The Honda Prologue was the most leased non-Tesla EV in the first quarter

The Honda Prologue continues to surprise, ranking among the top ten most leased vehicles (gas-powered or EV) in the US in the first quarter. It was the only EV, outside of Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, that made the list.

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Wheel-E Podcast: New VanMoofs, Urban Arrow cargo e-bike, 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 Urban Arrow and VanMoof, testing of the Oh Wow Cycles Conductor Plus rickshaw tricycle, the new Olto electric moped, a Honda four-wheeled quad-bike, low cost Zero motorcycles, and more.

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BYD is testing solid-state EV batteries in its Seal sedan with nearly 1,200 miles of range

BYD has now begun testing solid-state EV batteries in its Tesla Model 3-rivalling Seal. Initial tests suggest that the total driving range could reach nearly 1,200 miles (1,875 km).

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Since the US doesn’t have a real federal gov., mayors step in for int’l climate talks

Groups of US city mayors and representatives from state governments announced a delegation of officials who will attend climate talks for the US today, as the lack of a real US federal government with any interest in solving problems for Americans has led to lower, subnational representatives having to step up and do their job for them.

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Jeep’s new Recon is shaping up to be the Wrangler of EVs

Jeep may have a secret to unlock even more capability with its upcoming electric off-roader. A new patent suggests that Jeep’s new Recon might just be the Wrangler of EVs, as the brand has been promising.

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Rad Power’s new RadRunner Plus and Max e-bikes get free consoles from $1,799+, Greenworks, Worx, electric composters, more

Today’s Green Deals are being led by the first and second-ever deals on Rad Power’s latest RadRunner Plus and RadRunner Max Cargo Utility e-bikes, which are getting free center cargo consoles along with your purchase of either model, starting from $1,799. We also spotted the Greenworks 60V 20-inch Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer dropping to a new $165 low, while the Worx Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw has fallen to $109. There’s also a new low price on NutriChef’s 3L Electric Kitchen Composter for $171, as well as an alternative smart model. Lastly, we have Anker’s eufy SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera back at its $65 low. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $580+ launch savings on the new Hiboy EX6F Folding e-bike, the exclusive $2,800 savings on the Mango Power E 3,500Wh CATL 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.

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Hyundai is banking on electric SUVs to overcome US tariffs, and so far it’s working

Even with the new US auto tariffs, Hyundai is not planning to raise vehicle prices anytime soon. Hyundai Motor Company, along with Kia, is ramping up EV production in the US as it shifts its focus to larger electric SUVs. The new IONIQ 9 and Kia EV9 are a key part of Hyundai’s growth plans.

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SpaceX alums just supercharged EV charging at Costco

Electric Era just installed six fast EV charging stalls in 54 days from contract to go-live at a Costco in Northport, Florida. That kind of speed is rare in the EV charging world, and it’s thanks to a clever battery-backed system that skips a lot of the usual headaches like grid upgrades and long permitting delays.

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Kia EV2 Coupe spotted for the first time: The entry-level electric SUV gains a new style

It kind of looks like the Genesis GV60. Kia’s smallest and most affordable electric SUV is set to receive a sleek new coupe variant. The Kia EV2 Coupe was spotted for the first time, giving us a clear look at how it compares to the SUV version.

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E-quipment highlight: Cushman Hauler XL long bed LSV

We’ve been big fans of highly capable LSVs for a while here on Electrek, and the newest Cushman Hauler XL ELiTE electric utility vehicle keeps that trend alive with an extra-long, 68.5″ aluminum bed for even more cargo-hauling capability.

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