Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss first off-road adventure

Chevy flew us out to San Diego and hosted us for a quick adventure to the mountains east of the city to show off the new Chevy Silverado Trail Boss EV. Was this the new boss of the trails or just some expensive inside and outside trim updates? As usual, the answer lies in between. Let’s take a look…

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Tesla launches Model Y Performance in the US for $57,500

Tesla has officially launched and started taking orders for the updated Model Y Performance in the US, starting at $57,500 before incentives.

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Solar leads EU electricity generation as renewables hit 54%

More than half of the European Union’s (EU) electricity came from renewables in the second quarter of 2025, and solar is leading from the front.

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Hyundai’s big electric SUV is getting a new trim

The IONIQ 9 is about to get an upgrade. Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV was spotted with some serious off-road upgrades, hinting that a new XRT trim is on the way.

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Toyota sold a mere 18 EVs in its home market last month

Yes, just 18. Toyota sold 18 electric vehicles in its home market of Japan last month. And that includes its luxury Lexus brand.

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Rivian’s latest patents detail new headlamp and energy storage system with grid capabilities

Another week, another patent filing with the USPTO from Rivian. Filings from Rivian, published today, detail an ornamental headlamp design, as well as a home energy storage system similar to Tesla’s Powerwall. Could this be our first glimpse at Rivian’s version of home energy management technology, including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities?

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Genesis is about to unleash its first luxury performance EV

We will get our first look at the electric sports car by the end of the year, but Genesis is giving us a closer look at the GV60 Magma, the luxury brand’s first high-performance EV.

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Bluetti launches RVSolar power system for on-the-go lifestyles with up to $1,850 exclusive savings from $1,169, ECOVACS, more

Following yesterday’s new EcoFlow releases, today’s Green Deals are headlined by Bluetti’s all-new RVSolar 48V Solar Power System launching alongside several bundles with up to $1,850 in exclusive savings – all starting from $1,169. Next, we have ECOVACS’ Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower hitting a new $785 low, as well as several BougeRV portable electric coolers getting up to 28% discounts starting from $160, a Greenworks compact chainsaw deal, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max and Ultra launch deals, Bluetti’s Early Prime Day Sale lineup, 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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New Chevy Bolt seen charging at Tesla Supercharger in LA a week before reveal

So far we’ve seen nothing but teaser images of the new Chevy Bolt, but this weekend it was spotted charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Southern California ahead of its October 8 reveal.

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Cadillac Escalade IQ review: a giant battery in a giant luxury electric SUV

I spent about two weeks driving the Cadillac Escalade IQ all around British Columbia for this review, and I came out of the experience impressed. It proves that large SUVs can certainly be all-electric, but you need to be willing to have a big and heavy battery pack.

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