Blink’s 56k EV ports to get plug-and-charge access through Emobi
Blink and Emobi are teaming up to make EV charging work more seamlessly across apps, networks, and vehicles.
Bluetti Hurricane Prep Sale offers exclusive power station lows from $449, Segway e-bikes at lows from $1,800, ECOVACS, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is Bluetti’s Hurricane Prep Sale with tons of exclusive power station lows, like the 2,764Wh Apex 300 Portable Power Station down at $1,425 and others. We’ve shone a spotlight on Segway’s e-bike deals to their all-time lowest prices, with the Xafari All-Terrain Cruiser e-bike at $1,800 while the Xyber e-bike is back down at $2,900. There’s also the ECOVACS Goat RTK and newest LiDAR PRO Robotic Lawn Mowers getting up to $900 savings to lows starting from $700, as well as Hiboy’s Mother’s Day EV Sale with up to 50% discounts on e-scooters and e-bikes, an advanced EGO self-propelled cordless electric mower with 2x batteries, the first discount on ECOVACS’ new robot pool cleaner, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Mother’s Day power station sale with up to 64% discounts, the current sale on Segway e-scooters, 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.
Tenways Wayfarer review: One of the smoothest-riding commuter e-bikes I’ve tested in a long time!
Tenways has been steadily growing its reputation in the commuter e-bike world, especially in Europe, where the company has become known for sleek urban bikes that feel a bit more refined than their price tags might suggest. But even humble Americans have been able to enjoy Tenway’s e-bikes for years, plus with the added bonus of accessing higher speeds and power levels that bump models up into Class 3 territory.
The new Tenways Wayfarer continues that trend, while adding something the company hasn’t leaned as heavily into before: more comfort, more utility, and a more approachable ride for everyday riders.
Tesla’s 4680 battery cells are underperforming and frustrating buyers
Five years after Tesla (TSLA) unveiled its 4680 battery cell at Battery Day with promises of 5x the energy, 6x the power, and 16% more range, the data tells a very different story. Tesla’s homemade cells consistently deliver worse energy density, worse charging performance, and less range than the supplier cells they are meant to replace.
The problem is getting harder to ignore now that Tesla is quietly swapping supplier batteries for its own 4680 cells in European Model Y vehicles — and owners are noticing the downgrade.
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit sets 6:55 Nürburgring EV record
Porsche has set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for “production” electric vehicles. A Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package equipped with the new Manthey Kit lapped the 12.94-mile circuit in 6:55.553 minutes.
The time, set by Porsche development driver Lars Kern, is 12 seconds faster than his own previous record in the standard Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package set in October 2023 — and more than nine seconds faster than the previous record in the “Electric Executive Cars” category.
Honda patents fake clutch for electric motorcycles and it might actually make sense
One of the biggest advantages of electric motorcycles has always been their simplicity. No clutch, no gears, no stalling – just twist the throttle and go. They’re basically big, fun scooters, at least in terms of operation. But Honda appears to think there’s still something worth preserving from the old-school riding experience, especially for off-road riders.
A newly revealed Honda patent shows the company developing a simulated electronic clutch system for electric motorcycles, complete with torque-boost launches and even haptic feedback designed to mimic the feel of a combustion engine.
And surprisingly, it might not be as gimmicky as it first sounds.
Humble Hauler autonomous trailer takes the truck out of trucking
The startup that dares to ask, “Why does the Macbook driving my freight around need a whole cab?” just showed off a fully driverless, cab-less, and truck-less battery-electric freight platform designed to handle containerized cargo more efficiently than ever.
REALLY Quick Charge: Slate Auto CCO talks affordability, flexibility, and more
On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, Slate Auto’s Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy Snyder believes his new truck is the right size and price to drive fleet adoption AND fandom. We only had a few minutes with Jeremy, and Slate is nearly ready for prime time!