Tesla Megapacks power Ørsted’s big new Texas grid battery
Tesla Megapacks are now helping support the Texas grid at Ørsted’s new 250 MW/500 MWh Old 300 battery storage project.
Trump weaponizes FCC to ban new foreign-made connected solar inverters
The FCC added foreign-made connected power inverters to its Covered List on July 28, cutting off the federal authorization new models need to be imported, marketed, or sold in the US.
It’s aimed at the radios inside modern inverters, not the power electronics. And it lands on a market where US factories are on track to supply just 40% of combined solar and battery demand next year, according to testing firm Intertek CEA.
EVgo-branded Tesla Superchargers are coming
EVgo is installing Tesla’s newest Supercharger hardware on its own network, but the stations will be EVgo-branded.
The 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland EV starts at $45,000 with AWD
Toyota’s larger electric SUV starts at $45,380 and comes standard with a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) system delivering a combined 375 hp.
Segway Xafari e-bike new $1,500 low ($900 off) + Xyber e-bike new $2,300 low ($1,000 off), EcoFlow flash sale, ECOVACS, more
It’s a great time to be a Segway fan, as right behind the pre-order deal that just launched on the newest Max G3 Plus e-scooter, the brand has also dropped its Xafari All-Terrain Smart Cruiser e-bike to a new $1,500 low, while the premium Xyber Electric Bike is down at a new $2,300 low. Right behind those we have the latest 48-hour EcoFlow flash sale, with offers like the 3,600Wh DELTA Pro Portable Power Station and 2x 220W solar panels landing just $7 above its all-time lowest price, as well as the ECOVACS Goat O1000 RTK Robot Mower + 36 placement blades at a $664 low. There’s also the EGO bundle for a 15-inch RAPID RELOAD String Trimmer and a 530 CFM Leaf Blower at a 2026 low, some ongoing power station deals from Jackery and Bluetti – plus, the hangover deals from this week at the bottom of the page.
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.
BYD undercuts luxury rivals with its first 7-seat premium MPV in the UK
BYD announced that prices for the Denza D9 will start at £75,000 ($101,000) in the UK, undercutting other luxury MPVs on the market.
GM will begin shipping electric Buick vehicles from China overseas, starting with this SUV
GM and SAIC Motor extended their joint venture partnership in China for another 20 years. Beyond China, SAIC-GM will begin exporting Buick vehicles overseas later this year.
Tesla is suing this Canadian province for cutting it out of its EV incentives
Tesla is suing the Canadian province of Manitoba for cutting the automaker out of its electric vehicle rebate program, and the fight has now reached a courtroom.
The province is asking Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench to throw out the challenge. Tesla says the ban has already cost its Canadian customers at least $560,000 in lost rebates.
Kia’s electric van is crushing it in Europe with a 37% share of small EV van sales
Kia’s first electric van continues to defy expectations. The PV5 has quickly become the most popular e-LCV across Europe and the UK.
NYC Council preparing nearly 20 new e-bike laws and restrictions
New York City lawmakers are preparing what could become one of the most sweeping overhauls of e-bike regulations in the city’s history, unveiling a package of 17 proposed bills aimed at tightening oversight of electric bikes, scooters, and other micromobility vehicles.