Kia’s electric van spotted with an open bed and it actually looks like a real truck

Is it an electric van or a truck? The Kia PV5 might be in a class of its own. Kia’s electric van was recently spotted charging in public with an open bed, and it looks like a real truck.

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Schumacher Level 2 EV charger $364, NIU’s 300P electric scooter $719, Anker 90K mAh power station from $170, more

A new week kicks off with a notable power station markdown, powerful electric scooter discount, and even a level 2 EV charger. More specifically, we’ve spotted Anker’s 90,000mAh SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station at $220 alongside the DC model for $170. The others we just called out include NIU’s 300P electric scooter with a 30-mile range at $719 and Schumacher’s 40A Level 2 wall charger which can add up to ’48 miles of range per hour’ to your EV down at $364.

Head below for more 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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BYD adds range to its most affordable EV with a new trim, and it only costs $11,000

BYD’s top-selling and most affordable EV just got another upgrade. BYD introduced a new variant for its popular Seagull EV, which is now being sold in Europe as the Dolphin Surf. The new Seagull EV variant is still priced at just $11,000.

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Elon Musk said to bet on Tesla delivering Robotaxi in June, yet those who did just lost big

Elon Musk said just a few weeks ago that betting on Tesla delivering its promised Robotaxi in June is a “money-making opportunity,” and yet, those who listened to him just lost big.

A fan of Musk lost $50,000 betting on Tesla Robotaxi.

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My Secret Tesla Master Plan (Part 4)

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been talking about releasing his ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’ for over a year now. It has yet to come, and Tesla has yet to complete the goals in Parts 2 and 3. So I decided to come up with my own Tesla Master Plan.

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The commuter e-bike I can’t get enough of: CYCROWN Dremax

Under this sleek design is an e-bike packed with features for urban commuting. Nimble and quick, the CYCROWN Dremax makes…

Pebble begins deliveries of electric Flow travel trailer, which now includes automated ‘Auto Dump’ [Video]

Less than three months after kicking off production of its flagship, solar-electric travel trailer called the Flow, electric mobility startup Pebble has begun deliveries to early customers in the US. The deliveries of these unique Pebble trailers will also include a new automated waste disposal feature called “Auto Dump,” a first for the industry.

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Kia is about to launch another ‘Big, Bold’ three-row EV, but you can’t have this one

Kia is preparing to introduce a new three-row electric SUV in less than two weeks, and it’s not the EV9. The “Big, Bold Family Vehicle” marks a milestone for Kia, but it might be tough to get your hands on one.

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Nissan sounds the alarm as it pushes to delay supplier payments

Is Nissan raising the red flag? Nissan is now asking suppliers to delay payments, sparking concern over the automaker’s future.

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Ford CEO shuts down Tesla Full Self-Driving deal, says Waymo is better

Ford has long been rumored to be in discussions with Tesla about licensing its Full Self-Driving technology, but CEO Jim Farley has now shut down those rumors.

Farley confirmed that Ford talked with Tesla, but he believes Waymo has a better solution.

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