Porsche is offering a $22,500 discount off 2024 Taycan leases

Porsche is offering up to a $22,500 discount off the MSRP on 2024 Taycan EV leases, but before you get too excited, let’s check the fine print.

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Nissan’s Electric GT-R will be its first with solid-state batteries for over 1,000 kW of power

The legendary GT-R is going electric and will likely be Nissan’s first to use solid-state batteries. As the new tech develops, Nissan hinted that solid-state batteries could give the electric GT-R even more power.

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8.5M square feet of US self-storage rooftops are getting solar

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), a major player in the self-storage industry, has partnered with community solar developer Solar Landscape to roll out 100 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity across 8.5 million square feet of NSA’s rooftop space.

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Tesla’s self-driving is still not working in Boring Company’s one-way tunnels

Tesla’s self-driving system is still not working in The Boring Company’s one-way tunnels under Las Vegas despite reportedly working on it for years.

But self-driving in Tesla vehicles on public roads is around the corner?

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NIU BQi-C3 Pro travels 90 miles at $1,299 low, Segway Cube 2000 power station $500 off, 1-day Jackery power station sale, more

Headlining today’s Green Deals is the return of NIU’s BQi-C3 Pro e-bike that has cruised back down to its $1,299 all-time low. It is joined by Segway’s expandable Cube 2000 Portable Power Station that is now $500 off at $1,200, as well as a one-day discount on Jackery’s totable Explorer 290 Portable Power Station that has fallen back to its $180 low for the rest of the day. There’s also tons down in our links to check out, with another one-day low on Greenworks’ powerful 80V 18-inch cordless electric chainsaw, as well as discounts on some AeroGarden indoor hydroponic systems, a versatile EGO Power+ tool system, and more – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s Juiced Bikes 15% off sitewide sale that dropped the RipCurrent S e-bike to the lowest price we’ve seen in 2024.

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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Tesla is now capable of producing 700,000 Powerwalls per year

Tesla is now capable of producing 700,000 Powerwalls or 10 GWh worth per year, according to a new video.

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US Armor Group unveils armored Lucid Air Sapphire with pepper spray and electric-shock door handles

If you thought Lucid Motors’ 1,234 tri-motor Air Sapphire was elite, threat mitigation specialist US Armor Group has taken the luxury sedan to an entirely new echelon. Today, the company unveiled an armored version of the Lucid Air Sapphire, described as being indestructible. Designed for heads of state and high-ranking executives, it can be equipped with features like bulletproof glass, poison gas protection. Wait until you see the price tag.

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Tesla squeezes victory in court, exposes collusion to keep direct sales out of Louisiana

Tesla has managed to win in US appeal court against the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission, which is preventing Tesla’s direct sale model in the state.

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XPeng is scouting production sites in Europe to circumvent imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs

XPeng Motors appears to be the latest Chinese automaker looking to bring localized EV production to Europe. During a recent interview, XPeng’s founder, chairman, and CEO, He Xiaopeng, shared that the company is exploring potential sites in the EU to set up local BEV production.

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Gogoro reveals details for its next big battery-swapping e-scooter expansion

After announcing plans for expanding into the Nepalese market earlier this year, Gogoro is back with updated details for the October launch of commercial operations.

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