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Xpeng has unveiled the first official images of the GX, its new flagship six-seat SUV that takes clear design inspiration from the Range Rover while packing the company’s most advanced technology yet.

The Chinese EV maker shared three images of the GX on Weibo today, revealing a sleek full-size SUV that will compete directly with premium rivals like the Li Auto L9, Huawei’s Aito M9, Zeekr 9X, and the upcoming Nio ES9.

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We’ve got an exciting edition of Green Deals filled with new and returning low prices alike, starting with Segway’s highly advanced GT3 SuperScooter back at its $1,500 low and featuring Apple Find My, proximity locking, navigation, and so much more. From there, we have been surprised by a wide array of EcoFlow device lows, starting with the latest flash sale that has dropped the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station to a new $829 low. We also have increased exclusive savings on the DELTA Pro Ultra X Portable Power Station at a new $6,899 low ($1,400 off), as well as the bundled DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station, Smart Home Panel 2, and FREE trolley at a new $4,319 low ($3,479 off). There’s also EcoFlow’s solar-charging Power Hat at a steal of a price, Worx’s Nitro 24-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System officially launching with $2,846+ savings, the early-bird perks on Velotric’s upcoming Discover 3 and Discover M e-bikes, 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.

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The Isdera Imperator 108i is a wedge-shaped German masterpiece with radical styling and a mid-mounted Mercedes-Benz 5.0-liter V-8.

Apple once had ambitions of building an electric car, and during that period, per a new interview with Elon Musk, the company was “relentlessly” trying to poach Tesla employees.

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The new electric SUV is now rolling off the production line at Subaru’s Gunma Yajima Plant, the first time an EV has been made at the facility.

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The Niro lineup no longer offers a plug-in hybrid option, with Kia blaming changing market conditions.

While GM was going to remove Allison badges from its heavy-duty pickup trucks, the companies have worked out a deal to stay together.

A Xiaomi SU7 owner in China has achieved what might be the most impressive real-world battery longevity test we’ve seen yet: 265,000 kilometers (165,000 miles) in just 18 months of ownership, with battery health still at 94.5%.

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The EV4, Kia’s electric hatchback, proved its prowess in the El Prix Winter Test, driving almost 250 miles (390 km) in temperatures as low as –31°C (-23.8 °F). It also recharged from 10% to 80% in just over 30 minutes.

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Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape is off and running in 2026, inaugurating its shiny new Eagle Line for pilot production. Eagle Line lays the groundwork for scaled solid-state battery production and will produce cells to support OEM customer sampling.

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One of the busiest HDEV charging depots in the country got a major upgrade last week, enabling it to charge up to 200 electric semi trucks per day and offer megawatt charging to trucks that can handle the power!

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Trek just pulled the covers off a new top-tier city e-bike aimed squarely at riders who want comfort, power, and polish without turning daily riding into a hobby that requires constant tinkering. The new Trek Charter+ arrives as Trek’s most premium everyday e-bike yet, blending high-end drivetrain tech, deep integration, and a strong focus on car-replacement practicality.

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Audi is rolling out significant updates to its A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron electric vehicles for the 2027 model year, bringing back physical controls, adding a new “dynamic plus” drift mode, and improving regenerative braking for better efficiency.

The changes come as part of a broader update across Audi’s PPE (Premium Platform Electric) lineup, addressing some of the early criticisms of these vehicles while adding genuinely useful new features.

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Ford is betting on its new Universal EV platform to compete with BYD and other leading Chinese brands. The first UEV-based model will be a mid-size electric pickup that Ford says will start at around $30,000. Here’s our first look at it.

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Solid-state EV batteries, deemed the “holy grail” of battery tech, are moving from the lab to reality, even in the US.

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Patent applications show thinner battery packs placed in a more unobtrusive way, potentially opening the door to making a wider variety of electric vehicle designs possible.

See the interior and exterior of the 1987 Sterling 825SL from every angle.

The latest proof that there is still some life in the British Empire.

Tesla has abruptly decided to give up plans to build an autonomous charging station for future driverless taxis in downtown San Francisco, ahead of a public hearing on the matter. The plan had received pushback from the Teamsters union, though whether that influenced Tesla’s decision is not clear.

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Tesla is sending emails urging owners to purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD) before February 14, when the automaker switches to a subscription-only model.

But in the email, Tesla appears to sneak in a policy change: FSD now only “stays with your Tesla as long as you own it.” It also has contradicting information on its support page.

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