BMW EVs officially gain access to Tesla Supercharger network today

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BMW is the latest major automaker to officially gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network in North America. Starting today, BMW EV drivers in the US can access over 25,000 Tesla Superchargers, adding a massive boost to the charging options for owners of the i4, iX, and other electric models from the German automaker.

It follows a wave of other automakers gaining access over the last year as the industry transitions to NACS (North American Charging Standard), Tesla’s proprietary connector that has now become the standard.

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Elon Musk finally realizes the thing we all told him before his political misadventure

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk went on a podcast this week to express regret over the time he spent trying to destroy the American government, claiming that he wouldn’t do it again.

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Bluetti Christmas Sale offers up to 55% discounts + up to 8% exclusive bonus savings on power stations, Tenways, Anker SOLIX, more

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Headlining today’s mid-week Green Deals is Bluetti’s Christmas Sale with up to 55% initial power station discounts, alongside three tiers of up to 8% exclusive savings – all starting from $149. One of the big standouts there is the brand’s newest Elite 400 Portable Power Station starting from a new $1,221 low, among many others. We’ve also got Tenways’ Holiday Season Sale with up to $500 e-bike discounts and bundled gear, like the new Wayfarer Cruiser e-bike with its largest $366 bundle of FREE gear at an $1,899 low. There’s also Anker’s SOLIX 72-hour flash sale that is teasing price cuts ahead of its Christmas event, Heybike’s full Christmas e-bike sale, a collection of Worx lawn care tools at lows, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Christmas Holiday 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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Lucid (LCID) is ‘on a good track’ to build 18,000 EVs this year as Gravity output ramps up

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Lucid Motors (LCID) is doing everything it can to hit its goal of building 18,000 EVs as production ramps up into the end of the year.

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Chevy drops new Silverado EV Stars & Steel Special Edition with a patriotic makeover

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Chevy is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic lineup of special edition Stars & Steel models, including the electric Silverado EV pickup.

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Elon Musk delusionally claims Waymo ‘never had a chance’ against Tesla

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) this morning to dismiss Waymo’s progress in autonomous driving, claiming that the Alphabet-owned company “never really had a chance against Tesla” and that this will be “obvious in hindsight.”

The comment came as a direct response to a discussion about Waymo’s newly released safety data—a level of transparency that Tesla has yet to match.

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The new Kia Seltos has EV vibes, but it’s not actually electric

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Kia’s flagship compact SUV is returning with a revamped EV-inspired look and hybrid powertrain, but the new Seltos won’t be fully electric.

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Bo M2 review: The premium e-scooter unlike anything I’ve ever tested before

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I’ve ridden a lot of electric scooters over the years. Most blur together – two wheels, a deck, a motor, and a series of compromises. But every now and then, one stands out. And after a couple of weeks riding the Bo M2 electric scooter, I can confidently say: this one’s different.

The Bo M2 is not your average e-scooter. It’s a purpose-built, premium commuter with some seriously refined features – and a price tag to match. At $2,490, it’s firmly in high-end territory. But for riders who want a serious transportation tool, not a toy, there’s a lot to like here.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims driverless Robotaxis coming to Austin in 3 weeks

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company will remove “safety monitors” from the passenger seats of Tesla’s Robotaxi vehicles in “about three weeks,” which would mean we’d see completely driverless Teslas in the Austin area potentially by the end of the year – if that timeline sticks.

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Is a $10,000 discount enough to overcome your VW ID.Buzz sticker shock?

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VW’s retro-tastic minivan hasn’t been the sales success the company might have wanted, and a lot of that has to do with the van’s sky high price tag. Now, VW is asking: will a $10,000 discount be enough to create some buzz for the ID.Buzz?

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