Kia only sold 831 EV4 models in its first sales month, but don’t count it out yet
Kia’s first electric sedan is off to a slow start. Despite selling just 831 EV4 models in its first sales month, Kia expects things to pick up quickly from here.
Is the Chevy Equinox plug-in hybrid coming soon?
A new Chevy Equinox prototype was spotted testing, hinting that a new plug-in hybrid variant could be coming soon. The Equinox is already a top-selling EV in the US (and Canada), but a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model would be a first for one of GM’s most popular SUVs.
Rad Power Father’s Day Sale takes up to $600 off e-bikes, EcoFlow 72-hour backup and battery sale from $349, Greenworks, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is Rad Power’s Father’s Day Sale, which is taking up to $600 off e-bikes, like the Dad-approved RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike for $1,399. EcoFlow has also launched 72-hour flash savings from its June Disaster Sale on three add-on units, like the Home Backup Kit, which is getting a rare discount to $349, along with two expansion battery bundle offers. We also have two lawn care solution deals that offer 2-in-1 functionality, with the Greenworks 24V 10-inch Cordless Pole Saw and Pole Hedge Trimmer Combo at its $200 low, while the Worx GT3.0 20V String Trimmer/Edger comes with two batteries for $94. Lastly, to help with your summer home prep, there’s Camplux’s 18W Tankless Electric Water Heater at $260, as well as alternate-sized models. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new low prices on the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L electric cooler bundles, 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.
BYD outsold Tesla in the UK last month and it’s catching up fast for the year
BYD is making its presence felt in the UK after registrations jumped more than fivefold last month. The EV leader registered over 3,000 vehicles in May, overtaking Tesla, and is quickly closing in on its full-year sales. With its most affordable EV hitting the market, BYD is expected to gain even more ground this year.
It’s official: NYC will impose a new 15 MPH speed limit on electric bikes
New York City officials are preparing to roll out a new speed limit for electric bikes – and it’s not exactly a green light. Under the newly announced plan, the city will soon set a 15 mph (25 km/h) speed cap for all e-bikes, as part of a broader crackdown aimed at addressing rising concerns about sidewalk safety, delivery rider behavior, and e-bike-related crashes.
Tesla admits it would ‘suffer financial harm’ if its self-driving crash data becomes public
Tesla is caught in a legal fight in which it admitted that it would “suffer financial harm” if its self-driving crash data would becomes public, but it’s not for the reason you are thinking.
China spends nearly as much on energy as US and EU combined – IEA
Global energy investment is on track to hit a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, according to the new International Energy Agency’s (IEA) annual World Energy Investment report, even as the world navigates economic turbulence and rising geopolitical risks.
EVs, Hybrid sales were strong in May as overall demand holds steady
With tax refund season behind us and tariff talks taking a back seat to other dystopian headlines, the month of May gave us our first “clean” look at the US car market in 2025 – and the verdict is in: hybrids are leading the charge while EVs are a mixed bag.
Amazon to test humanoid robots for package delivery with Rivian electric vans
Amazon is about to start testing humanoid robots for package delivery. The goal is for the robots to come out of the Rivian electric delivery vans and bring packages to your door.