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Hyundai is offering a free ChargePoint EV charger for 2025 IONIQ 5 customers
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Buy or lease the new 2025 IONIQ 5, and Hyundai will give you a free ChargePoint Level 2 EV charger. Or, you can choose a $400 charging credit. That’s a pretty sweet deal, with leases starting as low as $199 per month. Here’s how you can snag the offer.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai Ioniq 5 charges faster on a Tesla Supercharger than a Model 3 does
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With the release of Hyundai’s 2025 Ioniq 5 with native NACS port, owners are heading to Tesla Superchargers to see how the experience is. And it turns out, the away team is beating the home team at charging speed… at least in some metrics.
Expand Expanding CloseNissan secures EV powertrain supply for next-gen LEAF, electric SUVs at its UK plant
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Nissan will begin building updated LEAF models at its Sunderland, UK plant later this year. Ahead of its arrival, Nissan scored a new supply deal with JATCO for EV powertrains that will be built at a nearby facility. The parts will be used for the new LEAF and other upcoming Nissan EVs.
Expand Expanding CloseSave $699 on Rad Power e-bikes with free gear from $1,099, 24-hour EcoFlow 50% off flash sale, Heybike Ranger S bundle $1,099, more
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Today’s Green deals are bringing you three flash sales with some big savings – two on e-bikes, one on power stations. Leading the group is Rad Power’s flash sale with two end dates (January 20 and January 29), price cuts, free accessory offers, and free extra battery opportunities across many models, like the RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike at $1,299 and coming with an extra battery for double the travel distance, among others. We then have a 24-hour flash sale from EcoFlow that is taking up to 50% off three of the brand’s most popular power stations, starting with the DELTA 2 Portable Power Station with a free waterproof bag at $499. At the rear is Heybike’s Ranger S Folding e-bike with $208 in free gear at $1,099 through the weekend. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $1,500 in savings on Jackery’s flagship solar generator bundle, the deals on Aiper’s robotic pool cleaners, 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.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD launches its first EV in Korea starting at just $21,500: can it rival Hyundai and Kia?
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BYD officially launched its popular Atto 3 in South Korea this week, its first EV to hit the market. The electric SUV starts at just over $21,500 in Korea, but with subsidies, prices could fall to under $14,000. Can it compete with low-cost EVs from Hyundai and Kia? With several top-selling electric cars en route, BYD looks to win over buyers.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla boycott is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s meddling in politics
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A boycott of Tesla vehicles is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s consistent meddling in the country’s politics and promotion of a fringe far-right party.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla throttles down Cybertruck production, shift workers to Model Y
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Tesla is throttling down Cybertruck production as it shifts workers to Model Y production because inventory of the electric pickup truck is piling up.
Expand Expanding CloseMeet the new Genesis Electrified GV70: A refined SUV with more range and style
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Genesis officially launched the updated Electrified GV70 in Korea, starting at just over $50,000. The new electric SUV now has a bigger battery for more driving range, added luxury, and even more style. Check out the new Genesis GV70 EV below.
Expand Expanding CloseRivian (RIVN) secures billions in US funding for its new EV plant in Georgia [Updated]
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Ahead of Trump’s return to the White House, Rivian (RIVN) secured up to $6.6 billion in funding for its second EV manufacturing plant. The new facility will be home to Rivian’s more affordable midsize R2 electric SUV.
Expand Expanding CloseOregon law seeks to ban many street-legal electric bicycles from bike lanes
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A new bill submitted to the Oregon Legislative Assembly seeks to ban street-legal Class 3 electric bicycles from bike lanes in the state.
Expand Expanding ClosePolestar expects profits in 2025 with 5 GT launch, confirms Polestar 7 will be an entry level compact SUV
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Swedish and Chinese EV automaker Polestar has shared an updated business strategy, looking to 2025 and beyond as its next chapter in growth. Per the release detailed below, Polestar is expecting increased sales volume, especially as its long-promised Polestar 5 GT is set to launch this year. Additionally, the automaker confirmed its Polestar 7 model will be a compact SUV and its most affordable BEV to date.
Expand Expanding CloseChargePoint introduces two measures to battle EV charger theft and vandalization [Video]
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Multi-continental EV charging network ChargePoint has introduced two new solutions to combat a looming threat for electric vehicle owners using public charging stations: vandalism and theft. Today, ChargePoint shared details of a new cut-resistant EV charging cable and a new alarm system to increase security and deter theft near the pile. You can see more in the video below.
Expand Expanding CloseLiveWire Alpinista unveiled as newest electric motorcycle from Harley offshoot
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LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, has just announced its latest electric motorcycle model. The new LiveWire S2 Alpinista is built on the same platform as the brand’s last two models, leveraging the Arrow platform as a versatile foundation for several diverse bikes.
Expand Expanding CloseBiden’s $635M good-bye, Trump’s DOT pick will investigate Tesla, and a look ahead
On today’s episode of Quick Charge we explore the uncertainty around the future of EV incentives, the roles different stakeholders will play in shaping that future, and our friend Stacy Noblet from energy consulting firm ICF stops by to share her take on what lies ahead.
Expand Expanding CloseIn December, EV sales were still up and incentives were still sweet – Kelley Blue Book
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EV sales kept up their momentum in December 2024, with incentives playing a big role, according to the latest Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book report.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla claims Cybertruck is ‘best-selling electric pickup’ without even confiming sales
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Tesla is now claiming that Cybertruck was the ‘best-selling electric pickup in US’ last year despite not even reporting the number of deliveries.
There’s a lot of context needed here.
Expand Expanding CloseKia’s Tesla Supercharger access is late, but some owners found a way to charge
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Today was supposed to be the day that Kia owners gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, but on Monday the brand announced that access would be delayed until spring. However, some owners have figured out a way to charge on Superchargers already.
Expand Expanding CloseCheck out Range Rover’s mid-size electric SUV spotted with a stylish new look [Images]
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With its official debut coming up, Range Rover’s upcoming mid-size electric SUV was caught rocking a sleek new design. The smaller Range Rover EV is shaping up to be a potential challenger to the Porsche Macan Electric. Check out the latest images below.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Supercharger access coming to Honda and Acura in spring, says Honda
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Honda and Acura EVs will gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network this coming spring, according to Honda – though the brands are still missing from Tesla’s “coming soon” page.
Expand Expanding CloseRivian (RIVN) EDV topped Ford to become America’s best-selling electric van in 2024
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Rivian (RIVN) had the best-selling electric van in the US last year, topping Ford for the title. The electric delivery van (EDV) is rolling out across the US through its partnership with Amazon, but Rivian is expanding with new customers.
Expand Expanding CloseUltra-compact electric truck startup TELO partners with Aptera to integrate solar tech
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A young EV startup called TELO Trucks has announced a partnership with solar EV developer Aptera to utilize the latter’s sustainable technology on its flagship vehicle, the MT1 compact pickup. Customers who pre-order a TELO electric truck will be able to choose from three Aptera solar panel configurations, helping boost the vehicle’s range while reducing grid dependency—as long as these BEVs get made.
Expand Expanding CloseSolar farms generating 724 MW in Oklahoma will power Google AI
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A group of Oklahoma solar farms collectively generating a whopping 724 megawatts (MW) will power Google’s data center operations and artificial intelligence (AI) with long-term power purchase agreements.
Expand Expanding CloseTrump DOT nominee signals extra fees for EVs, continued NHTSA investigation into Tesla
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President Trump’s nominee for head of the Department of Transport, Sean Duffy, has signaled imposing potential extra fees for electric vehicles and said that he plans to let NHTSA continue its investigation into Tesla’s advanced driver assist systems.
Expand Expanding CloseToyota will use familiar names for its upcoming EVs, shifting away from the controversial ‘bZ’
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We had a feeling it was coming soon. Toyota is moving away from its “bZ” naming system for EVs with plans to use names you may already be familiar with. The bZ4X will likely be the only electric car Toyota sells globally under the old system.
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