Podcast: Apple CarPlay in Tesla cars, VW on Superchargers, Toyota electric pickup, 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 Apple CarPlay possibly coming to Tesla cars, VW getting access to Superchargers, a Toyota electric pickup, and more.

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Black Friday Velotric Nomad 2X and Summit 1 e-bike lows + Ride1Up e-bikes ($600 off), Bluetti, ALLPOWERS, Best Buy, more

Following in the same tracks from last week, we’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with three notable e-bike leads. Things start with Velotric’s early Black Friday weekend flash sale, which is giving us the first discount on the newest Nomad 2X Multi-Terrain Full Suspension e-bike with $96 in FREE gear at $2,299, as well as the Summit 1 Versatile Multi-Terrain e-bike with $160 in FREE gear at its $1,799 low for the first time in 2025. We also have Ride1Up’s early Black Friday Sale with up to $600 savings, including the first discount on the latest TrailRush German Mid-Drive e-bike at $1,995. From there, we have exclusive returning lows on Bluetti’s new Na(Sodium) power station and bundles, as well as ALLPOWERS 2-pound, airline-approved mini power station at a new low price, and a roundup of Best Buy’s early Black Friday Deals of the Day on expansion batteries, tools, kitchen appliances, and more (all ending tonight). And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full Bluetti Black Friday Sale lineup, the exclusive Navee e-scooter deals we secured, 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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Kia opens its first dedicated production hub to build electric vans, campers, and more

Kia officially opened its first production hub dedicated to building electric vans. Once fully operational, Kia’s Hwaseong EVO Plant will be about the size of 42 soccer fields.

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Ride smart, save big: isinwheel’s epic Black Friday sale is now live

Black Friday and Cyber Monday just got a whole lot more electrifying, thanks to isinwheel. The urban mobility brand known for its powerful electric bikes, electric scooters, and electric skateboards is kicking off its biggest sale of the year from November 14 through December 1. True to its motto – Move Smart, Move Fun – isinwheel blends intelligent tech with pure riding joy, and now you can snag your dream ride for a whole lot less.

During the BFCM event, in addition to generous markdowns, shoppers can stack savings like never before: get an extra 10% off when you buy two items, plus up to $100 in additional discounts on bigger orders ($30 off $500, $50 off $1,000, and $100 off $1,500). Members will earn 5X points that can be redeemed for accessories, and Electrek readers get something special: use promo code electrek50 for an exclusive $50 off any isinwheel product.

Time to ride smarter, faster, and more fun this holiday season – check out the deals below.

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Hyundai catches a big break as South Korea launches massive new EV support

Hyundai and Kia scored a win on Friday after the South Korean government pledged to boost EV subsidies by 20%.

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Is Elon Musk delusional or lying about Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk threw shade at Waymo for having “rookie numbers” amid Tesla’s own disappointing autonomous-driving performance, raising the question: Is Elon Musk delusional or simply lying about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving?

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The Genesis GV90 really does have coach doors [Video]

Genesis is taking luxury to the next level with its new flagship SUV. The GV90 is shaping up to be the brand’s most lavish vehicle yet, offering ultra-premium features like coach doors.

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Solar and wind are covering all new power demand in 2025

Solar and wind are growing fast enough to meet all new electricity demand worldwide for the first three quarters of 2025, according to new data from energy think tank Ember. The group now expects fossil power to stay flat for the full year, marking the first time since the pandemic that fossil generation won’t increase.

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Entire fleet of Tesla cars burned down in fire at Tesla store, under investigation

An entire fleet of 24 Tesla cars burned down in a fire at a Tesla store in the South of France last night.

The fire is currently under investigation.

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Yadea shows off an arsenal of new electric two-wheelers at EICMA 2025

If there’s one thing Yadea doesn’t do, it’s show up quietly. At this year’s EICMA 2025 show in Milan, the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer brought its usual overwhelming display of two- and three-wheeled electric machines, plus a few surprises. From high-performance motorcycles and sleek urban scooters to battery tech and even self-folding micromobility oddities, the company’s booth had a bit of everything – and a lot of it.

Let’s start with the main event.

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