Podcast: Tesla earnings were wild, new BMW iX, some EVs won’t make it to the US, 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 Tesla’s wild Q4 earnings, a new BMW iX, some EVs not making it to the US, and more.

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Kia EV5 is sadly not coming to the US, but it will arrive next door with an NACS port

Although we were pulling for it, Kia’s affordable EV5 electric SUV will not arrive in the US. In a rare move, Kia is planning to launch the entry-level EV next door in Canada next year, and it will even include an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers.

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Rad Power Valentine’s Day e-bike sale from $1,199, Anker SOLIX 40% off flash sale, Segway GT3 e-scooter extended preorder, more

Closing out the week, today’s Green Deals are headlined by Rad Power’s Valentine’s Day sale that is offering up to $479 in savings on e-bikes, accessories, and more – with the newly returned RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike being one of the offers at $1,499, among others from $1,199. We are also getting another weekend flash sale across Anker’s SOLIX power station lineup for those who missed out on the winter sale offers, with the brand’s C800 Portable Power Station notably returning to its $399 low, with many other great deals for on-the-go and home backup needs. We also spotted an extended preorder discount from Amazon on Segway’s new GT3 SuperScooter for $1,500 through February 5, as well as the first discounts hitting Greenworks’ five new electric pressure washer models at 20% off – all starting from $128. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Valentine’s Day e-bike savings from Velotric, 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.

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Tesla’s charge port location is due to Elon Musk’s garage layout, says Lucid CEO

Lucid CEO and former Tesla chief engineer Peter Rawlinson claims that Tesla’s charge port location, and why everyone has to back into Supercharger stations, is due to Elon Musk’s garage layout back when Model S was designed.

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Jeep is launching a new Wagoneer S EV trim soon: Here’s what to expect

The first 100% electric Jeep in the US is finally arriving at showrooms. With the first customer deliveries just around the corner, Jeep confirmed a new Wagoneer S trim will join the lineup in February. Here’s what we know so far.

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Elon Musk says Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year

Elon Musk says that Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year, but he admits that it is an ambitious goal.

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Ford just dropped a tri-motor Mustang Mach-E EV for NASCAR and it looks beastly

This electric crossover isn’t just for show. It’s fitted for the race track. Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E EV prototype is upgraded with three electric motors and borrows parts from its current NASCAR Cup Series. Check out the new EV below.

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Wheel-E Podcast: JackRabbit’s solar charger, Cowboy e-motos, more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new solar charging kit from JackRabbit, a reversal on a plan to double the power limit for e-bikes in the UK, China is pushing to replace lithium-ion battery e-bikes with lead acid battery alternatives, the Dallas Cowboys all got new electric motorcycles, UBCO enters receivership, and more.

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Fast and heavy: Wallke H7 AWD pushes past the limits of electric bikes

There’s no denying how popular high-power electric bikes have become. And a quick way to get more power without having to go with a ridiculously large motor is to simply double up, putting one motor in each of a bike’s wheels. That’s what Wallke did with the Wallke H7 AWD, and the result is a fast e-bike that is as powerful as it is chunky – which is to say, very.

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Tesla Q4 earnings call recap, PE ratios, and big Texas solar project goes online

On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Tesla Q4 earnings call’s high-level weirdness, including the impact Bitcoin had on the bottom line, what it means for stock prices, and whether or not you’ll die without Tesla’s solar roof.

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