Maryland-based ION Storage Systems is about to dramatically accelerate the commercialization of its unique solid-state batteries (SSBs).

Polestar introduced a new, lower-priced Polestar 3 model on Thursday to intensify the competition with Tesla and Porsche. The new model comes as the first Polestar 3 customers received their electric SUVs.

With so many of the e-bike sales we’ve recently covered either ending in the next few days or having already ended (be sure to check out our collection of summer e-bike deals below), today’s Green Deals are here to give you a few more EV discounts to consider. Leading the pack is the unique and stylish MOD Easy 3 e-bike for $2,999 shipped, along with alternate variations including a sidecar attachment. It is joined by the very first discount we’ve seen on the new Greenworks 80V 20-inch Fat-Tire Utility e-bike that is at $1,700 – but only for today! There’s also the surprise price cut on NIU’s KQi3 Pro Foldable Electric Scooter down to a new $480 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.

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.

A massive Tesla Megapack project with 1.3 GWh of energy storage capacity is coming online in Arizona – making it one of the largest battery systems.

EV maker Rivian (RIVN) reaffirmed its plans to build 57,000 vehicles this year during its 2024 Investor Day. More importantly, Rivian still expects to achieve a positive gross profit by the end of the year.

I’ve been on the hunt for an electric mountain bike that would give me much of the performance of the fancier, high-priced models, yet without their major downside: that higher price. The Velotric Summit 1 rolled in at the perfect time, and while the bike itself isn’t perfect, it’s darn near exactly what I’d want from an eMTB that focuses on keeping prices down.

Tesla is now distinguishing its cars between battery suppliers in order for people who are eligible for the tax credit to get it.

At its first Investor Day on Thursday, Rivian gave several insights into the EV maker’s future. CEO RJ Scaringe explained how Rivian’s software-defined EVs, built from the ground up, and other in-house tech are evolving for its next-gen vehicles.

Check out the latest from Rivian’s 2024 Investor Day below.

A new report states that the European Union has slightly tweaked its proposed tariffs on imported EVs from certain Chinese automakers after those companies divulged more details of their businesses. The tariff cuts are marginal but could offer a shred of hope that the EU is still willing to negotiate said duties before they are imposed next week.

Extreme E, the electric off-road racing series, is transitioning to using hydrogen instead of batteries for the 2025 season, and today it unveiled the car it plans to use next year – when it will also change its name to Extreme H.

One week after teasing a European version of its Casper A-segment sub-compact EV called the INSTER, Hyundai Motor Group has officially unveiled the new mini-car, which holds a lot of potential with consumers. In addition to its sleek yet compact size, Hyundai promises the INSTER EV will hit Europe (and several other markets) at a starting price below 25,000 euros.

On today’s episode, Mate Rimac beats Tesla to the Robotaxi punch, Porsche recalls 31,000 electric Taycan models, Fred helps find the best tires for your Tesla Model 3, and we go Back to the Future with an electric DeLorean restomod. All this and more, on YouTube’s ONLY show about EVs: Quick Charge!

Ford has officially chosen Long Beach as its new home to develop its next-generation EV platform. The new headquarters will be where Ford’s “Skunkworks” team will build its affordable next-gen electric vehicles.

Electrify America launched its first EV charging station in North Dakota in November – and now the state is ready to take a big next step.

National Grid Renewables just brought South Dakota’s largest solar farm online in Pennington County.

Volvo’s cheapest and smallest EV won’t arrive in the US until next year. Volvo announced it’s delaying the EX30 launch in the US as it ramps up production in Belgium.

Today’s Green Deals are full of new and return low prices, headlined by the first discount on Jackery’s new Explorer 240 v2 Portable Power Station at $199. It is joined by a Best Buy sale on Traeger pellet grills and smokers that can save you hundreds on your next backyard BBQ savior, the Pro 34 Pellet Grill and Smoker that is back at $500, as well as Anker’s popular SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station that has returned to its $599 low for the second time. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.

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.

Mate Rimac, founder of Rimac, launched a new level 4 autonomous electric car brand called Verne and coming to market in 2026.

The all-electric Porsche Taycan was hit with another recall. Porsche is recalling certain 2020 to 2025 Taycan models over a faulty front brake hose.

Ford is cutting its EU leadership team as the automaker struggles to keep up with the market’s shift to EVs. After losing its European boss to Volkswagen, Ford is reorganizing its business to get the brand back on track.

A fascinating new test highlights the impressive difference EV-specific tires can make on the efficiency of a Tesla Model 3 – though it would also apply to other vehicles.

Nascent electric boat racing series E1 recently completed its third Grand Prix of its inaugural season. As the nine initial teams, led by a mix of celebrities and professional athletes, compete around the globe en route to the championship in Hong Kong this fall, E1 has added another gorgeous location for a summer GP – Lake Como.

With another low-cost (under $35K) electric car launching next year, Kia is setting an ambitious goal. Kia will launch EV4 production in early 2025, aiming to build 70,000 models a year to meet the demand for affordable EVs.

For a couple of years, two of the leading driving systems pushing the limits of automotive autonomy have been Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) and XPeng Motors’ Navigation Guided Pilot (XNGP). Both EV automakers are leading the race in their respective markets, but neither technology is available in the opposite country (at least for now). In a cool video recently posted by XPeng, founder, chairman, and CEO He Xiaopeng tested out Tesla FSD for himself in the US and documented his experience, which you can see in the video below.