In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Ferrari unveiling the specs for the Elettrica, Tesla’s stripped-down Model 3 and Model Y, new Bolt EV, and more.
Chevy’s most affordable electric SUV is lapping the competition. The Chevy Equinox EV is now the most popular electric vehicle in the US, trailing only the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.
The untimely demise of the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit has set off a price war in the EV space, with affordable new models from some corners, massive discounts and price cuts from others, and even some price hikes from unexpected brands. Now, even Mazda is getting into the mix, and it’s slashing the price of its XC-70 plug-in crossover.
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with some more major savings, headlined by Hiboy’s new TITAN Electric Scooter and TITAN Pro Electric Scooter, which are launching with up to $699 in savings starting from $1,001. Right behind them is Anker’s SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station (and bundles) that is getting its $1,399 Prime Day low extended, as well as Mammotion’s YUKA Mini 500H and 700H robot lawn mowers starting from a $649 low. We also have EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale, a handy device from Goal Zero, and many other ongoing Prime Day sales waiting for you below – with all the continuing event’s savings collected into our Post-Prime Day Green Deals hub here.
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 LEAF is back and upgraded in nearly every way possible. For the 2026 model year, the new Nissan LEAF is all grown up and still one of the most affordable EVs, starting at under $30,000. However, lease prices are not so cheap.
Tesla is now selling its stripped-down, “more affordable” vehicle, the Model Y Standard, in Europe, just three days after releasing it in the US. Its US release was widely panned as the massive number of missing features outweighed the relatively small price cut. But the new European release has fewer cut features and a larger price differential, making the calculus much different in a territory where Tesla sales have fallen rapidly.
Stale no more, a major makeover brings new life to the mid-size Murano.
See the exterior of the 2025 Nissan Murano from every angle.
See the interior of the 2025 Nissan Murano from every angle.
Steve Eisman, an investor famous for being short against the real estate market in 2007 and portrayed by Steve Carell in The Big Short, commented on Tesla and its shareholders, describing them as a “cult.”
The end of the federal EV tax credit saw a huge sales surge for many EVs in the third quarter, as Tesla continued to top the charts.
Toyota launched the updated electric SUV in Japan this week. Boasting up to 746 km (463 miles) range, the new Toyota bZ4X now has the longest driving range of any domestic EV in Japan.
To make the most of EV ownership, you need high-voltage charging equipment at home. We tested some of the top home EV charging units on the market to find the best electric car chargers out there today.
A new billboard at Fuji Speedway shows a cropped image of the supercar's front end alongside the Toyota 2000GT and Lexus LFA.
Tesla drivers, if you’ve been looking for a way to protect your OEM wheels, turn heads, and bonus – squeeze out more range! – the all-new HALODISC 2 Custom Numbers wheel covers from Haloblk (pronounced “halo-black”) check every box.
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Tesla has partnered with its recent foe, Disney, to promote its latest movie, Tron: Ares, with an in-car update that is not making everyone happy.
Many owners view it as Tesla making in-car advertisements and/or working on something that distracts them from needed software updates.
See the new BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition inside and out from every angle.
Hand-painted M tricolor striping, special badging, and a vintage Turbo hood graphic are all ways to identify the tribute model in your rearview.
The original executive express gets a promotion but no raise.
