Genesis is building a new luxury off-road SUV, and all signs point to an EV [Images]

That rugged new Genesis SUV we’ve been waiting for might be electric after all. A Genesis EV was spotted in South Korea with a new off-road style and EV powertrain.

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Elon Musk’s politics cost Tesla over 1 million sales in US alone, new study claims

We’ve been talking about the impact of Elon Musk’s venture into politics on the Tesla brand for years, but now a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is putting some staggering numbers to it.

According to a new working paper, Musk’s “polarizing and partisan actions” have directly cost Tesla over a million vehicle sales in the US alone.

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EIA: Solar + storage dominate, fossil fuels stagnate to August 2025

Solar and battery storage continue to dominate growth among energy sources, while fossil fuels and nuclear power have stagnated. That’s according to data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign.

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Nissan’s all-solid-state EV batteries just got one step closer to becoming a reality

Nissan’s big bet on all-solid-state EV batteries might just pay off. The Japanese automakers moved one step closer to bringing next-gen battery tech to market, promising to double driving range, shorten charging times, and improve overall efficiency.

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First discount hits Aventon’s Level 3 smart commuter for $1,699, EcoFlow 48-hour sale with up to 62% savings from $759, Leviton, more

We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals strong, with another standout from Aventon’s Early Access Black Friday Sale, as the new Level 3 Smart Commuter e-bike gets its first savings to $1,699. Right behind it is EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour Halloween flash sale, which is repeating much of the flash offers we saw at the end of last week, like the DELTA Pro Ultra Smart Extra Battery at $1,899. We also have Leviton’s hardwired 48A or plug-in 40A Level 2 Smart EV Charging Stations starting from $400, a new one-day-only Fremo power station low, as well as some of the best ongoing sales right now – including increased savings on exclusive deals – all waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week that are collected together at the bottom of the page, rounded up in our latest edition of Electrified Weekly.

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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Canada is rumored to immently remove tariffs on Chinese electric cars

Canada is rumored to remove tariffs on Chinese electric cars soon, as Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.

This would likely lead to the biggest shake-up in the EV space in North America after the US killing its EV incentives.

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New study of 1,300 EVs busts battery degradation myths, Kia and Tesla top the list

We are getting some critical new data on battery health from a large-scale study in Sweden, and it’s a massive blow to EV naysayers.

The Swedish used-car marketplace Kvdbil conducted a large-scale test analyzing the “State of Health” (SoH) of over 1,300 used electric cars and plug-in hybrids (723 of which were all-electric).

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Lucid confirms Gravity SUV has a ‘substantial order backlog,’ so no widespread discounts

A select few Gravity SUVs were on sale, but don’t expect too many discounts. Lucid Motors (LCID) said the luxury electric SUV still has “a substantial order backlog,” so no widespread discounts are available at this time.

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Kia’s electric hot hatch sheds its camo and shows off new ‘GT Wrap’ design

It looks like a Lambo, but it’s actually Kia’s first electric hot hatch. With its debut just around the corner, the EV4 GT hit public streets for the first time, showcasing Kia’s new “GT Wrap.”

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Tesla driver ‘asleep on Autopilot’ slams into police car, gets arrested

A Tesla driver in Barrington Hills, Illinois, was arrested and charged after crashing their vehicle into a South Barrington police squad car last week.

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