Americans want 300 miles of EV range – but most say 75 or less covers their day
Most Americans say 75 miles of range would be more than enough for their daily drive, but when it comes to choosing an EV, a fair number want a much bigger cushion.
Podcast: Tesla goes V2H, Kia EV3 first drive, Jaguar Type 01, 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 finally launching V2H, our Kia EV3 first drive, Jaguar Type 01, and more.
Bluetti Na(Sodium) 900Wh power station at exclusive $665 low in Encore Sale, Anker solar multi-cam kits $310 off, Navee EVs, more
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals led by the Bluetti Encore Sale that is completely switching up its power station deals, including bringing back the winter-ready 900Wh Pioneer Na(Sodium) Portable Power Station at an exclusive $665 low. Right behind that, we have three exclusive deals on Anker solar multi-cam kits with HomeBase 3 that end tonight, starting from $290. There’s also the Navee Fall EV Sale that is offering a nice array of bonus extra savings (up to 65% off total) on e-scooters, like the premium UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter down at a new $1,600 low at $900 off. You’ll also find lows for an EGO carbon fiber string trimmer kit, a compact Greenworks chainsaw, a Linkind Matter outdoor smart plug, and more. Don’t forget, we also have all the lasting Prime Day deals collected in our Fall Prime Day Green Deals hub here, as well as the hangover deals from yesterday at the bottom of the page, including the Anker SOLIX Encore Sale, the extended Segway electric scooter deals, EcoFlow’s latest flash 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.
Kia’s 7-seat electric people mover just got a bit cheaper in the UK
Kia’s 7-seat PV5 electric van is now eligible for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), bringing the starting price down to £35,495 ($47,000).
Tesla drops ‘Full Self-Driving’ name in Europe after Germany pushback
Tesla’s driver-assistance package is now called “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe. The company’s German website no longer mentions “Full Self-Driving,” and the old address now redirects to a new “Tesla Assisted Driving” page.
The rename follows Germany’s Transport Ministry calling the FSD name misleading, and it’s part of a deal that has Berlin backing Tesla’s push for EU-wide approval.
Geely confirms Canada entry with first cars in 2027 — but no models yet
Geely is coming to Canada. The Chinese automaker’s mainstream brand announced today that it has started setting up Canadian operations and recruiting a dealer network, with its first vehicles going on sale in 2027.
What Geely isn’t saying is which vehicles. There are no models, no prices and no dealer locations, just a new website at geely.ca and a promise of more details closer to launch.
Tesla opens 14 Semi Megacharger stalls between Atlanta and Savannah
Tesla has opened its first Semi Megacharger sites in the Southeast: an 8-stall station just south of Atlanta and a 6-stall station outside Savannah, each rated for up to 1.2 MW per stall.
The Savannah site is also the first Megacharger at a Pilot truck stop, a rollout that was supposed to start this summer. Together, the two stations give the Tesla Semi its first public charging corridor outside California.