There’s plenty of EV money out there – and plenty of people to help you find it!

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While Washington continues to threaten America’s economic security and position as a global technology leader by toying with the idea of killing the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit, the ENERGY STAR program, and other energy efficiency incentives, the private energy sector is stepping up with massive investments in battery storage, charging infrastructure, and commercial EV rebates – and helping fleet buyers navigate those new incentives is becoming part of the broader business plan.

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Volvo teases all-new XC70 PHEV with 125 miles of electric range for 2026

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Volvo Cars has teased an all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid crossover with 400 hp and 200 km (approx. 125 miles) of all-electric range, giving it the longest battery-only range of any of the company’s plug-in hybrid offerings.

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American energy sector set to invest $100B in battery storage by 2030

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Members of the US energy industry has committed to investing $100 billion over the next five years to build and buy American-made batteries for large, utility-scale deployments of battery energy storage systems (BESS).

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Smart charging, real cash: Ava wants to pay EV drivers to plug in

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Ava Community Energy just rolled out a new program in California that pays EV and plug-in hybrid drivers for charging their cars when electricity on the grid is cleaner and cheaper.

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Jeep is teasing the new Grand Cherokee, but where’s the EV version of its best-selling SUV?

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The Grand Cherokee is due for a refresh, and we just got our first look at it. Jeep claimed “the next chapter in the story of America’s best-selling full-size SUV begins” after releasing the first official images of the updated model. When will we see the Jeep Grand Cherokee as an EV?

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Hyundai’s 2026 IONIQ 9 EV lease and incentives just dropped – here’s what you’ll pay

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Hyundai’s 2026 IONIQ 9 EV is launching with a lease deal, affordable rates, and a big rebate, making the automaker’s largest EV a competitive choice.

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Podcast: Tesla Model Y RWD, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, and more

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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 Tesla Model Y RWD in the US, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, and more.

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Kia EV4 test drive reveals the good, the bad, and the ugly

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Can Kia’s first electric sedan live up to the hype? After launching the EV4 in Korea, we are finally seeing it in action. A new test drive of the EV4 gives us a closer look at what to expect as Kia prepares to take it global. Here’s how it went down.

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Hyundai wants you to know: The 3-row IONIQ 9 is seriously spacious

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Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is finally here, and it’s even better than we expected. The IONIQ 9 arrives with “class-leading” interior space, up to 335 miles of range, and much more. Hyundai is showing off just how spacious the IONIQ 9 really is.

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Greenworks 80V STEALTH mini-bike at new $1,349 low, Exclusive $780 off refurbished Anker SOLIX F3800 station, ECOVACS, more

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Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have a bunch of new low prices, starting with the Greenworks 80V STEALTH Electric Mini-Bike that offers more expansive features than its e-bike counterparts and has dropped down to $1,349. Next, we have secured an exclusive $780 in savings on the refurbished Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station in like-new condition for $1,899. From there, we spotted ECOVACS’ new Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower falling to $850, with some alternative manual e-mower options too. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Rad Power Mother’s Day Sale e-bike offers, the second phase of EcoFlow’s Spring-to-Summer Sale, 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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