before February 14, when the automaker switches to a subscription-only model.

But in the email, Tesla appears to sneak in a policy change: FSD now only “stays with your Tesla as long as you own it.” It also has contradicting information on its support page.

On today’s show-stopping episode of Quick Charge, we’re on location at the midwest’s largest independent bicycle dealer show checking out some of the highlights from Himiway, Radio Flyer, Rambo, and a whole lot more!

The Kona EV will not be available for the 2026 model year, but Hyundai says the electric SUV is not gone for good. Until then, it will still offer 2025 models.

Toyota is finally selling electric vehicles in the US, thanks to the new and improved bZ. After sales shot up in January, the bZ was among the best-selling EVs in the US, outpacing the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

We’ve got two exciting launches headlining today’s Green Deals, starting with the Anker SOLIX E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System that is officially opening for purchase with $2,846+ savings starting from $4,299, while folks who took advantage of the pre-order promotion can save even more. Right behind it, we have the early-bird $348 perks offered by Velotric on its upcoming Discover 3 and Discover M e-bikes by simply registering your email. From there, we spotted Segway’s E3 Pro Electric Scooter falling to $550, a 2-tool Greenworks combo kit at its best price since July, a selection of Camplux tankless electric water heater discounts, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Super Bowl sale offers, like the Explorer 5000 Plus power station starting from $2,849, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

The new i3 is a drastic improvement over the outgoing model as BMW’s first Neue Klasse electric sedan. After the first pre-series models rolled off the production line, BMW is preparing to begin mass production by the end of 2026.

How far are you willing to go to make a buck? For Tesla shareholders, looking the other way when two board members had close relationships with the head of a sex trafficking organization, and lied about it, is evidently on the table.

The newly released Epstein files contain extensive correspondence involving not one, but two current Tesla board members, CEO Elon Musk and his brother Kimbal Musk. The documents directly contradict Elon’s public claims about his relationship with the convicted sex offender, reveal that Epstein was arranging women for Kimbal, and show the kind of conduct that would end careers at any company with functioning corporate governance.

But Tesla isn’t any company. And Tesla shareholders have made it abundantly clear that stock price is all that matters.

I recently put my cold-weather threshold to the test in Baudette, Minnesota, about as close to the US/Canada border as you can get with Lucid Motors, where we performed some awesome winter testing in a slew of EVs, including the Air Pure, Sapphire, and Gravity. Check out my full video review below to see us towing the Sapphire out of the snow bank with the Gravity.

For months, Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership that would allow the Chinese automaker to use underutilized plant capacity in Europe. The two appear to be closing in on a deal that would involve more than just sharing manufacturing space.

Tesla’s struggles in Europe have reached the UK, with January 2026 registrations plunging more than 57% year-over-year to just 647 vehicles, according to new data.

The decline was the steepest among major automakers and far exceeded the 6.4% drop in overall UK battery-electric vehicle sales for the month.

Across the US, the e-bike policy map is starting to look oddly contradictory. In some states, lawmakers are responding to the rise of high-powered, moped-like electric bikes by reaching for blunt instruments: licensing requirements, insurance mandates, registration schemes, and laws that effectively treat e-bikes like motorcycles. New Jersey’s recent move to scrap the widely adopted three-class system in favor of motor-vehicle-style regulation is a prime example of how quickly a state can go from “e-bikes are the future” to “please don’t ride one at all.”