Imagine how peaceful camping would be without the loud gas-powered engines running. Electric vehicles are upgrading the camping experience as we know it. Not only are EVs silent, but they also offer unique advantages over gas-powered cars for camping.

Ahead of its motorsport-centric N Festival in Korea later this month, Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled a new enhanced variant of its IONIQ 5 N performance EV. The IONIQ 5 N eN1 is a new electric race car designed and improved by Hyundai for professional drivers only. Don’t worry; it still has the fighter jet noises like the standard IONIQ 5 N.

The all-electric BMW i4 is currently the most affordable car to lease in the German automaker’s lineup – gas cars included.

Virginia has approved over a dozen new solar projects that will significantly boost Dominion Energy’s clean energy capacity.

Kicking off this week’s green deals is the overdue return of the Hover-1 Altai Pro R750 e-bike, dropping down among its lowest prices at $1,333. It is joined by the return of the Anker PowerCore Reserve 192Wh Power Station to the $105 low, as well as a one-day discount on the Greenworks 80V 21-inch Self-Propelled Electric Lawn Mower with a 4.0Ah battery for $399. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week.

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.

Chinese EV maker NIO (NIO) delivered 11,866 vehicles in March, up 14% over last year. The upturn in sales helped NIO top its (revised) Q1 EV sales forecast of around 30,000 units.

Ford is moving inventory after slashing prices by up to $8,100 on its best-selling electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E, last month. A recent Cloud Theory report reveals that the price cuts are working as buyers look for more affordable EVs.

A Tesla engineer has given a rare update on the Tesla Semi electric truck program amid new EPA rules that should give it a boost.

Aptera Motors has just delivered its first solar EV to a customer. April fools! Yes, it is now April, which means we get another video update from Aptera. This month’s progress update recaps a recent visit to France, details an upcoming trip to the United Arab Emirates, and talks about the status of Aptera’s first production-intent solar EV builds. Watch the video in full below.

Tesla has increased Model Y prices on all trims of its best-selling electric SUV. The question is: for how long?

China’s leading electric car maker, BYD, recorded over 300,000 EV sales in Q1 2024, up 13% over last year. Is it enough to maintain its lead over Tesla?

Amid an intense price war and lost market share to BYD and Tesla, China’s state-owned automaker SAIC Motor is reportedly making drastic job cuts this year at its joint ventures with General Motors and Volkswagen and at its EV unit – with mass layoffs a rare move for a China-owned company.

I’ve long championed the amazing benefits of electric bicycles in providing transportation autonomy to those who can’t afford a personal car and the massive expenses that come along with car ownership. A $1,000 e-bike can be the difference between a one-hour walk to work and a seven-minute ride to work. Now leading US e-bike maker Lectric Ebikes and the popular YouTuber Mr. Beast have teamed up to magnify the impact of a free e-bike 600 times.

Orders for Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi’s brand-new SU7 have been pouring in – with Xiaomi announcing that within 27 minutes of the company accepting orders for the new all-electric sedan, it had already received more than 50,000 orders. Today Xiaomi has alerted potential buyers of a seven-month waiting time before getting the car. Apple, read it and weep.

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If you’ve followed my writing or videos, you’ll know I’m a “life on two-wheels” kind of guy. If there’s an electric motorcycle, e-bike, scooter, or anything else remotely rideable out there, I’ve probably thrown a leg over it at least once. Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to learn how each type of vehicle comes with its own unique personality and enjoyment, but also its own risk profile. And without the benefit of 5,000 pounds of murderous steel around us, out of necessity we motorcycle riders become masters of balancing risk.

But could the perceived risk of different types of rides, such as e-motorcycles versus e-bikes, cloud our judgment on personal protection? I think it might, at least for me. And so I’ve been on a hunt for the right gear to fix that.

Vietnam has millions of e-scooters and an unstable power supply. One might think that these two things signal trouble when put together, but here’s how some Vietnamese are using their e-scooters to improve stability of the electrical grid and help small businesses avoid blackouts.

I’m no stranger to collecting weird Alibaba electric vehicles, and that includes aquatic vessels. But after buying an ultra-cheap Chinese electric boat last year, this new one makes my own lazy lake cruiser look like a luxury yacht.

Solar capacity additions hit the ground running in 2024, pushing renewables’ installed generating capacity past coal, according to new US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data. 

Mercedes-Benz is joining a wave of automakers offering significant discounts on its 2023 EV models as it looks to clear inventory. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS is being offered at up to $20,000 off MSRP, but the deals won’t last long.

Both of New Hampshire’s coal plants are shutting, making New England the second coal-free region in the US.

Tesla has announced that it produced its 6 millionth electric vehicle – a big milestone amid a major slow down in its growth rate.

Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi are joining forces to catch up as the US market transitions to EVs. Nissan and Mitsubishi will jointly develop an electric pickup for the US market. Is this the all-electric Frontier we’ve been waiting for?

Spring travels are looking more affordable with each new day, as today’s green deals give you affordable ways to get around, power your campsites, and recharge your bigger EVs. Headlining the group is the Rad Power flash sale that is taking $200 off two e-bike models starting from $1,499 through March 31. It is joined by the Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station hitting a new $629 low, alongside the greater sale that is seeing up to $1,200 being taken off the company’s power stations, bundles, and accessories. You’ll also find the VEVOR 40A Level 2 EV Charging Station at $280, plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week.

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.