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Subaru’s new electric SUV delivers over 300 miles range and it starts at under $35,000
This tiny EV that’s selling for under $12,000 in Europe is coming to the US
Is this the tiny “kei” car everyone is talking about? Not exactly. Jeep maker Stellantis announced plans to bring the tiny Fiat Topolino EV, which sells for under $12,000 in Europe, to the US.
EcoFlow Christmas Sale offers up to 68% power station savings + flash sale, Aventon e-bikes up to $500 off, Anker security lows, more
Leading the pack of today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s newly launched Christmas Holiday Sale with up to 68% initial discounts, extra savings, FREE gifts, and two segments of giveaways. Among the bunch, we’re seeing the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station bundled with two 220W solar panels and getting a FREE Power Hat for its second-ever $1,139 low + there is separate coverage of the event’s first 48-hour flash sale with returning low prices there, too. We also have Aventon’s entire e-bike lineup getting up to $500 discounts – plus, getting orders in by December 10 ensures they’ll be delivered by Christmas – all starting from $999. There’s also a collection of Anker eufy smart security devices – including solar cameras – back at lows starting from $50, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Christmas e-bike sale with a December 15 shipping deadline for the holiday, 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.
XCharge NA just launched New England’s fastest charging site
XCharge NA and Cellerate Power have brought online what they say is New England’s fastest EV charging site in Vermont, right at the base of Stratton Mountain Resort.
The ‘world’s first flying car’ is now being hand-made in California
Flying cars are no longer just for the movies. Alef Aeronautics has begun building the first electric flying cars for customers, which are being hand-made in California.
Ford finds a new partner for affordable EVs amid a ‘fight for our lives’
Tesla China retail sales slip in November, facing impossible task to avoid first annual decline
Tesla’s November numbers out of China are in, and they confirm what we’ve been suspecting for a while now: the growth story in the world’s most important EV market has officially stalled for the year.
While Giga Shanghai is still churning out vehicles, the local appetite for them seems to have hit a ceiling, and the company is now facing a mathematical impossibility if it wants to avoid a year-over-year decline in 2025.
QuantumScape (QS) continues to scale up solid-state cell production, a key goal for 2025
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape is approaching the end of 2025 with all of its key goals achieved. The latest development is the installation of key equipment to enable higher-volume QSE-5 cell production – the foundation for QuantumScape’s scaled solid-state battery manufacturing.
Electric motorcycle sets new world record… on top of an active volcano
Electric motorcycles are already known for their instant torque and quiet performance, but now one electric dirt bike has proven it can do something gas bikes can’t: breathe where combustion engines can’t. Stark Future and Swiss mountaineer-rider Jiri Zak just made history by setting a new high-altitude world record on the world’s highest active volcano, riding a fully electric Stark VARG EX up to an astonishing 6,721 meters (22,051 feet) above sea level.
US solar tops 11.7 GW in a huge Q3 despite political roadblocks
The US solar industry just delivered another huge quarter, installing 11.7 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in Q3 2025. That makes it the third-largest quarter on record and pushes total solar additions this year past 30 GW – despite the Trump administration’s efforts to kneecap clean energy.
It’s happening: Chevy Spark EUV production kicks off in Brazil
The spiritual successor to the beloved Chevy Geo Tracker, production of the new-for-2026 electric Spark EUV has officially begun in Brazil with more than 200 miles of range.
Federal judge rules Trump’s offshore wind ban illegal
A federal judge in Massachusetts today ruled that the Trump administration’s ban on new offshore wind projects in federal waters is illegal.
Los Angeles’ power supply is now officially coal-free
Los Angeles has officially cut ties with coal. City officials say the Intermountain Power Project (IPP) in Utah – the last coal-fired power plant supplying the US’s second-largest city – went offline just before Thanksgiving.
Kia’s small EV drops its camo, plus a sneak peek at the interior [Video]
Nissan is shopping for partners to build EVs, with one major caveat
Nissan is looking for a partner to co-develop new EVs with as it struggles to turn things around, but only on one condition.
DHL takes delivery of its first Tesla Semi electric truck, says more to come next year
The Tesla Semi program is gaining momentum with another major logistics player officially joining the fleet. German logistics giant DHL confirmed that it has taken delivery of its first Tesla Semi.
Lectric Christmas Holiday Sale with up to $893 e-bike savings + multiple price cuts, EcoFlow EV charger hub bundle $1,199, more
We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with more winter holiday savings, led by Lectric’s Christmas Holiday Sale with up to $893 savings on e-bike bundles, price cuts on multiple models, and up to 25% accessory discounts – with e-bike pricing starting from $999. Right behind it is EcoFlow’s final Cyber Week flash sale (before the main event ends tonight and switches to its next seasonal event), which includes the brand’s Power Pulse EV Charger bundled with a Smart Home Panel 2 at a new $1,199 low. There’s also Segway’s Navimow i and X3 series robot lawn mowers at their second-best prices starting from $699, a return low on a popular Autel level 2 EV charging station with voice controls, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week down below, collected 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.
Toyota’s new EVs are finally catching on in China, and the flagship model is about to drop
The Mercedes CLA EV crushes real-world range test, driving 434 miles
Mercedes calls it the “one-liter” car for a reason. The new Mercedes CLA EV has an impressive EPA range of 374 miles, but in real-world driving, it can go even further.
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