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Tesla has confirmed that the new Model Y Performance supports bidirectional charging for both vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) applications.

For now, it only works with Tesla’s outlet adapter dongle.

If you were waiting for the range-topping electric Dodge Charger, you might be out of luck. Jeep and Dodge maker Stellantis is shelving plans to launch the Charger Daytona SRT Banshee EV, which promised to outmuscle the SRT Hellcat engine.

Today’s Green Deals is another nearly EV-packed edition, headlined by Heybike’s Prime Fall e-bike Sale with up to $700 savings – and many new and returning low prices, like the ALPHA All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike hitting a new $1,399 low. Right behind it is Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite Home 50A Level 2 EV Charging Station at $455, as well as Lectric’s restocked XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes with up to $674 in FREE gear starting from $1,399, and much 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 launch savings on the new Bluetti RVSolar Power System and its bundles, the new low on ECOVACS’ Goat O1000 robot, 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.

The energy demand for data centers is surging right along with record-setting heat domes and conversations about a new “Category 6” for hurricanes, bringing serious concerns about grid stability on summer’s hottest days. That’s the kind of problem that keeps the heating and cooling specialists at Carrier awake at night, but they’ve come up with a scalable solution that can deployed yesterday: pair air conditioners with home batteries.

Chevy’s electric SUV is quickly becoming America’s favorite. The Chevy Equinox EV now ranks as the best-selling EV in the US behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.

Federal EV tax credits for new and used purchases and leases ended September 30, 2025, and we are now left to see how the market will respond. As of October 1, Rivian has updated lease prices for all trims of its R1 EVs – some are now less expensive, while others are more expensive. See how it all breaks down below.

Kia can’t stop winning. Its refreshed line-up of EVs, sedans, and SUVs just powered another record-breaking quarter, putting it on pace for its third straight annual sales record.

Tesla’s sales decline in China continues to accelerate, despite the automaker’s efforts to mitigate it, including offering discounts and introducing new variants.

The $7,500 US federal EV tax credit is no more, having expired yesterday, a deadline which was set when republicans voted to reverse climate progress and channel trillions of dollars from everyday Americans to wealthy elites.

However, that’s not the end of subsidies for the American auto industry, as most gas cars continue to benefit from over $20k in subsidy for each vehicle over the course of their lifetime.

The PNY Ponie P2, an electric cargo motorcycle built for serious utility work, has just completed a wide-ranging pilot program, and the results are in. After being put through the paces in everything from food delivery to mail service and even ambulance duty, the Ponie P2 seems more than ready for the demands of the modern urban fleet.

Now the bike is undergoing even further refinement ahead of a larger expected rollout.

Chevy flew us out to San Diego and hosted us for a quick adventure to the mountains east of the city to show off the new Chevy Silverado Trail Boss EV. Was this the new boss of the trails, or just some expensive inside and outside trim updates? As usual, the answer lies in between. Let’s take a look…

Tesla has officially launched and started taking orders for the updated Model Y Performance in the US, starting at $57,500 before incentives.

More than half of the European Union’s (EU) electricity came from renewables in the second quarter of 2025, and solar is leading from the front.

Another week, another patent filing with the USPTO from Rivian. Filings from Rivian, published today, detail an ornamental headlamp design, as well as a home energy storage system similar to Tesla’s Powerwall. Could this be our first glimpse at Rivian’s version of home energy management technology, including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities?

Yes, just 18. Toyota sold 18 electric vehicles in its home market of Japan last month. And that includes its luxury Lexus brand.

Following yesterday’s new EcoFlow releases, today’s Green Deals are headlined by Bluetti’s all-new RVSolar 48V Solar Power System launching alongside several bundles with up to $1,850 in exclusive savings – all starting from $1,169. Next, we have ECOVACS’ Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower hitting a new $785 low, as well as several BougeRV portable electric coolers getting up to 28% discounts starting from $160, a Greenworks compact chainsaw deal, 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 new EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max and Ultra launch deals, Bluetti’s Early Prime Day Sale lineup, 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.

We will get our first look at the electric sports car by the end of the year, but Genesis is giving us a closer look at the GV60 Magma, the luxury brand’s first high-performance EV.

So far we’ve seen nothing but teaser images of the new Chevy Bolt, but this weekend it was spotted charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Southern California ahead of its October 8 reveal.

I spent about two weeks driving the Cadillac Escalade IQ all around British Columbia for this review, and I came out of the experience impressed. It proves that large SUVs can certainly be all-electric, but you need to be willing to have a big and heavy battery pack.

Chevy, Cadillac, GMC, and Ford’s electric vehicles will still be eligible for the credit after the September 30 deadline. The $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles is set to expire today, but Ford and GM plan to continue offering it for at least another few months.

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has announced a partnership with Corning Incorporated, one of the world’s leaders in glass, ceramics, and materials science, to develop new manufacturing capabilities. This agreement is another foundational step in QuantumScape’s quest to build a network of partners that will enable it to finally industrialize and scale its next-generation solid-state battery technology.

Fuell, the electric bike and motorcycle startup founded by legendary motorcycle designer Erik Buell, has officially sputtered to a stop. The company’s remaining assets were recently auctioned off for a total of around $170,000 – barely a speed bump against the nearly $7 million it owed to creditors.

The U.S. Army has confirmed that the Tesla Cybertruck can’t be imported into Europe and cannot obtain an exemption for army personnel because the electric pickup truck “deviates significantly” from EU regulations.

Delivery service DoorDash has unveiled a new autonomous delivery robot called Dot, which was developed entirely in-house and is currently rolling out early access testing in one state. This bug-like “clanker” may be cute, but it also appears quite well designed for commercial operations and safe, timely food and grocery deliveries. Check out Dot in action in the video below.