Podcast: China reaches EV tipping point, Tesla retreats, some slack with tax credit, 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 China reaching the EV tipping point, Tesla’s retreat in Europe, EV buyers receiving some tax credit relief, and more.
The first EV with a semi-solid-state battery launches for under $15,000
The world’s first mass-produced EV powered by a semi-solid-state battery is officially here, and it starts at less than $15,000.
Honda is offering big discounts on EVs for labor day
The Honda Prologue is one of the best-selling electric vehicles in the US. For Labor Day, Honda is offering generous discounts on EVs, including the Prologue and Acura ZDX.
Save $500 on Luckeep’s C23 two-seater e-bike at new $499 low, Aventon Aventure 2 e-bike at $1,499 annual low, LG, Schumacher, more
We’re closing out the week’s Green Deals with a jam-packed edition filled with some great savings opportunities through Labor Day weekend. Our headliner is Luckeep’s C23 Folding Step-Through Two-Seater e-bike that has fallen to a new $499 low, with it followed by Aventon’s Aventure 2 All-Terrain e-bike hitting the best price of 2025 at $1,499. There’s also the possible $1,685 savings you can score on LG’s WashCombo All-in-One Electric Ventless Washer/Dryer starting from $2,000, as well as Schumacher’s new portable EV charger at a new low, one of the largest bundles on Lectric’s XPeak2 e-bikes, two DJI power station discounts, EGO’s multi-head combo kit, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-ever Aventon Soltera 2.5 e-bike discount, the returning low on Autel’s new 80A level 2 EV charging station, 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.
Electric vehicles reach tipping point in China, surge to 51% market share
Electric vehicles have reached a tipping point in China. They now represent the majority of the new car market, surging to 51% market share.
Wheel-E Podcast: Lower cost Bosch e-bikes, Airstream Tern, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Raleigh and Puckipuppy, police cracking down on super-fast DIY e-bikes, Priority Skyline review, a new Can-Am electric ATV, and more.
