Kia unveils the tiny, urban-focused EV2, but will the US ever see it?

Kia unveiled its new compact, entry-level EV2 electric hatchback at the Brussels Motor Show this morning. It looks like a great, affordable EV… that the US may never see.

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Blade Outboards launches affordable new electric boat motors

Electric outboards have long been pitched as the cleaner, quieter alternative to gas motors. But according to Blade, ideology alone isn’t enough to convince boaters to switch. The numbers actually have to work, or folks won’t be able to make the switch.

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Congressman claims Tesla design killed at least 15, solar tax credit lives on

On today’s heated episode of Quick Charge, a US Congressman claims Tesla’s poor design caused at least 15 deaths, Elon says he’s a few billion miles away from real Full Self Driving, and Volvo teases an incredible new EX60 with 400 miles of range.

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How Lime increased ridership over 60% by letting people sit down

Sometimes innovation isn’t simply about going faster or adding more tech. Sometimes it’s as simple as giving people a seat.

That appears to be the case in Seattle, where Lime says its ridership jumped by an eye-opening 61% last year. According to the company, a major contributor to that growth was the LimeGlider – a seated electric scooter that blends elements of scooters, bikes, and mopeds into a single, highly approachable form factor.

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Genesis is launching its first luxury electric off-road SUV and it looks a bit familiar [Video]

The electric off-road luxury SUV was spotted for the first time in pubic, but it doesn’t quite look like the cool concept Genesis showed off last year.

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Blink now takes crypto payments at DC fast chargers in the US

Blink Charging now takes crypto at select DC fast chargers in the US, letting EV drivers pay for a charging session with a dollar‑pegged stablecoin instead of a card or app.

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9.5 MWh of batteries will power this huge Brooklyn EV charging depot

XCharge North America is planning one of the largest battery-backed EV charging depots in the US, and it’s coming to Brooklyn.

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This new EV is about to become China’s largest electric SUV

China has a new flagship EV en route that will become the largest electric SUV on the market later this year.

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Are Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s days numbered?

Is Tesla preparing to pull the plug on domestic production in Germany? It might sound crazy for a factory that just opened a few years ago, but when you look at the abysmal sales numbers in Europe and combine them with the latest threats from management against the union, the writing might be on the wall.

For months, we have been reporting on the demand issues Tesla is facing in Europe. Now, the situation has deteriorated to a point where the existence of Gigafactory Berlin itself seems to be in question.

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Bluetti launches Alternator & Solar Charger 2 + bundles with exclusive savings from $332, Tenways CGO800S + AGO X e-bike lows, more

Today’s Green Deals are all about being on the move – whether that’s for commuting or living a nomadic/off-grid lifestyle. Our headliner for this edition is Bluetti’s newly launched Alternator & Solar Dual DC Charger 2 and its many bundle options with up to 48% exclusive savings for our readers – all starting from $332. Right behind it we have a soon-to-end Tenways flash sale with up to $907 savings on the CGO800S Urban Commuter e-bike and the AGO X All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike at lows starting from $1,699. There’s also Jackery’s HomePower 3000 Portable Power Station with 4x mountable 100W Prime solar panels at $1,614, as well as some continued Velotric winter e-bike savings, and much more waiting for you below – with further CES 2026 coverage, including our favorite reveals and an updated best-of list. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s MOD City 3 folding e-bike low prices, the latest EcoFlow New Year flash sale that ends tonight, 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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