Paris now requires electric scooter riders to wear high-vis vests or face fines

Paris is getting tougher on electric scooter safety, with new rules now requiring riders to wear both a helmet and a high-visibility vest while using their scooters on public roads.

Zero will pay new riders to get on electric motorcycles… just not in the US

Zero Motorcycles has launched a new incentive program that offers cash back to newly licensed riders who purchase one of the company’s electric motorcycles or scooters. It’s an interesting way to encourage new motorcyclists to skip internal combustion and go electric from day one.

Sneaky safari: Thula Solutions’ electric 4×4 gets you closer to nature [video]

Thula Solutions’ new electric safari vehicles aren’t repurposed diesels – they were engineered from the ground up as purpose-built electric safari vehicles designed to get curious tourists, scientists, and park workers closer to the action than ever before.

GM is making EV charging a LOT easier

In mid-June GM hosted their 2026 Empower event, where they made several major announcements. But there are two in particular that will be big benefits to the day-to-day electric vehicle driver, especially when it comes to charging GM brand EVs.

Volkswagen’s new electric era begins with reveal of ID. ERA 5X SUV

Revealed in a new filing from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the new VW ID. ERA 5X electric SUV is the first pure BEV on the brand’s new Compact Main Platform (CMP) platform.

NYC declares war on fast e-bikes, sends cease-and-desist letters to Amazon and Walmart

Micromobility regulation continues to tighten in New York City, and now Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking aim at the online retailers that have become a major source of high-speed electric bikes and scooters.

Kia’s larger electric van caught with less camo ahead of its ‘big’ debut [Images]

Kia’s first electric van is already a top seller, but the larger PV7 is set to launch soon, which could prove to be an even “bigger” hit. Here’s a closer look at it.

Podcast: Ford Fathom cheap pickup EV, Audi A2, Trump on EVs, and more

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 the Ford Fathom cheap pickup EV, Audi A2, Trump on EVs, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass

Navee UT5 Ultra X superscooter $1,955 low, EGO Nexus power station bundle $799 low, Aventon $1,299 flash sale e-bike lows, more

We’re closing out this week with plenty of low prices, starting with the premium golden Navee UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter down at its $1,955 low for the first time since launching, alongside two other new low prices on high-performance e-scooters. The EGO Power+ Nexus 1,400W Portable Power Station with 2x 6.0Ah batteries is at a $799 low, while Aventon is offering a second weekend flash sale for the Level 3 Commuter and Pace 4 Cruiser e-bikes back at $1,299 lows. There’s also the Beatbot Summer Smart Sale with up to 38% discounts on robot pool cleaners, the expanded 572Wh EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus Portable Power Station at its Amazon low, a 3-in-1 Greenworks mower/blower/trimmer bundle low, and more down below. We’ve also got the hangover deals from the past four days at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new $449 low on Jackery’s HomePower 1000 v2 Power Station, 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.

Here are the top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insure

Insurance costs likely aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when shopping for a new electric or hybrid vehicle, but it is something you should consider. Here are the top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insure for 2026.