The Nissan LEAF is now a crossover with some pretty major upgrades. Nissan unveiled the third-gen EV, dropping the iconic hatch design for a stylish crossover. It now has significantly more range, and it even has an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. Here’s our first look at the new Nissan LEAF EV.

Less than ten days after BYD unveiled potentially game-changing EV charging technology, the Chinese auto conglomerate doubled down on its implementation plans and has shared that the first 1,000 kW fast chargers examples will be available to drivers as early as next week.

The SGMW Wuling Hongguang EV offers Chinese car buyers five or seven-seat configurations, 300 km of range (that’s about 185 miles to you and me), and a $9,600 price tag – but it’s the 1000 km EREV version that would take the US by storm in 2025.

Context: this is an opinion/satire piece, so get that out of the way and have some fun.

After a rocky rollout of its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) system in China, Tesla is dropping “FSD” from the name of the system while it faces increased scrutiny from regulators.

The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL is more expensive than the more basic SE, but it’s a better lease deal this month – here’s the lowdown.

Tesla has been banned from upcoming federal EV rebate programs in Canada as the government freezes the suspicious $43 million in rebates that Tesla claimed days before the program was paused earlier this year.

XCharge North America (XCharge NA) and Hypercharge Networks are bringing bidirectional DC fast chargers to Canada, starting in British Columbia and Ontario.

Rivian is still on track to launch the midsize R2 next year. The expansion at its Normal, Illinois, plant is quickly advancing as it preps for R2 deliveries in 2026. Rivian says it’s “slightly ahead” on construction. Here’s the latest update on Rivian’s R2 expansion in Normal.

BYD’s new Sealion 05 EV is finally here, and it’s even better than expected. The mass-market electric SUV is loaded with BYD’s “God’s Eye” smart driving tech, has up to 323 miles of driving range, and starts at just around $16,000. It even has a built-in refrigerator.

Spring and summer are all about adventure – whether you’re hitting the open road in your RV, setting up camp in the great outdoors, or just being prepared for unexpected power outages. But what’s a road trip, tailgate party, or off-grid escape without reliable power? BLUETTI has the ultimate solutions to keep you charged no matter where you are.

Right now, the Elite 200 V2 portable power station is hitting a record-low price of just $899 – the best deal ever! And Electrek readers get an exclusive extra 5% off with the discount code ELECTREK5OFF. Let’s dive into why these BLUETTI portable power stations are must-haves for your spring and summer adventures.

You can order a new Model Y Launch Edition today in the US, and Tesla can deliver it on the same day. This points to weak demand just weeks after the new vehicle’s deliveries started, while CEO Elon Musk indirectly suggested strong demand.

Depending on who you believe, concrete is responsible for between 5 and 10% of global carbon emissions. That’s a lot of carbon, and the quest for carbon neutral concrete has become a multibillion-dollar endeavor – but a team of scientists from Northwestern University thinks they’ve cracked it, and gone one better: carbon negative concrete.

Today’s Green Deals are headlined by the very first chance at cash savings on ECOVACS’ new Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower that first debuted at CES 2025 and is now down at $900. Right behind it we have the popular Anker PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station dropping down to $90, as well as the newer C200 and C300 power banks that are also seeing significant savings. There’s also Hiboy’s S2 Pro Electric Scooter that has dropped down further from last week’s pricing to $425, among other discounted models to choose from. Lastly, we have a rare price cut on Husqvarna’s Power Axe 350i 42V 18-inch Cordless Chainsaw Kit to $384 alongside a few other notable kit discounts. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new low price on EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 power station, Aventon’s Level 2 e-bike discounts, 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.

Tesla has announced an upcoming launch of its electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia with a launch event planned in April in Riyadh.

Kia owners have once again found that they are able to charge on Tesla Superchargers, after Hyundai was officially allowed on the network this morning.

Those ultra-long-range Toyota EV batteries we were waiting for? Yeah, they might take even longer than expected. Toyota is delaying plans to build a new EV battery plant in Japan, where it was expected to begin producing its next-gen batteries with over 620 miles (1,000 km) range in 2028.

The FBI has launched a task force to address the violence against Tesla properties, which President Trump as labeled as “domestic terrorism.”

On the other side, counter-protestors against peaceful Tesla protestors protected under the US Constitution are also getting violent.

Starting today, all Hyundai and Genesis EV drivers are gaining access to over 20,000 Tesla Superchargers. That’s right, the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Kona Electric, and even the OG IONIQ Electric hatchback can charge up at Tesla’s fast-charging network. Genesis GV60, Electrified GV70, and Electrified G80 drivers are also gaining access. Hyundai will begin shipping free NACS adapters soon. Here’s how you can snag yours.

Hyundai will unveil the so-called “dream car” as soon as next week. The Insteroid EV takes Hyundai’s low-cost Inster electric SUV to the next level, almost like it’s on “Steroids.” Here’s our first look at the upcoming EV concept.

After £220 million financing raise to fund its 400/800 MW battery energy storage project in Eccles, Zenobē investment in Scotland reaches the £750 million mark – one of the largest BESS investments in all of Europe (so far).

Tern has unveiled its third-generation GSD cargo electric bike, introducing significant upgrades designed to enhance utility, safety, and convenience. Originally credited with pioneering the compact cargo bike category, Tern continues to innovate with this latest iteration, delivering improved handling, higher load capacity, and advanced safety features.

Less than three years after signing a partnership agreement to implement a massive EV charging network of new stations across the US, GM Energy, Pilot Co., and EVgo has shared how far that expansion has gotten so far, reaching locations in 25 states around the US with plans for plenty more.

The official numbers from ACEA are out, and they confirmed that Tesla deliveries have crashed by 43% in Europe so far this year.

It should be concerning for Tesla as electric vehicle sales are up 31% during the period.

Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments on it. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been waiting for the interest rates on auto loans to drop, you’re in luck: there are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can buy with 0% financing this March … and that includes a zero percent Tesla deal!