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The new C-HR+ arrives in Europe as Toyota’s longest-range electric vehicle, with a WLTP range of up to 607 km (377 miles).

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 Tesla turning to energy, BMW i3 EV making a splash, Donut Lab update, and more.

The ultra-luxurious Genesis electric SUV will arrive later this year as the first vehicle to feature “Connect W,” a high-tech new system that’s expected to take the driving experience to the next level.

We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with a focus on EVs and power stations, led by the newly launched Lectric Nothin’ But Net Sale with up to $720 e-bike savings – plus multiple price cuts – all starting from $799. Right behind that are 72-hour flash sales with up to 62% power station savings from both EcoFlow and Anker SOLIX (exclusive bonus savings available on the latter), which lets you pick up 256Wh to 7,680Wh power stations/bundles, as well as add-on accessories units, down at some of their best prices starting from $999 at EcoFlow and starting from $150 at Anker. We also spotted Segway’s premium GT3 superscooter back at its lowest tracked price, and plenty more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive returning/new low prices on Anker’s SOLIX Gen 2 C1000, C2000, and F3000 power stations with alternator chargers, 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.

China is moving ahead with the next generation of electric vehicle batteries, promising to be more efficient, safer, and lower cost. After another breakthrough, sodium-ion batteries for passenger EVs are nearing mass production.

Tesla’s European arm announced today that it has completed all vehicle testing for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in the Netherlands — but the expected approval date has slipped yet again, from March 20 to April 10.

The announcement, which Tesla framed as progress, also reveals that a broader EU-wide approval is now not expected until the summer.

Elon Musk’s plan to build 100 GW of solar manufacturing capacity in the United States just got its first major price tag: $2.9 billion in equipment from Chinese suppliers, according to a Reuters exclusive.

If the deal closes, it marks the biggest concrete investment yet in Musk’s solar ambitions, and a stunning reversal for a company that effectively abandoned its solar business just two years ago.

There’s a growing push in the US to rethink what a “car” really needs to be, as more Americans than ever embrace alternatives from e-bikes to golf carts, among other car alternatives. Wink Motors is the latest company betting that smaller, slower, and cheaper might actually be the smarter answer for a lot of drivers.

But Wink has a different approach, focusing on those who want to retain the benefits of a traditional car without all the extra cost or hassle.

The world just added a record amount of wind and solar in 2025, and it’s not even close.

With gas prices surging, driving an EV sounds even more attractive right about now. This month, several automakers are offering discounts of $10,000 or more on popular EVs like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Chevy Equinox EV.

The LEGO Group is installing a large solar array at its new US factory in Chesterfield County, Virginia, as it moves toward powering the site with 100% renewable energy.

The GV90 is set to arrive as the largest, most prestigious Genesis electric SUV to date. With its debut approaching, the flagship EV was spotted charging alongside a Hyundai IONIQ 5, revealing its true size.

Our Thursday Green Deals headliner focuses on the alternator charger bundles available for Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, C2000 Gen 2, and F3000 power stations – all of which are hitting returning or new exclusive low prices from $749 during the updated/expanded Spring Sale event. We also shined a spotlight on Segway’s F3 Electric Scooter down at $700, as well as the Greenworks 13A 2,100 PSI Compact Electric Pressure Washer, the Worx 20V GT 3.0 12-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer/Edger with 2x batteries at a yearly low, and plenty more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive drop to a near-low price on the Anker SOLIX F3800 power station, other Segway e-scooter deals, 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.

With the new i3 set to go on sale later this year, BMW is planning to discontinue another EV to make room for it.

As of today, Jeep, Dodge and Stellantis EVs can plug in and charge on Tesla’s Supercharger network, the largest DC charging network in North America. Stellantis was the last brand set to gain access, so now just about every EV in America can use Superchargers, with the right adapters.

The luxury electric sedan is more affordable than expected. Lexus launched the 2026 ES EV with over 300 miles of range and prices starting under $50,000.

Buy the new Song Ultra EV in China, and BYD will give you 18 months of ultra-fast charging, for free. With gas prices soaring, electric vehicles are looking even more attractive.

SUPER73 is back with a major shake-up to its lineup. The Southern California-based electric bike brand has just unveiled its all-new A-Series, a collection of redesigned models that signal a shift toward more practical, commuter-friendly machines while still leaning into the company’s signature moto-inspired styling.

NHTSA has escalated its investigation into Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system’s inability to handle reduced visibility conditions, upgrading the probe to an Engineering Analysis covering an estimated 3,203,754 vehicles — the step that typically precedes a recall.

The agency found that FSD’s degradation detection system fails to warn drivers when cameras are blinded by common road conditions like sun glare and fog, and that Tesla may be under-reporting related crashes.

Rideshare behemoth Uber announced a massive new partnership with Rivian, in which it will invest over one billion dollars in the American automaker to deploy up to 50,000 all-electric robotaxis, beginning with the new R2 SUV.

Xiaomi is officially launching the next-generation SU7 electric sedan today with a sweeping set of upgrades — up to 902 km of CLTC range, standard LiDAR across all trims, and an 897V charging architecture on the top model.

The updated sedan starts at 229,900 yuan (~$33,000), still undercutting the Tesla Model 3 in China by about 5,600 yuan (~$800) despite a price increase of 10,000-14,000 yuan over the outgoing model. Xiaomi racked up nearly 89,000 pre-orders in the first 24 hours when reservations opened in January.

The price of gas is rising almost as fast as the price of new cars, pushing more shoppers toward the cheapest low-mile used options on dealer lots: off-lease EVs. But while the deals look good, first-time EV buyers still have concerns. Here’s what used EV buyers need to know about batteries, warranties, and real-world ownership.

Iceland isn’t exactly known for doing things the easy way. Between volcanic terrain, unpredictable weather, and long stretches of rugged wilderness, it’s the kind of place that tends to shape products around necessity rather than excess.

And that philosophy is exactly what shows in Lauf Cycles’ newest launch: the company’s first-ever electric mountain bike, the eElja.

A growing number of states and federal lawmakers are pushing flat annual fees of $200 to $250 on electric vehicles, amounts that charge EV owners two to three times more than what the average gas car driver pays in federal fuel tax. The proposals are being framed as a way to fund road infrastructure, but the math doesn’t add up.

At a time when EVs represent roughly 10% of new car sales in the US and deliver billions in health, environmental, and energy security benefits, these blanket fees are a punitive approach that discourages adoption rather than fairly distributing road costs.