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The US’s first grid-scale sodium-ion battery is now online

Peak Energy just switched on a 3.5 MWh sodium-ion battery, the largest energy storage project developed in the US. The system is the first of its kind at grid scale, and may eventually be a game-changer for delivering affordable energy in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseThe 2026 Subaru Solterra EV is a big upgrade in every way, and prices still start at just $38,495

Subaru announced prices for the new and improved 2026 Solterra EV on Thursday. Despite significant upgrades, including added range, power, an NACS port for recharging at Tesla Superchargers, and more, the upgraded Solterra still starts at just $38,495, the same as the outgoing model.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) is down 22% in Europe while EVs were up 30%

The latest automotive numbers in Europe were released for August, confirming that Tesla’s decline is continuing, but it has slowed down, with the company “only” being down 22%.
However, the most worrying part for Tesla is that it is happening while battery-electric vehicle sales were up 30% last month.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai is now recalling nearly 8,000 Genesis EVs

Hyundai Motor is recalling nearly 8,000 2023-2025 Genesis GV60 EVs due to a potential issue with the molding at the top of the windshield that may cause it to fall off.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat we know about Rivian software update 2025.34 including highway assist upgrades [Update]

A new software update from Rivian was sighted earlier this month, and it’s being prepared for a full rollout to Gen 2 R1S and R1T EVs. The latest Rivian update includes upgrades to the American automaker’s Enhanced Highway Assist driving, more energy-conscious home charging capabilities, and a slew of other improvements outlined below.
Expand Expanding CloseThe US’s first residential V2G power plant is running on Ford F-150 Lightning trucks

Solar + storage provider Sunrun and Maryland utility BGE are running the first residential vehicle-to-grid (V2G) distributed power plant in the US, and it’s powered by Ford F-150 Lightning trucks.
Expand Expanding CloseLectric XP4 750 and XP Lite2 e-bikes get up to $488 in FREE cargo bundles, EcoFlow 40A EV charger from $699 low, Segway EV Sale, more

Today’s Green Deals are all about EVs in their many forms, headlined by Lectric’s Ultimate Tailgating Flash Sale that is offering $488 and $399 FREE cargo bundles on the XP4 750 Folding Utility and XP Lite2 Folding e-bikes starting from $1,099. We also have EcoFlow’s PowerPulse Level 2 40A EV Charger (and bundles) starting from its $699 low, as well as Segway’s Roll into Fall Savings Sale with hundreds being taken off various EVs, including the Max G2 Electric Scooter at $800. We also have some add-on accessory deals for cars, SUVs, and trucks, as well as the continuing Early Prime Day Sales, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s launches of Jackery’s new Explorer 240D compact power station, the Hiboy EX9 Urban Commuter e-bike, 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 CloseKia is about to make charging your EV way easier

Kia is making it easier than ever to charge your EV. The company is rolling out new features and more that will get you back on the road in no time.
Expand Expanding CloseXiaomi officially sets up shop in the EU with new R&D Design Center

Young Chinese EV developer Xiaomi Automobile has officially expanded its global footprint, opening a new R&D and Design Center in Germany. This is Xiaomi’s first step in its planned expansion outside China and into new markets around the EU.
Expand Expanding CloseThe new Mercedes CLA L EV launched in China, starting at only $36,000 with serious range

A new version of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA is now available in China. The Mercedes CLA Long-Wheelbase EV, or L, for short, starts at 259,000 yuan, or about $36,000, with a range of over 530 miles (866 km).
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is finally launching FSD v14 and Elon Musk says it ‘feels sentient’

Tesla is finally launching its Full Self-Driving Supervised (FSD) v14 update, the first major update to the driver assistance system in a year, and Elon Musk says it ‘feels sentient.’
However, he also referred to the previous update as sentient, so temper your expectations.
Expand Expanding CloseFord has a new ‘electrified’ Mustang in the works, and it’s not the Mach-E

Ford is testing a new electrified Mustang that may not be as electric as it seems. The next-gen Mustang is apparently already in development. Here’s what we know about it so far.
Expand Expanding CloseNYC’s new 15 MPH speed limit for e-bikes goes into effect next month, but cars still get a pass

New York City’s new 15 mph speed limit for electric bikes is officially set to take effect next month, in what city officials claim is a move to improve street safety. But not everyone is convinced the crackdown is targeting the real threat on the roads.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is now buying ads on Elon Musk’s X to get people to vote for his $1 trillion compensation

Tesla is now buying advertising on Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) to get Tesla shareholders to vote for his CEO compensation package worth up to $1 trillion in stock options.
Expand Expanding CloseNYC’s newest EV charger hangs 10 feet high on a lamppost

Voltpost just rolled out the Voltpost Air, its next-gen lamppost EV charger in New York City, and this one comes with a key twist: it’s mounted 10 feet above ground.
Expand Expanding CloseKia’s electric van was spotted in the US again, but this time it looks a little different

Is Kia’s electric van finally coming to the US? The Kia PV5 was caught testing with a unique design, hinting it’s destined for the US.
Expand Expanding CloseEIA: Solar and wind crush coal with 20% more power in 2025

A new review of US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data by the SUN DAY Campaign reveals that in July, solar-powered electricity shot up by over 30%, while wind grew by almost 14% in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseLucid (LCID) enters the robotaxi race with Uber after delivering its first EV to Nuro

Lucid Motors (LCID) delivered the first Gravity Robotaxi EV to Nuro on Wednesday, marking a milestone in its partnership with Uber.
Expand Expanding CloseJackery’s new Explorer 240D power station gets first savings from $139, Hiboy launches EX9 urban commuter e-bike at $800 off, more

We’ve got two new releases leading today’s Green Deals, starting with Jackery’s new Explorer 240D Portable Power Station and bundles, which seems to be replacing the discontinued Explorer 100 Plus, getting its first savings starting from $139. Right behind it is Hiboy’s new EX9 Urban Commuter e-bike launching with $800 savings at $1,200, as well as Ride1Up’s End of Summer Sale lineup that has dropped the Prodigy V2 9-Speed Mid-Drive e-bike to a new $1,895 annual low, among others. We also have Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 station undercutting its Early Prime Day pricing and getting a FREE solar panel bundle, one-day-only sales on Anker SOLIX and Greenworks combo kits, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Early Prime Day Sale lineup, EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale (ending 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.
Expand Expanding CloseLucid (LCID) ramps up Gravity production, massive numbers spotted in drone flyover

Lucid (LCID) appears to be successfully ramping up Gravity production, as a large number of electric SUVs have been spotted exiting its Arizona factory in a new drone flyover.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Acura ZDX electric SUV is dead before it ever had a chance

The Acura ZDX is officially dead. Acura’s sole electric SUV will not return for another model year. Despite better-than-expected sales, Acura is preparing for a new EV.
Expand Expanding CloseKia plant halted after an parts supplier strike disrupts EV5, Sportage production

After a strike at one of its suppliers, production was halted at Kia’s plant in South Korea. The shutdown lasted several hours, impacting output at the plant where Kia builds the EV5, Seltos, Sportage, and other vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseThe NHTSA is investigating a seatbelt safety issue in certain Rivian delivery vans

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation of reports that Rivian’s Electric Delivery Van (EDV) seatbelts can malfunction and threaten the driver’s safety.
Expand Expanding CloseLucid’s (LCID) Gravity SUV has ‘so many orders’ it’s extending the $7,500 EV tax credit

Lucid Motors (LCID) will continue offering the $7,500 federal EV tax credit for Gravity buyers until the end of the year. Lucid’s interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, said the electric SUV has “so many orders” and it doesn’t want buyers to lose out on the savings.
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