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Tesla sales are rising in China thanks to incentives put in place by the automaker on top of state incentives going away by the end of the year.

Is enough to save Tesla’s quarter and its whole year?

French luxury brand DS is slowly releasing details on its sleek new all-electric model, the brand’s flagship EV, all bottled up in a name reminiscent of French perfume, the DS N°8. Even better, it offers a stellar range of up to 466 miles.

Today I bought an electric bike that I don’t need and that I will never ride. But this isn’t about me. It’s about the company that makes the bike. More specifically, it’s about how today, on Giving Tuesday, the e-bike company Lectric eBikes is setting an example not just for the entire e-bike industry, but for modern capitalism as a whole with a philanthropic program that speaks to the core of the company’s values.

At the moment, not too many companies can deliver a Street-legal dual-sport motorcycle at entry-level prices. So when Solar Scooter, a UK-based company, asked us to review their 60 mph fully street-legal electric motorcycle, I had to see what this bike was about. 

Tesla has told Cybertruck production employees not to report to work for the next three days, in another sign of demand issues for the vehicle that once touted millions of preorders.

The Cybertruck may have come off the line strong, but it’s already burned through its million-plus reservation list and Tesla is starting to pull demand levers with discounts, leases, referrals, and more. Will it be enough to help spur sales? All this and major waves at VW and Stellantis on today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge!

The judge ruling over Elon Musk’s ~$55 billion CEO pay package, which some Tesla shareholders claimed was obtained without following proper governance rules, has decided to reject Tesla’s attempt to reinstate it with a shareholder vote.

Delaware Supreme Court could be next.

The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s Q4 2024 update reports an increase of around 12,000 EV charging ports in the last three months – here’s the lowdown.

GM announced plans to sell its stake in the nearly completed Lansing, Michigan, EV battery plant to joint venture partner LG Energy Solution. The Lansing facility is one of four planned GM plants to open in the US.

Porsche promises the Boxster and Cayman EVs will deliver that “real sports car feeling” with advanced new tech. The upcoming electric sports cars will feature superior performance, braking, and handling with DNA from Porsche’s title-winning Formula E team.

TELO, an electric truck startup based in Silicon Valley that is designing a tiny electric truck for the US market, has released a configurator for its vehicles, with design updates and a lower-than-expected base price… but don’t get too excited yet, because production is still many months away.

We hinted at it last month, and it’s now official – Aptera Motors has re-opened its crowdfunding program, giving fans and believers in the startup’s solar electric vehicle technology the opportunity to invest and help it reach scaled production.

Tesla has decreased its lease prices on Cybertruck, which has proven much more difficult to sell than its giant backlog led to believe.

The US has imposed new anti-dumping tariffs on solar panels imported from Southeast Asia, tightening restrictions on Chinese manufacturers accused of using these countries to avoid fair trade rules.

As we did on Black Friday, we’re giving you another special Cyber Monday edition of Green Deals today. There’s still tons of amazing deals that you can browse in full in our dedicated Cyber Monday hub here, but we wanted to highlight the best of the continuing deals/sales alongside some new additions. Among our new additions we have an exclusive Cyber Monday discount on Bluetti’s AC70P Portable Power Station to $357, as well as a 12-hour Cyber Monday flash sale on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra Extra Battery that comes with a free trolley at $2,199. There’s also the $1,000+ discounts on Greenworks’ 80V 42-inch Crossover Z Zero-Turn Riding Mower and a bundle option starting from $4,500. Among the best returning deals is the Black Friday/Cyber Monday savings from Rad Power Bikes and Lectric eBikes, as well as the 64% in savings on NIU KQi e-scooters that starts at new lows from $179. There are also $2,299 in exclusive savings on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Power Station and a subsequent bundle option starting from $2,099. As I mentioned before, you can also head to our full Cyber Monday hub to browse the entire roundup of deals we’re seeing through the day and the rest of the 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.

The electric car we’ve been waiting for is almost here. Kia confirmed that the EV4 will officially join its lineup in 2025 as it expands into more affordable EVs.

Is that Barbie’s dream car or a new Jag? We are finally getting our first look at Jaguar’s new ultra-luxury EV lineup. Leaked images reveal a radical new look for Jaguar’s upcoming electric GT ahead of its official debut.

It’s happened again – not long after Yamaha announced that it was ending sales of its electric bicycles in the North American market, now the Swiss e-bike maker Stromer is pulling out of the US and Canada.

More good news from EV mecca Norway, with November numbers showing more than 10,000 EVs were newly registered, bringing its tally to a truly impressive 93.6% of all new car registrations, showing that its EV transition is almost complete.

Despite tariffs on imported Chinese EVs in place in Europe, BYD is making good on its vow to continue its global expansion and is showing no signs of deterrence. The Chinese automaker recently put its second BYD-branded ship, “Changzhou,” into operation to export thousands more new energy vehicles (NEVs) to Europe.

China’s leading EV maker has already sold more vehicles this year than expected. After another record-breaking sales month in November, BYD officially topped its 2024 delivery goal as demand heats up.

Tesla has started pushing its 2024 Holiday update, a bigger annual update bundling a bunch of features together.

This year, it includes Apple Watch integration, SiriusXM, and more.

Carlos Tavares abruptly stepped down from his position as CEO of Stellantis on Sunday after facing scathing criticism of how he handled the company. Meanwhile, Stellantis shares go southward.

We’ve got a collection of (leftover) Cyber Monday Green Deals ready for you – with many of the massive Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals we saw carrying over past the seasonal event. These ongoing deals are just the thing to help out with your holiday shopping needs, and like always, we’ve rounded up the best of them into this hub for you to browse at your own pace. The savings train is remaining in the station for a while longer, it seems, with many sales extending their savings through the rest of the week. There are plenty of lingering opportunities to save big bucks on eco-friendly devices, equipment, and more from your favorite brands, with EVs, power stations, electric tools, ENERGY STAR appliances, smart outdoor gear, wood-burning grills, fire pits, and more all benefitting from sales. We’ll be updating this hub daily throughout the rest of the week so you know what is still live, in case you missed the initial savings or have last-minute needs.