Tesla is still dominant in Sweden despite dragging unionization battle

Tesla remains a dominant force in Sweden’s auto market despite a unionization battle that has been dragging on for almost a year now.

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Rare Tesla Wall Connector discounts from $420, Anker 90,000mAh station return lows, Juiced JetCurrent Pro e-bike $700 off, more

Leading today’s Green Deals is a rare discount on Tesla’s Universal and Standard Wall Connector EV charging stations to new low prices, starting from $420. Anker’s early fall Prime Day sale has also returned its new C300 90,000mAh Power Stations to their lowest rates for the first time since launching, starting from $150. Next, Juiced has dropped its latest JetCurrent Pro Foldable e-bike down to $2,099, while Hiboy’s EX6 Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike is back at its $800 low. We also have another EcoFlow flash sale that is offering the lowest prices we’ve tracked on bundles for the DELTA Pro and RIVER 2 Pro power stations that will only last through the rest of the day, and bringing up the rear is Goal Zero’s Alta 80 Portable Electric Fridge and Freezer at a new low price too. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $975 discount on the Segway x260 Electric Dirt 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.

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The VW ID. Buzz arrives in the US this fall, but finding one may be tricky

The VW ID. Buzz is launching in the US around Thanksgiving, but if you want one, you might have to hunt it down, as Volkswagen has been a bit stingy in allocating the electric van to dealers.

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Tesla’s Robotaxi Unveiling: Is it the Biggest Bait-and-Switch?

Tesla is set to unveil a vehicle specifically designed to be a robotaxi, all while it is still selling its long-standing promise that its consumer vehicles would transform into self-driving taxis through software updates.

Some wonder if this is a bait-and-switch.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales top 30,000 in the US for 2024 after ‘strong demand’ in Q3

Hyundai set a new third-quarter retail sales record in the US, partially driven by “strong demand” for the all-electric IONIQ 5. The IONIQ 5 remains one of the best-selling EVs, with over 30,000 models sold in 2024.

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Kia’s EV sales skyrocket in the US in September, driven by the hot new EV9 SUV

Who said electric vehicle sales are slowing? Kia is on a hot streak as EV sales in the US continued to surge in September. New SUVs, including the three-row electric EV9, drove the record-setting performance.

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SWITCH-ON project has 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks headed to California

SWITCH-ON is a $21.5M funding project supported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) that will see more than 70 of Volvo’s VNR Electric delivered to customers.

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SWITCH-ON project has 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks headed to California

SWITCH-ON is a $21.5M funding project supported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) that will see more than 70 of Volvo’s VNR Electric delivered to customers.

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Serve Robotics and Wing partner up to begin testing autonomous robot-to-drone food deliveries [Video]

Autonomous sidewalk delivery provider Serve Robotics has partnered with on-demand drone delivery provider Wing Aviation to pilot food transportation options that will “redefine last-mile delivery.” Together, the new partners will start testing autonomous robot-to-drone deliveries to customers several miles away.

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E1 electric boat racing series reveals first Grand Prix location for its second season in 2025

The UIM E1 World Championship, an electric boat racing series approaching the end of its inaugural season, is already looking ahead to season two in 2025. The E1 Series unveiled its first location, Qatar, where it will race its 100% electric boats.

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