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Hyundai’s electric SUVs are even more tempting this month with a 10% discount, or up to $7,000 in total savings.

Most Americans say 75 miles of range would be more than enough for their daily drive, but when it comes to choosing an EV, a fair number want a much bigger cushion.

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 Tesla finally launching V2H, our Kia EV3 first drive, Jaguar Type 01, and more.

You can’t miss BMW’s new “Double-X” lights, which debut on the all-electric iX5 and X5. The new iX5 was spotted testing ahead of its upcoming US launch, giving us a look at the new lighting signature in real life.

We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals led by the Bluetti Encore Sale that is completely switching up its power station deals, including bringing back the winter-ready 900Wh Pioneer Na(Sodium) Portable Power Station at an exclusive $665 low. Right behind that, we have three exclusive deals on Anker solar multi-cam kits with HomeBase 3 that end tonight, starting from $290. There’s also the Navee Fall EV Sale that is offering a nice array of bonus extra savings (up to 65% off total) on e-scooters, like the premium UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter down at a new $1,600 low at $900 off. You’ll also find lows for an EGO carbon fiber string trimmer kit, a compact Greenworks chainsaw, a Linkind Matter outdoor smart plug, and more. Don’t forget, we also have all the lasting Prime Day deals collected in our Fall Prime Day Green Deals hub here, as well as the hangover deals from yesterday at the bottom of the page, including the Anker SOLIX Encore Sale, the extended Segway electric scooter deals, EcoFlow’s latest flash sale lineup, 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.

Kia’s 7-seat PV5 electric van is now eligible for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), bringing the starting price down to £35,495 ($47,000).

The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable electric vehicle, starting at about $10,000 in China and sold overseas as the Dolphin Surf. BYD is preparing to introduce a new version that will likely be an even “bigger” hit.

Tesla’s driver-assistance package is now called “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe. The company’s German website no longer mentions “Full Self-Driving,” and the old address now redirects to a new “Tesla Assisted Driving” page.

The rename follows Germany’s Transport Ministry calling the FSD name misleading, and it’s part of a deal that has Berlin backing Tesla’s push for EU-wide approval.

Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Tiguan, an all-electric version of its best-selling vehicle. The ID. Tiguan will go on sale in early 2027, replacing the ID.4 and ID.5 with up to 372 miles of range and plenty of other upgrades.

Tesla has opened its first Semi Megacharger sites in the Southeast: an 8-stall station just south of Atlanta and a 6-stall station outside Savannah, each rated for up to 1.2 MW per stall.

The Savannah site is also the first Megacharger at a Pilot truck stop, a rollout that was supposed to start this summer. Together, the two stations give the Tesla Semi its first public charging corridor outside California.

Geely is coming to Canada. The Chinese automaker’s mainstream brand announced today that it has started setting up Canadian operations and recruiting a dealer network, with its first vehicles going on sale in 2027.

What Geely isn’t saying is which vehicles. There are no models, no prices and no dealer locations, just a new website at geely.ca and a promise of more details closer to launch.

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 Gazelle, Ride1Up, and SixThreeZero, a solar-powered electric seated scooter, LiveWire Honcho approved for MSF motorcycle training courses, and more.

During multiple historic fuel crises and a climate crisis that left tens of thousands dead across Europe this summer, the bloc is reportedly close to striking a deal to allow its automakers to produce more of the vehicles that directly caused each of those problems.

In doing so, it would only ensure that its automakers are unprepared to compete against the country that actually is providing solutions to those problems: China.

If the IONIQ 5 isn’t big enough, Hyundai is preparing to introduce the IONIQ 7, set to fill the gap between the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9.

Rivian is back with another Halloween update, and once again it’s another classic-movie-themed one with a new celebrity cameo.

BYD offered an early look at the third-generation Tang’s interior, its flagship “tech-savvy” five-seat electric SUV.

Amazon’s Fall Prime Day Sale event is over, but that doesn’t mean the savings are slowing down, and we’re keeping all the ongoing deals in our updated Fall Prime Day Green Deals hub here for the rest of the week. Leading today’s edition of Green Deals is the latest and final EcoFlow Prime Day flash sale running for 72 hours, with offers like the 2x 1,024Wh DELTA 3 Classic power station bundle down at $889, alongside some other notable units from $599. Right behind that we have collected all the ongoing Segway Fall Deals Deals Day Sale savings on e-scooters, with continuing options like the ZT3 Pro Off-Road Electric Scooter down at $800. We also have Anker’s SOLIX Prime Deals Encore Sale offering the 2,048Wh C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station with a 400W solar panel at an exclusive $1,330, among others, as well as the Segway Navimow i2 Series Robot Mowers at their lowest prices, a continuing low price on EGO’s 56V 12-inch Electric Snow Shovel, and more options hanging onto savings for a while longer.

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.

Volkswagen issued another recall affecting more than 22,500 ID.4 models. Until a fix is ready, it recommends owners charge the battery to no more than 80%.

BMW’s new electric SUV just got the M treatment. The new BMW iX3 M60 “raises the stakes,” packing a combined 603 hp and plenty of standard M upgrades.

VinFast wants to put electric buses on US streets, and its pitch goes beyond the vehicles: charging, maintenance, and operations bundled into one package. Deliveries of buses approved for US use are expected to begin in Q1 2028.

Tesla is preparing a dedicated Tesla Semi service center in Las Vegas, according to a new building permit filed with Clark County, Nevada.

It’s one of the first concrete signs of the service network Tesla needs to support its electric Class 8 truck, which only entered volume production two weeks ago.

BMW revealed the new iX4, its new electric coupe-SUV that can drive up to 428 miles on a single charge.

Tesla spent months pushing the Dutch vehicle regulator RDW to scale back its review of “Full Self-Driving (Supervised),” including disputing a €365,000 bill, according to emails obtained by Reuters. RDW later approved the system and is now asking the EU to do the same.

That Dutch approval is the foundation of Tesla’s entire FSD push in Europe. Eight EU countries now allow the system, and a bloc-wide vote could come as early as December.

Portsmouth International Port has taken a huge step towards reducing the air pollution caused by idling marine engines with the launch of the UK’s first high-voltage, multi-berth shore power system that allows docked ships to connect to grid power and shut off their on-board generators. In theory, shore power reduces emissions and slashes fuel costs.

The reality is somewhat different.