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On today’s surprising episode of Quick Charge, Tesla had its first good sales quarter in a while as the EV tax credit expiration spiked demand, but a number of big shareholders still want Elon gone! Press play to find out why!

Tesla has applied for a new patent that would make the Cybertruck look even more ridiculous than it already does, but it would also make towing more efficient.

The 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric lineup will be offered in a single trim, but at least it’s the most affordable one.

Solar and storage prices are about to rise after a year and a half of record lows, according to new data from Wood Mackenzie. Equipment procurement costs for solar and energy storage will jump around 9% starting in Q4 2025, marking the end of the bargain pricing developers have enjoyed for the last 18 months. That’s because China is changing the rules.

Wallbox’s Supernova DC fast chargers will power a major new EV charging network across Western Canada.

An investor group representing several large public pension funds has sent a letter urging Tesla shareholders to vote down Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package, and to replace all of the board members up for re-election, detailing its concerns about Tesla’s corporate governance and risk to long-term shareholder value.

It may be small, but Kia’s electric SUV is proving to be mighty. Global sales of the Kia EV3 have already topped 75,000 this year.

Today’s Green Deals are all about keeping devices, appliances, and more topped off – along with some EV spotlights too. Our headliner is the exclusive deal we secured for our readers with Wellbots that takes $1,600 off Jackery’s Explorer 3000 v2 (HomePower 3000) Portable Power Station for a new $899 low. Following right behind is Heybike’s Hauler Cargo e-bike that has single or dual-battery options at new low prices starting from $899. We also have some one-day-only deals on a Wallbox EV charger and Fremo power station – both at lows – as well as UGREEN’s 48,000mAh station, 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 full Heybike Prime Fall e-bike Sale lineup with many other new and returning low prices, Lectric’s restocked XPedition 2.0 cargo e-bike bundles, 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.

Elon Musk was caught lying about Tesla’s Cybertruck beating a Porsche 911 in a quarter-mile race that never actually happened.

The CEO reiterated the claim, despite it having been debunked for more than a year.

GM issued a recall for over 23,000 2024 Chevy Equinox EV models due to a unique situation where they may not make enough noise.

Rivian shared its completed tallies of EVs produced and customer deliveries for Q3 2025 ahead of its full financial report next month. The results remain encouraging.

Hyundai officially launched the new IONIQ 6 N in its home market this week. The IONIQ 6 N, Hyundai’s first electric sports sedan, packs a monstrous 650 horsepower, yet Hyundai insists it’s not all about the performance.

The $7,500 tax credit may be gone, but that isn’t stopping BMW. The Ultimate Deal Machine is rolling into the Brave New World of EVs this October with a $7,500 purchase credit off MSRP across the board (and that’s just the beginning).

Urban Arrow, a Dutch brand best known for its front-loading cargo box bikes (or bakfiets), has just expanded into new territory with the launch of the Urban Arrow Breeze, the company’s first-ever longtail electric cargo bike. In addition to bringing a new form factor to the brand, it also offers a more affordable price.

Buick has had the best EV name in the business for decades, but an electrified Electra sedan hasn’t been offered in the US — yet. While everyone is fretting about the death of the Federal EV tax credit, Buick has been working on a new extended-range EV for China that offers usable range and entry-luxe features at an affordable price.

Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q3 2025 production and delivery results this morning, confirming it delivered 497,000 electric vehicles during the third quarter.

In Q3 2024, Tesla delivered 463,000 electric vehicles globally.

It’s October 1st, which means the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit is dead and gone. That doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road for EVs, however – BMW, Ford, GM, and others are stepping up with big rebates, clever accounting tricks, and huge discounts to keep the deals rolling! All this and more on today’s stylin’, profilin’, limousine-riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin’ n’ dealin’ episode of Quick Charge!

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Solar and wind accounted for 90% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first seven months of 2025, according to data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In July, solar alone provided 96% of new capacity, making it the 23rd consecutive month solar has held the lead among all energy sources.

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.