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The US’s largest solar + storage project just hit a big milestone


AES just completed the first half of Bellefield, which will become the largest solar + storage facility in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseKia’s new EV4 is already the best-selling domestic electric sedan in its home market


Kia’s first electric sedan is already being called “a box office hit.” In just its second month on the market, the Kia EV4 was the best-selling domestic electric sedan in Korea.
Expand Expanding CloseMercedes has a new ultra-luxury electric van coming soon


The Vision V is more than just a luxury people mover. Mercedes calls it “the pinnacle of luxurious and elegant multipurpose vehicles (MPVs).” After kicking off its global grand tour this week, we are getting a closer look at the ultra-luxury electric van Mercedes plans to launch next year.
Expand Expanding CloseCharge your EV in 5 minutes: BYD’s ‘flash’ network heads to Europe

Chinese EV giant BYD wants to build a network of ultra-fast chargers in Europe that could make topping up an EV almost as quick as filling a gas tank.
Expand Expanding CloseJackery Father’s Day Sale takes up to $3,300+ off power stations, Ride1Up e-bikes $400+ off, EcoFlow 48-hour flash sale, more

Green Deals for Dads are in full swing, as today’s savings are led by Jackery’s Father’s Day Sale that is taking up to $3,300 off power stations alongside three tiers of bonus savings and reward point benefits for members for even more discounts, free gear, and more. Among the lineup we’re seeing, the brand’s upgraded Explorer 2000 v2 Solar Generator bundle with a 500W panel is back at $1,424, which can cover most of your off-grid backup power needs this summer and beyond. There’s also the Father’s Day savings from Ride1Up, which is taking $400 off e-bikes and offering up to $300 in extra savings when buying two together – all from $995. EcoFlow has also launched a 48-hour flash sale on three offers, giving you either the RIVER 3 Plus power station, an expanded DELTA Pro setup, or a 500W solar panel add-on starting from $239. Lastly, we spotted the first savings on Greenworks’ 24V 12-inch Cordless String Trimmer/Edger with a brush cutter bundle for $100. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Heybike Father’s Day e-bike sale, the six (now extended) Bluetti flash offers, 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.
Expand Expanding CloseThe 2025 Kia EV9 sold out faster than expected

Kia’s three-row electric SUV sold out faster than expected. The 2025 Kia EV9 is already sold out in the US, just as the 2026 model begins arriving at dealerships.
Expand Expanding CloseXiaomi’s SU7 Ultra snags all-time fastest lap for a mass-produced EV at Nürburgring [Video]

Move over, Rimac. There’s a new all-electric speed leader at the famed Nürburgring track. Veteran smartphone manufacturer and young automotive arm Xiaomi recently achieved the fastest time for a production EV at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
Expand Expanding CloseThe funky Subaru Brat is returning as an EV pickup with a little help from Toyota

Remember the Subaru Brat? The iconic low-riding pickup from the late ’70s and ’80s? Even US President Ronald Reagan owned a 1978 Subaru Brat. Well, word on the street is that the small Subaru pickup will return as a full-on EV, with help from Toyota.
Expand Expanding CloseWatch this electric semi truck drive a heavy load nearly 600 miles [video]

Battery electric semi trucks continue to prove their worth every day in port and regional route service across America — but many US truckers still believe that EVs aren’t ready for long-haul runs. The good news is that the facts don’t care what you believe, and Windrose’ latest, all-electric 578-mile route validation (with a fully loaded trailer) across the I-10 corridor is making the doubters look like dummies!
Expand Expanding CloseGM has another affordable EV in the works and it’s not the next-gen Chevy Bolt

The next-gen Chevy Bolt is finally almost here. GM confirmed that production is on track to begin by the end of the year, but the company is saying to keep a lookout for another affordable EV coming soon. Here’s what we know about the mysterious new model so far.
Expand Expanding CloseVolvo CE set to invest $40 million into PA excavator plant

Volvo Construction Equipment is a leader in sustainable and battery-powered construction equipment manufacturing, and the company intends to stay in front by spending more than $260 million to expand its global production capacity — starting with a $40 million expansion of its Shippensburg, PA plant in 2026.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla owners sue to break their leases over Musk making the cars ‘far-right totems’

Tesla leaseholders in France are suing the automaker to terminate their leases due to Elon Musk’s association with the cars, claiming they have become “far-right totems” and have harmed their reputation.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in June 2025

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.
Below are some of the top e-bikes I’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of June 2025. Summer is staring us in the face, making this a great chance to start the riding season off with a fun and efficient electric bicycle! So check out the awesome e-bikes below, any one of which could become your next electric bike.
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk ‘regrets’ what he said about Trump as the President is about to crush Tesla

Elon Musk announced that he “regrets” some of the things he said about Trump last week, just as the President is about to crush Tesla with a series of new laws.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla driverless robotaxi spotted in Austin for the first time, but with trailing car

Tesla’s driverless robotaxi has been spotted in Austin for the first time, but it is being followed by a trailing car with a driver.
CEO Elon Musk now says that Tesla aims to “tentatively” start its service on June 22.
Expand Expanding CloseA prototype Porsche Cayenne EV just beat every gas SUV ever in a hillclimb

Porsche is preparing to release its Cayenne EV in the next year or so, but that didn’t stop it from taking the car out in secret to a hillclimb meet, where it utterly destroyed the SUV course record previously held by a 12-cylinder Bentley Bentayga.
Expand Expanding CloseEV prices dipped in May – and Tesla Model Y led the slide

EVs got a little more affordable in May, and Tesla’s price drop had a lot to do with that. According to new data from Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new EV in May was $57,734. That’s down from $59,123 in April. Year-over-year, that’s a 1.1% drop.
Expand Expanding CloseCheck out Toyota’s new bZ5: A surprisingly stylish and low-cost EV for China

Toyota’s new electric SUV is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, but half the cost. The bZ5 officially launched in China on Tuesday, starting at around $18,000. Can it keep pace with BYD, Tesla, and others in China?
Expand Expanding Close2026 Kia EV9 loses big rebates – but still offers $12.5k in savings

Kia’s three-row electric SUV, the EV9, is back for 2026 with smaller up-front rebates, but thanks to the federal EV tax credit, you could still come out ahead.
Expand Expanding CloseVolkswagen may have a smaller, more affordable electric minivan to sit below the ID.Buzz

The electric microbus might soon have a little sibling. Volkswagen is considering adding a smaller, more affordable EV minivan that would sit below the ID.Buzz.
Expand Expanding CloseSense’s on-meter AI tool can spot every EV charging on the grid

Smart meter maker Sense just launched a new tool that helps utilities get smarter about how EVs are charging on the grid, and it doesn’t need cloud computing or special hardware to work.
Expand Expanding CloseMeet China’s new $10,000 EV: The Chery QQ Domi

It’s not a BYD, but you can buy one in China for less than $10,000. Chery’s “fashionable and fun” new QQ Domi electric SUV starts at just 54,900 yuan ($8,300), stoking China’s brutal EV price war.
Expand Expanding CloseTested: The Emporia Pro Level 2 EV Charger helped optimize my charge speeds at home [Video]

I recently got my hands on a Level 2 home EV charger called the Emporia Pro and have shared my thoughts below alongside a full video review. While I hit a few speed bumps in part of the installation, this Level 2 charger can essentially be a plug-and-play charger that helped me boost my home charge rates to the max.
Expand Expanding CloseHeybike Brawn e-bike at $1,299 low, Bluetti backpack power stations from $199 low, EGO select cut mower bundle, Greenworks, Worx, more

First out of the gate in today’s Green Deals is Heybike’s Father’s Day Sale that is offering up to $500 off e-bikes alongside free gear packages, like the Brawn Fat Tire Off-Road e-bike that’s getting a free large cargo basket while at its $1,299 low, among others. We also have Bluetti’s Father’s Day flash offers that will be ending tonight, including returning low prices on the Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2 Backpack Power Stations starting from $199, as well as some of the best picks from the rest of the sale. From there, we have a bunch of lawncare solutions, like EGO’s 56V 21-inch Select Cut Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that comes with two 4.0Ah batteries for $549, as well as the Greenworks 80V 18-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw back at its $320 low. Lastly, although it’s not necessarily green tech, Worx’s Aerocart 8-in-1 Yard Cart is a handy assistant for your yard jobs at $169. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Father’s Day Sale offers, Rad’s rare RadTrike discount, 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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