Kia delays EV4 indefinitely – America loses more choice due to tariffs

The Kia EV4 will be “delayed until further notice” in the US, according to a Kia rep and reported by InsideEVs. Kia said the change is because “market conditions for EVs have changed.”

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US reshores entire solar supply chain – as Trump puts $31B at risk

New data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows that the US solar supply chain has been fully reshored, with manufacturing capacity growing across every part of the solar and storage sector.

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The Kia EV4 GT’s interior looks a little too familiar [Video]

Kia’s electric hot hatch will be here before you know it. After getting a sneak peek of the EV4 GT’s interior for the first time, it looks a bit familiar.

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bp pulse opens a huge airport EV fast charging hub in Houston

bp pulse has opened a new 40-bay EV fast charging hub near Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, marking the company’s latest move to expand its US charging network. The Hobby Airport hub is bp pulse’s second in Houston, as it opened its first US hub in early 2024 at bp’s Houston headquarters.

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Rivian’s onboard cameras save owner from a false accusation by police

Police in Colorado’s Columbine Valley recently tracked down a “porch pirate” who stole a package from a suburban home in Bow Mar, Colorado. The only problem: they got it completely wrong, and the accused had to resort to footage from her Rivian truck to exonerate herself.

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Rivian’s first electric delivery vans are hitting the road in Canada with Amazon

Rivian has been operating in Canada for five years now. However, this is the first time a fleet of Rivian’s electric delivery vans (EDVs) has reached our neighbors to the north. Amazon is putting several vehicles into service around a renowned Canadian city.

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EcoFlow’s Halloween Sale adds Monthly Madness promotions with up to 65% discounts, extra savings, 3x EcoCredits from $249, more

Our Green Deals today is being headlined by EcoFlow’s switched-up Halloween Sale with Monthly Madness promotions lasting only for the next two days with up to 65% discounts, bonus savings, 3x EcoCredit rewards, and more. Among the expanded lineup, we spotted the brand’s new DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station coming with a FREE trolley at a new $721 low. Speaking of switched-up sales, Rad Power Bikes has not only extended its Haul-o-ween Sale, but is also offering up to $200 discounts/bundles on select e-bikes alongside some extra savings on e-bikes and accessories – all starting from $89. We also have Autel’s MaxiCharger Home 50A Level 2 EV Chargers in either a wood grain or blue colorway at $404, as well as a one-day-only snow shovel deal, and many soon-to-end deals on power stations 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, like yesterday’s exclusive camping-ready Bluetti power station deals, the new low on Heybike’s Tyson Uni-body e-bike, 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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Meet Racco: BYD’s first EV built to take on overseas markets

Racco will lead BYD’s global expansion as its first EV designed exclusively to sell overseas. Here’s our first look at the electric kei car.

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Kia launches a ‘full-scale attack’ as its first EV storms into Japan’s forbidden land

Kia is officially entering the forbidden land after unveiling its first vehicle in Japan. The PV5 will spearhead Kia’s “full-scale attack” on the Japanese market as it looks to take on Toyota, Honda, and Nissan on their home turf.

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Tesla’s scaled-back robotaxi timeline is lagging in regulatory approval

Elon Musk recently walked back his impossible extremely ambitious robotaxi goals, shifting from a target of reaching “half the U.S. population by the end of 2025” to a more “modest” goal of launching in “eight to 10 U.S. metro areas” within the next two months.

Now, in a development that should surprise no one, a new report suggests that even this heavily scaled-back timeline is facing significant obstacles.

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