Latest
NIO’s EV sales top 20,000 for the sixth straight month as new low-cost SUV shows promise
With its new electric SUV rolling out, NIO’s (NIO) sales topped the 20,000 mark again in Oct, its sixth straight month hitting the milestone.
Expand Expanding CloseVelotric Ebikes’ big early-bird Black Friday discounts are here!
Velotric Ebikes are designed by some of the most brilliant minds in the business. And now, you have the opportunity to own one (or two!) of these high-performance, elegant, reliable rides. You won’t want to miss these fantastic early-bird Black Friday deals running from November 1-14, and, also get a sneak peek at special offers that start on November 8.
Expand Expanding CloseThe US’s largest offshore wind farm is on budget and on time
Dominion Energy has hit a major milestone in the construction of its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project. The company has put in place 78 monopile foundations and four offshore substation foundations during the first installation season, surpassing its initial target of 70 monopiles.
Expand Expanding ClosePodcast: Tesla self-driving roadmap, Lucid Gravity, F150 Lightning production pause, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss an update to Tesla’s self-driving roadmap, Lucid Gravity orders, F150 Lightning production pause, and more
Sponsored by ALSET Auto: North America’s leader in paint protection and restyling; offering colored wraps, paint protection, window tint, ceramic coatings and more, exclusively on EVs.
Expand Expanding CloseMore Costco members are requesting EVs so it is offering deals on 10 models through the new year
Despite what many media outlets are saying, EV sales are not down, nor is demand. The Costco Auto Program has shared similar insights, saying that more and more members are requesting EV models. To support this demand, Costco has significantly expanded its Q4 EV deals from two models to ten, with up to $2,000 in savings through early January, 2025.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai IONIQ 5 continues to defy expectations as upgraded 2025 model nears release
Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV set a new sales record in the US last month, driving the brand to its best-ever October performance. With the upgraded 2025 model just around the corner, Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 continues to exceed expectations.
Expand Expanding CloseBlack Friday e-bike sales from Lectric, MOD, and Aventon begin – up to $1,300 in savings with bonus deals, more
It’s finally November and you know what that means – more and more Black Friday events! We’ve got three big e-bike brands all dropping savings this morning, led by Lectric’s Black Friday event that is taking up to $781 off its e-bike bundles, and also giving folks plenty of varying options at extra savings – 25% off accessories, discounted extra battery bundles, and even periodic Deals of the Day too – all starting from $999. The biggest news though, is MOD’s month-long event that has permanently dropped the prices across its e-bike lineup to provide affordable accessibility on top of the Black Friday discounts, with up to $1,300 in total savings starting from $1,799. Bringing up the rear is Aventon’s early savings event that offers the Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bikes with free extra batteries for 120-mile travel at $1,599, among other models. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Tenways Black Friday sale 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 sold over 500,000 vehicles for the first time in October: Is it enough to take the EV crown?
BYD sales topped the 500,000 mark in October, its first time achieving the feat. After its fifth consecutive record sales month, will BYD take the global EV lead over Tesla this year?
Expand Expanding CloseTesla self-driving test driver: ‘you’re running on adrenaline the entire eight-hour shift’
A new report based on interviews with former test drivers who were part of Tesla’s internal self-driving team reveals the dangerous extremes Tesla is willing to go to test its autonomous driving technologies.
Expand Expanding ClosePolestar (PSNY) hits major milestone delivering its first US-made Polestar 3 electric SUV
The first Polestar 3 electric SUVs, built in South Carolina, are now being delivered to customers. Polestar (PSNY) said the new premium electric SUV will play a “pivotal role” in North America.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla hires celebrity ambassador despite Elon Musk saying they don’t pay for endorsements
Tesla has hired a celebrity ambassador, a departure from Elon Musk’s policy of not paying for celebrity endorsements.
Expand Expanding CloseKia smashes US sales record again in October with surging demand for EVs
Kia just broke its October sales record as its impressive US sales run continues. After another record-breaking month, Kia said the growth is fueled by “strong demand” for its electric vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseWaymo is now valued at a staggering $45 billion
After getting a hefty $5.6 billion in fresh capital last week, Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is now reported to be valued at more than $45 billion.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart adds Chevy Brightdrop electric vans to its delivery fleet
This summer, General Motors moved its electric van company BrightDrop into Chevy to boost sales and better compete with Ford, Rivian, and others in the electric van space. And now the Chevy-branded version of the van has a new deal in place with Walmart.
Expand Expanding CloseWheel-E Podcast: Golf cart bikes, cops on e-bikes & more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes a new e-bike designed to replace golf carts, a five person cargo e-bike from Decathlon, Tenway’s new CGO 600Pro Chain Version, police-edition electric bikes, Bingo wants to take on Gogoro’s battery swap system, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseA wind farm in Texas will help power Rivian’s Adventure Network
Rivian will power its DC fast-charging network with renewable energy company RWE’s Champion Wind farm in Texas.
Expand Expanding CloseRivian offers $3k discount to buyers switching from a gas car, with a catch
Rivian is bringing back its “All-Electric upgrade offer” from now until November 30th, but with some changes to the program.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai Casper EV Cross spotted for the first time with new design upgrades [Video]
Hyundai’s new low-cost EV is getting a bold design upgrade. The Hyundai Casper EV Cross was spotted for the first time in public, revealing new design elements.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai secures largest clean energy supply in Korea, enough to charge over 7 million EVs
The Korean automaker is charging ahead toward a cleaner future. Hyundai just signed the largest renewable energy supply contract in Korea. The massive clean energy supply is enough to fully charge its all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV over 7 million times.
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk snaps at Zoox co-founder over critical Tesla FSD comments
Elon Musk has snapped at Zoox co-founder and CTO Jesse Levinson over his critical comments about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving program.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD unveils lavish interior for its new luxury Denza Z9 EV
It’s official. BYD’s new luxury electric sedan, the Denza Z9, will hit the market next month. Ahead of its November 15 debut, BYD released the first look at the interior of its new luxury EV. Check out the images below.
Expand Expanding CloseTenways Black Friday sale takes $600 off e-bikes with bonus free gear, Lectric Halloween flash sale promo, Anker, Worx, more
Our Green Deals today mark both the last of Halloween savings while also ushering in the first Black Friday deals. Tenways has launched its November savings across its lineup of e-bikes, with the CGO600 Pro e-bike dropping to a new $1,299 low and getting free gear too. It’s the last day for Lectric’s 48-hour Spooky Sale which is taking up to $446 off a selection of e-bike bundles and also giving away a pair of mystery gifts in proper Halloween fashion. Next, we have the first discounts on Anker’s SOLIX C300 DC and AC 90,000mAh Solar Generator bundles, as well as two one-day sales to low prices on Worx’s 80V Nitro LEAFJET backpack leaf blower and the popular Greenworks 1,900 PSI pressure washer combo kit. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s ENGWE Halloween sale that will be closing out soon, the exclusive Bluetti AC180P power station low, 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 CloseSOLARCYCLE’s new plant will recycle 25% of all US end-of-life solar panels in 2030
SOLARCYCLE is building a huge solar recycling plant in Cedartown, Georgia, which will recycle 10 million solar panels a year.
Expand Expanding CloseJeep price cuts are working as US inventory improves ahead of incoming EV blitz
After aggressive price cuts on Jeep models, Stellantis said US inventory improved in the third quarter. Despite this, the company’s Q3 revenue slipped 27% ahead of its upcoming EV blitz.
Expand Expanding Close