Quick Charge Podcast: January 30, 2024

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple PodcastsSpotifyTuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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BMW to launch third all-electric i5 variant in March as a dual motor 2025 model

BMW Group recently shared a spring update to its growing line of EVs, which now includes a new all-wheel drive variant of the i5. The BMW i5 xDrive40 will kick off production in March and arrive as a 2025 model-year EV, priced between the eDrive40 and M60 variants.

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BMW to launch third all-electric i5 variant in March as a dual motor 2025 model

BMW Group recently shared a spring update to its growing line of EVs, which now includes a new all-wheel drive variant of the i5. The BMW i5 xDrive40 will kick off production in March and arrive as a 2025 model-year EV, priced between the eDrive40 and M60 variants.

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Elon Musk’s $55 billion Tesla CEO compensation gets voided by judge

A Delaware judge has sided with Tesla shareholders who filed a lawsuit claiming that Elon Musk unjustly secured a $55 billion CEO compensation plan. The plan is now voided by the court.

It’s unclear what will come out of this unique situation where Musk could potentially have to give back billions of dollars worth of Tesla shares.

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Polestar 3 is already on sale with a massive $7,500 purchase incentive

Polestar’s first electric SUV, the Polestar 3, is expected to begin rolling out in the US in the next few months. Ahead of its debut, Polestar is already offering a massive $7,500 purchase incentive on the new electric SUV.

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Congress finally agrees on electric bike bill – but not the one everyone wanted

Republicans and Democrats rarely agree on anything in the highly divided US House of Representatives. But one thing they have agreed on – unanimously this time – is electric bikes. Just not in the way we all hoped.

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Nissan wants to lower EV prices with cheaper LFP batteries to rival BYD

Nissan plans to produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries as it looks to lower EV prices. With cheaper materials, the batteries are about 20% to 30% cheaper to build than lithium-ion batteries with NCM. The move will put it in direct competition with BYD, the leading LFP battery maker.

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OKAI Stride e-bike hits $930 (Save $670), Greenworks power tool combos now 50% off, more

Headlining today’s best deals is the OKAI Stride Electric Bike that is seeing a $670 discount to $930. It is joined by a one-day 50% off promotional sale on a selection of Greenworks power tool combo kits that will end tonight at 11:59 EST, as well as the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Portable Power Station at $178, with discounted options to bundle the device with solar panels to maximize its charging ability. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.

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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Is this our first look at Rivian’s (RIVN) upcoming R2 EV?

As anticipation builds for Rivian’s (RIVN) next-gen electric vehicle, a new patent filing may give us a glimpse into what we can expect. The patent is for a vehicle headlamp, but the images show what could be our first look at the new Rivian R2 EV.

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Is this our first look at Rivian’s (RIVN) upcoming R2 EV?

As anticipation builds for Rivian’s (RIVN) next-gen electric vehicle, a new patent filing may give us a glimpse into what we can expect. The patent is for a vehicle headlamp, but the images show what could be our first look at the new Rivian R2 EV.

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