Tesla Model Y outsells 2nd place ID.4 by 4x in Norway, 97% electrified in May

Monthly Norwegian auto sales numbers are in, showing once again how heavily dominant EVs are in the country, with one Norwegian outlet saying “the Tesla boom will never end.”

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Tesla Model Y outsells 2nd place ID.4 by 4x in Norway, 97% electrified in May

Monthly Norwegian auto sales numbers are in, showing once again how heavily dominant EVs are in the country, with one Norwegian outlet saying “the Tesla boom will never end.”

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China EV sales: BYD sets new May record while NIO slips ahead of ET5 Touring launch

Recovering demand in China’s booming EV market led to all major EV builders seeing a rise in sales over the last month. Although NIO was the exception, the EV startup began delivering its second-generation ES6 and is launching a new midsize electric tourer this month.

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Don’t leave the lights on. Let this 3-way smart switch turn them off for you at $41 in New Green Deals

Are you like me and sometimes leave the lights on when you head out to run some errands? Well, that can add up over time to be kilowatts of electricity wasted if you don’t turn the lights off. But, in our busy lives, who really has time for that? If you don’t, then pick up and let them to the work for you. It just takes a few minutes to set them up, then you can easily program them to turn your lights off whenever you leave the house. Right now, you can pick up a 3-way HomeKit-enabled smart switch kit for just $41, which marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that 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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Fiat teases adorable, all-electric Topolino designed to ‘bring a smile’ to city drivers

Italian automaker Fiat is teasing what it calls “the cutest way to electrify cities.” Today, the company revealed the name and first image of its upcoming all-electric quadricycle – the Fiat Topolino. Have a look – do you think it captures Fiat’s “dolce vita” Italian spirit?

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A new all-electric Stellantis SUV is coming to streets in 2025

Stellantis is launching a new all-electric compact SUV in 2025. The automaker revealed it would invest 160 million euros ($171.8 million) to build the new EV at its Rennes plant in France on Thursday.

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J+ BOOSTER 2 Home/Travel EV Charger Review [Video]

Zürich Switzerland-based Juice Technology AG aims to simplify home and travel charging with the Juice Booster 2, a level 1 and 2 portable charger that is tough as nails. We use it on our own EVs to find out how it fares.

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Mechanical vs hydraulic disc brakes on electric bikes: The pros and cons of each

Electric bicycles are a popular means of transportation that combine the advantages of traditional bikes with the benefits of modern technology to provide a gentle (or sometimes powerful) boost to the rider. As e-bikes continue to gain traction and increase in popularity, one crucial element for new and experienced riders alike to consider is the braking system. It’s hard to imagine a more critical piece of safety equipment on a bicycle, and the need for reliable and efficient braking becomes even more important when dealing with the increased speeds and weights typical of e-bikes.

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Tesla appears to be liquidating Model 3 ahead of refresh launch

Tesla has increased discounts on Model 3 inventory vehicles in what appears to be an attempt to liquidate the Model 3 ahead of the refresh launch.

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Polestar 2’s latest OTA update adds YouTube, plus upgrades to Range Assist and Apple CarPlay

This morning, Polestar began rolling out over-the-air software update P2.9 to Polestar 2 drivers around the globe. The update features the addition of YouTube integration, plus enhancements to both Range Assist and Apple CarPlay functions.

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