Chicago EV deals, Amazon delivery vans for all, and visits from the FBI!

On today’s wheelin’ and dealin’ episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at a $9,140 deal on a 2025 Nissan LEAF*** in Chicago, things you can do with a robotic lawnmower, and talk about the tough times Tesla is experiencing while its CEO asks if you’ve seen Kyle.

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New York awards $60M to Revel to install 267 DC fast chargers

New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced it would loan $60 million to Revel to triple its EV charging infrastructure across New York City. 

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Hyundai is launching its all-solid-state ‘Dream’ EV battery pilot line next month

Hyundai is set to shake up the EV market with advanced new batteries soon. In March, Hyundai will reveal its all-solid-state EV battery pilot line to the public for the first time. The “Dream” batteries promise to unlock more range, faster charging, and significantly higher energy density.

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FREYR kills plans to build a $2.6 billion battery factory in Georgia

FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) has scrapped plans to build a $2.6 billion battery energy storage system factory in Coweta County, Georgia – here’s why. 

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Elon Musk is about to masterfully move the goalpost on Tesla Full Self-Driving

Elon Musk is about to move the goalpost on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) program in a masterful way that will allow him to claim a win.

Don’t be fooled.

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Genesis GV90 ultra-luxury EV crashes and gets stuck during testing [Video]

Genesis is preparing to launch its most luxurious EV yet, the GV90. The flagship electric SUV will challenge ultra-luxury brands like Rolls Royce. However, after it crashed and got stuck during cold weather testing, Genesis may need to fine-tune it before it’s ready to hit the road. Check out the video of it below.

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Renault unveils three all-electric light commercial vehicles that will hit the market in 2026

Renault Group is ringing in a new era of all-electric commercial vehicles, which will begin next year. The French automaker revealed the names and styles of three new all-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) that will feature a new skateboard platform and plenty of modularity for future fleets.

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EcoFlow Valentine’s Day sale takes 57% off power stations with bonus savings, Lectric ONE e-bike with $308 in free gear, more

Starting off this week’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s switch over to its Valentine’s Day sale with up to 57% taken off power stations, an extra 5% in sitewide savings, and a promotion giving you $100 in additional savings for every $2,000 spent. Among the offers, we’re seeing a second chance to score EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with two 220W solar panels and a protective bag at the $2,374 low. There’s also Lectric’s ongoing Valentine’s savings which is giving folks $308 in free gear with its premium ONE Long-Range e-bike at $2,199. Lastly, we have a one-day-only discount on the Greenworks 80V 24-inch Cordless Brushless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries at $1,400. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like Friday’s Anker SOLIX and Jackery sales, which are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup along with many other discounts on eco-friendly devices.

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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The Chevy Blazer EV SS is the first electric Daytona 500 pace car, and it looks ready to race

The 2025 Chevy Blazer EV SS, Chevrolet’s fastest SS vehicle ever made, earned the right to become the first electric Daytona 500 pace car. With up to 615 hp, the electric SUV can hit 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. Now, it will set the pace for “The Great American Race.”

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Volvo EX30 goes Cross Country: Meet the urban electric SUV with an off-road attitude

Volvo’s smallest and most affordable electric SUV just got the Cross Country treatment. The rugged new EX30 model is Volvo’s first EV to earn the rugged Cross Country upgrade. Check out the upgraded model below.

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