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An entire fleet of 24 Tesla cars burned down in a fire at a Tesla store in the South of France last night.

The fire is currently under investigation.

The Chinese government has proposed new safety standards for cars that would default to a slower-accelerating mode to enhance road safety, cracking down on the extremely quick acceleration speeds we’re seeing on the market these days, according to CarNewsChina.

The same draft includes regulations on sleek EV door handles and the usage of autonomous-drive systems.

Electric logistics company Einride is set to go public through a SPAC merger deal with blank-check firm Legato Merger Corp. that values the Swedish brand at a staggering $1.8 billion. (!)

BYD is bringing its most affordable EV to the Land Down Under. The Atto 1 arrives as Australia’s cheapest new EV, just as BYD is finding its footing.

Tesla is working on Apple CarPlay integration inside its electric vehicles, according to a new report.

If it does happen, it would mark a major reversal of Tesla’s in-car infotainment strategy.

Tesla is now officially recalling over 10,000 Powerwalls in the US after several fires – it follows a recall in Australia earlier this year.

Lucid Motors (LCID) is expanding its EV rental business overseas thanks to a new deal with Sixt in Saudi Arabia.

ChargePoint just rolled out a huge AI update to its EV charger software, and it’s a big deal for anyone managing EV chargers, whether it’s a handful of stations or a sprawling network.

Tern’s popular Vektron folding e-bike just got a big upgrade for the US market. The urban mobility brand has announced the launch of the fourth-generation Vektron, now available in two models, including a long-awaited belt-drive option that promises lower maintenance and a cleaner ride.

Burlingame, California-based Peak Energy just scored a huge win for sodium-ion batteries. The company announced a multi-year deal with utility-scale battery storage developer Jupiter Power to supply up to 4.75 GWh of sodium-ion battery systems between 2027 and 2030.

Lexus claims the new ES “takes sedan styling, luxury, and refinement to a higher level” with a complete redesign. With the 2026 ES arriving soon, Lexus offered a closer look at the upgrades inside and out.

Tesla has launched a new version of the Model Y in China, and it’s achieving an impressive new range rating – thanks to a new battery cell from South Korea’s LG.

Cadillac’s luxury electric SUV is suddenly pretty affordable. The Cadillac Lyriq saw the biggest price drops this fall, with lease prices down $115 a month since October.

Today’s Green Deals are jam-packed with new releases – either getting first-time savings or seeing new low prices – and more. Our headliner today is EcoFlow’s newly launched DELTA 3 1000 Air Portable Power Station and bundles with up to $640 in early-bird savings starting from $299. We also have the first savings hitting Autel’s new two and four-camera Outdoor Wireless Solar Security kits that boast some unique features and start from $249, as well as EcoFlow’s latest 10,000mAh to 27,650mAh RAPID power banks at new lows starting from $66, ALLPOWERS’ new Volix P300 Portable Power Station and bundles, Lectric’s Black Friday Battery Sale, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway early Black Friday Sale lineup, the $1,082 exclusive savings on nine refurbished Anker SOLIX units, 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.

Subaru joins Toyota and Honda as the latest major Japanese automaker that plans to delay key EV projects to focus on hybrids.

Volkswagen EVs can finally use Tesla Superchargers starting November 18th, after the better part of a year worth of delays getting the system up and running.

Robotaxi network Waymo is continuing to expand the reach and capabilities of its driverless vehicles to public riders in new cities. Today, the Alphabet, Inc. subsidiary announced freeway trips in three major US cities, as well as an expansion of its service availability in a familiar region.

Production is now underway at Toyota’s new $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina, the company’s first outside Japan.

Calling it, “the world’s first power-generating RV,” California-based startup Evotrex has a new towable caravan concept that pairs efficient batteries with a small ICE powerplant to deliver an off-grid experience that’s a bit further away from home.

Lucid Group (LCID) announced the pricing of a new $875 million offering of senior notes in a private sale to institutional investors. The funds will help Lucid pay down debt as it prepares for its next growth stage.

EV sales continue to rise, but the last two years of headlines falsely stating otherwise would leave you thinking they haven’t. After so many lies, it would be nice for everyone to stop pushing this false narrative that they could find the truth behind by simply looking up one single number for once.

Tesla’s Supercharger network — already the most reliable fast-charging network in the world — just became a little easier to use. Google Maps now displays live availability data for Tesla Superchargers, showing how many stalls are currently available at each location.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says renewables and AI are reshaping the world’s energy future, and that transformation is happening faster than anyone expected. In its new “World Energy Outlook 2025,” the IEA warns that energy security risks now stretch far beyond oil and gas. Critical minerals essential to clean tech, defense, and AI have become the new fault lines in global supply chains. The IEA also states that energy has become a central focus of geopolitical power struggles, making it one of the defining economic and security challenges of our time.

Tesla has released a confusing hint that appears to tease a launch in Colombia, which would be Tesla’s second market in South America.