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Global EV sales jump 21% in 2025 as Europe surges and the US stalls

Published: Dec 12nd 2025 12:01am on Electrek

EV and battery supply chain research specialists Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reports that 2.0 million electric vehicles were sold globally in November 2025, bringing global EV sales to 18.5 million units year-to-date. That’s a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Hyundai’s new midsize electric SUV spotted overseas for the first time

Published: Dec 11nd 2025 10:24am on Electrek

The Elexio is Hyundai’s first electric SUV custom-tailored for the Chinese market, but now it’s headed overseas.

Iron-sodium grid batteries just took a big step toward US rollout

Published: Dec 11nd 2025 9:38am on Electrek

Iron-sodium battery makers Inlyte Energy just crossed an important line from lab to grid reality. The company has completed a factory acceptance test of its first field-ready iron-sodium battery energy storage system with reps from a major US utility in attendance.

Ford won’t give 2026 Mustang Mach-E buyers a frunk for free

Published: Dec 11nd 2025 8:24am on Electrek

The 2026 Mustang Mach-E will not come with a standard frunk, but Ford says you can pay for it.

Jackery Christmas Sale takes up to 57% off power stations, Rad Power e-bikes up to $500 off, Exclusive refurbished Anker SOLIX, more

Published: Dec 11nd 2025 7:00am on Electrek

This week’s Thursday edition of Green Deals is following the trend of being headlined by another power station brand, as Jackery has launched its Christmas Holiday Sale with up to 57% discounts on units, complete with two extra savings codes starting from $79. Right behind it, we also have Rad Power Bikes’ Christmas e-bike sale with up to $500 discounts and new low prices starting from $1,399, as well as $1,280 exclusive savings on a refurbished Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station at a new $1,399 low, several Mammotion robot lawn mower deals, Goal Zero’s multi-purpose Torch 500 Light low, two unique cordless electric pressure washer deals from Fanttik, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti power station Christmas sale with up to 55% initial discounts and up to 8% exclusive bonus savings, Anker’s SOLIX 72-hour flash deals that end tonight, 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.

Is Hyundai scrapping another EV in the US?

Published: Dec 11nd 2025 5:27am on Electrek

Another EV is reportedly on the chopping block from Hyundai’s US lineup. Here’s what we know so far.

Ford and SK On kill massive $11.4B US battery joint venture, split factories between them

Published: Dec 11nd 2025 5:27am on Electrek

In a massive shakeup for the US electric vehicle supply chain, Ford and South Korean battery giant SK On announced today that they are ending their massive “BlueOval SK” joint venture.

Rivian AI & Autonomy Day: In-house silicon chip, next-gen AI platform, LiDAR for Level 4 self-driving [Video]

Published: Dec 11nd 2025 5:20am on Electrek

As promised, we are here in Palo Alto, California, live at Rivian’s inaugural AI and Autonomy day, which the American automaker has been teasing for a month now. The event was filled with numerous exciting updates, including new in-house technology, a new AI assistant, the addition of LiDAR, and a uniquely wrapped Rivian R2.

Tesla ranks dead last in used car reliability study, but there’s a catch

Published: Dec 11nd 2025 4:48am on Electrek

Consumer Reports is out with its latest study on used car reliability, and the headlines are already circulating: Tesla has landed at the very bottom of the list.

The study, which examines 5-to-10-year-old vehicles, ranks Tesla 26th out of 26 brands, placing it behind Chrysler, Dodge, and even Jeep – brands known for decades for their reliability issues.

While critics will undoubtedly use this as ammo to attack the brand, a closer look at the data reveals a much more nuanced picture, one that highlights just how recent an automaker Tesla still is.

Here are some small cars Trump should bring to America YESTERDAY

Published: Dec 11nd 2025 4:35am on Electrek

In a story I could have titled “Even a broken clock is right twice a day,” US President Donald Trump made headlines this week by expressing his love of small, affordable vehicles – and encouraging automakers to start building more compacts domestically. That’s great stuff, but there are dozens of some great compact cars out there already.

Here’s my list of compact EVs that need to find their way to America ASAP.