EV charging alliance IONNA moves into full-scale deployment of 30k new charger bays in US

OEM alliance and EV charging juggernaut IONNA has announced a key milestone today, transitioning from public beta testing in the US to a full-scale national release. The EV charging joint venture intends to deploy over 1,000 bays in the US this year en route to tens of thousands more this decade and has teased some exciting tech to make the overall experience more familiar for American drivers.

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Lucid’s (LCID) EV sales climbed 50% in January after launching its new Gravity electric SUV

After launching its first electric SUV in December, Lucid’s (LCID) US sales climbed 51% last month from a year ago. According to a new report, Lucid sold 50 Gravity models in its first month on the market.

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US solar module production capacity reaches 50+ GW

The US solar manufacturing industry just hit a historic milestone: Domestic solar module production capacity has surpassed 50 gigawatts (GW). If all these factories ran at full capacity, they could produce enough modules to meet the country’s entire solar demand.

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Tesla sales tank in Europe, fresh EV deals, and Canada strikes back

On what feels like the first-ever February episode of Quick Charge, we explore the rapid decline of Tesla fortunes in Europe and California, the rapid rise of BYD plug-in vehicles, and talk through the latest round of Canadian trade tariffs as President Trump’s North American trade war hits its stride.

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Volkswagen just revealed the 2025 ID.4’s initial pricing and trim

Volkswagen of America today announced the initial pricing and trim for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 – here’s the lowdown.

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Volvo’s EX30 was the third top-selling EV in Europe in 2024, now you can buy it in the US

Volvo’s smallest and most affordable electric SUV, the EX30, was the third top-selling EV in Europe last year, behind Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3. Now, you can finally snag one in the US.

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The US’s largest solar cell factory is now online in South Carolina

ES Foundry will become the largest producer of crystalline silicon solar cells in the US with the launch of its new factory in South Carolina.

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Tesla offers 10% insurance discount if you drive more using its ‘Full Self-Driving’ system

Tesla is starting to offer insurance discounts for people who drive more using its “supervised Full Self-Driving” suite of advanced driver assist features.

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GM is cutting a shift at its EV plant in Mexico because of the Honda Prologue

GM cut a shift at its Ramos Arizpe manufacturing plant in Mexico, where it builds the Chevy Equinox EV and Honda Prologue. According to GM, the move was due to Honda’s decision to slow Prologue output. With sales of its sole electric SUV in the US surging, why is Honda cutting back?

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Aventon Pace 500.3 e-bikes with free battery (120-mile range) at $1,599, Anker PowerCore Reserve $90, Worx lawncare tools from $100, more

We have a compact collection of Green Deals to kickstart this week, led by Aventon continuing its New Year sale into February with up to $700 in savings across its e-bike lineup, the biggest deal of which is on the Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bikes that get a free extra battery included for a 120-mile range at $1,599, among others. Second, we have Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station dropping below last week’s rates to $90, giving you solid savings while equipping you with a reliable means of backup power in a totable 5-pound unit. Lastly, Worx is offering some budget-friendly lawncare solutions, with the 40V 12-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw taking the lead at $148. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup from over the weekend.

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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