Podcast: Tesla Model Y RWD, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, 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 Model Y RWD in the US, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, and more.

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Kia EV4 test drive reveals the good, the bad, and the ugly

Can Kia’s first electric sedan live up to the hype? After launching the EV4 in Korea, we are finally seeing it in action. A new test drive of the EV4 gives us a closer look at what to expect as Kia prepares to take it global. Here’s how it went down.

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Hyundai wants you to know: The 3-row IONIQ 9 is seriously spacious

Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is finally here, and it’s even better than we expected. The IONIQ 9 arrives with “class-leading” interior space, up to 335 miles of range, and much more. Hyundai is showing off just how spacious the IONIQ 9 really is.

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Greenworks 80V STEALTH mini-bike at new $1,349 low, Exclusive $780 off refurbished Anker SOLIX F3800 station, ECOVACS, more

Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have a bunch of new low prices, starting with the Greenworks 80V STEALTH Electric Mini-Bike that offers more expansive features than its e-bike counterparts and has dropped down to $1,349. Next, we have secured an exclusive $780 in savings on the refurbished Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station in like-new condition for $1,899. From there, we spotted ECOVACS’ new Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower falling to $850, with some alternative manual e-mower options too. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Rad Power Mother’s Day Sale e-bike offers, the second phase of EcoFlow’s Spring-to-Summer Sale, 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 (TSLA) shareholders get excited for ‘Tesla prototype’ that turn out to be a competitor’s

Tesla (TSLA) shareholders were getting excited on social media about a “Tesla prototype” that turned out to be a competitor’s prototype vehicle.

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Here’s every used EV that qualifies for a $4,000 tax credit as of May 2025

Federal tax credits are starting to waver under the current administration, but as of May 2025, you can still take advantage of up to $4,000 off the purchase of a used EV. If you’d rather not listed to me talk, you can skip right to all the BEVs and PHEVs that currently qualify by clicking here.

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Toyota’s sleek new C-HR+ electric SUV arrives in Norway with over 370 miles range

The C-HR+ is Toyota’s latest electric SUV to launch in Norway, where nearly all cars sold today are EVs. Toyota calls it “the perfect electric SUV for Norwegian roads,” with a spacious interior and up to 373 miles (600 km) driving range.

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Nissan pulls the plug on its +$1 billion EV battery plant as the alarm bells go off

As it scrambles to turn things around, Nissan is scrapping plans to build a new LFP battery plant in Japan. The facility was expected to be key to reducing EV battery costs to keep up with leaders like BYD.

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XPeng AeroHT’s ‘Land Aircraft Carrier’ hits latest certification milestone en route to mass production

AeroHT, the eVTOL and “flying car” business arm of XPeng, announced it is one step closer to bringing its “Land Aircraft Carrier” to customers in China. The powers that be accepted the unique NEV/eVTOL combo vehicle’s production certificate application, moving AeroHT toward its next step before mass production.

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Tesla’s NACS connector will be used by Mazda’s EVs in Japan

Mazda has announced that it will use the North American Charging Standard (NACS), also known as Tesla’s charge connector, on its upcoming electric vehicles in Japan.

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