Rivian’s R1S electric SUV just got way cheaper to lease
After cutting lease prices by $200 this month, the Rivian R1S is now surprisingly affordable. It may even be a better deal than the new Tesla Model Y.
Podcast: Kia EV Day, TSLA stock crashing, VW ID.4 surging, 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 announcements made at Kia’s EV Day 2025, TSLA stock crashing, VW ID.4 surging, and more.
Tesla can already deliver new Model Y orders within 2 weeks in China – demand problem?
Tesla says it can deliver new orders for the refreshed Model Y within two weeks in China. Is the automaker already experiencing a demand problem with the new Model Y?
First discount on Rad Power RadTrike in over a year at $1,499, Exclusive $552 DELTA 3 Plus offer, Segway e-scooters 58% off, EGO, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is the spotlight we’re shining on the rare discount hitting Rad Power’s RadTrike for $1,499 for the first time in over a year, which comes as part of the brand’s latest sale offers. After yesterday’s bundled flash offer, we have a new exclusive deal for our readers on EcoFlow’s standalone DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station for $552. There’s also Segway’s sale offers, which include the Ninebot E2 Pro eKickScooter that sports Apple Find My at $500, with up to 58% taken off the other models. Lastly, we spotted the EGO Power+ Z6 42-inch Zero-Turn Electric Riding Lawn Mower with four 12Ah batteries and an e-STEER LCD wheel at a new $4,999 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s free extra battery bundle on Rad’s RadCity 5 Plus e-bike, the return $899 low on Heybike’s Mars 2.0 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.
Hyundai, Kia push solid-state EV batteries until 2030, but these rivals are racing ahead
Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, doesn’t expect to launch solid-state EV batteries until 2030, at the earliest. The company said there’s “a lot of uncertainty” around the promising new battery tech. With others, including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Stellantis, Honda, and Chinese battery giants CATL and BYD, who will be the first to get the “holy grail” of battery tech on the market?
Tesla partners with Steak ‘n Shake on Superchargers with up to more than 100 locations
Tesla has partnered with Steak ‘n Shake to deploy Superchargers at up to more than 100 restaurant locations.
Volkswagen ID.4 was the best-selling EV in Europe, top 3 in the US last month
Volkswagen’s electric SUV is making a comeback. Last month, the Volkswagen ID.4 topped Tesla’s Model Y to become the best-selling EV in Europe, and it was even in the top three in the US.
Elon Musk ‘cancels’ Tesla engineer for complaining about the CEO’s behavior
Elon Musk has reportedly ‘canceled’ a Tesla engineer for complaining about the CEO’s behaviors on social media.
