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Americans love Tesla wall chargers – and charging at home – study

Charging at home is the most satisfying part of owning an EV, and Tesla’s wall-mounted charger is still the US favorite, according to a new study from J.D. Power.
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The fully electric Porsche Boxster is almost ready for its debut. Ahead of its official release, the Porsche Boxster EV was spotted wearing production headlights in a new testing video.
Expand Expanding ClosePolestar 4 electric SUV unveiled in the US as Tesla Model Y rival, prices start at $56,300

A new luxury electric SUV is hitting the US market to take on Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Polestar revealed its second electric SUV, the Polestar 4, will have a starting price tag of $56,300 (including $1,400 destination fee) with up to 300 miles range.
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Segway Max G2 e-scooter $300 off in today’s best Green Deals, EGO electric leaf blower, other EVs, more
We’re tracking a notable discount today on Segway’s Ninebot Max G2 electric scooter that, on top of being $300 off, stands out from the competition with Apple Find My integration for that extra peace of mind. Spring savings are also here to clearance out EGO’s Power+ 56V electric leaf blower at $153. This week also has tons of other deals on EVs of all varieies and so 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 CloseA huge new 1.2 GW offshore wind farm is headed to New England

Vineyard Offshore, which developed Vineyard Wind 1, has submitted a proposal for a 1.2 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm to three New England states.
Expand Expanding CloseJust in: The 2025 VW ID.7 electric sedan is coming to the US in two trims

The first all-electric VW ID.7, Volkswagen’s “flagship model,” will be offered in two trims in the US – here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s electric! Metallica summer tour hits the road with Iveco electric power

Iconic rock band Metallica is going to “ride the lightning” (sorry) in more ways that one this summer as they use battery electric and hydrogen-powered trucks from Iveco throughout their European tour.
Expand Expanding CloseQuantumScape delivers Alpha-2 solid-state prototypes to EV automakers, moving closer to commercialization

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has shared its latest milestone, delivering prototype samples to OEMs en route to commercialization and EV implementation one day. By delivering the Alpha-2 cells, the company has already fulfilled one of its 2024 goals, and it’s only March.
Expand Expanding CloseNIO’s first 900V EV drive system rolls out with 150 mile fast charge in 5 min(U)

NIO’s 900V drive system rolled off the production line Wednesday, according to the Chinese EV maker. NIO’s (NIO) “Thunder” 900V electric drive system (EDS) can add over 150 miles (255 km) with a five-minute fast charge.
Expand Expanding CloseGhost ride the whip! Geely shows off AI chassis performing fully-autonomous drifting [Video]

While many are still skeptical about the plausibility of 100% autonomous vehicles, Geely Auto is showing that its new AI digital chassis can not only safely operate on snow and ice without a driver but can also pull off fully autonomous drifting. See the EV in action in the video below.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai reveals ambitious $50 billion investment to secure a top 3 spot in the EV market

Hyundai announced a massive $50 billion (68 trillion won) investment to secure its position as the auto market transitions to EVs. The Korean automaker will hire 80,000 people in Korea to help it become a top-three EV maker by 2030.
Expand Expanding CloseCaofen F-80 Review: Electric 8kW dual sport is street-legal and Sondors-priced
We got the chance to test ride a street-legal plus off-road electric motorcycle that comes at a reasonable price point, something of an albatross since the Sondors Metacycle went under.
Expand Expanding CloseVolvo makes its last diesel car and puts it in a museum

Swedish automaker Volvo has rolled out its last diesel-powered passenger vehicle, after a 45-year relationship with the powertrain and cranking out millions of oil-burning cars. Between 2012 and 2016, diesel accounted for half of the company’s global sales. But those days are over now as the company moves toward an all-electric future.
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk says Tesla Optimus robot should cost ‘less than half of a car’

Elon Musk says that Optimus, Tesla’s general-purpose humanoid robot, should cost “less than half the price of a car”.
Expand Expanding CloseFisker slashes MSRPs of Ocean trims by tens of thousands as it fights to stay in business

Fisker Inc. is continuing a trying month of March as it claws at the hole it has found itself in, staring down the barrel of potential bankruptcy. With a potential shuttering of its doors looming, the American EV automaker is now pulling every lever to maximize revenues, including unprecedented discounts on its lone model, the Fisker Ocean.
Expand Expanding CloseGreenlane announces LA to LV charging corridor for commercial trucks

Daimler and BlackRock-backed Greenlane announces plans to build 280 mile long “EV corridor” for commercial trucks running from Los Angeles to Las Vegas.
Expand Expanding CloseGocycle unveils new images of its premium, lightweight belt-drive cargo electric bike

Gocycle, a premium British electric bike maker known for its lightweight commuter e-bikes featuring exotic materials and designs, is now setting its sights on the growing market of cargo e-bikes. And the company has just shared the first photos of its upcoming CXi and CX+ cargo electric bikes.
Expand Expanding CloseMassive Liebherr mobile electric crane lifts 300 tons in the Netherlands

The first massive Liebherr LHM 800e mobile electric harbor crane just reached the Hartel Terminal in Maasvlakte, the Netherlands, and the crew at Marcor Stevedoring has wasted no time putting it to work.
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Walmart just funded 15 community solar projects across the US

Walmart is investing in 19 solar projects under development across the US, including 15 community solar projects.
Expand Expanding CloseFord hints at an Escape-sized electric SUV with the interior space of an Explorer

Is Ford finally going to launch an electric Explorer in the US? Ford’s CEO John Lawler said at the BofA Auto Summit Tuesday an Escape-sized electric SUV can offer the same interior space as its best-selling Explorer on its new EV platform.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla wants to bring ‘private 5G’ to its EVs and Optimus robot

Tesla is working on “private 5G” infrastructure to be connected to its electric vehicles and Optimus robot.
Expand Expanding CloseKia taps former Mercedes, BMW designers to lead the brand’s EV transition in key regions

Kia aims to boost sales with improved tech and designs. To help its transition, Kia is bringing on former longtime Mercedes-Benz and BMW designers.
Expand Expanding CloseSave $700 on Vanpowers City Vanture e-bike for $999, Segway F2 Pro kickscooter hits $650 low, electric tools, more

Headlining today’s green deals is the launch of Vanpowers’ Easter sale that is taking up to $700 off a selection of e-bike models, led by the City Vanture Urban e-bike for $999. It is joined by the Segway Ninebot F2 Pro Electric KickScooter hitting a new $650 low, as well as the BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Cordless Electric Chainsaw falling to $85. 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.
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