This all-electric VinFast taxi service just debuted in Europe
Vietnamese all-electric taxi operator Green SM has made its European debut in Copenhagen, rolling out a company-owned fleet of VinFast EVs.
Podcast: Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian R2 progress, new Mercedes GLA, 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 rumors of a Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian’s earnings, R2 progress, and efficiency test, new Mercedes GLA, and more.
Hyundai reveals new 7-seat electric minivan concept
Hyundai unveiled the new Neira Concept, a seven-seat electric minivan, at GIIAS 2026.
Aventon Level 3 + Pace 4 smart e-bikes at new $1,299 lows ($600 off), EcoFlow GLACIER electric cooler bundles, Anker, more
We’ve got some exciting new low prices leading our Friday Green Deals this week, starting with the Aventon weekend flash sale that is offering up to $600 savings on the Level 3 Smart Commuter e-bike and the $500 savings on the Pace 4 Smart Cruiser e-bike, which are both hitting new $1,299 low prices. We also spotted EcoFlow offering its 45L and 55L GLACIER Portable Electric Dual-Zone Coolers with a plug-in battery and a FREE folding wagon at new lows starting from $749. There’s also a one-day-only deal on Anker’s SOLIX C300X AC 288Wh Portable Power Station with a 60W folding solar panel for $300, a budget-friendly EGO 21-inch Mower and 6.0Ah battery bundle at its 2026 low, and more waiting for you down below. You can also find the hangover deals from this week down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive $1,450 savings and new low prices on Jackery’s 3,584Wh HomePower 3600 Plus and 2,048Wh HomePower 2000 Plus v2 power stations, amongst many others.
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.
This huge Texas solar hub is nearly 1 GW, and it’s only half built
Renewable energy developer Origis Energy has brought another 500 megawatts (MWdc) of solar online at its Rockhound complex in West Texas, pushing the sprawling project’s operating capacity to nearly 1 gigawatt (GW).
BYD’s first 7-seat SUV is cheaper than the Defender in the UK
BYD is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even cheaper than the Land Rover Defender PHEV.
NHTSA probes 1.2M Tesla Model 3, Model Y over suspension failures
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into roughly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving 156 complaints of a front suspension component detaching while driving.
The probe covers 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2021-2023 Model Y vehicles, and it centers on the front lower lateral link separating from the car.
HMP’s new $3,999 electric scooter is the affordable, street-legal commuter the US needs
The US electric two-wheeler market has no shortage of high-powered electric motorcycles and moped-style e-bikes. But if you’re looking for something in between – a practical, street-legal electric scooter built for everyday transportation rather than weekend thrills – your options are surprisingly limited.
That’s why the new HMP Lightning MK.II caught my attention.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 spotted with a new high-tech setup and large 18″ digital screen
A mysterious IONIQ 5 test mule was caught in South Korea with an all-new interior setup, including a large 18″ infotainment screen.
Wheel-E Podcast: VW e-bikes, Juiced Scrambler, Anyland Auto-wheelie, 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 new e-bikes from VW and Specialized, a Huffy kids’ e-bike, Veo adds a three-wheeler to its shared micromobility lineup, we tested the new Juiced Scrambler, Anyland Rev Pro HMP launches 75 mph Flash e-scooter, and more.