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We’re less than 24 hours away from the kick-off of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, but that doesn’t mean savings aren’t already well underway. Leading today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s Better-Than-Prime Sale that is offering up to $720 in savings on e-bike bundles, with the second-ever price cut on the premium ONE Long-Range Belt-Drive Commuter e-bike to its $1,899 low, while also getting $220 in FREE gear, among other increased offers. We also secured $870 in exclusive savings on the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station at a new $629 low, and you can pick up the latest Schumacher 12A Level 1 Portable EV Charger at $128 – plus, even more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals from last week collected at the bottom of the page, rounded together in our latest edition of Electrified Weekly.

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.

It’s almost here. Kia is about to introduce its smallest, most affordable electric vehicle yet. Although the EV2 is tiny, Kia promises it will look and feel much larger both inside and out.

After an announcement last week, eVTOL developer Archer Aviation completed display flights to the public at the 2025 California International Air Show. This public display was Archer’s latest aerial achievement in the public eye as it moves closer to certification and commercial eVTOL operations.

The electric Bronco is real, and it might be Ford’s coolest EV yet. With the new electric SUV now on sale in China, Ford is showing off a few extra goodies it’s giving early buyers, including a roof tent for camping.

Chinese EV brand ZEEKR has announced a new design refresh to its flagship 001 EV model – the second in as many years. This latest upgrade to the 001 features ZEEKR’s 900V architecture, enabling better performance and some of the fastest charging speeds we’ve seen. The interior also appears quite cozy, allowing for a starry night setting on the panoramic roof.

California is taking significant enforcement action against Tesla Insurance, alleging the company has been systematically failing to handle claims properly and harming its customers in the state. The California Department of Insurance announced the action, threatening to revoke Tesla’s license to operate in the state and impose significant fines.

Tesla appears to be teasing its upcoming stripped-down Model Y, which is now expected to be unveiled on Tuesday, October 7th.

China set a new record for clean tech exports in August 2025, hitting $20 billion, according to new data analyzed using Ember’s China Cleantech Exports Data Explorer. The country remains the world’s largest exporter of electrotech, with surging demand for EVs and batteries leading the charge.

There’s a quiet revolution underway in Cadillac showrooms across America. The brand’s renewed “Standard of the World” ambitions are now matched by sleek, statement-making electric vehicles. And, thanks to a little help from Federal tax credit FOMO, more than 40% of new Cadillacs sold in Q3 were 100% electric.

Tesla is teasing the unveiling of a mysterious new product planned for Tuesday, October 7th this week.

The teaser is ambiguous, which is sparking speculation.

Part self-driving tech brand, part 3PL, Swedish trucking startup Einride AB has been making a name for itself in the US and abroad by delivering zero-emission freight solutions that work. Following the company’s latest $100 million funding round, it’s delivering something else, too: a billion dollar valuation.

This fall marks the 25th anniversary of the US launch of the first-gen Toyota Prius — a car that, arguably, has done more to more to shift the market away from fossil fuels than any other single vehicle (more on that in a minute). That means that, in many states, you can now get “antique” or “historic” plates for a modern hybrid.

If that sounds appealing to you, here’s what it might cost to keep that OG Prius on the road for many more years to come.

Orange EV may not be a household name like Mack or Kenworth, but this small-ish maker of all-electric heavy duty terminal tractors is making a name for itself where it matters: on the job. And this week, the company’s deployed fleet logged its ten millionth hour of operation!

Two Bay Area families are suing Tesla over the death of their 19-year-old daughter and 20-year-old son after a crash which left them and one other teenager dead, trapped inside the vehicle due to what the lawsuit alleges is poor door handle design.

Although the $7,500 EV tax credit has expired, Hyundai is keeping the savings going. Hyundai is reducing 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by nearly $10,000, while extending the tax credit for the current model year.

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’s delivery record, V4 Superchargers, a messy US EV market, and more.

Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat vehicles will remain eligible for the credit after the deadline expires. Stellantis confirmed it will replicate the offer for EV and PHEV models.

It’s another EV-heavy day of Green Deals, headlined by Rad Power’s newly launched Haul-o-ween Sale that is taking $200 off one e-bike, while offering up to $210 in FREE bundled gear with several other new and legacy models, like the Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike and the Radster Road Commuter e-bike getting a $199 free cargo kit for $1,999, while other deals start from $1,399. We also secured up to $280 in exclusive savings on nine Anker eufy security devices, like the SoloCam S340 Solar Security Camera at a new $110 low. We also have new low prices on Heybike’s Hero Carbon-Fiber All-Terrain e-bikes starting from $2,099, an Autel 40A level 2 smart EV charger discount, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 (HomePower 3000) low price, 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.

It’s a good thing the new 2026 LEAF should be here any day. The recall affects over 19,000 Nissan LEAF vehicles, model years 2021-2022, because the battery may overheat during fast charging. Here’s the fix.

Tesla has officially launched the Cybertruck in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as the automaker seeks to expand the electric pickup truck’s availability in new markets following disappointing demand in the US.

Tesla has increased the range of a few Model 3 variants in Europe after updating the Chinese-made Model 3 with new battery cells from LG.

EV drivers across Illinois can now access flat-rate fast charging for $15 per session, thanks to Universal EV Chargers’ new no-hidden-fee pricing.

Honda has already sold more Prologues this year than it did in all of 2024. Thanks to discounts reaching upwards of $20,000, Honda’s electric SUV continues to be a hit.

Toyota’s electric vehicle sales plunged as it prepares for a new wave of models. The new EVs are bringing much-needed upgrades, including more range, faster charging, revamped designs, and more.