I tried the Strutt EV1 – the autonomous robot-chair that might redefine mobility

/in /by

I recently attended Strutt’s Demo Day to check out the company’s new EV1 mobility device, and even if you’ve never paid attention to electric wheelchairs before, you’ll still probably find this interesting.

The EV1 isn’t really a wheelchair in the traditional sense. It’s closer to an autonomous robot that just happens to take the form of a chair. Imagine a self-driving car fused with a humanoid robot, shrunk down to indoor-outdoor mobility scale. That’s the EV1. And after having spent some seat time in it, I can tell you that this technology is going to change lives.

more…

From $189 a month: 5 of the best EV lease deals in December 

/in /by

Yes, Virginia, there are still great EV lease deals to be had in December. Hyundai continues to offer EV leases for under $200 a month, and the BMW i4 can be leased for the same price it was when the federal tax credit was still in effect. With 2025 models disappearing fast, this might be your last shot to snag a year-end lease deal on an EV. Check out the standouts below.

more…

The Kia EV5 is now on sale as one of Canada’s most affordable electric SUVs

/in /by

Kia now has one of the most affordable electric SUVs in Canada. The EV5 is now on sale, starting at $43,495 CAD.

more…

The new Subaru Trailseeker EV will start at under $40,000

/in /by

Subaru announced that prices for its new electric SUV, the 2026 Trailseeker, will start at under $40,000.

more…

Northern California’s largest non-Tesla fast charging hub is now online

/in /by

Not-for-profit public power provider Ava Community Energy just brought its first EV fast-charging station online in downtown Oakland, California, and it’s a big one.

more…

If you think Trump will bring kei cars to the US, you might be as dumb as he is

/in /by

Multiple outlets are reporting on Donald Trump’s apparent effort to change US regulations to bring kei cars to the US, but there’s little reason to think that effort will be serious.

more…

Elon Musk claims Tesla FSD drivers can now text and drive, do police agree?

/in /by

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system now allows drivers to text and drive, though he added a caveat that it depends on the “context of surrounding traffic.”

This comes just a month after the CEO promised the feature was coming, despite the obvious legal and safety concerns surrounding it.

Does the law agree with this?

more…

Hyundai scores a big win as it chases a sixth straight record sales year in the US

/in /by

Hyundai is the biggest winner from the US and South Korea’s new trade deal, lowering the tariff rate on imported vehicles to 15%.

more…

Tern’s NYC delivery e-bike fleet crosses 1 million miles, with some bikes rolling past 30k

/in /by

Urban e-bike maker Tern just hit a major milestone in one of the toughest proving grounds on the planet: New York City. The company announced that its fleet partners have now logged more than one million miles (1.6 million km) using Tern electric cargo bikes for commercial delivery work in the city – a figure that reflects not only enormous demand for e-bike logistics, but also the durability of the hardware behind it.

more…

EcoFlow RAPID + 25W MagSafe power bank Xmas savings at up to 60% off, Anker SOLIX C300 DC 288Wh station at new $135 low, more

/in /by

Headlining today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s special Christmas promotional sale on its latest RAPID Power Banks and 25W MagSafe models – giving you up to 50% initial discounts and bonus 5% or 10% savings (the latter being on orders over $100) – all starting from $55. Right behind it, we spotted Anker’s SOLIX C300 DC 90,000mAh/288Wh Portable Power Station hitting a new $135 low, as well as Autel’s MaxiCharger Home 50A level 2 EV charging stations in multiple colorways at lows starting from $398, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from the holiday event and this week that are collected together in our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Green Deals hub, which we will continue to update through the rest of the week, like yesterday’s Jackery Black Friday Encore Sale + the increased exclusive savings on four of the brand’s newest power solutions, 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.

more…